Giants Hold Narrow Edge in Open Baseball Title Chase
The pennant race tightens as New York leads Brooklyn by one, with Chicago and Pittsburgh within reach. The Giants, short Groh and Frisch, defend their position while Brooklyn and the Robins press, and weather determines if a pivotal Polo Grounds series decides the outcome.
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Senators
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Washington
Greyjackets Seek Games After Regional Grid Honors
The Grayjackets, San Antonio area champions, plan to schedule autumn and winter games. They invite interested local teams to contact manager BL Jordan at Crockett to arrange matches and rosters, aiming to defend their top standing amid a broadened schedule.
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Crayjackets
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Crockett
Renault Seen as Possible Opponent for Jack Dempsey
Leo Flynn guides Jack Renault toward an early summer bout with Jack Dempsey in New York. A Romero Rojas or Firpo rematch looms as promoters seek a lineup while Renault battles to stay in the United States and back his Buenos Aires car business.
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San Antonio Light
New York
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Jack Renault
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Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
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Firpe
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Opening night bowling in Turner Tenpin League shows mixed results
The Schmidt Brothers beat Mulligan's Hams two to one while Kaufert Qoite Gootties defeated Alves Mechanics two games to one. Oofile Gootties topped pins with 2232 and a high game, and Mechanica avoided a shutout by four pins. Batters Kilgate led with 740 and Captain Alves scored 395 for losers.
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Walthall and Brent Retain City Doubles Title
Leon Walthall and Richard Brent won the city doubles title at the San Antonio Country Club courts, defeating Lucien La Coste and Claude Fuquay 6-4 6-5 6-3 in the final. The veterans used strong net play and precise lobbing to overcome their less consistent opponents. Singles action saw Tiekley Tielt defeating Phillips 6-1 6-1 as the tournament moved into the next round.
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Claude Fuquay
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George Lott to Enter Chicago University This Year
Chicago sent 28 announces that George Lott, an all around athlete and noted student, will enter the University of Chicago this year. He is described as one of the most “rushed” freshmen among new entrants and fraternity material joining the institution.
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Father Son Win Doubles Title From Father Son
In El Paso on September 23 finals of the border state championship concluded with M A Ferguson and his son defeating J B Adone and Lawrence in five sets 8-6 6-4 4-8 7-5 10-3. Cliff Meri of Los Angeles won the singles title over J H Gadshall. Dr L B Carr claimed the veterans singles title and Berker Freeman of Las Cruces teamed with Freeman to win the veterans doubles.
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J. B. Adone
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Fergusons
Cliff Meri
Los Angeles
JH. L. Gadshall
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J. W. Dyer
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Las Cruces
Buck Walter
Bledsoe
Bisbeth
Indians to battle Aztecs in three game semi pro series
The Alamo-Peck Indians will host the Aztec All-Stars in a three game series at Schwab Field next Saturday and Sunday. Games start at 4 PM Saturday and 10 AM Sunday with stars like Odom Kibbi Whitney and Dwser in action. Manager Cahill of the Aztecs promises a strong lineup including Holloway Allen Wisterzil Booe Couchman Adams and Mueller.
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Vat Dwser
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John Philips
Joe Straus
Tim Griesenbech
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Rules Meeting Clears Mott Questions
The annual football rules meeting in New York clarified key points on kickoff and recoveries. Rules declare a kicker side may recover a ball crossing the line but loses a down. a ball holder may be offside without penalty but must hold ground. Hall urged officials to ban dangerous armor.
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Chicago
Hall
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Stagg
Local grid mentors dispute safety ruling at officials’ meeting
Texas Athletic Officials Association members debated whether a pass from behind the goal line that is incomplete counts as safety. They could not decide and will send the issue to the Southwestern rules committee for settlement. Additional questions on unclear rule book items may be tackled before October 6 when prospective officials are examined.
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Spite Clark
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Nig Dotson
Dick Fisher
Mule” Fragier
Dixie Pigskin Outlook From Football Rules Meeting
Lawrence Perry reports from a football rules interpretation session at the Biltmore noting Southeastern previews. Vanderbilt Florida Georgia and Auburn are discussed with players like Kinsey and Bob Updyke mentioned as rising talents.
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Football Rules Committee
White Sox and Giants Plan European Baseball Tour
President Charles A. Comiskey of the Chicago White Sox announced preliminary plans for a 1913 style European trip by the New York Nationals and Chicago American League teams. The voyage will visit the British Isles France Germany Italy and Belgium with 40 official party members plus wives and friends leaving New York October 10.
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John J. McGraw
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Richard Kinsella
Europe
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City builds six new tennis courts in San Antonio
Park Commissioner Ray Lambert says construction started on six courts, two at each Sullivan Pittman Dorrer Heights and Roosevelt Parks, bringing San Antonio to nineteen total courts. Existing courts include six at San Pedro and Brackenridge, one at Roosevelt, with durable hard finish slated and finishing soon.
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Ray Lambert
Sullivan-Pittman
Dorrer Heights
Roosevelt Parks
San Pedro
Brackenridge Park
Roosevelt Park
Flag Chasers May Tuesday Scattered Baseball Schedule
Multiple matchups listed across leagues including Brooklyn against Chicago and St Louis at Philadelphia with several scores noted. International League games show Buffalo at 8-8 and Minneapolis at 9-9 while other pairings and rain in Newark at Baltimore and Jersey City at Reading are mentioned.
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Question Box Football Answers by Lawrence Perry
The San Antonio Light presents Lawrence Perry answering football questions. Topics include the screen pass rule, referee's judgment, and time out limits. Perry explains penalties, referee authority, and how excess time outs are handled.
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San Antonio
World Building
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Slattery Topples Lynch in Six Round Bout
Buffalo middleweight Jiminy Slattery defeats Jack Lynch of Arizona in six rounds. Slattery scored two knockdowns and dominated the matchup, with a final edge in points noted as 1089-4 to Lynch 2.
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Jack Tyneh
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Rickard Questions Future of Dempsey Title Match
Promoter Tex Rickard voiced mixed views after the Harry Wills Luig Angel Firpo bout in Jersey City. He praised neither heavyweight and warned he may choose Wills Firpo or another challenger for Dempsey next year, depending on public sentiment and future performances. Rickard noted disappointing attendance and gate figures though total paid attendance reached about 48 500 with gross receipts of 471 000 and net 424 000, Firpo earning 150 000 under a contract provision.
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Tex Rickard
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Firpo
Jersey City
Sisler Gives Browns Rookie Tryouts in Preseason
In St Louis on September 23, manager George Sisler tuned up the Browns by playing new recruits against the Athletics. Walter Beck, from the Three Era League, pitched one scoreless inning. Also featured were Elmore, Rice, Simon, and Tony Rego as part of the trial lineup.
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