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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1924

Page

5

Right Handed Pitching Shifts World Series Dynamics

The Giants and Senators clash at the Polo Grounds in game three of the World Series with both teams altering lineups to feature right handed pitchers. Fred Marberly starts for Washington after strong relief. Giants eye Hugh McQuillan or Virgil Barnes as their pitcher amid lineup shifts including Meuse benched and Kelly moving to center.

New York Get. G Giants Polo Grounds Walter Johnson Washington Bucky” Harris Senators Fred Marberly John McGraw Hugh McQuillan Virgil Barnes McQuillan Bill Terry George Kelly Wilson Meuset Leibold McNeely Harling Jolson Harris McGraw Goose” Gos- Hin Bender Zachary Johnson Peckinjraugh Bent Cye Peck Lindstrom Cobb Bentley Old Peck Johm McGraw Trentley Washington Victory Fred Marbesry Washingtons Marberry Yzachary Eos Heeths Zach Jackson Fred Marberry Gossin Ant Tiarris Rangers Bluege Sam Thrce Hank Gowdy

State Fair Mixes Football Schedule With Top College Games

The State Fair of Texas unveils six football games, featuring Southern Methodist University in two contests against powers including the University of Texas and Texas A&M. Highlights include opening day October 11 with A&M vs Sewanee, a playoff clash October 25 as SMU faces A&M, plus a Dallas high school duel on October 17 and a Texas Longhorns vs Mustangs showdown. The slate blends college, junior college, and high school action, aiming to draw gridiron fans to Dallas.

Dallas Tex Texas Southern Methodist University University Texas A. and A. and M. College of Texas Sewanee Aggies Mountaineers Dar Baylor University of Waco Central Teachers’ College of North Dallas High School Brrama High School Mustang University of Texas Longhorns Southern Methodist University Mustangs Mustangs Tling Clarendon College Weatherford College SMT of

World Series Box Score Snapshot With Miscue Notes

The box score outlines New York and Washington in a World Series game with runs and hits. Hits credited to Frisch Kelly Harris Goslin Judge and errors noted. Marberry earned the win with Bentley listed for pitching and an incomplete ninth inning description.

Sumlty Frisch Kelly Harris Réeea Goslin Lice Rice Bluero Bluege Jeft New York Washington i Bentley Zachary Sandstrom Oy Bentley Gostin Fuel Marberry Jackson Gowdy Lem Dineen Quigley Connolly

Salt Lake Oakland games postponed. Vernon routs Sacramento

Pacific Coast League results from Sunday show Salt Lake at Oakland called off with a double header rescheduled for Monday. Vernon beat Sacramento 8-2, San Francisco defeated Portland 6-14, Los Angeles edged Seattle 10-1 to 1.

Salt Lake Oakland Lin Vernon Sacramento San Francisco Portland Los Angeles Seattle

Pittsburg Heaters rally to defeat Camp Normoyle 4 to 4

The Pittsboro Heaters edged Camp Normoyle 4 to 4 after an eighth inning rally. Grover Weikel delivered a clutch pinch hit and Stebbins followed with the tying and go ahead blow. Caporal and Schneider combined on the mound for Pittsburg while Snider fanned ten for Camp Normoyle in a tense, error-prone game.

Pittsburg AR Tea Ff Armo'e Sba Imos Fuin Wright Ib Gert Bira Wandt Ss Sherd Stavd dNa Barnes Weikel Trewerp Schweirp Samananns Stebbins Gerhardt Sherrod Snider Caperal Brewer Waddell Kata Tate Naylor

World Tour Still On Says We Graw Giants Chief

Chicago October 6 Manager John J McGraw of the New York Giants by long distance issued word through Tip O Neil business manager of the Red World tour that the Giants and White Sox exhibition plan remains intact. If the world series ends in New York the tour will open with an exhibition at Ottawa on October 13.

Chicago John J. McGraw New York Giants Tip O'Neil Giants Chicago White Sox New York Eluds Ottawa Canada

Chicago Series Sees Sox Three to Alexander Two

The Chicago city series moved to Sox three, Alexander two as Grover Alexander wins second for the Cubs. Heamps led with four hits in four at bats, while the Cubs powered past Robertson Leverette and Cy Engros for fifteen total blows and homers by Barrett and Heathente. A seventh game, if needed, would be at the White Sox park after a coin flip decision.

