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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1924

Page

9

Bears Narrow Gap in Dallas Series with Singles and Homers

Mike Collins earned the win for the Bears against Dallas, allowing seven hits while Everett Roe homered after a triple by Warwick. Booe hit a second homer for Fort Worth as the Bears captured a 5 to 3 victory, narrowing the standings gap to two games with eight to play.

Bears Beaumont Bruinz Dallas Mike Collins Mavericks Mike North Texans Collins Eiverett Roe Slim Love Everett Warwick Grizzlies Rader Leo Najo Gabe Rath Pug Griffin Sous Chatham Vweuo Banmen Vache Griffin Steer Bate Phex Fuller Inni Bono Gross Boas Galloway Wano Guiky Najo Love's Grove Chattham Folkeout Mayer Tuller Byler Earsyer Abeway Colling Booe Fort Worth Clarence Kraft Jose Duke Panthertown Jimmy Ae Win Moore Arteaelun

Mrs Hurd rises to great heights in golf victories

Walter Camp notes Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd winning the women's golf championship at Navatt after defeating Miss Mary Browne in the final. Browne, a famed tennis star, reached the semi finals and beat Miss Collett on the nineteenth green, showcasing the cross over between tennis and golf and her modest response to praise.

Walter Camp San Antonio New York Dorothy Campbell Hurd Mary KR. Browne Marion Hollins Glenna Collett Miss Browne Goss Los Angeles Forest Hills Helen Wills Novatt Links Miss Collette

Flag Chasers Dallas Falls in Tuesday Sports Roundup

Dallas loses 7 6 to San Antonio while Wichita Falls and Galveston win in a Fort Worth Shreveport series recap. Other scores include Washington 8 Philadelphia 4 and Boston 9 New York 2 with multiple games postponed or rescheduled across major leagues.

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Bears Box Score Daag ABHLOAL

Chicago Bears box score shows players like Griffin Mayer and Withrow in a messy game recap. The text lists hitters including Griffin Mayer and Withrow with multiple runs hits and errors from Chatham Warwick and others.

Vacha Aonn Griffin If OO Mayer Bexrist O Faller Rader Re Nate Collins P Iajlon San Antonio Bone Grow Galloway Fuller Najo Warwick Chatham Vadhe Griffin Errors Withrow Grows Mode

Texas League Box Scores Feature Scoring Highlights

Texas League box scores show runs from Callarhan Golvin Metzler and others with home run by Cilngdon. Batters Wisterzil Hurt Matzler Bagwell Lyle contributed. pitchers Brell and Lyle recorded strikeouts. Umpires Daly and Weir at Wichita Falls Galveston timing 1 50.

Callarhan Golvin Metzler Jonnard Whiteman Bagwell Lyle Kurt Brown Wisterzil Hurt Matzler Cilngdon Golving Wiliams Brews Mueller Wisterzily Brell Qutsmen Brett Wischerzi Willams Turgeon Hiases Wichita Talla Galveston Daly Weir

Helen Jacobs Wins In Grls Tenis Finalists Move On

Helen Jacobs of Berkeley and Alice Francis of North Dakota, the two seeded players, advance to the third round of the girls national tennis tournament at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Jacobs defeats Charlotte Conlin and Helen Cotter without losing a game. Francis beats Dorothy Andrus 6-2 6-1. Virginia Hilleary and Betty Hilleary win their second round matches. Wickes and Fox also advance in a series of scores and defaults.

Philadelphia Helen Jacobs Berkeley Cal Alice Francis Orange N. d Philadelphia Cricket Club Charlotte Conlin Forest Hills Helen Cotter Southampton Dorothy Andrus Newevs Virginia Hilleary Mary Caruthers New York Betty Hilleary Constance Fox M. FL Wickes Newport Rose Hoskin Genevieve Fox Kathleen Fox

Death of $28,000 racehorse from fever in Saratoga circuit

Leroi by Tairplay-Babe, a 2 year old colt bought for $28,060 by W R Coe, died from fever contracted on the Saratoga trip. Ontrance, Major Belmonts crack 8 year old, was among those stricken but survived. Gene Tunney vs Barry Geeb boxing match slated in Cleveland Olympic arena weather permitting after rain delays.

