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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1932

Page

12

Cubs Favored In World Series By Local Columnist

By Scherwitz! Scherwitz! Our column backs the Cubs to win the world series over the Yankees. A poll of 50 sports writers shows only three others pick the Cubs. Frank Menke of International News Service selected the Cubs, citing pitching and spirit. Five members of the Fearless Five defend Chicago with praise for pitchers and youth. others among Yankee backers include John Keys, W W Durbin, and Lillo Jimenez. The piece relays playful banter, cheer, and local humor about baseball’s anticipated clash. Also notes a Russian Furniture company amateur baseball cup meeting Thursday night at 701 North Laredo Street.

Bren G. Menke International News Service Cubs Thve Chicago Grimm Yankee John Keys Michigan City Ind W. W. Durbin Chronicle Marron Ind.a Senor Lillo Jimenez el Pais Cube Bsk Andy Morales Mr. Menke Yoo Ermyntride Kers John Durbin Brother Durbin Amigo Jiminez Jimines Cubal Rott Bush Maione Smith Pennock Pipgras Gomez Allen Warnecke Senor Pive Russions Furniture Company North Laredo Street

Yankees to Host Cubs in World Series Opener

New York Yankees prepare for the opening World Series game against the Chicago Cubs amid doubts about Babe Ruth and Mark Koenig s injuries. Advancing sales lag behind past years, but management hopes for near capacity at Yankee Stadium and strong attendance if the series extends to seven games. Games run from Wednesday through October with broadcasts reaching San Antonio during early afternoon slots.

New York New York Yankees Chicago Cubs Yankee Ed Barrow The Yankees Yankee Stadium Wrigley Field St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Frith ~Bey Babe Ruth Tony Lazzeri Cubs Mark Koenig Koenig Chiago San Antonio Chicago

John Simpson Exhibition in Brackenridge Park Bouts

John Simpson returns to Brackenridge Park for a four round amateur exhibition with Cowboy Henry and Tommie Veach. The card includes four amateur bouts and a wrestling match featuring Kid Monterrey vs Kid Nacho, Frankie Ford vs Ernest Presas, Kid Reed vs Jimmy Gace, Frank Ellis vs Jack River, plus Speedy Franka and Jerry the Greek in a one fall match.

Johnnie Bimpson Brackenridge Park Cowboy Henry Tommie Veach Kid Monterrey Kid Nacho Frankie Ford Ernest Presas Kid Reed Jimmy Gace Frank Ellis Jack River Speedy Franka Jerry the Greek Aone

Fight Results From New York to Fort Worth

Fight results list participants Cowpoe Jace Willis Texan Cowboy Jack Willie Lew Jerren and others in Fort Worth with mentions of injuries and weigh-ins. Names include Gue Campbell Sart Ta and Wrist Hague in a dense report about a boxing card.

New Terk Phyl Bluth New York Aleve Saute Neidoaort Fort Hague

Explanations on Mosquito Progeny and Polar Heats

The article discusses mosquito reproduction noting that Culex species lay 50 to 400 eggs per clutch and that eight to twelve generations can occur in a year. It cites Dr. Haymond Ditmars of New York as an authority on polar hearts and hints at a future feature titled The Cradle of the Spirits. It invites readers to write to Mr. Riples for replies via a return envelope.

Haymond Ditmars New York

Lyons Trains Colt Eleven at Thomas Jefferoon High

Assistant Coach Rusty Lyons toils daily with young football players at Thomas Jefferoon High School. The Mustang Colts, small and speedy, train for varsity readiness and seek games with nearby small towns including D'Hanis Taft and Hondo. Season opens against Central Catholic High School.

Thomas Jefferoon Rusty Lyons Lyons Mustang Goach Lyona D'Hanis Taft Hondon Ponler Central Catholic High School

Fort Worth Frogs prep for LSU amid diverse drills

In Fort Worth on Sept 21 a heavy practice focuses on sustaining the Frogs offense and new plays against Louisiana State. Schmidt and Wolf direct workouts with scrimmages, aiming to click on Saturday's big intersectional game in Baton Rouge.

Fort Worth Frogs Francis Schmidt Hear Wolf Louisiana State University St Baton Rouge Schmidt Bill Jones Tigers T. CG. UL

Cibolo Bans Bird Hunting Within Town Premises

Frida Werner of Cibolo announces a three mile radius ban on bird hunting and trespass on local premises during Opuh BenAON. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Cibolo Narmoerste Frida Werner

Harlandale Hosts Poteet Softball Game Sunday

Harlandale High School will host Poteet High in a Sunday softball game at Harlandale Diamond. The matchup begins at 1 PM with Harlandale aiming to leverage home-field advantage against the visiting team.

Harlandale Strawberry Plckern Harlandale Diamond

This Lad Qualifies for Football Star

Cincinnati report notes a one year old, George Middleton, may grow into a football star. The narrative mentions the child, his parents Ukseon of Me and Myre, and references a nearby apartment building incident where a stairwell collapse caused no serious injuries to the child or siblings.

