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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1942
Page
6
Havana Ont sees 30 000 fans at a ball game setting a new attendance record in Cuban sports history. The event highlights three victories and multiple runs scored as fans celebrate a historic day.
A brisk week in District 15 AA sees Jefferson, Brackenridge, and Aus tin vie for conference wins while Kerrville and Kerrville Antlers gain in 14 0 victory. Brackenridge seeks first league win at Alamo Stadium as Jefferson suffers injuries. Edson and Alamo Heights stand in 36 A race with key clashes looming Thursday and Friday nights.
War-time pressures strain rosters as Minnesota Texas Notre Dame LSU Fordham and others battle for recognition. Michigan faces Colgate and Dartmouth while Georgia and North Carolina State clash with rivals. Navy Army and California Naval Aviators feature in scattered marquee games across a season of uneven results.
Chet Wasilewaki former Holy Cross pitcher twirled one hit for the Providence Fire-Late Builders in a game against American Ringer Taft Pierce. Dick Philips 17-year-old pitched a sto hitter, allowing a single in the ninth when hit by a pitch, moved to second on a wild pitch, and scored on a passed ball.
New York reporters describe Whirlaway defeating Alsab by three quarters of a length at Belmont, earning over 1.5 million in winnings to date and drawing an enormous wartime crowd. Belmont trains offer horse drawn transport as special trains are banned. Occupation wins and classic contenders like Count Fleet and Grecian later figures are noted amid racing excitement.
Readout lists Thursday AAA and AA football games across multiple cities including Lanier vs South Jan Antonio at Alamo Stadium, with several other matchups such as Laredo, Waco, and St Anthony’s venues. Notable names include Alamo Kelgni and Wheatley, with kickoff times ranging from early evening to night.
New York Oct 5 News reports Louis Cardinals are clear betting favorites as the World Series payout pool totals $427,890.41 with the 70 percent share to the teams. If Cards win two more games, each player would receive $6192.60 while a loss by the Cardinals would push losing Yankee shares to about $4728.34. The article lists per-player shares and tie-ins to broadcasting rights and other club distributions.
The report covers the first game at Sportsman’s Park with details on players and schedules. It lists teams, locations like Yankee Stadium, and notes financial figures, commissions, and receipts associated with the event and season, reflecting a busy schedule and staffing.
The Cardinals press the Yankees with grinding defense and timely hits as Cooper and Slaughter deliver key moments. DiMaggio’s superb throw and constant Yankee pressure keep the game tense, while Carolina’s fan turnout reflects a city-wide baseball fervor.
Coast conference football action tightens as Washington State and Oregon State look to decide the championship when they meet in Portland on October 24. Washington State faces Montana and Southern California before the showdown, while Oregon State, defending the title, battles California and Santa Clara. Various matchups across the coast include Stanford versus Notre Dame and Fresno State’s strong scoring run as the season nears midterm.
Oct 5 AP report describes tense Yankee rallying behind Ruffing and Heaney as New York gains ground vs St Louis. With Gardiners and Ruth watching, mayoral hope and fan fervor swirl while pitching shifts, late hits, and defensive plays shape the fall classic.
The piece surveys districts 21 Amailo through 15 Austin and 1 San Benito, predicting rivalries and key matchups. It highlights Lamar versus Reagan Port Arthur, Temple versus North Side, and a packed 28-conference schedule across 13 districts, noting Panhandle and Highland Park as standout regions and Riverside at Amon Carter squarely tested.
Sunday results include Nevada Venancola Naval Air Stalheny and North Carolina Latha Tyast Fairmont 7 West Virginia Tech 0. Saturday games feature North Texas State 6, West Texas State 28, Texas A&M and multiple universities noted with varied scores and team names. The report summarizes conference action and weekly standouts across multiple colleges and regions.
The Cubs defeated the White Sox 4 to 3 to prolong the city series, evening the count after Chicago's Hi Ram Bithorn pitched eight solid innings. The game featured key hits by Cavarretta and Lodigiani, with timely defense and a late save attempt, keeping the series alive as both clubs prepare for tonight's rematch at the Cubs park.
The fragment outlines Texas Conference action with teams like Southwestern, South Western Texas State, and Blair College cited. It notes recent losses and upcoming games including a clash at Avon Wesday and a schedule touch on Oklahoma teaching strikes, plus scattered player mentions and a dubious aside about a press feature.
Two undefeated clubs the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Bears remained unbeaten in the National Football League as Week Five actions loomed. The Bears prepared to meet the Chicago Cardinals at Welgley Field while the Dodgers hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers after Pittsburgh upset the New York Giants. Other results included Detroit’s loss to Green Bay and a Lions coaching shakeup, with coach Bill Edwards and backfield coach Dean Kargis dismissed as owner Bud Mandel sought a new direction.
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