Giant Victory Draws Large Football Crowd at Polo Grounds
About 40,000 spectators crowded the Polo Grounds as the Giants and Yankees played game four of the World Series in New York. Babe Ruth hit a ninth inning homer for the Yankees, while Phil Douglas of the Giants allowed few hits. Jim Mutrie praised the Giants and predicted a win, with Mays throwing five innings of ball before Ruth’s homer closed the contest.
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Douglas 18 Confident to Win Series for Giants
Douglas sent a message from New York asserting he will win the deciding game for the Giants. He noted Babe Ruth and other Yankees batters were neutralized, and he pitched with confidence after facing seven other Yankee hitters in the World Series.
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Ward Proves a Star for Ouachita College
A garbled report highlights Ward's standout performance at Ouachita College in Arkadelphia. It notes strong fielding and hits, with praise for his early predictions and steady glove work. Mentions Rawlings and Giants in context of baseball discussions.
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Ward the Yankees Salient Shortstop Faces Arkansas Legislature
Ward, a quiet Yankees infielder from Fort Smith, Arkansas, predicts a series win. He has shown steady fielding with nine putouts and seven assists yesterday and is unlikely to return to the legislature this winter as Arkansas lawmakers do not convene again until next year.
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Fans Oustled by Crowd Outside Giants Clubhouse at World Series
New York fans swarmed the Giants clubhouse daily as the World Series game drew near. Frank Frisch barely escaped the throng, while Phil Douglas dodged fans seeking autographs. The scene featured near chaos with cameras, fainting fans, and players keeping stoic game faces as Ruth homered elsewhere. Emil Meusel led the Giants with a .367 average, outpacing Bob Meusel’s .200 mark as the Yankees and Giants prepared for the next showdown.
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Sox Sweep City Series With 3 2 Victory
Chicago American Leaguers take a 3 2 win over their rivals to clinch the city championship in the four games. Hodge outpitched Alexander allowing six hits and one earned run. The series moves to the opponents’ grounds for the fifth game as both managers weigh pitching options.
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Louisville Fans Riot Forfeit Game In Baltimore Series
A riot halted the fourth game of the Louisville Baltimore junior series as about 50 spectators protested a close call. Cushions flew as umpires fled and the game was forfeited to Baltimore. Police escorted umpires to the Louisville clubhouse. no arrests were reported.
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Baylor Faces Boston College in Dallas Postseason Contention
Ambition rises in Baylor circles after a telegram to the University of Miami asks for a postseason date. No definite date yet. Baylor also set to tackle Boston College at a Dallas arena, with BC's strong previous season record noted.
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Aggies Set The Pace In Opening College Meet
Namnas City Mo October 10 Ty holding the fast Washington University tennis team, Storelox, and putting over the model downs long before the final whistle, the Kankan State Agricultural college espot set the pace Saturday in opening the meet.
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Ames Beats Grinnell 21 to 3 in Valley Football Tilt
In a Valley Conference action Ames defeated Grinnell 21 to 3 at home. Observers had predicted an upset, but the one-sided result favored Ames as conference play continued with Missouri facing Ames at Columbia and other matchups on the schedule.
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Tulane Climbs Back as Southern Teams Shine
In Atlanta and around the South Tulane staged a comeback after a bitter loss as Virginia Tech Furman and Virginia Poly led strong defensive showings. Sewanee posted a season high 102 to 0, while Georgia defeated Tulane 27 to 7 and Center College stopped their rival 20 to 0 after a scoreless first half.
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Lynch and Meade part ways in boxing circles
In New York Oct W Joe Lynch former world champion and manager Meade split after years of partnership over contract terms. Under Mendes Lynch earned over 1590 in the ring and had been guided by Meade since turning pro. The duo had long coexisted as inseparable allies in boxing.
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Giants Win Sunday Game Evened Series at Five
The Giants won to tie the series at three games each as fans learned of the victory from the Associated Press wire. A late night rush to Ligh t service offices showed the public’s eagerness for play by play details though the night was quiet otherwise.
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Main High Shorthorns to Battle University Shorthorns Friday
The Main High School football team coached by Spitz Clark will travel to League Park Friday to face the University Shorthorns in a test of strength. The ineligible varsity players on the university team and a postponed schedule against other locals are noted, but the emphasis remains on the traditional annual visit to San Antonio and the fighting spirit of the Clark era.
