Landis Promises Scandal Probe Will Be Continued
New York October 14 Commissioner Landis said the bribery scandal that led to the suspension of Cosy Dolan and Jimmy OConnell of the New York Giants will be pursued. He listed possible clues and defended continuing inquiry, aiming to expose more details from the 1903 World Series era and related allegations from Dreyfuss and Dooin.
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Lally and Mangham Set for Kerrville Pro Match Week Opening
San Antonio golf pros Tom Lally and Clarence Mangham will play two matches against Houston pros John Brede mus and Billy Maguire at Kerrville Country Club during opening week. The nine hole course and clubhouse debut with a Friday match and weekend tournament kickoff the festivities. Murray Brooks invites San Antonio golfers to join Kerrville in a strong start at the new club.
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Fried Visits Old Stamping Grounds Has Great Season
Cy Fried, a southpaw pitcher aged about four or five years past his amateur days, returned to his old stamping grounds after years away. He starred for Norfolk in the Virginia League last season with a strong record, and earlier amateur success in San Antonio in 1914 and 1915 with Stan Kehler's K. of C. club aboard notable teammates.
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Jones and Tolley Duel in Exhibition Match
In Atlanta at East Lake Club Bobby Jones and Cyril J B Tolley meet in an exhibition fourball with Perry Adair against Bobby Jones and Chick Ridley. Tolley, French open champion, and Ridley, Georgia state champion, join a distance duel featuring two of the longest drivers in the game.
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Sarazen Affiliated With Florida Golf Club
Gene Sarazen, former national open champion and 1922 1923 professional golf champion, becomes a professional at Bollywood links in Miami Florida. He will be joined by another touring professional to represent Holly in winter tournaments across the South.
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Seattle against St Paul pennant post season unlikely
Seattle-Pac Coast League president Harry Williams said there will likely be no post season against St Paul if Seattle wins the coast league pennant. St Paul swept Baltimore to clinch the junior world series with a 6 to 5 victory, scoring early and holding off Baltimore’s threat with Howard Merritt’s strong pitching.
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Woostroff Captures AAU Pentathlon Title at Travers Island
Anthony Woostroff of Newark A C won the national AAU pentathlon at Travers Island with a 7 point total. He took wins in the broad jump javelin throw 200 meter dash and 1500 meter run and placed third in the discus. Charles Ashton of New York A C finished second with 15 points.
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Bernard Lichtman
Pastime A. C
Frank Daley
Stamford
Local Golfer Plays 116 Holes With Same Ball
Arthur Shaw attempted to break his ball conservation record by playing 116 holes on Brackenridge Park course with one ball. The ball survived six and a half rounds before he knocked it into the river on the thirteenth hole. Shaw previously logged over 90 holes with a single ball in a prior season.
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Zev Wins Third Straight Latonia Race in Fast 1 10 1 5
Zev the Rancocas star, racing at Latonia, won his third straight race beating Idle Hour Farm’s Bafflinz. He clocked six furlongs in 1 10 1 5, the fastest Latonia time this season, fueling rumors he may retire to stud next spring.
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Hotel Golfer Trip To Del Rio Course Planned
The San Antonio Hotel Men's Association will start a goodwill golf tour in Southwest Texas with a Del Rio stop on Thursday October 28. J B Stoner announced the Del Rio visit and hotel itinerary. Del Rio Club golfers will meet the visitors in a local exhibition and the group will share remarks supporting San Antonio business interests. Del Rio hosts a strong border country course and is a pioneer among smaller towns adopting golf.
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Strangler Lewis Defends Title in Third Fall Victory
World heavyweight champion Bil Strangler Lewis retained the title by defeating Too Mondt of Colorado in Los Angeles. Lewis won the decisive third fall with toe holds in 4 minutes 19 seconds after earlier falls.
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Manager promoters new boxing menace
The piece critiques managers who control matchups, citing New York rules and evasion via contracts. It highlights Scotty Montieth promoting Kil Kaplan and managing weight issues, with Kaplan facing strong challengers and mixed recent results.
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Hagen and Sarazen Play Amateur Stars in New York
Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen, both big golfing champions, will team up against former amateurs Jess Sweetzer and Francis Ouimet in a 36 hole charity match at St. Albans Golf Club in New York. The Rotary Club of New York sponsors the event to aid crippled children. Last year Sweetzer and Bobby Jones defeated Hagen and Sarazen by one up. Boston College tops Fordham 28 to 0 in college football.