Chicago White Sox Grover Alexander Cubpiteist Armuvicat Leagners Ales Evers Sheely Cubs Alexander Robertson Leverette Cyengros R. Barrett Heathentech Johnny i Sbrseiegn Twaguers

University Loses Likely Track Man At Stin

Aubrey Jackson of Hillsboro and the University of Texas did not register for the upcoming session after marrying last June. Once a top prospect, Jackson won the 120 yard hurdles 100 and 220 yard dashes and the broad jump in 144 season, and represented UT at Olympic tryouts in New Orleans but did not reach the national finals.

Stin Get Aubrey Jackson Hillsboro University of Texas Jackson New Orleans

Veterans Golf Meet Set at Algonquin Club Webster Groves

Western Golf Association prepares for first senior tournament to be held at Algonquin Golf Club in Webster Groves. Berward entries exceed 400 as players age 60 and up compete in six groups with gold medals and 19 trophies to be awarded. If entries top 250, event may be shortened. organizers aim to make it an annual Western circuit event.

ST. Louis Westtern Golf Association Algonquin Webster Groves Berward G. T. Dieffer Pfeffer Western Golf Asian

Corpus Christi men back team funding drive

Corpus Christi business leaders raise funds to buy new blankets for this year's high school football team as part of a community effort in Corpus Christie Vol. Oct. 6.

Form of Teams Stands Out in Series Opener

John reports Washington and New York in the World Series opening, praising Washington’s late-inning resilience and Zachary’s strong outing. He notes McGraw's debated decisions, Bentley's unexpected effort, and Weckinbaugh's tightening defense, with both infields delivering top play and the series likely to extend toward a seventh game.

John Copyright New York Washington Ball Mayers Grand Washington McGraw Lentley Peckinpaugh Meckinpaugh Judge Bentley Peck

Hill Claims Records After Walk to Waco

Corporal Andrew 3 Till of the Eighth Attack Squadron Kelly Field and an Olympic tryout in the 10 000 meter walk arrived in San Antonio Sunday after claiming two new world records on his trek to Waco last week He says he walked 106 miles in 21 hours 46 minutes from San Antonio to Keung Reek though the spellings are unclear He also claims a 210 mile trek to Waco in 33 hours 2 minutes He started from San Antonio at 345 Wednesday morning and ended in Waco at 4 o clock He stopped overnight in Temple and praised the demanding heel and toe pace inviting a race with any rival He was invited to address the University of Texas and Austin schools about his methods in heel and toe walking.

Hill Waco Andrew 3. Till Kelly Field San Antonio Keung Reek San A’ Io Hulk Austin Round Rock Temple Thi Ife University of Texas

Sabinal High to Host Five Fortified Football Dates

Sabinal Texas October 6 Coach Kennedy lists the Sabinal High School football schedule for the season with games on October 4 Brackettville at Sabinal October 11 Uvalde at Sabinal October 18 Engle Pase at Sabinal November 1 Del Rio at Del Rio November 11 Hondo at Hondo.

Sabinal Tex Kennedy Brackettville Uvalde Sabina Engle Pase del Rio Hondo Honda

Ruth Praises Margerry and Marberry Saves Giants Game

The Washington Senators beat the New York Giants as Fred Marberry delivered a clutch ninth inning relief performance. He silenced McGraws rally, preserved a 2-2 tie, and helped secure the victory with sharp fielding and timely hitting from Washingtons infield and power from home runs by Giants of the bleachers crowd.

Senators Odds on Favorites to Win World Championship

New York October 6 Favorites by odds of six to one to become champions of the world are the Senators. The two teams open here Monday seeking a first victory. A capacity crowd is anticipated with forecasts of 45 000 attendance. Unreserved and bleacher seats were placed on sale at the Polo Grounds with entry required for unreserved ticket holders. A bleacher line formed overnight near Eighth avenue with Joseph A Fothy leading the queue from Springfield Illinois after driving to New York.

