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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
10
The 1911 World Series between the New York Nationals and Philadelphia Americans will start Saturday October 14. A coin toss to be held this afternoon will decide whether game one occurs in New York or Philadelphia, with games alternating between the two cities.
Associated Press reports that league presidents meet in New York to set dates and venues for the world series between New York and Philadelphia. A likely start is October 14 with a schedule alternating between cities and tickets and pricing to be announced.
New York’s Mathewson defeated the Dodgers 1 0 in a pitchers battle to clinch the pennant for McGraw. Nap Rucker postponed his wedding to pitch against the Giants. World Series opening may be in New York or Philadelphia after a coin toss. McGraw plans to rest regulars and use substitutes in upcoming games. Giants, 1883 1889 Mutrie. 1904 1905 McGraw. Boston won a double header over Philadelphia. Tigers and Naps split. Washington beat Athletics in one hour ten minutes. batting leaders race tight between Cobb and Jackson. Lajoie trailing.
Hendricks and Irwin triumphed in a seven up match on Grand alleys by taking three of five from Orme and Stein. Martin Irwin rolled the high game at 89 while Orme earned the best average at 74. The teams will collide again Tuesday night at the Grand alleys.
The first day of the Hays County fair at San Marcos drew a large crowd as five events yielded close finishes and fair times. San Antonio entries dominated, with Loom Up winning the 2:20 trot in straight heats after a hard challenge from Orphan Boy, and Arch Oldham taking the four and a half furlong running race. Dallas Groos, Patton, and Lane were among notable attendees and officials.
William Wasmund, 24, head football coach at the University of Texas, died in an Austin infirmary from injuries after falling from a second story window while reportedly sleepwalking. He had been unconscious after the fall but regained alertness Sunday before succumbing to bladder rupture and peritonitis. Wasmund, a Pennsylvania native, played college football at Lafayette and Michigan before joining Texas.
Texas A and M prepares for its first football clash of the season at College Station against Georgetown Southwestern. Hal Moseley returns as Dallas organizer for the October 21 Auburn game while roster changes emphasize heavier ends and versatile backs.
Mrs Katherine Knox of Kerrville died at her daughter's home Mrs H Remschel at 2 30 p m Tuesday October 3 The body was taken to Gonzales for burial in the Masonic cemetery She survived by several children including R B Knox of the Kerrville Mercantile company and H Remschel mayor of Kerrville as a son in law
University of Texas requested Coach Yost to name a successor. Wassmund was his pick and was hired to coach the Longhorn eleven. The squad mourns the loss of their friend and instructor as they prepare for Saturday’s game against TCU.
West Texas Military academy cadets prepare for a big scrimmage against the Eleventh Cavalry next Saturday. The Cavs, back to full strength with their quarterback, aim to show improved form after weeks of practice and a convincing win over Marshall Training School.
Five members will meet at 3 30 pm in the high school to finalize plans for the 1911 league season. They will decide park use pending Morris Block’s return, eligibility of players, and season ticket reports. Marshall vs St Louis colleges may shift to early in the schedule with W D Williams presiding and attendees from West Texas Marine High, L A Academy and a St Louis college.
New York beat Chicago 2 to 0. St Louis and Boston tied 7 to 7. Philadelphia won 3 to 1.
Chicago routs its opponent 14 to 1 in a high scoring American League game. Detroit loses 2 to 6 while Cleveland falls 6 to 8. Washington edges Philadelphia 4 to 2 and Boston defeats New York 6 to 4. Games shift to New York in Philadelphia and to Washington in Boston.
In Omaha the result was 2-1 with Linco at 1-1. Topeka saw Des Moines win 2-2 against Topeka. Denver hosted Sioux City with Denver 25 Sioux City 1.
Ty Cobb ended his season in Cleveland after being excused from travel. He set major league marks by stealing 85 bases and scoring 149 runs, led the league with a .417 batting average, and totaled 247 hits, breaking Wille Keeler's 243 hit record from 1897.
Sam Langford and Joe Jeanette sign to meet in a twenty round heavyweight bout at Tom McCarey’s club in Los Angeles on November 11. The contest is billed as championship material following Jack Johnson’s retirement, with Langford holding the advantage in their prior meetings and Jeanette asserting he can win over a long distance.
One Round Hogan of California outpointed Jack Dorman of New York in a ten round bout at the San A. C. They fought at catchweights three to five pounds over the lightweight limit. Hogan dominated the action throughout.
Chicago boxer Jack and Kansas City fighter Tommy Dixon boxed 15 rounds to a draw before the Dayton gymnasium club. No decision was given, but Dixon was generally regarded as having the edge in the match.
Beachey, an aviator living in Louis for several months, suffered serious internal injuries after his plane struck a shed during a late day attempt to land in a school yard. He was unconscious when rushed to a hospital and the aircraft was wrecked, Beachey tossed about 25 feet onto brick pavement.
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