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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1924

Page

8

Panthers Edge Chickasaws as Dixie Series Resumes

In Memphis the Fort Worth Panthers seek a fourth straight win to seal the Dixie baseball championship against the Memphis Chickasaws who aim to level the series. Jimmy Walls will start for Fort Worth while Merz and Walkup pace their mound staff as cool weather looms over the key South clash.

Memphis Tenn Memphis Chickasaws Southern Association Panthers Chicks Tie Merz Chick ‘Handé Dobbs Jimmy Walls Southpair Mera Butsle Cats Fort Worth

Tough season ahead for Nebraskans in tough conference

Walter Camp notes looming struggles for Nebraska and Missouri Valley teams as eastern and western conferences feature strong challenges. Southeastern and Rocky Mountain squads also seek top spots, with Vandergrift from Georgia Tech highlighted as a key rival.

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Racing on Grand Circuit resumes at Columbus track

In Columbus Ohio racing on the Grand Circuit resumed after two days idle on a waterlogged track. The program opened with a 225 trot and closed with a 2 17 pace. A bronze tablet will be dedicated to BEF Goors memory beside the track. August 4 1916. Napoleon Li ret paced a mile in 2 43 4 at that time.

Columbus Ohio Eenich Ohio State Journal Buckeye Bef Ode Hin Napoleon Li

Flag Chasers Rel 3597 Oat 3G Enis Praga

A fragment from a newsroom page notes standings or a game item titled Flag Chasers with references to Enis Praga and Te WwW. The text includes cryptic codes TL 81 67 a8 and 8687 and ends abruptly with Per indicating an incomplete snippet from a sports or league listing.

Enis Praga

Walker Lingers in 4D Stand With Boxing Commission

San Antonio report outlines Mickey Walker's resistance to the New York Boxing Commission demands. Walker is ordered to fight Dave Shade before other opponents, while Leonard and Moran ties accuse possible schemes to profit from a stay rivalry. The piece notes sympathy for Walker amid tensions and financial stakes in the Leonard bout.

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The Powerful Katrinka's Little Brother

The opposing side tried a field goal but was told to do everything possible to stop Koeing. The ball remained in play as the defensive effort intensified during the tense moment.

Football Question Box Clarifies Kickoff and Safety Rules

The San Antonio Light notes how a ball entering the crowd on kickoff results in a touchback, not a touchdown, with automatic touchback. A punt blocked and landing in stands yields no score, only a safety for the blocking team. The column urges players to study out of bounds rules to reduce injuries.

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Texas Stadium Prepares for Thanksgiving Baylor Game

In Texas Memorial Stadium plans, officials indicate a Baylor game crowd around 15000 may lead to concerted use of existing facilities. The schedule shifts away from a planned Thanksgiving grid clash with Texas A&M, aiming to avoid unbuildable bleacher constraints and ensure safe seating.

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Osteopath College Cuts Squads at Kirksville

Osteopathic college sports task narrows football squad from 60 to 31 as players train for the fall season. Officials anticipate further cuts before the first game on October 4 against Quincy College at Quincy Indiana. Many veterans remain in uniform, but hopeful newcomers show promise for regular positions.

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National Game peon politics and baseball sensation

Washington, Coffeyville, and Pittston celebrate the first Washington pennant amid nationwide interest. President Coolidge may pitch the opening ball as fans fill 37,000 seats, with officials planning a ripping series and media attention focused on Ruth, Cobb, and other stars as teams prepare for competition and parade-like events nationwide.

New York Washington Coffeyville Kausay Pittston Coolidge

Altrock Pitches Two Innings In Red Sox Victory

Nick Altrock pitched the last two innings in the Red Sox 18 to 2 win over Washington. He added a threebase hit and scored one run as Washington used many substitutes. Yankee games at Philadelphia were postponed by rain as the season officially ended.

Nick Altrock Red Sox Washington Philadelphia

Notre Dame Faces Loyola Clash and Atlanta Trip Plans

Lawrence Perry New York October 1 reports Loyola University of New Orleans seeks to lure Notre Dame to a two week road trip ending with a game at Grant Field against Georgia Tech. Notre Dame’s administration may face demands for a large guaranteed payment while Loyola questions the priority of football at the university amid rumors of coaching dissatisfaction and academic concerns.

