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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1924
Page
8
New York Sep 27 A lively baseball review promises continued interest in the season's finale. Cardinals Reds Phillies and Athletics headline a program. Giants Pirates Cubs all perform with key players like Bottomley and Schteidt delivering notable hits. Minor missteps by Browns and Indians noted as part of a doubleheader mix.
New York reports the United States retaining the international challenge cup will split players into two squads for open championship and Monte Waterbury cup games this month. Lacey leads a group dubbed the hurricanes with Lockett Melvill and Sanford, while Pedley will captain the California team. Wales presence applauded as 30,000 watch US beat Britain. Hitchcock and Milburn shine for America in a 14 to 5 victory.
The San Antonio Light reports chatter on Harry Wills and Jack Renault meeting again within months. Analysts suggest a Wills versus Dempsey matchup as the likely next big draw, noting Wills may avoid risking his hands against Firpo while Dempsey risks his repaired nose. The piece also questions retirement talk.
A garbled OCR list reports bowling scores and towns including Hutchinven Topeka Ardmore Fort Smith Springfield Martiesville and Neagte with varying figures. The fragment mentions comments by Patri COAT LEAQUE MevVarnien and names several players and locations from a Northern region meet.
Major League results across the American and National Leagues show multiple games with Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati winning or posting notable scores. Obituary honors Arthur Hibi Dixwell, longtime Boston area baseball enthusiast who cheered Troxton and Temple enn ] series participants in past decades, passing at age about 60.
Brooks Field welcomes a flood of Army football talent led by W C Poppy White and Dennis Mulligan as transfer officers boost the roster. Other returning West Point players and cadets join the new material, with practice set to begin within a week and aims for high level intercollegiate competition this season.
St. Paul protests against umpire Murray's late stoppage of the Brewer St. Paul game on September 6 were rejected by A A president T J Hickey. Harry Clark Milwaukee manager claimed it was light enough to finish in the eighth inning with St. Paul ahead, but the league ruling dismissed the protest.
Johnny Wilson of Gaston and Jack Malone of St Paul meet in a ten round middleweight bout at the St Paul Auditorium as part of American Legion convention entertainment in a no decision fight slated for tonight.
New Haven Conn September Yale football practice, delayed by agreement among the big three, will be augmented by evening drills under electric lights at Pratt Field. Coach Tad Jones and nine assistants named a tentative eleven to face North Carolina on October 4. Ends Tedart and Bingham, tackles Butterworth and Josh, guards Eckhart and Cowie, center Winslow Lovejoy, quarterback Weinecke, and backs Cottle Pond and Bench comprise the lineup.
New Orleans on September 17 1925 Stanislaus College of Bay St. Louis Mississippi won the Southern A A U track and field championship at the annual U S meet. Flarry Fitzpatrick of New Orleans was reelected president I Benidetta of New Orleans secretary W O S Jacoby of Dallas was chosen vice president Dallas applied for the swimming championships but action referred to the swimming committee.
A collection of football rule questions and Perry’s answers from The San Antonio Light. Topics include goalposts on a field, fair catches, wind effects, and ball possession after a scramble, with official rulings and citations.
Wil Ham Stribling of Mason Georgia won a judges decision over Tommy Robson of Malden in a ten round Boston bout. Stribling took seven rounds to Robson’s win in round eight. Stribling fought in close infighting while Robson used longer range attacks. Stribling weighed 169 pounds Robson 269 2-2.
The Academic Association plans its first year gathering at 8 PM Friday at the City YMCA chaired by President J. Howard. After hosting baseball and basketball leagues, football may return this year as heavier teams arise. Member schools include Brackenridge Main Avenue St Marys College St Marys Academy St Anthonys College San Antonio Academy West Texas Military Academy Wesleyan Institute and Jarkin Military Academy Alamo Heights High School with South San Antonio High possibly applying Sunday.
In Palestine Texas on September 17 fans watched the Fort Worth Panthers of the Texas League defeat Jim Galloway's Texas all-stars in an exhibition game. The Panthers rapped 15 hits, with Kraft homering and doubling, as multiple pitchers saw action. Coombs Wano and Edington produced key hits for the All-Stars, while Fohrt’s staff allowed several runs. The day included scoring from Phelan, Poss, Soara, Kraft, Palmer, and Edington, with numerous errors noted.
New York September 17 report that Sunny Jim Bottomley of the St Louis Cardinals hit in twelve of his team's seventeen runs against the Brooklyn Dodgers. He went six times to the plate with two home runs, a double and three singles for thirteen total bases, achieving a major league record for RBIs in a single game.
Camp Perry Ohio September reports a civilian shooter in civilian clothing, McGarity, setting a world record with 120 consecutive bull's eyes on the 200 yard small bore range using a .22 rifle in prone position. The prior mark was 86. Lieut Rathbun led in the chemical warfare trials with a score of 46 slow fire and 50 rapid fire. Texas’ Lieut Paul M. Martin won the Leech Cup final, outscoring Manville and Kling. Sergt Charles Franzen won rapid fire and then the 200 and 300 yard shootoffs. Alberta Frederick and Frederick Alberta placed in the 300 yard, with Bigelow and Barthol also noted.
San Marcos Texas reports a record Bobcats training camp turnout. Eleven lettermen headline a 46-man squad mixing high school and academy stars with several veterans. Newcomers from multiple towns boost size and depth while returning reserves vie for early-season roles as the team builds toward the season.
Names of eligible players from American and National League contending clubs will be submitted to Baseball Commissioner Landis at a Sunday meeting in New York. Representatives from three leading clubs in each league will attend to review preliminary details for the fall classic.
San Benito Saints win the Rio Grande league series 3-2 over the Aztecs after taking the second game 7-4 and the first 4-3. Najo drove in Rodriguez in the ninth of game one, Booe pitched strong relief, Kallina homered for the Saints in game two, and darkness halted play after six innings as San Benito clinched the set.
Clifton Wilkinson of San Antonio faced steep odds defending his junior tennis title as Lucien LaConte reached the final after Wilkinson brushed aside Will Bailey Russell 4 6 1 2 6 0. Darkness halted the decisive set at 4 all. LaConte and Wilkinson planned a Thursday final in Austin after Wilkinson attended University of Texas registration Wednesday.
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