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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

23

NO. 1 MAN FOR CUES ROOT ae NO. 1 MAN FOR CUES

Davis Walsh reports on the looming 1920 World Series with pitchers Earnshaw Root Malone and Grove, noting Connie Mack’s choice and the expected pitching matchups. The piece analyzes form, past September results, and potential Game One selections amid Chicago and Philadelphia contenders.

Davis J. Walsh Boore New York Coney Island George Farnshaw Athletics Charley Root Cubs Afhl Hed Sox Grove Connie Mack Earnshaw Burt Root Malone Ha Root Chicago Dodgers Giants Hart Heda Ar Shaw Earachaw Habe Walberg Arguel

This Settles That Cub Argument

Chicago report notes the Cubs bat .218 against left-handed pitchers and .298 against right-handers this season, a difference used to discuss the team’s performance. The data reflects early season batting averages and may influence evaluations of the Cubs’ lineup against southpaws.

Chicago Cubs

Young to Play for Bisons Saturday

Hill Young, a football target for Main Avenue High, expected to play at the Harlandale High Indy at Garrett field Saturday. Despite injuries, his doctors report no broken ribs and he showed resilience after drills, with teammates preparing for a busy slate including Alamo Heights and Breckenridge setups.

Hill Young Main Avenue High School Harlendale High Indiary Garrett Field Neraya Taken Young Nore Ducedas Urackiridge Alamoddiight Main Brackenridge Alamo Leights McDougal Harkindale Casper Olerty Harkandale Grossman Actea Lanier Vocational and Leacoce Military Academy Eolock Thuretay van Laele Stadium

Princess Reported Better After Illness in London

Princess royal shows improvement after a serious illness. Reports say she is resting peacefully with no recurrence of a major hemorrhage. Prince and King George’s household note a calmer condition and better heart tone early today.

Nootland George

Scrambled Egg Grid Stunt Impresses Home Fans

A bizarre gridiron formation called the "accommodated egg" debuts in a Washington area game. Cugh Lau Littts of Genecgne town unveils the tactic where players stagger and wander, then converge after a quarterback signal to create confusion for the defense.

Washington

Guards Protect Bribery Prober at Los Angeles

In Los Angeles District Attorney Baron Fitts Bailey faced armed guards during an investigation into alleged corruption in the police department. A police detective overheard gangster threats prompting protective measures, with Captain Thomas O'Hrien stating unimpeachable evidence that underworld figures plotted Bailey’s death.

Los Angeles Ort. 2 Baron Fitts Bailey Sensa Pratt Ant Fos Angeles Thomas O'Hrien Dlistrict Buseum

Baylor's Wonder Team Receives More Compliments

Baylor University Bears show strong early offense and defense in two games, led by McElreath and Wilcox while Green and Schmidt of Texas Christian spark strong conference play. The Frogs' new scoring system and notable backs, including Moore and Mason, threaten the Southwest Conference crown as 2,000 fans travel for key clashes. Jake Hanna gains regional fame with Centenary and Texas stars eye future matchups.

Gayle Talbot Jr Weiler Baylor University Bears Morley Jennings Bruins Denton Baptist Botechey Koch Pung Witcher Mpelreath McElreath Haylor di Paints Jake Wilcot Virgilian Green Texas Christian FROGS Horned Frogs Aggies Toth Daniel Bakery Matty Dell Francie Schmidt Grubbe Leland Moore Austin Tariffith Daniel Baker Tromine Criditeans Soonybes MecDellard Kenneth Woothall Sunset Dallas McClelland Baylor Meffresth Fort Warttaporte Hanna Jake Hanna Texas Centenary College Leery Many Jack Hunt

Saddle Horses Reach San Antonio Show Circuit

Horse Notes reports imports of Kentucky and Tennessee colts and yearlings into Texas for the San Antonio horse show. Buyers include Z H Crow Dr M A McKeon and J B Crojy, with horses sired by Loves Chief and Edna May King. Prominent owners like Alex Crow and G A C Halls prepare entries for a large 1920 show. Jacque Harte plans to attend with a Corse string from Catarina.

Z. H. Crow Glasvop Sky Ole Dawun Buugik Tegisteycu Silver Artist Loves Chief Dom Vy Lyon Artist Iran Vick Smith Dry Fork Lieats Happy Cross Alex Crow Nso Alex Bradley Gallatin Tenn Itex Prince Dave Fairacre King Mr. Grow Ed Lasater Ranch Texas Astrol McDonald Astrol King Dom Drownie Pertes Rex Lemata McDonali McKeon Victors Chief Denmark BlcDonald Kentucky Tennessee Coke Sim Antonio Lon Blades R. W. Morrison William Shropshire Nashville India St. Lewis Edna May'g King Siske Sre G. A. C Halls Southern Equipment Company Inver and Rijler Missouri San Antonio Mr. Unwit College Station San ‘Antonin Ithia Jacque Harte Sthhlex Catarina Ayia Teil Dallas Harte Arte Harseg

Club Office Is Conferred Upon Mrs C Hinkle

Miss Sadie C. Hinkle will succeed Als Martha Plummer Flohrisen as a late committeewoman for the Altron club. Mrs Roberson, president, resigned due to conflicting duties and is national vice president of the organization. Mina Hinkle reported on the national convention in Denver.

Sadie C. Hinkle Martha Plummer Flohrisen Altron Pinca Roberson Mina Hinklemare Ita Denver

Frisco Symphony chief to retire after 14 years

Alfred Herts conductor of the San Francisco Symphony quits after14 years at year end. Announcement made today by J B. Levinson, president of the musicians association, confirming the retirement plan and new administrative changes.

Frisco Ban Francisco Alfred Herts San Francisco

Princeton Defeated in Scrimmage by Trulgere

In Princeton New Jersey on October 2 11N6 a practice scrimmage saw Trulgere defeat Princeton. The report notes earlier confusion as the figures tail twisted before the match began and the teams engaged in a controlled practice game.

Princeton N. J Sesterday Trulgere

Earth Movement on Hawaii Island Abating

Earth tremors in Hawaii Island's inland area near Kone district appear to be diminishing. Residents in the quake center took precautions, while others across the Falavealin group continued daily business as usual.

Hawaii Island Honolulu T. H Tawaii Kone Flavealin Group

Frisch Recovering From Minor Operation for Cardinals

St Louis Oct 2 Frankie Frisch Cardinal shortstop underwent a minor operation yesterday and is resting well Team expects his return next week keeping team roster plans intact for upcoming games

ST. Louis Frankie Frisch Cardinal Bem Waa

Major league leaders and leading hitters overview

A fragmented list of players and clubs from the National and American Leagues. The notes reference Neva Bernice, various teams like Philadelphia, New York, Cleveland, and Chicago, with partial statistics and day markers. Names such as Mandan and Manush appear amid an unclear tally of AB, H, and other stats.

International Neva Bernice Met Day HnUndelphia Nariman Crooklyn Hornady Chicara Terry New York Traynor Puiburn Horney Dosyon Maser Cleveland Bik Simmond Philadelabia Bos Fors Philadelphia Emanuel Mandan Lradtra Todas Manush Hout

St Bernard Crow Captains Rutgers in 34 Game Iron Man Streak

The veteran center and captain, Saint Bernard Crow, is saluted as the iron man of football. He has played every minute of 34 consecutive games for Rutgers, beginning with scholastic play and continuing through college, without substitution.

New Brunswick St. Bernard

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