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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

8

First Rookie Starter Ik 09 Years at Play

A chaotic account of opening day in major league baseball contrasts Athletics and St. Louis teams. It mentions rookie starters, players like Dinetiger, Cochrane, Ripa, and Derringer, and veteran managers guiding the National and American Leagues in a reflective pregame feature.

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Cards' Hits Will Win Series Says Grimes

ST LOUIS Oct 1 A veteran card about beating the Athletics in a short world series. Grimes argues the Cards will outhit the A's by a comfortable margin and win the series despite home field and minor injuries. He cites Simmons Hafey and Watkins as key competitors and notes the team’s overall form and depth.

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World Series Spanish Broadcast Aims to Reach Mexican Audience

The article describes a Spanish World Series radio broadcast planned for multiple days with bilingual commentary. It notes language mix, play by play duties, and the goal of engaging Southwest listeners including a large Mexican audience, highlighting radio history and the effort to broaden reach.

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Unclear OCR sports note hints at baseball relay and train travel

An fragmented report describes Mitch Lefty, a heat pitcher in a baseball relay, with references to a first diamond, a spring training, and a planned trip by a special train to Philadelphia. It mentions managers, Grove, A’s, Cardinals, and a third place finish, but many details are garbled.

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Mickey Denies A's Confidence Amid Cardinal Challenge

Reporter MICKEY COCHRANE recalls Red Sox era reflections on the Philadelphia Athletics facing the St. Louis Cardinals, noting Allen Connie Meek’s remarks aimed at tempering overconfidence and rallying team focus before the World Series showdown. The piece highlights Mack's leadership talks and the A's mental readiness as they prepare for decisive games.

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SERIES PERSONALITIES THE LO CO P LEXIS

The loaf has long been a feature on the ball scene with Jim Melium Madren battling to reclaim his job against souk Culling amid a shifting season. Yurles Golmen display builds and the Goats publically shun Lefty Grove while Haines contends for glory. Paul Derri leads the St Louis under the banner of the Cardinals as Hinlbert delivers for the team. Timuy Sos and Chick Watey top the home run chase as the era of Mort Holiast ic players unfolds. The Record Seekers highlight Frank Frisch and Connie Mack aiming for history in another World Series bid.

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Betting Declines as Daily Handle Drops at Race Meet

A fall racing meet reports pari mutuel handle around $700,080 behind spring levels. Officials note daily wagering hovering near $430,000 with limited growth, while track management cites slower attendance and fewer bets. Frequent clerks and staff describe busy days but emphasize ongoing demand and operational challenges.

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Artillerymen Ready for Clark Clash at Teague Park

The Second Field Artillery brigade, champions of the Ari league, prepare for a weekend stint at Teague Park as they host spring events. Brickettville clashes influence Fort tweaks. Crocker rental ads and classified listings echo in San Antonio as tenants seek short-term property.

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Fight results round up from multiple boxing bouts

In Grand Rapids and across venues, fighters including Chynelli Seliger, Torr Cancels, Dutrait, and Bing Levinsky battled to decisions and points. Other bouts featured Hos Clark, Amy Tivo, Garton, Leroy Boren, and Ban Trenchen with several outpoints and knockless results noted amid a busy card.

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