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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1924

Page

5

Bears Fight for Second with Two-Game Gap in Texas Standings

In a Texas League clash, the Bears beat the Fort Worth Steers 9-2 in five innings after a 3-2 ten-inning opener, keeping two games behind the league lead with nine games left. Najo starred in center with a remarkable defensive catch and AC home run-threats, while Dallas showcased strong fielding and timely hitting.

Texas Fort Worth Bears Bob Couchman Herb Thornizhien George Miller Dallas Weddnnesday Wichita Falls Bruins Sanges League Park Najo Gross Galloway Connolly Nller Mayer Bob Cough Bill Warwick South Thormahlen Connolly Sind Fuiler Rose Roop Bol Dallay Dame Varjune Vade Forring Baumimi Griffin Vache Fuller Vaehes Mane Murer Couchman Iack Withrow Thormahlen Chatham Warwick Dears Meyers Concinsa Boor Pears

Trophy Polo Series Schedule Revised in New York

The Polo Association postpones the opening match between American and British teams for the international polo era. The first match will be played Tuesday, followed by a game on September 18 and a final on September 17, according to the revised New York schedule.

New York Sept. S Pew Polo Association

Flag Chasers Texas League Results And Signings

The Texas League standings show Dallas at 5-2 and San Antonio 2-5 with other clubs like Fort Worth Houston and Shreveport in play. In major leagues, Detroit and Philadelphia posted wins while Chicago and St Louis split, with several games scheduled and multiple battery pairs noted. the Kansas City purchase of Ralph McCollister is reported in a separate note.

Dallas San Antonio Shreveport Beaumont Fort Worth Houston Wichita Falls Calveston Ki Ziousten W. L. Pet Ylt Wash Ciega Phila Detroit Boston St Lo Chicago Washington Philadelphia New York Pet N.Y Chica Brook St. Lo St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn

Tunney Grob Bout Nears in Cleveland Arena Fight

Gene Tunney light heavyweight champion finishes training in Cleveland for a 10 round 20 decision bout with middleweight titleholder Harry Greb at Olympic Arena Monday night. Greb delays arrival after Buffalo bout. promoter Matt Hinkel to reserve arena pending weather.

Cleveland Ohio Gene Tunney Harry Grob Olympic Arena Greb Ile Wittsburgh Jimmy Slattery Buffalo Tunney New Jersey Matt Hinkel

Harper of Phils in Homer Streak

Harper of the Phillies leads a homer spree in a week of major league play. Ruth trails with 9 long balls this season as Wheat of Brooklyn hits a late surge. The column notes leaders across the league and current home run standings with other top sluggers amid a busy baseball period.

Harper OF PHILS Homer Chicago Hater Philadelphia Nationals Wheat Brooklyn Babe Ruth Lust Pinter Popeater

Young tennis star adds another title in Cincinnati

George Tate, national junior tennis champion, won another title in Cincinnati by defeating Pant Bava Ke in the finals. The final score and some details are unclear due to OCR errors, but Tate’s victory adds to his growing list of junior championships in the region.

Cincinnati Sept. S George Tate Pant Bava Ke Alankles Dott Jhteko Fiarria Scoven

Ruth to Name His All Star Team Next Sunday

The Lights big Baby Ruth Contest concluded with selections for ten top players at each position. Fans hope Ruth's choices match the Babe’s picks and win the prize money. Ruth will submit his lineup to The Light's editor for publication next Sunday along with contest results. The entry period closed early to prevent leaks.

Ruth Fais Wabe Light Babe Burh Rath Times

Wales at New York racetrack sparks lighthearted crowd

A lively crowd at Park in New York laughed as the Prince of Wales watched a horse race. He and associates briefly wandered onto forbidden ground, prompting attendants to guide them away. The moment sparked speculation the prince had lost a bet, while photographers captured the scene and the prince’s return to the paddock amid cheers.