Cincinnati Ohio George Middleton George Myre Claylyn Middleton Dorters

Playround Ball Prelitern Mine Triumphs In Opener

In the Huineas Men's Winter Stageround League opener at San Paden, Prelitern mine defeated Dilinger Miley 16 to 10. Davis and Travis Bacon led with early offense, while G. Prelffer homered and Becker held the mound for the winners.

Prelitern Mine Dilinger Miley Huineas San Paden Daltsmen Willers Soorine Aeven Pally Travia Bacon Wae Nor Balaman Fay Miers Hinith Hin Aerond G. Prelffer Tuite Dairyreen Becker Niinen Falcker Nist Dave Domke Druthers Bala Geng Mercere Birt Bil Rene Norrera Albert Rama Rink T. Hinter Lyman Penneh Dudwig

Chicago Stars Face Cubs In World Series Prospect

New York sports writer notes Ben Chapman and Stephenson as key Cubs threats in the World Series. Describes Chapman’s speed, Stephenson’s 330 batting average, and Riggs’s fielding limits. Highlights Hoag Gudat as a top Cubs pinch hitter and Gudat’s versatility as outfielder and pitcher. Mentions Byrd and Gudat as potential late-game impact players for the Yankees and Cubs.

Joseph 8 Hogers New ‘York Ben’ Chapman Cubs Npce Chapman Grimm Rigrs Stephenson Stephenson Chapmen Tes Stephenson Hirling Cleaup Cub Stephie Uis Hoss Fa Btenhie Chicago A's Riggs Eri Sammy Byrd Byrd Babe Ruth Rck Sammy Myril Hoag Yanks Mariie Gudat Gudat Frederick Brooklyn Jana Marvin

Coast Tennis Upsets Many In Pacific Southwest Open

In Los Angeles on September 11, the Pacific Southwest tournament saw young players like 16 year old Gehey Mako defeat Edward English 6-1 8-6 as seeded veterans faced tougher scratches. Local hopefuls Wilmer Allis and Elbert Lewis impressed while Jiro Satoh and Jack Tibball contested key matchups in the singles and doubles rounds.

Los Angeles Youll Ellsworth Vines, Jr John Olif Great Britain Gehey Mako Southern California Edward Avery Keith Gledhill Santa Barbara Lester Stoefen Frederick Perry Bryan Grant Atlanta Henry Bunny Austin Jiro Satoh Japan Jack Tiball University of California Hugh McArthur San Diego State College John van Ryn Alan Jerrington Stanford Wilmer Allifof Herrington Carolin Babcock Flair Elbert Lewis Elizabeth Nelke Pasadena Calif

Pleasanton Cubs Finish Season With Hospitable Double Bill

Pleasanton winds up baseball season with a Sunday doubleheader against the State Hospital nine on the Cub field. Ace Fare ra and Bellnetter will pitch for the Cubs while Maddox and Chil dress are slated for the Hospital hill service.

Pleasanton State Hospital Cub Ace Farera Bellnetter Cubs

Tough assignment for Kayo Castillo in Cox card

Boxing card at Beethoven Hall features Kayo Castillo facing Curtis Mullen in the main event. Mullen, Southern middleweight champ contender, has a strong scrapbook of victories and is matched with Castillo who seeks a knockout. Also slated are Arthur Moody versus Sid Willems in a four rounder and several heavyweights in preliminary bouts.

Garé Millen New Orleans K. C. Castite Bob Warren Beethoven Hall K. C. Castillo Crgullo Curtis Mullen Mullen Buster Mal Jini Jaither Orr Owen Doverney Jack King de Castillo Nguren George Dilworth Hm-Daugh“y George Godfrey Arthur Moody A. A. UG Nick Peters Sid Willems Manuel Luna Wille O Brien Kid Toney

Local sports notes from Southwestern alumni network

Southwestern university system influences Lawier High athletics with grads Gogehes and Boutwell and Principal Dick Brewer, a former junior high athletics director. Reuben Albaugh, once Sneut Rolf champion, now coaches golf delivery. Jerome Harzia shifts from Hutchinson to a gas station role. Jack Tolar discusses underwater feeding tricks for his son Jackie. humor mingles with local sports chatter.

Reuben Albaugh Sneut Rolf Lieut. K. A. Rogers Bunday Ruhe

White Cats Schedule Winter Baseball Now On W W White Road

The Schrather White Cats plan to play baseball on the W. W. White road despite cold weather, with a double-header next Sunday against the Red Cap. First game at 1:18, second featuring Alamo Faint and Varnish Club. bookings open after. Call Arthur Klaus at Perahing 7472. The team recently split with Denver Helgtts, winning the first game 7 to 0 and losing the second 16 to 0.

White Cats Schrather White Cats W. W. White Road Dhraes Lee Red Cap Alamo Faint Varnish Club Arthur Klaus Perahing Bynday Denver

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