New York Leroi Tairplay-Babe W. R. Coe Saratoga Ontrance Belmont Greb Tunney Cleveland Ohio Gene Tunney Barry Geeb Olympic Arena Gren Ibox

Robins Perch on Pennant Fight at Polo Grounds

The Robins hold a pennant chase as Wilbert and Dozzy Vance star in a 4 2 victory over the Giants at the Polo Grounds. Nehf exits early after Deberry and Wheat hits, while Robinson’s managing moves keep Brooklyn within reach of the NL lead with 40,000 in attendance. The Yankees top Boston 6 2 with Ruth’s 44th homer, Washington beat Philadelphia 8 4, and St. Louis-Chicago game rained out.

New York Coogan Brooklyn Vance Giants Deberry Wheat Brown Weigh Nehf Griffith Stock Southworth Groh Robinson Hants Jrooklen Ford Robins Pirates Yankees Washington Boston Jee Rush Red Sox Fullerton Dugan Ruth Walter Johnston Athletics Hauser Miller

Young Stribling Fights Clickner In Columbus Tonight

Young Stribling, a schoolboy boxer, arrives in Columbus for a twelve round bout with Glen Clickner of Zanesville. Clickner replaces Billy Britton after Stribling refused to make 108 pounds for Britton who weighs 155. Stribling is accompanied by his father and mother from New York.

Young Stribling Clickner Columbus Ohio Glen Clickner Zanesville Billy Britton Stribling Britton Dickner New York

Baseball Question Box explains balks assists and batters

The column answers reader questions on balks as a pitcher winds up and steps from the plate, when a balk is called, and notes that an umpire may not call a balk if the batter leaves the box. It also defines an assist a passed ball and lists how McInnis Sheely Cotter Rett Harris Hauser and Judge bat and throw.

San Antonio Dage Nord McInnis Sheely Cotter Barrett Harris Hauser Judge Rett

Broncs Bobble Ball Lose to Kerrville

Kerrville Athletics take a 5 to 4 win over the Comfort Bronchos in a ragged game. Stahman allowed seven hits but Broncho errors aided Kerrville. Holmes held Comfort to six hits as Henke and Michael led the winners with a triple and two singles. Lochte added a triple and a double for Comfort.

Kerrville Tex Kerrville Athletics Comfort Bronchos Comfort Stahman Athletics Mac Holmes Henke Michael Lochte

Boxing Dates Shifted for Bracketville Fans

Bracketville Texas September 9 fans and soldiers in the weekly boxing bouts request changes. Dates moved from Tuesday to Monday night to accommodate local interest and military participants.

Brackettville Tes Bort Clark

Measly Little Favors Cable News

Baseball analysis notes two errors by Brooklyn cost them first in the National League race. A wild throw and a fumble halted the Dodgers at Boston and versus the Giants. The piece also critiques American League standings with the Browns' stubborn play and the St Louis Americans as a thorn to leaders.

John B. Foster San Antonio Light New York Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Giants Brooklyns Washington St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Senators Summit Avenue St Louis Yanks St. Louis Americans Browns

Renault Wins But Falls to Impress Over Godfrey in Philadelphia

Renault of Canada defeats George Godfrey in ten rounds at the Philadelphia National League baseball park weighing 200 pounds to 215. It is Renault's second win over Godfrey, with Dempsey refereeing a preliminary between Lynch and Sarmiento, which Sarmiento won unanimously. Chaney knocked out Kramer in 32 seconds of the first round.

