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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1930
Page
21
A boisterous WS diary laments Gabby Street’s pitching choices and Bottomley’s pinch failure. It mocks Connie Mack and aims at gamblers, noting 70 to 1 bets, a rain delay, and the Yankees’ series edge while urging restraint and family prudence.
A sports columnist argues the 1929 World Series win by the Philadelphia Athletics over the St. Louis Cardinals rested on Earnshaw’s pitching, timely hitting, roster depth, rest from travel, and the Cards’ batting struggles led by Bottomley. It notes Grimes’s key late errorless effort, Grove’s closing work, and the A’s overall superior class.
Bill En. reports Philadelphia scenes as Earnshaw’s pitching leads the Cards to triumph over the Athletics. The piece highlights Earnshaw’s curve, stamina, Swarthmore College background, and praise from veterans, noting Farnsworth’s rise and Dunn’s role in shaping pitchers. Also mentions Farnsworth’s future in independent film and a car promotion.
Historic world series play saw Frank Frisch of the Cardinals claim five hits in the six games to set a new off series record with 45. His teammate Chick Hafey paced five two base hits. The Athletics team set records for few base hits in two games and for few assists, while Connie Mack’s leadership guided Philadelphia to multiple championships. Baseball lore cites breakdowns of records for hits, strikeouts, and runs across the contested series.
Lined in runs by Runa and Cochrane lead to a close box score listing. Alykom, Maman, Haiev, Sliter and others accumulate hits and RBIs as Philadelphia and St Louis split outs. Weeks of pitching from Baranhaw and Johnson show mixed results with several earned runs and key defensive plays shaping the outcome.
The report lists attendance figures and financial totals for a sports series. Totals include receipts of $152,743 and shares of $214,406 for Zach club, $134,405 for Hacheacue, and commissioner's share of $322,919. Overall spectator attendance reaches 793 with related revenue totals around $427,666 and operator shares of $121,710.
The bilgo blends billiards and golf in an indoor version, debuting in a Bevel Building hall a block from Broadway in San Antonio. Operators include F. A. Lake of Houston, Alex Spencer, and F. Bennett of San Antonio. Players sometimes switch to a four-person “pooro” variant using putters and golf balls.
Williaan Clinds Linthienm and Frank Strickland endured 100 hours of contiguona golf play in a marathon at Longhorn Amusement park. Irene Unll and Jack Mesorg fainted midcourse, later recovering. Spectators will watch 2 minute rests at 40 minute intervals as the event proceeds, with amateur acts planned for Friday evening.
In Tulsa Oklahoma the opening round at the Tulsa Country Club saw favorites advance in a rugged match play event. Logan L. Van Zandt defeated Kits Moai 3 and 1 while Tom Cochran beat R. E. Adams 2 and 1. Jimmy Manion posted 70 to lead the field, besting A. Blower as Johnston led medalists with a strong showing.
Liberty club plans a Sunday pistol competition at the Exposition Grounds starting Sunday morning. The event will feature a four-man team contest for four medals and individual scoring with seven medals, awarding places from first to twenty-fifth. Winners will be displayed at Barbera's Sporting Goods. Teams listed include Aielin police, Yorktown Distol and Nile club, San Antonio Police, Ninth Infantry, and Liberty club, with more entries expected in good weather.
In South Bend Indiana on an October day Poor Wale Torkel and Netra Dama football squads shrink from 129 to 118 hand picked players. Remblecs face Naxy as Moo Mullins and Dirk Donoghue miss key roles. Coach Rockie says players will not be cleared for Saturday action against the Rams.
A colorful reminiscence recounts George Earnshaw's pitching for the Athletics in the 1934 World Series against the Cardinals. It highlights victories in Philadelphia and St Louis, a near shutout by Earnshaw, and Jim Foxx’s decisive plays, with sports fan zeal and period tone.
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