New York Senators Folo Eighth Avenue Palo Grounds Joseph A. Fothy Springfield

Senators And Giants Earning A Thousand A Day

Washington and New York players split seventy five percent of Sunday’s World Series receipts totaling 135550 dollars with individual shares around 69120.50. The two runner up clubs take 18 percent and third place teams get ten percent. Attendance reached 35022.

Washington D. C New York

Football Question Box from The San Antonio Light

Lawrence Perry answers reader queries on 1924 football rules. Questions cover eligible receiver going out of bounds to catch a pass, kickoff return by a kickoff holder, and fair catch wind-affected ball handling. The rules committee allows certain edge plays while restricting others, with specifics on out of bounds and fair catches.

The San Antonio Light

Bowling City Wandidap League Recap and Standings

Bowlers set records at Grand Alleys as Jud and Ormond rolled high games and Cloonan and Osborn 1070 pins. Wood and Coal Co suffered a handicap loss. Standings after week three show leaders Southern Ice Co and Grooran & Osborn among others with Pat Thomas as top individual, Nixon 243 high game, and Wood–Coal leading team score. Weekly schedule lists games across Mon to Fri with multiple matchups.

Jack Conway HH. Wresele August Engelken Aepacer Thain Fuessehnan FR. Nixon Cloonan & Osborn Pat T Homas Pat Thoma Rainy Nixon Tid & Ormond I-G. N. Wood and Coal Company Casa Bel Muelier

Aztecs Lose Series Despite Book's Win

In Laredo Texas on October 6 the Aztecs of San Antonio a pro and semi pro track and baseball group lost their series to the Milmo Bank All Stars. They split a double header with 2 0 shutouts in the Saturday game and in the first Sunday game Payne and Pompa won the battery over Davenport and Shroyer. In the Sunday second game Everett Boor pitched for the Aztecs in a 6 to 4 defeat. First battery Shroser Rodriguez and Tampa. Laredo batteries were Shroser Rodriguez and Tampa.

Aztecs Laredo Tex Aztecs of San Antonio Milmo Bank All-Stars Payne Pompa Davenport Shroyer Everett Boor Firs Shroser Rodriguez Tampa

Wet Course Delays City Golf Championship Start

Rain and a hail storm forced Brackenridge Park course to close Monday delaying the San Antonio city golf championship. The field, led by Jack Tarrant, includes players such as Gus Shea Lewis Logan Barclay Andrews and Clarence Nordhaus with two women, Mrs Kittredge and Miss Glaze, entering to challenge the men. Eight players per flight will qualify for match play Tuesday after the medal rounds Sunday.

Wucd Jack Tarrant San Antonio Brackenridge Park Tneo Tarrant Gus Shea Drerad Lewis Tom Logan Barclay Andrews Clarence Nordhaus Billy Clegg Lewis Levinson Af Hew Reuben Albaugh Chamibian Charley Hornuan Albaugh Mrs. Kittredge Miss Glaze Bob Thornton Sam Schneider W. K. Alston A. Levy J. B. Melton E. L. Brinkman Lieutenant Clark Dave McNair Joby, Thompson Bill Scott Tom Rue Mr. Wight John Boyle F. A. Boutweill Ralph Baldwin William Clegg Major Ewell E. Oy Harrison Claude Nobles Jack O'Brien Garrett W. A. Williamson L. M. Sullivan Buddy Mergele Snitz Clark H. &. Stamford

Remy Pigeon Makes Speed Through Rain Race Report

Remy Pigeon from W. E. Remy & Son dominates a rough race in rainy Tex as Blue Chook wins with 6 hours 4 minutes for 47 miles. Other flyers listed include Alfred Atkinson Dreier Rotzbrug August Engrik and R Metting. Nearby San Saba prepares a pep squad with Evelyn Campbell as girls leader and Slater Newell as boys leader to boost local football spirit.

Missions Club Front Co. Tex W. E Remy and Sons Montgomery W. EL Remy Killsboro Tex Sara San Sara San Saba High School Evelyn Campbell Slater New Yell Teadher San Saba San Saba High

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