Philadelphia Renault Canada George Godfrey Godfrey Jersey City Jack Dempsey Joe Lynch New York Pete Sarmiento Philippine Islands Mi Sarmiento Sarmiento George Chaney Baltimore Danny Kramer Kramer

Wales Plays Polo Gets Dirt in Eye

The Prince of Wales suffered a minor injury to his right eye during a polo match in Syosset on September 9. A piece of dirt from a pony’s hoof lodged under the eyelid, causing temporary irritation until a physician treated him. The game paused. the prince returned to the Burden house and later attended a dinner and dance party.

Mure Mixhay Hom of Ambrows Clark Weatburg

Closest NL Title Race Sharpened By Three Teams

The Giants Pirates and Robins battle for the pennant as Washington and the Yankees stay in hot pursuit. McGraw benches Meisel for Kelly as George rises in the field, and the season nears a dramatic finish with three weeks left and a possible World Series between the leagues.

McGraw Meisel George Kelly George

Hutchison Stands To Lose His Illinois Title

The Illinois professional championship at Glen Flora Club enters the second 36 holes with Jock Hutchison of Chicago languishing at 152 after two rounds. Eddie Loos led at the start of today's play after two rounds in par 72. Leo Diegel and Tack Blakeslee followed at 145. Six players tied at 149 for fifth, including Willie Hunter and William Mehlhorn. Others near 156 included Lloyd Gullickson and Mattie Dutra. Harry Cooper withdrew after 78 then trouble in round two. Alex Campbell finished 174 after a 90 first round.

Wauregan Ill United States Glen Flora Club Jock Hutchison Chicago Eddie Loos Leo Diegel Washington Tack Blakeslee Kenosha Wis Willie ‘Hunter Wiliam Mehlhorn St. Louis Neil Christian Tacoma William Creavy Oklahoman City Harry Hampton Canton Ohio Lloyd Gullickson Columbus Mattie Dutra Aberdeen Wash Harry Cooper Dallas Texas Alex Campbell Cincinnati

Goldstein defeats Ryan in a fifteen round title defense

Abe Goldstein, world bantamweight champion, defended his title last night at the Queensboro A C in Long Island City by a furious fifteen round decision over Tommy Ryan of McKeesport Pennsylvania. A near KO in round thirteen and a late rally in rounds fourteen and fifteen capped the victory, with Goldstein displaying improved attack after a defensive start.

Long Island City N Y Abe Goldstein Tommy Kryan McKeesport Queensboro A. C Goldstein Ryan Charlie Ledoux 4. C Rygu

Tickets Rise for Firpo Fight as Leonard Walker Talks Fade

The Villa Firpo bout drew a surge in ticket sales per Tex Rickard citing two reasons. The first is Firpo’s status amid traveling controversy and the second the collapse of Leonard vs Walker, prompting fans to prefer the Firpo main event. Leonard’s refusal to meet Walker is blamed on protecting his reputation and potential film earnings.

Fair Play San Antonio New York Tex Rickard Firpo Benny Leonard Mickey Walker Leonard Walker Benny Leonard J Jimmy Johnston Yankee Stadium Mickey

City junior tennis title entrants ready for first round draw

Entrants in the city junior tennis tournament will meet at San Padre Park at 6 oclock Tuesday evening to draw opponents for first round matches starting Wednesday. Likely more than 50 top youngsters compete over four days. Clifton Wilkinson defending champion is among entrants, with many youths capable of winning. Robert Straus manages the tournament.

San Padre Park Clifton Wilkinson Robert Straus

World Trot Record Made at Syracuse

Commodore Wilson the 3 year old black gelding set a world trotting record of 3 08 2 for one mile in an exhibition at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. Owned by C A Greaves of Boston and driven by A S Reding the horse lowered the previous mark by about a second.

Syracuse Commodore Wilson Commodore Bingen Hollywood Leonard Sammy Murphy C. A. Greaves Boston A. S. Reding

Little Rock Group Announces Purchase of Elmer Rieger

The Little Rock Southern Association management announced the purchase of Elmer Rieger of the Purr- Yeavilla Western Aegoviation Glob. The deal is expected to be in the Taeip tadny.

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