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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1924

Page

3

Washington Triumphs in 12 Inning World Series Thriller

Washington fans erupted as the Senators beat the Giants 4 to 3 in 12 innings to claim the world championship. Walter Johnson silenced critics with two clutch strikeouts and a decisive RBI later, while Bucky Harris outmaneuvered John McGraw in a masterful battle of wits broadcast across Griffith Stadium and the nation.

Washington Bacedail Helen New York Usu Walter Johnson Walter Achilles Jed 3Tz Troy Bucky” Harris John McGraw Napoleon Griffith Stadium Ogden Littston Forc Sing McGraw Mogridge Mongridge Circleville Kan Virgil Barnes Harris South Bend Ind Monsh Ohio San Diego Cal Dinege Peckinpaugh Buck Wilsoms Senators Giants Youngs Kelly Marberry Meusel Wilson Bluege Judge Jackson Gowdy Pluege Tate McNeely Tarris Lindstrom Wonder Boy Johnson Grobota Tola Gronmls Progtempere Trish George Kelly Heine Groh Southworth Battle OF Wits Neht Barnes Sic Quillan Necht McGraw Benter Ruel Godls McNvels Youngk Mary Griffith

Carruthne City Golf Champion Defeats Nordhaus in Final

E. B. Carruth Jr., tied to Princeton University, won the San Antonio city golf title at Strackene Ridge Park, defeating Claret Nordhaus 6 and 6 in a 36 hole final. Carruth led early, built a strong advantage through the first 18 holes and continued to dominate the later nine. Nordhaus posted a 79 first round but could not close the gap as Carruth played consistently strong golf.

E. B. Carruth Jr Princeton Univsity Pion San Antonio Young Carry Nordhaus Munici Strackenridge Carruth Nordlaus Park Course Nordichaus

Hagen Cruikshank Lead After First Day at Wichita Open

Walter Hagen and Bobby Cruikshank led a large field after day one of the Mid-Continent Open at Wichita Country Club. Hagen shot a strong afternoon round to hold a four-stroke edge over Cruikshank and Kirkwood, Hutchison, Evans, and Diegel among others remained in contention.

Associated Press Wichita Kan Walter Hagen Bobby Cruikshank Links Wichita Country Club Vrais Cruikshank Tagen Chamin Fagen Afoe Kirkweor Jock Hutchison Chick Evans Jee Diege John Black Kirkwood Walkio Crowder Kansas Hia Bill Greavy Oklahoma City Evans Leo Siegel Jokanek Bob Peebles Chick Trout Toanda Mehthorn St. Louis Swenty

Orioles Claim Junior World Series Chance In Grasp

Paul, Minn. Oct. 11 Faroud 16 last line of defense as St Paul Saints fight to prevent Baltimore from clinching the junior world series. Saints must win today and in two more games to take the crown. Orioles’ pitching and timely hitting, led by Thomas and Chonies, power the Baltimore victory as Saints error miscues help Baltimore build a lead.

Nick Allen Tony Jeneth Earnshaw Jack Dunn Saints Baltimore Chonias Howard Merritt Pheunis Mervin Reetiger Pond McChivid

World Series Box Score New York

Box score from the World Series listing New York players with AB RF H O A and defensive details including Kelly Terry Meusel Wilson Jackson Gowdy Barnes McQuillan and others. Notations describe substitutions and pitching changes with finishing pitching staff and umpire crew.

New York Kelly Terry Meusel Wilson Dfef Etreff Jackson Gowdy Barnes Gee Klein Connolly Quigley

Aggies Arrive in Dallas for Sewanee Clash

The 23 strong Texas A&M squad arrived in Dallas to face Sewanee in the Southwest Conference gridiron game. Coaches Bible and Rothgeb finalized lineups, with backfield shifts and kicking duties debated as Miller prepares to lead in absent captaincy.

