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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
6
Professional betters forecast New York as a 5 to 4 favorite in the World Series against Philadelphia. Bookmakers report strong backing in New York and Philadelphia with high-stake bets. experts predict more money will move on the series than any prior national event.
Opening World Series between Philadelphia champions of the American League and New York pennant winners will open in New York on October 24 at 6 o clock p.m. The two clubs will alternate games. the schedule to continue until one side wins four games. A coin flip in New York determined the opening location.
The article lists eligible players for the World Series from both Philadelphia and New York along with officials and umpires. It notes the schedule with dates in October and names the scorers and commission announcers. It also mentions a billiards result and local taxi ads.
The plan for a 41915 Glidden tour to span from the Atlantic to the Pacific was submitted to American Automobile Association officials by a western group. They argue the run would be popular during the Panama Canal opening celebration and could succeed if a national highway is built. The promoters expect many visitors to California for the world fair and see auto travel as natural.
A and M begins its season at Station on Friday at 4 pm led by Captain C Hi of West Point. Coach Moran says the cadets are in top condition while coach A Hackle expects the fast Texas squad. Southwestern fans anticipate a hard kickoff with Georgetown’s Snipes out this season and Joe Wells known for knockout power headlines the bout.
The San Antonio academy will play its second practice game of the season this afternoon against the Peacock team on the academy gridiron. Both squads average about 140 pounds. Georgetown’s Southwestern team will line up many players for today’s clash with State Agricultural and Mechanical at College Statom Henderson MecWenry Graham Myckle Bode Wilkon West Neal Weggoner Felder Robbins Harrison TF Moore Harris Greg Moore Barcus. The Anthony college and the Gurdan academy eleven are scheduled for later Saturday afternoon.
A meeting at the league office settled eligibility for academy football. Smith the high school quarterback was found at age limit and ineligible while Cunningham was deemed eligible. graduates may play if under 21 and with limits on seasons. The league also set four periods per game and venue plans for the season.
San Antonio horsemen enjoyed a fine day at the Rayr county fair second day meet in San Marcos. Davy Crockett owned by Fre Groas won the 2:30 pace heats with Dr William Robbie driving, while Mental Anguish driven by T J Woods won the five eighths mile dash. Lady Cauthen, ridden by Dave Harmon, claimed second in the 2:20 pace, with General Aleyran owned by General Homby of Austin finishing ahead of her.
Austin franchise manager awaits official notice after Gear informs former manager he will draft Gardner and Schmidt. Officials fear additional Austin players may be advanced.
New York scored all runs off Barger in the first inning with Maxwell holding late. Cobb’s 18 points tops American league batting honors as the Athletics marked a 100th victory over the Yankees. Morgan beat Quinn in a pitchers duel as Maclemen gathered a run in the seventh. World Series details include start times, balls to be used in each league, cash deposits, and disbanding rules for the winning team. Admission prices for Philadelphia and New York venues are listed with seating options and general admission. A public advisory warns against exceeding fixed prices for tickets.
Chicago prepares for the post season with an Oct 18 opener as Cubs and White Sox vie for bragging rights. Ticket demand betrays strong interest while managers arrange daily practice games and evaluate pitchers for the city series.
William Wasmund, late coach of the University of Texas football team, died in an unusual incident. His body was sent to Detroit Michigan for interment, the decedent’s relatives’ home. The entire football squad accompanied the procession to the train.
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