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Cubans Beat Memphis In Winter Series Opener
Luque of the Almendares blanked Memphis for seven innings as the Cuban team won 7 to 2 in Havana. The game opened the winter series with Almendares hosting Memphis and another Cuban club. Final: Almendares 7 Memphis 2.
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Beat Engineer Team Dominates Ninth Engineers 13–0 at Fort Sam
The Eighth Corps Area Headquarters football team defeated the Ninth Engineers at Fort Sam Houston 13 to 0 in a strong battle. Vaughan and Reed starred for the Headquarters as Angel, the headquarter's manager, issued a citywide challenge.
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Hill Still Winning: Government TH Football Beats St Anthony’s 17–3
Government TH football team extended its dominance with a 17 to 3 victory over St Anthony’s College at San Pedro Park. Tom Griffin delivered a 40 yard field goal while Marty and teammates Urwin Motiiegler and Freen starred on offense as the Bill gang held off a spirited defense.
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Golf Field Strong In New York Opens October 17
Women golf stars from the national championship in Tea New Jersey will enter an open tournament at Belted Glade Golf and Country Club Bayside Long Island the week of October 17. Entrants include Marion Holling national champion Mixsea Coril Edith Leiteh May Alosa Stirling Mrs Clarence Vanderheel Edith Cimmings and Mrs KO Letts. First prize a 2300 trophy.
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Pro Football Tryout Interest in Local San Antonio Players
A local college prost man football teat seeks a game with the San Antonio Eleven to be played here. Applicants from Brackenridge High include guard Wares Hamilton and tackle Charlee Wands from Main Avenue Night, with a tryout window from September to November 1.
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Oriitg College Faces Off Against Henry Witt
Fragmentary note reports Oriitg College playing Henry Witt from Sti Sai in an unspecified match. No clear date or location available.
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Cubs Cop Another Prospect in Close Sunday Game
The Fidelity Club beat Floresville in a tight contest as both teams misplayed and errors ruled. Pitcher Lehner started for the Cubs with Miller at third base late, while McDonod injured thumb in practice and a minor auto accident on the trip marred the outing.
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Fidelity on Top in Laredo Baseball Series
Fidelity Club of San Antonio split with Laredo in a doubleheader, winning the first game 3 to 0 and losing the second 6 to 8. Grael relieved Dreseh late in the final contest as injuries cut the Fidelity lineup with McCarty suffering a broken finger and sprains to Ehlinger and Ledger, leaving the series tied.
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Haley Ends Danger After Operation In Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas October 10 Frank Haley Fort Worths third baseman underwent appendix surgery at season end he showed rapid improvement this morning with physicians reporting he is out of danger Meanwhile Austin Texas October 10 preparations for UT women students to travel to Dallas for the Vanderbilt game October 22 under Miss Lucy J Newton dean of women include escorted trains and reserved Pullmans men following the women’s train Second Week in Williards Opens in Pittsburgh with Layton Maupome trial for top spot Corpus Christi defeats Taft 6 0 and Boston College preps for Baylor in Dallas Paris origin world record hopes rest on a 30 second 100 metre run by Gaston Very
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Fort Worth
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Horemians Meet Jap Star in Brooklyn Open Billiard Match
LeDwoard Horemians of Belgium and Koji Yamada of Japan scheduled to clash in a 78.2 billiard battle for 1 point at Trooklyn as three days of blocks totaling 800 points begin with afternoon and evening sessions.
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Movement of Cavalry Units Reported in Texas Forces
McAllen Texas Oct 10 A government order indicates the Twelfth Cavalry will move from Taréda to Me Men soon and the Poneth Cavalry now at McAllen will be moved to Laredo. The notice mentions Mex Commeren and St Mary's in relation to the operations.
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Ann Shelton Announces Boxing Show Card
Ann Shelton announces a complete boxing show card featuring a ten round main event between Pancho Paneho and Fisher of Worth, plus six and four round bouts with Gaynor Garrett, Smith, Myate Wik, Bledsoe Pfeiffer, Meeks Cardnaugh, and Dell Cotten as referee. Noted bouts include Pancho’s comeback after losses and recent wins, with Victoria Texas statistics and September births to deaths ratio noted.
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