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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1936
Page
22
A chaotic baseball reflection from New York Oct 6. The Giants aim to seize the series with assorted comments on players and management. Jabs at names, pills, bench strategy, and refereeing hint at tension while noting caste jokes and old reputations in a rowdy fan tableau.
Huston, former owner of the New York Yankees, indicated he is interested in buying a club such as the Brooklyn Dodgers or other suitable franchise if a reasonable figure is offered. He declined to name the offer received or confirm negotiations beyond noting market demand.
Dallas news reports Alexander Gaston signed to manage the Steers for next season after his playoff pitching for the Texas Jeane Lide team. The team finished first in the standings but lost the championship in the seventh game to Tulsa. Details of terms were not announced but an implied raise was noted.
A 1-year-old racing driver from Tale, Oot, RPA daz wandering across the Monga drome. A speeding car, traveling about 10 miles per hour, struck a dog and the driver died on track in what authorities describe as a fatal incident.
Across the dressing rooms after Monday's game, players and managers criticized calls by umpires. Pat Malone and Thad Terry defended decisions while Yankees spokesman Graceki and Lazzeri claimed the Yanks had the breaks. Patently tense exchanges highlighted disputes over strands of balls and strikes and second-base calls.
Reported box score features Giants and Yankees with scattered names and unclear plays. Key figures like Hadley and Pearson appear amid a chaotic line, detailing totals, series, and attendance figures including gross receipts and shares for commissioner and players.
Hall Schumacher pitches the National League Giants to a 5 to 4 ten inning victory over the American League Yanks in the 1936 World Series. Travis Jackson’s error in the sixth ties the game, while Manny Mancuso and Joe Moore spark the late rally as DiMaggio and Gelb fight back before the Giants prevail.
Ernie Midlott, from Stockton, California, stars in the $1001 Centennial outboard racing regatta at Medina Lake, recalling prior victories with a steady, courageous ride. Randolph Raiders, led by Alamo Heights rivals, are tipped to win a close final as St. Mary's alum and local clubs discuss football records, rankings, and expectations across the area.
The article surveys prep for games as Southwest Conference teams including Texas, Baylor, Rice, Arkansas, SMU and TCU get ready for clashes with LSU, A&M, Tulsa and others. It notes injuries, expected recoveries, and practice plans across the league with coaches Chevigny Bell and others shaping lineups.
Chicago Oct 6 The Cubs will retain Charlie Grimm as manager for 1937 and grant him freedom in trading or selling players. Owner P K Wrigley said several trades are likely this winter, aiming to add more fighting spirit and talent from the minors, with events at the Montreal convention and a New York mayoral meeting noted.
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