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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1932

Page

4

Lookouts Edge Beaumont in Dixie Series Thriller 3-2 Showdown

Chattanooga Lookouts won a close Dixie series game 3-2 over the Beaumont Exporters. Andy Reese, borrowed from Memphis, drove in the decisive run in the ninth as Pitchers Rowe and Pettit split mastery before a nervous crowd. The two teams prep for a Sunday rematch with Abe South's title in sight.

Chattanooga Tenn Chaltenoogs Lookouts Beaumont Abe South Texans By & Sparkling Sundsy Rowe Sig Ac Mounain Phattanooga Kin Iitrey Brounwite Trojan Andy Reese Fom Memphis Gill Bolton Travis Ross Reese Mibu Leon Hoole Pettit Beaumont Tun Alex McCall Eame Ghionsl Jor Engi Pwnwr The Lookouts

Somerset Shifts James to Backfield for Big District Nine Clash

Somerset high school coach J. W. Shanhon plans to move Bill James to backfield after standout practice. Linemen Dick Johnson and Ira Higginbotham impressed in scrimmage against Central Catholic. Somerset aims for victory next Friday in Class A district nine against Nemo Herrera's Sidney Lanier Vocational School team.

Namie J. W. Shanhon Somerset High Hulldogs Bill James Vic Dames Dick Johnson Ira Higginbotham Central Catholic High Somerset Sidney Lanter Vocational School Nemo Herrera

Simmons Winner In Muddy Opener

Simmons University Cowboys opened the season with a 6 0 victory over the West Texas Teachers College Buffaloes in muddy, rain soaked conditions. Pee crashing back scored the only touchdown in the second quarter after a scoring position was established, with the fate of the game sealed by late drives and a fumble from the Cowboys threatened but did not convert.

Simmons Ganyon Simmons University Cowboys West Texas Teachers’ College Buffaloes Pee Cowboys

Texan Second IW Emoot at Atlanta Amateur Tourney

Jett Vauissmann of LaChange PoxaR claimed the lead in a southern amateur Wapanooling tournament held in Atlanta Georgia finishing with an HR of 20. The event featured a raw score of 24 wins and a standout performance in the claws of the Journ om.

EMOOT Atlanta Jett Vauissmann LaChange Poxar

Yanks Lavish in Series Shares Among Club Personnel

The New York Yankees divide their World Series receipts among 39 players, coaches, and staff. Manager Joe McCarthy, Jimmie Burke, Arthur Fletcher, Cy Perkins receive full shares. Charlie Devens and Dusty Cooke get half shares. other sideline and support staff earn smaller portions. Pitcher Ivy Paul Andrews, Henry Johnson, Johnny Murphy, and Ed Phillips get $500 cuts. bat boy Jimmy Mars and mascot Eddie Bennett receive $350.

Boston New York Yankees Joe McCarthy Jimmie Burke Arthur Fletcher Cy Perkins Pilehey Charlie Devens Harvard Tilil Dusty Cooke Gordon Rhodes Boston Red Box Yanks Mark Roth PF. Vv. Plainter Yankee Stadium Walter Owens Fred Logan Ivy Paul Andrews Hed Sox Henry Johnson Florida Johnny Murphy Newark Ed Phillips Jimmy Mars Eddie Bennett

Tilden Defeated In German Tennis Semis

Berlin September 24 Hill Tilden the last American in the professional tennis tournament was defeated in the semi finals by Martin Plas of France 6-0 1-5 8-6. Tilden not eliminated from championship play as four semi finalists enter double elimination. Bruce Barnes of Texas lost to Frantisek Novej of Czechoslovakia in the consolation round 3-6 6-3 2-6 4-6 6-4.

Tilden Berlin Hill Tilden Uhr Martin Plas France Priday Bruce Barnes Texas Famen Najiich Czechoslovakia

Readers pick the world series winner in Light contest

Chicago Cats and New York Yankees fans are invited to pick the World Series winner and number of games. Submit a 16 word理由 sentence explaining choices on a coupon due next Tuesday noon. Prizes include theater tickets and long term passes.

