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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1924
Page
4
Washington gained a two game lead as the Senators edged St Louis 6 to 4 in seven innings. The Yankees dropped a game on a wild throw to Detroit as Pittsburgh nears the Giants in the tight National League race. Rain postponed the opening Giants Pirates game, moved to Thursday at the Polo Grounds.
The Southern Association baseball season closed with Memphis in first place. Atlanta finished second, followed by New Orleans, Nashville, Mobile, Chattanooga, Birmingham, and Little Rock. An onfield dispute caused Atlanta to forfeit to Mobile in Mobile. score at forfeit was Atlanta four, Mobile seven.
Memphis Chickasaws will host the Fort Worth Panthers in the Dixie World Series opener. Manager Johnny Dobbs plans four pitchers McGraw Merz Kelly and Warmoth to stop the Texas League champions. About 4000 extra seats are added bringing capacity to 74000 for the Wednesday game with Mondey rested and a final practice set for Tuesday.
Vincent Richards and William Tilden renewed their court feud at the Shire Country Club in a match played amid chilly winds. Richards won the final set 6-1 after a tight first two, evening the season series between the two champions and following a controversial call about an extra set.
Fort Worth Panthers complete batting practice and situate covered seating for 12 000 as they depart for Memphis to begin the Dixie Series. Pate is tipped to pitch the opener. Panthers edged All-Stars 4 2 in Fort Worth prior to the trip.
The Ohio civilian team won the Camp Perry shotgun team match at the NRA shoot with 221 of 250. Kansas National Guard and US Navy tied for second at 101 and 90 in a shoot-off. Port Clinton trophy to Sixth Corps Area RO Illinois. Eighth Corps Texas second with 4 proficiencies. Coast Artillery Corps won Perrick trophy at 1724. Sergt O M Schriever won small bore short range with 306 of 400. Francis W Parker Jr of Chicago won All Around in small bore with 247.
Comfort Bronchos defeated Kelly Field 10 to 3 as Stellmann hurled nine innings of four-hit ball, fanning six. Hollmez led the Bronchos with four hits in five at bats, while Langtry worked five frames for Kelly, yielding 11 hits and three earned runs.
New York, Sept 22. The first game of the world series will be played Saturday October 4 in either New York or Washington parks. If a tie occurs at season end, a three game playoff will decide the league pennant. Commissioner Landis met with owners from the Yankees Senators Giants Pirates and Robins as the toss decided which league opens. Ticket prices fixed for all venues with reserved seating emphasized and Sunday play restrictions noted for Pittsburgh.
Lee ’Chen ing, recent city junior champions, had every man steal at least one base in a game against the West End All-Stars Sunday. Gerke led with seven steals, followed by Gerbie and Looney with five each. The Tire nine swiped 22 bases in six innings, while racking up 15 hits and seven errors in an 18 to 3 victory. Watts pitched for the All-Stars and took the loss.
Bob Fenner defeated Dick Heye in a swat contest at Schwab Field for the silver bat and ball. Fenner homered and singled in three official trips while Heye went hitless in two official at bats. The Stokes team led 9 to 2 in an abbreviated game as darkness fell, with questions remaining whether Fenner will receive the trophies since seven full innings were not played. Red Cornwell started for Boecks and was pulled after giving up many runs. Artie Rodriguez held the mound for the final innings.
The National Professional Golfers Association decided after this year’s championship to move the next tournament to Olympia Fields. Walter Hagen of New York won this year’s title by defeating Jim Barnes, also of New York, two up in the final. The meeting also announced a new national title event for professionals over thirty.
Chicago September 22 Bob Zumpke veteran University of Illinois coach says football field remains the test for championships. He notes fourteen lettermen back but loses three starters and several substitutes. He warns of strong conference teams, plans to rely on new talent Shively and Kassel, and confirms opening game against Nebraska October 4.
Bobby Jones of Atlanta led the amateur championship qualifying at Ardmore, Pa., after 18 holes with 72 in the 86 hole test. His 72 tied the best in recent tournaments, while Dudlek Clarke shot 67 on Saturday and could challenge for advancement. Corkran, Siveester, Yates, and von Elm posted strong scores as the field proved the speediest in the event’s history amid rain and forecast showers.
The 1925 Baylor football schedule is set with top opponents. The Bears will open at South Bend against Notre Dame and play other strong teams including Demon Normal, Texas A&M, Texas, Rice, and St Edwards. Home games are in Waco with several Dallas and Austin trips.
The Nashville Club of the Southern Association must pay the San Antonio Bears 500 dollars in a dispute over T N Roberts Jr. who moved from San Antonio to Nashville, was released, signed by Nashville and then acquired by Little Rock on waivers for 400 dollars to Nashville. Judge Landis deemed the act detrimental to baseball for using misrepresentation to induce a release and re sign. The piece notes further sales: Roberts sold to Brooklyn for 21 000 and two players, Sam T Lewis awarded 1067 74 to San Antonio, and Omaha in the Western League ordered to pay 318 02.
The Texas Athletic Officials Association will hold a weekly meeting at Broadway Sporting Goods, official headquarters, to discuss rules and seek officials for football games. The event targets coaches and aims to address matters of interest to them.
In a mistyped preview, bowling organizations announce early matchups for the Commercial League and City Handicap Lease at Grand Alleys. The Guerra Funeral Directors and Royal Nia Cleara lead the Commercial League opener while Cloonah and Osborn face Jud Oringnd in the Handicap League.
Baseball scores and standings include Flag Chasers and various teams across leagues. Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland, and New York appear with game results, batters, and notices of scheduled matches. Multiple box scores show runs, hits, and errors. darkness delays and rain affected several contests.
The Laredo All-Stars swept a three game series at home against the Second Division All-Stars, winning Saturday and Sunday. Morning game saw Jimmy Broughton of the Second Division pitcher a strong performance for an 8 to 4 win. Laredo claimed the decisive 3 to 4 victory in Saturday afternoon’s opener, with Salinas credited as the winning pitcher for the Laredo squad in the third and deciding frame. Chadwick See was highlighted as a standout pitcher for the Second Division in a feature showing.
Madison Wis Sept 22 Coach Ryan plans a strong kicking program for the Badgers to cover emergencies as the team seeks a successor to Merrill Taft. The new rule easing place kicking off the ground reshapes kicking strategy with drop kicking likely to rise. Harmon Leith Burrus and Leith emerge as key candidates for place and fullback roles while Stangel Radke and Harmon vie for punting duties.
New York reports Captain Frank Frisch and Heinie Groh, both Giants infielders, will not play again this season due to injuries. Manager John McMethow announced the decision last night in Manila where Clever Senglin retained the Orient featherweight title by defeating Joe Dillkin.
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