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Jess Sweetzer
Francis Ouimet
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Georgia and Yale Battle Mixed Grid Tactics
New York Oct. 13 Georgia’s offense shifts with two-step out and quick reverse moves as Woodruff guides Athens to counter Yale. The Eli eleven, strong but learning, relies on narrow rushing with shortcomings in line backs coordination. Joss and substitutes seen in guard and tackle roles as Yale struggles against aerial Georgians.
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Yale
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Greb and Loughran Fight Ends In Draw
Harry Greb and Tommy Loughran battled ten rounds in Philadelphia to a draw as judges disagreed after the referee announced the decision. Each weighed 168 pounds, with Greb not defending a title. In the semi, Joe Libby knocked out Jack Palmer in the second round, Palmer’s jaw reportedly broken.
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Old Jack Britton Triumphs Over Krug in Comeback Match
Newark report says former world welterweight champion Jack Britton outpointed Philadelphia boxer Krug in ten rounds. Britton weighed 150 pounds, Krug 154. Newsmen at ringside favored Britton for the decision.
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Daubert Finishes His Final Ballot in Schuylkill Haven Funeral
In Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania on October 14 Jacob EB Daubert captain and first baseman of the Cincinnati National League club was laid to rest. Pallbearers included Rube Bressler Carl Mays Ed Roush and Eppa Rixey with manager Hendricks and Danver ton Club members. Flowers from clubs presidents and writers arrived by special trolley car as thousands gathered and a cortege of more than 100 automobiles departed for the Pottsville cemetery.
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Daubert
Rocky Kansas Beats Chilean in Close Decision
Rocky Kansas defeats Tunis Vicentini in a tight match reported by Burfata Nic on October 14. The outcome follows a heated contest with both sides showing strong offense and defense.
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Position to Assume for Distance Shots Explained
A golf instruction note explains the proper address stance for wooden clubs. It advises a relaxed natural pose with knees slightly bent, weight balanced toward the left, and the left elbow nearly straight. Focus on keeping eyes glued to the ball as you practice a square stance.
Main’s Game with St Marys Friday Moves to 4 at Schwab Field
Main Avenue High School football game versus St Mary’s Academy moved to Friday at 4 PM on Schwab Field to avoid conflicts with Brackenridge vs San Marcos Normal Lobos. San Antonio Academy vs St Mary’s College also on Friday with venue undecided. Alamo Heights faces Somerset in its first interscholastic league game Friday with Michael Wield at the helm.
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Michael Wield
Laredo All-Stars Tie Series With San Antonio Stars
Laredo defeats San Antonio 2 to 1 in ten innings to level the series with each side having two wins. Paul Wachtel homered for San Antonio’s lone run. Lupe Rodriguez Michaels and Clauds Davenport Schroyer named as the catching battery for their respective teams. Freeman kayoes Norton in six rounds in boxing news from RI and New Orleans.
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New York State Athletic Commission
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Texas Longhorns Face Mustangs Clash After Soft Start
Austin Texas Oct 14 The Texas University Longhorns prepare for a tough schedule after easy wins over Howard Payne and Rice earlier. Coach Stewart must fix passing and team cohesion as they brace for 8 M U and a slate including Florida A and M and T U Horned Frogs. Pfannkuchen at center steadies line, guards Barry and Dayvault show uncertain form, ends are experimental with Shearer and Allen in contention.
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Sail Shearer
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Jim Marl
Fulk
Slover
Wright
Foster
Blue Smith
Lebhardt
White Sox Defeat Giants In Second At Quebec
October 14 dispatch from Quebec reports the Chief White Sox beat the New York Giants 6 to 1 to level the series. President Charles A. Comiske and family arrived in Quebec to sail Wednesday for Europe with the Sox and Giants a European tour to start around October 24 in Liverpool.
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Light Newsies Win First Cage Contest
The Light newsboys junior basketball team won its first game of the season by defeating the Good Will Center quintet 22 to 20. The game was close with notable goal shooting from both sides.
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Work Begins on Alabama Dock Improvement Project
Work started on a $10,000,000 dock improvement project in Mobile Alabama at the port site. The undertaking includes a nine foot fill west of the track along the Louisville and Nashville railroad, marking a major development initiative.
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