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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1928

Page

15

Opportunity Beckons 10 Recruits In Former World Series Talk

Alan J. Gould surveys a storied past of World Series heroes as new stars emerge for the Yankees and Cardinals, noting Babe Ruth and Koenig as standout legends and forecasting rookie chances for Cedric Durst, Ben Schell, and others in a season of potential breakthroughs. The piece lists notable players from 1903 to 1927, highlighting pitcher Stan Coveleskie and others, then shifts to a local update on Lusher Harper’s return to football action for Dom High School after an infection.

Alan J. Gould Crowe Lushel Jrmn Yankees Cardinals Babe Ruth Bug St Louis Gg Heeeldom Siorg Hoyt Vera Weile West Boulder House of Uuggins Basha “Miljns Rabbit Maranville Braves Athletics Ool Frankie Tisch Jim Lottomles Shick Bafey Cedric Durst Bensechal Earle Tomde Tom Zachary Hebtrs Johnson Foyt Pipgens Miinsters Seri Peroes Toll Suthenson Wombs Baker

Veteran stars in world series talk draw mixed ages

Warren Brown muses on age in baseball’s biggest stage, comparing veteran stars on the St Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees. He notes the oldest players and young holdovers, citing figures like Vincent, Reeve, and Me for Lee, while listing several aging regulars and the youngest on each roster as the debate on age and prowess continues.

Warren Brown Seens St. Louis Cardinai Bull Club American Legion Mars Vincent Stabs Matanyille Oldtore Reeve Boston Braves Athletics

Abilene Christian Wildcats face Huntsville and other college games

Abilene Christian College Wildcats travel to Huntsville for a football clash while West Texas Teachers meets McMurry College at Abilene. Other games feature East Texas Teachers at College Park and Stephen F Austin Drachers hosting. The week’s college schedule lists matches across the region with broader sports activity.

Telenissiciaiun Gumén Abilene Christian College Wildcats Huntsville East Teeechers Compieree Mc Murry College Indians Abilene Weel Abisons Christian Oy & Sou Houston Veachers Stephen FL Austin Drachers Teras Uers Come Pree West Texas Teuvbres McMurry College Abitene Noithwert Texas Teachers Lenard Parse College Daniel Daser Uollese Coleg AX Bhrereperk

Jones Favored to Defeat Stangel in Heated Bout

Wrestling card tonight features Paul Jones favored over Joe Stangel in a likely tough match after prior meetings. promoter Sam Siegel predicts a hard fight. The undercard includes Dob Davis vs Joe Banaskin and four perpetual lightweights, all slated for S310 action.

Paul Jones Joe Stanzel Eteethoven Walt Brungel Trudy Wueek Lough Tee Jones Jack Wassburn Iawich New Orleans Stangel Promier Sam Siegel Dob Davis Joe Banaskin

Lewis Wins Two Falls In Wrestling Title bout

In Lew is October 4 report Lewis defeats Maleetia Nas in two straight falls to claim the heavyweight championship. The first fall ends after seven minutes when Malee hits a backward body slam and loses balance. The second fall comes a few minutes later as both grapplers continue in a tense exchange, Lewis leveraging a two pound weight advantage. Hawai War tanwing beats Al Baffart in eighteen minutes during the preliminaries.

Los Jer Beng Surangle Doe N Eessive Lewis Malewig Aliea Leis Aissdicel Akening Aleo Eaise Sik Maleeetia Nas Towa al Baffart Los Angeles

Simmons Plays Used Against TCU Varsity

Teras Christan University's Hared Froge will face a syncheleven from Sicusous University this afternoon in preparation for their game with the Cowboss of Urersenridge Saiuarias. Coach Marty Bell will send a Mack of reseccen using simmons plays against the varsity. The Frogs will leave for Breckenridge Saturday morn Uz. The Cowboss is a big team with many players under 170 pounds and others up to the wing positions, noted for strong Thunders in the hock ial.

BP Internatmeat Fort Worth Tex Teras Christan University Hared Sicusous University Urersenridge Saiuarias Marty Bell Simmons Frogs Breckenridge Galy Ie Mei Ibere Fa

Tears Meet Tigers Of Prinses University In Waxahachie

The Haslar University Tears were scheduled to clash with the Tigers of Prinses University, Waxahachie, this Saturday. The event appears set for a local arena, with fans awaiting the outcome of the varsity contest and possible standout performances from key players.

HPARS Haslar University Patie Endaimurrin Tigers Prinses University Waxahachie Satur- Waa

Hot Stove League Trades Hornsby in Busy MLB Talks

The column outlines intense speculation on trading Babe Ruth era star Rogers Hornsby to reshape teams. It cites manager Joe McCarthy’s aims and hints at Pirates, Cubs, and Cardinals interest with Wright and Engle as possible pieces. Trade timing remains uncertain as discussions intensify before spring camps.

Coisersat Servite Chieapgy Cubs Pleese Rogers Louis Cigrts Titetes Campaig Glerar Wrights Pirtshoarahy Eles Betory Lee Witt Campeigne Joe McCarthy Requishes Wagne Bateman Lily Ikees Cardinals Glamis Baye Ny Lal Lin Wright Ides Peries Fieburgh Woody Englich McCarthy Cot Long Eine Oie Hornsby Ula Tx Coeraotore

Vulcanized Flat-tires Carry Cardinal Weight

A colorful 1928 feature reviews Cardinals and World Series intrigue. It highlights Oil Smith and others, tracing careers from Giants to Pirates to St Louis. The piece blends humor with baseball history, noting players like Mitchell and Wilson and the season’s pennant context in New York.

