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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1924

Page

3

Bears and Steers clash in weekend series at Tiaque Park

The Dallas Steers begin a weekend series at Tiague Park against the San Antonio Bears with a double header Saturday afternoon through Monday. The outcome will clarify playoff positioning as Beau mont and the Exporters gain ground. Keck faced strong hitting from Bruins as Galloway and Mayer supplied key hits. Brovolts nervous lineup changes happened before game time.

Dallas Steers Tiague Park Fisherihood San Antonio Bears Coleman Eveport Gassers M Frank Keck Cincinnati Reds Keck Dewey Margave Shreveport Beaumont Dallas Bruins Bears Young Spudders Gal‘yestom Bruin Galloway Booe Gross Scheer Connolly Meyers Bob Clark Orr Clark Rowland Tom Connolly Riley Awat Sperber Barnes Fuller Wiley Oliver

Bears Box Score and Stalwart Notes From Shreveport

A fragmented box score recounts Bears versus Shreveport with player line items for Oliver, Booers, Cry, Gallo, Sperber, Millay, Jacob, Barnes, Meyers, Scheer, Puller, Orr, Mayer, and others. Mentions of Ot and Hhtwenort, umpire Cos, Miller, and base on balls are noted alongside 9 innings and defensive turns. A separate items list cites Stallion Peter the Brewer being sold to a Wright farm and Clothiers football venue notes with Sept. dates and 2 pm game time.

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Texas League Box Scores From Wichita Falls and Houston

Box scores show Wichita Falls and Houston games, with player lineups, hits, runs, and errors. Galveston and Fort Worth details list bats, pitching, and fielding, including Metzler and Callaghan among top performers.

Richards Johnston East West match headlines daily tennis card

Three members of the American Davis Cup team compete at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills for the East West tournament. Vincent Richards of Yonkers faces William M Johnston of San Francisco in a key singles clash to help decide who takes second in the national ranking. The Kinsey Brothers and the Olympic titleholders Richards and Francis Hunter lead the featured doubles.

Forest Hills West ‘Side William T. Tilden Vincent Richards Yonkers N. C William M. Johnston San Francisco Johnston Richards Kinsey Brothers Francis T. Hunter

Bear Thad-Sacker Leaves for Home

George Brovold of Bear thint bane plans to leave for Chicago Saturday. His family pressures have left him nervous and unable to play, prompting him to tell Manager Coleman he must depart. The request was approved and he will be away for the period agreed. Gateway with the Pennen at Iihied bere, Mayur at Met place.

Teo Najo George Brovold Coleman George Brovolt Uig Bear Chicago Brovold

Western Golf Open crowns challenger in final rounds

At Calumet Club Chicago sixty seven golfers began the final six holes of the Western Open to crown the champion. William Melhorn of St. Louis led after a 70, with Chick Evans of Chicago at 147 and Eddie Held of St. Louis at 148. Kenneth Hisert of Chicago tied the course record with 69 after a 34 on the front nine.

Chicago Charles Efiel Western Golf Association Calumet Clin William Melthorne St. Louis Chick Evans Eddie Held Kenneth Hisert Mellhorn West Pacific Coast Harry Cooper Tdallas Kot

First Polo Match Postponed by Rain in Meadowbrook series

The first game of the International Polo series between the American and English fours at Meadowbrook was postponed from Saturday to next Tuesday due to Friday rain. The United States Polo Association announced the postponement.

New York Scher Meadowbronk United Staten”Polo Association

Memorial planned for "Pop" Geers in Indianapolis

A memorial drive was launched at the Indiana state fair to honor Edward F. Geers known as "Pop" Geers, killed at Wheeling West Virginia last Wednesday. The fund quickly reached 100 and organizers urged friends of veteran trick riders nationwide to contribute.

Indianapolis Edward F Pop” Geera Wheeling W. Va Tringman Eeeer

Cline Herman Bout Planned as New Fight Club Forms

Irish Benny Cline, valued in Walk Miller’s stable, and Kid Herman, noted welterweight, may meet next year as promoter Gregorio Reyes announces a San Antonio Athletic Association to revive boxing. Herman slated to appear next Thursday on a roof bout promoted by Bum Spears, facing Colin Bolt of Fort Sam Houston. Young Spence headlines an upcoming DIN against Kid Riley, amid recent bout with Tim Flynn.

Benny Cline Walk Miller Atlanta Kid Herman Soledad Gregorio Kid) Reyes San Antonio Athletic Associations Reyes Herman Spears Colin Bolt Fort Sam Houston New York Young Spence San Antonio Kid Riley Mauntenous Party Sspence Tim Flynn

Golfer Secigson Falls to Lawyer in Semifinal

Leavenworth Kansas, Bent v. Lieut. Lamar Secigson, a champion golfer of the Eighth Army Corps Area, was eliminated in the semi final by Lieut Geoten A. Lawyer of New York. The pair battled to a tight match through the first eighteen holes before Lawyer pulled away in the later holes, setting up a final at 30 holes on Saturday.