T Park New York Crosyd Prince of Wales Sr. R Wales Bemn Yaddied Pemee Pierre Werthsimer J. Widener Jumier Tater Eha Daettiste Damass bin Ha Nile

International athletic week opens with varied events

Sept brings a global sports slate with golf polo soccer football and yacht racing. Notable events include the Harry Wills Lane Kirpo boxing match in Jersey City and the Davis Cup between America and Australia in Philadelphia. Highlights cover yacht racing at Oyster Bay Meadowbrook polo and Garden City golf with Davis Cup and Walker Cup matches unfolding in Philadelphia and New York.

Enzlind America Jersey City Philadelphia Oyster Bay Worlfs Abe Goldstein Tommy Ryan McKeesport Queensboro Athletic

Giants buy back catcher Hartley from Columbus club

Grover Hartley of the Columbus American Association club has been sold to the New York Giants. Hartley, who has previously played for the Giants and the St Louis Cardinals, will depart for New York today.

Columbus Ohio Grover Hartley Columius American Association New York Giants Hartley Giants Se Jamis Cardinals New York

Bears Cubs Score 20 In Wild Affair

The Bears Cubs defeated the Leon Valley Indians 20 to 9 on Sunday at Leonpathy in a game marked by wild waving and umpire arguments. Raborn and Tyson each had two doubles, contributing to the winners.

Bears Cubs Tear Cubs Leon Valley

Firpo and Wills Ready for Jersey City Showdown

Luis Firpo and Barry Wills project confidence ahead of their Jersey City bout next Thursday night. Firpo, loyal to Tex Ricard, downplays injury rumors and plans hard work to prove his claim as the sport’s top fighter. Wills trains steadily in Atlantic City and eyes a surprise victory, with Firpo showing surprising speed in recent public workouts at Madison Garden.

Southampton Luis Angel Virro Barry Wills Jersey City Pirpo Wills Firpo Dempsey Rickard Atlantic City Tex Richard Tirpo Virpo

Texas League box scores reveal rough pitching and mixed offense

In a chaotic Texas League box score, Crumpler and Brown hurlers allow several runs as Metzler Fitzgerald and Hurt provide offense. Beauxmont and Shreveport exchange hits with Whiteman and Galvin among key players. games extend into late innings with errors and stolen bases noted.

Fitzgerald Lerker White Metzler Jonnard Hurt Brown Ferg Crumpier Borussian Locker Wistec Fitzgerald Bag- Well Turgeon Bitche Crummier Crumpler A Grown Lyle Rumpler Wiskita Falls Galvyesten Galvin Callaghan Daly Weir

Leavenworth Army Champion Capt Matardale 81 Wins US Title

In Atlanta on September 3 Captain Matardale 81 of Mourgia Schowt or Technology defeated G3 to win the United States weary championship. The victorious moment came Saturday afternoon in a close duel with G. A. Kaer of Seven Corp Area Mark 96s.

Leavenwortil Kay Matardale Atence Mourgia Sehwot Atlanta United States G. A. Kaer Sevan Corp Area Helen Sae Leavenworth

Court seeks order to halt Firpo Wills bout in New Jersey

New York report states New Jersey organizations that protested the Firpo Wills fight will seek a court order to halt the bout. The filing planned for today or tomorrow will include evidence the groups say was gathered by Canon Chase, including alleged cablegrams by Firpo to Miss Picart. Firpo faced immigration-related bail and deportation actions, with his attorney noting the case resembles immigration enforcement more than a criminal trial.

New York New Jersey Silzer Bernard H. Sandler Canon Willian S&. Chase Sagai Lmis Angel Firpo Canon Chase Birpo Blonex Lourdes Picart New Iipo Washington Wils Island Ayman Buehel Liberty Lands Davis Department of Labor Ztman Coolidge

Fans Honor Bagwell with Homer in Galveston

Large Galveston crowd saluted Bagwell on his 33rd homer of the season, earning him “Bagwell Day” as fans presented a traveling bag containing 143.50 dollars in appreciation.

Galveston Bill Bagswell Clary Kraft Offic Bagwell

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