Cardinals Steafeh St. Louis Oi Smith Raboil" Maruorillo Jimmy Wilson Andy Wigh George Harper Clarence Mitchell Giants Pittsburgh Smil Smith Masty Dietsburgh Cam

Dougan to Meet Lencho in Preparations for Week-Long Festivities

Local sports notes indicate Dougan and Lencho are training daily at Beethoven Park in anticipation of next week's festival. Promoter Jack Helton schedules workouts and events during Legion week with Acuna, Moore, and Dougan involved in preparations.

LeRoy Douzsu Bistherile Bittler Diego Awwna Leltay Acuna Usin Gigle Leweho Uonoynermont Wade Prommer Jack Helton Legion Week Pal Moore Acuna Hig

Heights Squad Heads to Coast for State Tournament Opener

Ninety players from Alamo Heights High School, led by Coach Strickland and manager staff, travel to Corpus Christi for their first state interscholastic league game of the season against Corpus Christi High School. Strickland plans to start Norroy at center, Aubrey Johnson at guard, Ayres at tackle, Netmann at quarterback, Betti at left half, Lawrence or Murleigh at right half, and Alexander or Clark at fullback, with Hamapson and Harding at ends and Dicks on the line. Injured Ad VNotee will not play. team practices continue as Strickland reshapes the lineup after a recent loss.

Alamo Heights Htricklund Wuld Glart Norroy Cetter L'Vay Aubrey Johnson Hehlffery Luz Eturon Strickland bin Boyy Cissy Atlicute Ntand

Broadcasters readied for major New York series

UPI notes two telecasts of the New York series with Starlong at 1 10 p.m. Exeterime at 2 10 p.m. on Tide and a National Broadcasting Company crew handling play by play. Columbia network will also offer coverage with Mar. J. Anittow White and Tod Tuesing announcing.

New York UPI Gators aTling Starlong Poe Exeterime Thin Kustern Graham McNarmee

Cards Slump Drives Cardinal Batting Ahead of September

New York Oct 4 Players show little late season hitting surge as St Louis and New York offenses lag. Douthit Paschal Maryanville Durst Dugan and Tuby fall below averages while Lou Gehrig lifts Yankees near a 300 pace. The season holdovers near end show Waning power with several players posting sub 300 marks in August and September.

Les Conklin Stel Compependent New York Lasl Jimny Walker Cerdi Nf Yankees Campain Seabees SL Louis Yark Cardinals Douthit Paschal Maryanville Durst Dugan Wil Taster Tuby Towthit Aecha St. Maranville Wilson Stadley St. Louis Tim Raliomles Abe Carls Horn N.Y St. Tt Pas Bell Durst Lefy Tiafey Han Mensel Troenig N.Y. Eee Maranville Hll Rohectson Gazells Lasieri N.xecoe Parocher Gehrig Yfattemier Vengoush N.Y. Urabowski Collins

Local Grid Teams Prep for Busy Weekend Action

Local grid teams schedule a packed weekend with St Marys University idle and main venues hosting multiple high school and college games across San Antonio. Friday features several matchups including Arrochenridge versus Thar rondale Hugh and Garrete Field hosting Alaiio Hergus at Corwus Cheistl, while Saturday lists Teacock versus San Marcus Takes and Kerrville hosting Gaerett Pielit Junior, among others.

St. Mary's University Hingsylits Deachers Main Avenuel Corrug Chrisli High San Antonio Elevens Arachenridge Tharrondale Hugh Garrete Alaiio Hergus Corwus Cheistl Tafentcy Were

Yanks Liberal With Spoils From World Series

New York Oct 4 A report says the Yankees shared gifts and cash among numerous staff and players after the season. Names include Woody Rainer Mark To th road secretary, Stosy Uva coach Malis Matthews, Al Shealy, Archne Fletcher, Charles O Lemsi, Tom Zachery, Fred Ueimach, Lagan, Atchie Campbell, Dickey, Vitle Meck, Ednie Nennett and others, with various amounts and shares awarded to ensure broad participation in the holiday bounty.

New York Tevin Tue Woody Rainer Mark Toth Gach Stosy Uva Clin Tallalaire Malis Matthews Rtaniey Coyeloskie Spit Boiler al Shealy St. Paul Arshne Fletcher Charles O'Lemsi Tom Zachery Fred Ueimach Ciinic Frol Lagan Atelie Camptell Pilcher St. Paw Dickey Enteker Fdnie Nennett Fin Cunindt Luly Kruse Gecen

Jockey Shropshire Hurt In Fall At Race Meet

Jockey Shropshire suffered serious injuries after a fall during a midweek racing event. Reports indicate he was unseated as the field toppled, with other riders needing assistance at the track hospital.

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Hard Practice Ahead for Rice Grid Eleven

A terse report notes Rice football team preparations intensify with a stiff practice session. Coach expresses cautious optimism about deep drills and upcoming weekend action amid internal competition and emerging strategies.

Barons and Houston Heroes Dominate Dixie Series

Birmingham reports the Barons and Houston Heroes won the Dixie series with strong performances from Barnes Jong and Frank Singer. Detailed play-by-play notes describe early scoring, pitching shifts, and key defensive moments, while economic figures show gate receipts totaling about 1.0 million dollars for the league, with special attention to Thames Woollehan Peel and other standout players.

Birmingham Ala Frank Singer Houston Birmington Arang Tle Bigelow Pael Stewack Barnes Marans Wells Johnson Tomer Micninglugaware Thames Woollehan Peel

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