Dallas Aggies Southwest Dallas Fair Sewanee Bible Rothgeb Kyle Field Kothreb Tigers Berry Cater Fay Wilbon Kishi Mit Dansby Big Wilson Miller Dansby Terry Wilson McGuire Woordman Hardiman Starday Ollege Hospital Rothreb Allison Bentel Price Arnold Y. Pinson W. M. Binson Pistole Fay Wilson Mir Dansby Woodman John Braselton Meitren Norman T Dansaby Ferguson Tardman Qehterbeek Cuery Dieterich Irvin Ridont Waugh Aggie

Easy for Tremaine Wins Cleveland Bout in Tight Twelve

Cleveland based Carl Premaine defeated Charley Goodman in a twelve round middleweight bout here last night. Premaine controlled the action with sharper combinations and steady defense while Goodman pressed early but could not match the challenger’s rhythm.

Tremaine Cleveland Der Carl Premaine Charley Goodman Deval Hantiure

Giants and Senators Set World Series Money Record

Washington October 11 a new world series money record was set by the Giants and Senators totaling 1 093 104 dollars. Washington shares exceed 145 001 60 with New York taking 80927 74. Wade Lefler receives 5730 and other players share 26 stakes of 4790 each. Adjusted sums go to club personnel and contributors.

Washington D. C Giants Senators Yankees New York Oguarey Scond Jit Henchlenane Wade Garris Miller Taylor Ino Atitute al Schacht Nick Altréeck Mike Ma Wade Lefler

Reed Dominates Gibbons Bout in Ohio Teardown

In Bellair Ohio on October 11 Tommy Gibbons of St Paul earned a technical knockout over Wild Bill Reed of Columbus after Reed was floored six times. The referee halted the scheduled ten round bout in the second round.

Bellair Ohio Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Wild Bill Reed Columbus Reed

Villa Surrender Claimed by Mexico War Department

Mexico City reports from the Associated Press confirm the surrender of Hipolite Villa, brother of the bandit, according to an official war department announcement. The note comes amid ongoing efforts in the border region and suggests a potential turning point in the regional conflict.

Four TBALIS RESULTS From Texas High School Meet

Main Avenue High beat West Texie academy 20 to 0 while Floresville High trailed Brackenridge High seconds 12 to 2. Ainmo Heights High overwhelmed Harlan Dale High 32 to 0 with Kenedy High 12 Range High 0. Apert Vine High edged Fredericksour High 12 to 0 and Entedag High shut Donna High 0. Southern Methodist University led Austin College 7 to 0 as St Howard's College defeated Schreiner Institute 12 to 7. Sam Houston Normal lost 0 to Daniel Baker College 6. Russellville Arkansas Asgies 773, Henderson Brown 7. Kesay Ageic Freshmen and Burleson College listed with Tic.

Main Avenue West Texie Academy Floresville High Brackenridge High Ainmo Heights Harlandale High Kenedy High Range High Apert Vine Fredericksour High oOentedag High Donna High Southern Methodist University Austin College St. Howard's College Schreiner] Institute Sam Houston Normal

Landis Salutes Walter Johnson In Supreme Court Visit

Judge Kenesaw Landis paid tribute to Walter Johnson during a flying Supreme Court visit en route to the railroad station. He recalled Johnson as having a perfect control over his fastball twenty years ago and called the game he witnessed the greatest ever played, noting the spectators and artistic value. The tale ends with Landis joking about wringing water from his undershirt after the three hour clash.

Washington, D.C Walter Johnson Kenesaw McIntosh Landis Supreme Court Walter Jolson Juunge Landis Xoom

First Movements In Baseball Tour

The Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants opened their European tour with several Chicago players, led by Morris J. O'Neill and President Charlie Comiskey, traveling to Montreal with treasurer Louis Comiskey and secretary Harry Grabiner aboard the train to join more players and the Giants.

Chicago Chicago White Sox New York Giants Morris J. O'Neill Charlie Comiskey Louis Comiskey Harry Grabiner Montreal Giants

Franks Leave Early for Fredericksburg Game

Franks football players will depart early for their Sunday game at Fredericksburg, according to Captain Rob Moileen. The team will meet at the A BL Beak bulletin on Commerce Street and travel to Fredericksburg by train.

