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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1924
Page
6
New York report says Jimmy OConnell, self proclaimed goat of the Phillies World Series exposure, disappeared from an uptown hotel with no forwarding address. Dolan remains in New York, dodging details as Commissioner Landis and the case loom over the Giants and the league.
Saint Paul and Baltimore face off in the ninth and final junior world series game in St Paul. The Saints seek a decisive win after two straight victories to level the series at four games apiece. Pitchers Dunn Markle and Dana set the mound for a tense departure with the prize and payout tied to the result.
The Gray Jackets defeated the New Braunfels American Legion 20 to 0 on Sunday. Nesista replaced Pierson after an injury, with Schaczler catching a 50 yard touchdown pass, Schweitzer scoring from the line and kicking a goal, and Poreke highlighted for New Braunfels with strong play on defense.
New York reports Epinard the French champion finished second again at Latonia Kentucky in the Third International event. Critics note the horse is seen as the best by some yet always placed second this year, with Everett Haynes and Pierre Wertheimer mentioned in connection with Epinard’s three supers.
Austin High pushes toward state honors as the team seeks a key victory. The report notes improved offense and defense with potential standout plays shaping the season finale.
In Memoriam, a famed racehorse that defeated Zev and Myron in last year’s stakes, may never race again due to tendon and ankle injuries. Veterinarian Robert McCully was flown from New York for treatment and an operation with firing irons was performed at the track, but prospects remain doubtful.
The Centenary College Gentlemen face two games without Hubbard after a knee injury sustained Saturday against Trinity University. The team’s 260 pound linesman, long regarded as the backbone of coach So McMillin’s squad, may miss future contest.
George Babin, who rode Sarazen to victory over Epinard in the third international special at Latonia, will receive a 5500 riding fee from Mrs. William H K Vanderbilt, owner of the gelding. Babin also earned 1500 for winning the Tropful stakes with Master Chucke at Saratoga this season.
The Port Sam Houston Football League opens as the 1924 champions the Infantry eleven face the Witterath Mehi Artillery at Mort Sam Mouston Stadium Monday afternoon. The Second Engineers won the curtain raiser 6 0 over the Twentieth Infantry. other games include Ninth Infantry versus Twelfth Field Artillery and First Infantry against Second Engineers as the schedule unfolds.
San Antonio boxers Babe Galen and Hindson each fought three times last week at Yoursall for Brig county purse. Galen stopped Dugan in early rounds while Hindson outboxed the elder Dugan in the fourth. Foxtrot Pompas and Speedy Milter also went eight rounds in a separate scheduled bout.
Disease ravages South Texas prompting the Texas Fox and Wolf Huntens Association to postpone the planned big fox and wolf hunt. A new date will be set once the outbreak is stamped out.
San Antonio area high schools face team disruptions as junior academic and first squad lines blur. St Marys Academy and San Antonio Academy see potential disbanding of seconds to favor the primary eleven, while Breckenridge opponents suffer player injuries impacting scheduled games and league play.
Andrew Lightfoot, a versatile distance runner from half mile to mile and a half, accepts a bid from Kelly Wyeld to race over two miles for a purse of 2000. Sanday says Lightfoot will respond to the challenge.
The Franks opened the season with a 12 to 0 victory at Fredericksburg Sunday in front of thirteen players. Key plays by Fry and Briggs in the backfield and a standout interception by Browne highlighted the win, while Smok Moore of Fredericksburg led his team on defense and offense.
The report notes Babe Ruth and Ben Meusel heading toward the western tour stopping in Kansas City and Minneapolis while Ruth trains and Meusel stays in Los Angeles until spring training. Ruth plans to return East after the trip, with the rest of the squad following the schedule.
St Marys College defeated the San Pedro Tigers 17 to 0 on the West End campus gridiron. The Ollesians led early as Klepie scored a first quarter touchdown. Coleman added a third quarter TD, with Griffor’s toe contributing later in the game. Wilson starred at left end and Wilke shone for the intermediates.
Charley O Connell of Cleveland set to meet Ashimay Dundes retired featherweight champion in a boxing card slated for October in Cleveland. This marks O Connell’s first appearance under Till Gibson, manager for Benny Leonard, in a program here.
A fragmented guide offers golf tips focusing on stance grip and mental approach. It emphasizes proper grip, relaxed wrists, and aiming straight to improve accuracy, citing practice drills and visual cues. The text mentions avoiding tension and keeping the mind on the game rather than grip details.
The San Antonio postmen band will perform a free concert during the Denver parade with members diving in to entertain. Led by conductor Myes, the group features Tenited and postal employees who have long supported music. The program includes Concourse and Flower Song among other pieces.
The Quaker City mayor says he supports General Smedley D. Butler for director of public safety after resolving past disagreements with him. Butler would seek the president's approval to take the post upon his Marine Corps leave expiration.
Farmers in Atlanta on October 18 show determination to hold cotton, arguing the latest government report underestimates deterioration. Conservative bankers say growers deserve at least 25 cents a pound for current production costs and will back the holding drive.
Numerous advertising groups plan conferences in Chicago including the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the International Daily Mirage Association. Meetings span Monday through Friday with a coalition of organizations such as the United Pepothetseat America and the Audit Bureau of Circulations participating.
The Welping Trand Club sponsors a Kiddie Kare Home Drive on October 25 with a tag day to raise funds for a home for Negro children. Jay J. W W Chase, president, says the project aims to care for children of Negro mothers needing daytime assistance, with training and supervision for inmates.
Willie Dunsmore star tackle moved from Mein Avenue High School to West Texas Military Academy. He played two games before being declared ineligible under league rules, with a 30 day transfer restriction under the 20 day exception. The case was presented to President Boward and discussed by league officials.
Season by Shutti Normoyle powered a Pauls Grove loss as Normoyle’s pitching dominated the game. Tourgeois, Tarnese and Waddell led Pauls Grove with multiple hits and four safeties, while Norman’s strong fielding and a late catch sealed the 0-0 shutout.
Centre College launches inquiry into Carson-Newman football clash cancellation amid reported discrepancies in team rosters. Board directs review after a Sury N.Y. wire story noted players with contested names, leading to public statements from Centre officials.
Deputy Constable Robert T. Bo ity was killed when a gang stopped his machine on a road four miles west of here. A woman companion was dragged from the vehicle during the attack. Prosecution states the woman’s identity is not yet disclosed.
A surprise program for the day will feature performances by Ske I. KRaufmany and the To laneheay of the San Antonio Manship. George Naylor confirms, though Tom Kiheridge, Carinth, and Tom Letring are mixed up. Hd J Bradford, Ross, George Brien and Kelly will also perform.
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