Lawrence Perry San Antonio Light New York Loyola University In New Orleans Notre Dame South Bend Atelanta Georgia Lech Wintonyt Notre Dame University Atlanta Grant Field Canton Bulldogs

Negley Cup Golfers Reach Second Round

Four more first round matches in the Negley Cup golf tournament at San Antonio Country Club were completed Tuesday. Winners include William Clegg 4 and 2 over W. M. Bmnith, Tom Goggin 6 and 6 over E. P. Fomby, Walter Walthall 2 and 1 over John Kuntz, and F. I. Mayle 2 up over Ike Karapan. The rest of the first round is to finish today with second round play starting Thursday.

San.Antonio Uelfaxe William Clegg W. M. Bmnith Tom Goggin E. P. Fomby Walter Walthall John Kuntz F.i. Mayle Ike Karapan

Merino Upsets Colletti In Local Bantam Showdown

Johnny Merino, a little known bantam, rose to prominence with a dramatic six round knockout of Griffin-Colletti at Market Hall. He dominated the rival from the first round, finishing with a seventh round stoppage as the crowd roared, after promoter Jack Shelton pivoted to feature Merino.

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Falk to Tour Europe With Star Barnstormers

BiB Falk of Austin, star outfielder for the Chicago White Sox and a top AL hitter this season, will tour Europe this fall and winter with a star group from the New York Giants and White Sox. John McGraw is expected to direct the voyage, following a prior Orient tour by Faeth. Falk, who played under coach Disch at Texas from 1918 to 1920, credits that grounding for his rise to the major leagues.

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Ladkin and Epinard Head to Latonia for Mile Race

New York October 1 Ladkin and Epinard, winners in the Aqueduct feature, travel to Latonia for a mile and a quarter special on October 11 with Sarazen Black Gold and Wise Counsellor in the field. Ladkin’s team will include Bini Play Diagram companions and trainer staff.

New York Ledkin Epinard Aqueduct Tast Latonia Sarazen Black Gold Wise Counsellor Bini Play Diagram Ladkin Hpinard Dick Willams Leonard Madsen Peter

Academic Grid Schedule 5 Announced for Football League

Senior league opens Saturday at Schwab Wield with St Marys College facing Brackenridge High. Junior section begins next Monday with West Texas Military Academy meeting Main Avenue High. Six senior teams include St Marys College, St Marys Academy, West Texas Academy, San Antonio Academy, and Brackenridge. junior entries include a prospective seventh, team x, possibly St Anthonys College.

Schwab Wield St. Mary's College Brackenridge High School West Texas Military Academy Main Avenue High School West Texas Academy San Antonio Academy St. Mary’s College St. Mary's Academy Breckenridge High West Fexas Military Academy Main Avenue High Main High St. Mary’s Academy West Texas Bracken_ridge Brackenridge Main St Mary's Academy S. Mary's College St. Mary’s, Academy Alamo Heights High St.Mary’s Academy Brackenridge High

Mail Order House Sales Rise In September

Montgomery Ward and Company reports a 36.12 percent sales increase for September compared with a year ago. Total September sales reach 13,543,032 dollars, while year to date sales total 108,254,771 dollars, marking a strong year so far in 1924.

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Senators Outfield Strength Shapes World Series Odds

New York report notes Washington Senators boast a strong outfield with Goslin McNeeley and Rice hitting .336 while the Giants rely on Meusel Wilson Young trio in the infield and outfield lineup, with McGraw possibly shifting positions to optimize matchups. Harris, praised for defensive guard play, also credited with aiding Glen Falls basketball title, earning the nickname Buckey.

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Washington Welcomes Teague Pennant Winners in Parade

Washington marks first pennant celebration as officials, soldiers, and citizens line Pennsylvania Avenue for Teague’s 1930s era team parade. President Coolidge attends, parade spans from Peace Monument to White House with bands, equestrian units, and pageantry before a banquet in the evening.

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