A. BR Franks Fredericksburg Rob Moileen Commerce Street Redericksburg Qiutenmhile

Forfeiture of Bond in Robbery by Assault Case

A bond forfeiture case involving land once given by Huxinio Minnquint on charges of robbery by assault was declared forfeited in the seventh district court. The jury’s verdict and the names Virginia Bianiyin Dan Hubbard and Charita Nurse appear in the proceedings.

Forfeie Huxinio Thier Jryseventh Gaur Suresses Mos Virginia Bianiyin Dan, Hubbard Charita Nurse

Army and Navy Facing Hard Eppostin

United States Service teams meet Army vs Detroit at West Point and Navy vs Marquette at Annapolis. Detroit, led by coach Duffy, brings a strong, aggressive lineup poised for an early test if it avoids stage fright. Marquette’s injuries pale against Murray’s hard work as he pushes for a tough clash. Navy, coached by Folwell, prepares for a stern challenge from Marquette, aiming to sharpen the unit after a disappointing prior game.

Walter Camp San Antonio New York United States Service Army Detroit West Point Navy Marquette Annapoli Duffy Anpolis Frank Murray Lunz Laan Murray Bob Folwell

Grove team to play baseball all winter

The Pauls Grove baseball team on Medina Lake Road begins play this Sunday after a brief break. They face Camp Normoyle on opening day and Gulf Refining Company on October 48, with an open schedule thereafter. Interested teams may contact Mr. Paul at Colfax 18-11 to arrange games.

Paul's Grove Medina Lake Road Grovers Camp Normoyle Gulf Refining Company Club Paul Colfax

Country Club Golf Nears Second Round

San Antonio Country Club hosts several October flight matches on Saturday as players race to complete first-round play before the deadline. Kampmann and F. M. Coleman advance, Kampmann defeating Johy Cole fram 2 and 1. O'Brien tops De Marco in boxing, while Waterbury and Milwaukee's Toumy O'Brien win referee's decision in a twelve round bout.

San Antonio Country Club Kampmann F. M. Coleman Johy Colefram O'Brien DE Marco Waternury Conn Get Toumy O'Brien Milwaukee Pittsburgh

Football Q and A from Lawrence Perry column

Lawrence Perry, longtime football authority, answers reader questions. An umpire blowing a horn does not stop a play until the ball is dead, shoulder pads may be enforced with discretion by officials, and a drop kick field goal is legal if the ball goes over the crossbar and wind later returns it.

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City Basketball League reelects Song president and opens season

The City Basket Ball League re elected Gene Song as president and Hy man Karotkin as secretary at its season opener Friday night at Moore's sporting goods. Seven teams are listed with Joske Brothers possible return. season runs November 18 to February 18 and features a city championship series against the Senior Sunday School League.

City Basket Ball League Gene Song Hyman Karotkin Moore’s Sporting Goods Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart J. KL XxX St. Mary's Alumni National Catholic Community House Elks and Public Service Company Joske Brothers

Heights Eleven routs Harlandale in season opener

Altimo Heights High blasting Harlandale 22 0 with five touchdowns led by Turner two scores and single TDs from Williams Menger and Childress Harlandale debutante McCollum guided a promising roster as Bowen excelled at tackle and ball carrier in a game decided by Heights superior execution and Harlandale costly errors.

Altimo Heights High Harlandale High Turner Wiliams Menger Childress McCollum Harlandale Bowen Ballard Heights Alamo Heights Hooper Fran Putnam Posey Eft Guard Ryan

Saturday Football Saturday Southwest Schedule

A garbled list of college football games across the nation with teams from Dallas Austin College Houston Fort Worth and more. The fragment mentions Rice Southwestern Baylor Georgia Tech Loyola Harvard Michigan State and several other schools with scattered city venues.

Southwest Dallas Southern Austin College Austin Texas Howard Houston Rice Southwestern Fort Worth Texas Christian Oklahoma A. & M Waco Baylor Oklahoma Coral Sawaneeva Texas A Fayetteville Arkansas Varricks Shreveport Trinity Va Commerce East Texas San Marcos Normal

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