Leavenworth Kan Bent v Lamar Secigson San Antonio Tex Geoten A New York Tits T G. Seauli Cant Praner Hale Fourthhorpe Atlanta Ssellaron

Local Soldier Team Wins Second Division All Stars Clash

The Second Division All-Stars defeated the Seventh Cavalry team of Fort Bliss 6 to 4 in the deciding game of the series. Edington pitched well for Seventh Cavalry, while Holmes struggled in the first inning. A third game was set for Saturday on the Fifteenth Wing Artillery diamond, with Friday's crowd described as unusually large.

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Washington Loses Judge for a Few Days Baseball Injury

Washington Americans first baseman Judge will miss several days with a bruised ankle after injuring it swinging at a ball in a game against Boston. He was forced to retire from the contest and is receiving treatment.

Washington Washington Americans Boston

Channel Too Much For Girl Swimmer

Lilian Harrison, an Anglo-Argentine swimmer, failed to complete the English Channel crossing. She started from Cap Gris-Nez in France at 11:30 PM and gave up in mid channel after eight hours in the water.

Ine Amweree Bouiawune France Lilian Harrison Cap Grie- Neg Nios Harrison

Firpo Remains the Boring Yet Bold Ring Contender

Luis Angel Firpo, the Wild Bull of the Pampas, trains for a September 11 bout at Bogle's Thirty Acres as he eyes a Dempsey title challenge. Born 1895 in Argentina to Italian and Spanish parents, Firpo rose from stevedore to heavyweight contender with a ferocious right hand and fearless style. Despite criticism of his training and methods, he built a public career in the United States, managing his affairs and barnstorming tours while looming as a possible challenger to Jack Dempsey.

New York Luis ‘Angel Firpo Harry Willy Bogle Thirty Acres Jack* Dempsey Ting Firpo Buenos Aires Dempsey Pampas Argentina Luis Angel Rodriguez Wild’ Bull William Daly Sailor Maxted Jack Tierman Joe McCann Jim Tracy Tpirpo Bill Brennan Jack McAuliffe Jess Willard Pirpo Flo Tex Rickard Wald Bull Rickard Wills Wild Bull Demisey

Tunney Brisk Workout Ahead of Greb Title Clash

Cleveland September 6 Gene Tunney light heavy champion held a brisk workout in preparation for his ten round decision bout with Harry Greb at the Olympic arena Monday night. Tunney arrived yesterday and Greb was expected to arrive today. Six rounds of boxing were listed on Tun Rep Programa. Feonari, lightweight champion, likely to be in Tunney's corner, manager Billy Gibgun said.

Tunney Greb Cleveland Gene Tunney Olympic Arena Harry Greb Ney Feonari Billy Gibeom

Burglar Frightened Away by Screams at House

Residents on Huis Street woke at 1 40 am Saturday to a break in as a burglar fled after screams alarmed neighbors. Nearby investigators secured the area and searched for the intruder. No injuries reported and no theft confirmed.

Huis Street

Flag Chasers South Texas League scoring notes

Texas League standings show Won Lost Pet and team scores with Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Shreveport, Galveston and San Antonio fixtures. Friday results list Fort Worth at Shreveport and Dallas at Galveston, plus Boston at Philadelphia and Cleveland at Detroit outcomes with batterymen noted.

Pet van Loot-Pet Houtn Shrey Saturn Na Ationio Shraveport Beauffont Wichita Falls Galveston Fort Worth Shreveport Bar Antonio Jacorton Galveston Fort Worth Causint Dallas

National League Scores and Upcoming Games Report

National League results include Philadelphia at Boston and New York at Philadelphia with 6 6 in Philadelphia. Brooklyn at Boston and Chicago at Cincinnati. Batters include Gowdy Glazmer Weinert Wilton and Snyder. Other leagues report Toronto Baltimore Readings Syracuse and more with weather notes and postponed games.

St. Louis Tistshark Chicara Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston York New York Philadelphia HK. H. BE Aldwit and Gowdy Glazmer Weinert Wilton

Australians edge France in Davis Cup doubles

Australia led France two matches to one in the zone final after Gerald Patterson and Pat O’Hara Wood won the doubles 6 5 6 4 2 6 4 over Rene La Coste and Jacques Brugnon at Longwood. Superior teamwork and tactics gave the Australians the decisive edge in the decisive sets.

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They Ve Quit Laughing At Brooklyn

Brooklyn's Dazzy Vance dominates the pennant chase in a season marked by strategic shifts. The piece notes Washington's persistence, Brooklyn's star, and managers like McGraw and Cobb making frequent lineup changes to spark victory, highlighting Labor Day curses and a dramatic pennant race.

John B. Foster San Antonio Brooklyn Charley Ebbets Giants Manhattan New York Seagos Uncle Robby Stock Mitchell Mtchell Ard High Memphis Glark Griffith Huggins McKeehnic Pittsburg McGraw Ty Cobb

Baseball Question Box Answers On Pitchers And Plays

The column answers common baseball queries, noting common terms for pitches and plays. It explains there is no incurve, describes an outcurve for left handers, and mentions a catcher masking while catching, a runner sliding into first, and other basic rules.

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