Chicago Cats New York Yankees Kebes Theyigure Yanks Cubs Iit Fost Lille Light Reo-Majestic Theater Hubert Bosworth Black Crowe Moran Mack Peaches” Browning

James Schedules To Play for Stars In Twin Bill

Byrne James, runner up for the Texas league most valuable player, is sold to the New York Giants. He will join Ray Plashkemiper's All Stars against the Mexico Nationals at Fieldfield on Sunday in a twin bill. Weather permitting, Fred Johnson and Jor Vance will start for the All Stars, Pena and Jim Perez for the Nationals.

Byrne James Jova New York Giants Will Ray Plashkemiper Mexico Nationars Fred Johnson Jor Vance Pena Jimmy Perez Nationals

Last American Eliminated in Canadian Women’s Open

Montreal September 24. America's last hope in the Canadian women's open golf championship was eliminated Friday as Bernice Wall of Oshkosh Wisconsin fell to Marjory Kirkham of Montreal 4 and 2. Kirkham, a semi finalist last year, led throughout the match.

Montreal Bernice ‘Wall Oshkosh Wis Marjory Kirkham Kirkham

Foxx and Waner Pace Final Baseball Feats of 1930 Season

With the season ending, Foxx leads in home runs approaching Babe Ruth's mark as Waner tops doubles in the National League. Dale Alexnder edges Pax for the American League batting lead while Gehrig, Ruth, and Traynor head the leading hitters. Pitching leaders stay near . leader Warneke and Gomer post 22 and 24 wins respectively as the two leagues crown champions.

New York Wamarka Dainer Philadelphia Athletics Jivani Foxx New York Yankees Chicago Cubs Foxx Babe Ruth Paul Waner Pittsburgh Pirates Chuck Klein Phillies Sandy Nuting Dale Alex- Ander Boston Red Sox Paxs Johnny Allen Bob Brown Boston Lonnie Warneke Caicaxe Vernon Gomer Ireand

World Series Contest at the San Antonio Light

The San Antonio Light invites readers to pick the World Series winner and the series length for a prize contest run with the RKO Majestic theater and PRUE vaudeville. Prizes include theatre tickets and 35 consolation tickets.

San Antonio Light Rko-Majestic Prue Keith-Orphelim Vaudevile James Ako-Majestic Lam

Cubs Regulars Ready As World Series Looms

ChicagoSeptember 24 Cubs return to action against Cincinnati Reds before world championship showdown with the Yankees next Wednesday. Manager Joe Grimm prepares for a quick tilt to sharpen players Crist Koenig and Ack. Guy Bush starts as the opener with Warneke aiming for his twenty third win. Hartnett returns but may sit unless needed.

Chicago Cub Cincinnat Reds Yankees Charlie Gritum Mark Koenig Ohiam Koenig Grimm Guy Bush Tonnie Warneke Tnal Gabby Hartnett Gramm Cubs

Yesterday's Ball Stars Highlight Quiet Weekend Action

The Associated Press notes Andy Reese of the Cardinals homered and drove in a run to down the Pirates. Bill Cisse of the Indians delivered a multi hit attack against White Sox pitchers. Lee Eagles, George Uhle and Earl Whitehill hurled well as the Tigers restricted the Browns in two games. AL leaders include Bimaons with his thirty fifth homer, Walter Brown of the Senators, and the Yankees beating the Red Sox on seven scattered hits.

Associated Press Andy Reese Cardinals Sitle Pirates Bill Cisse Indians Len White Sox Lee Eagles George Uhle Earl Whitehill Tigers Browns AL Bimaons Athletics Obe Senators Walter Brown Yankees Red Sox Gayle Talbot A. F. Sports Weller Philadelphia Dannie Mack Washington A’s Senator Monte Weaver Boston Red Sox Joe McCarthy Brown Babe Ruth Detroit Tigers St. Laws Cleveland Chicago White Sox Lou Fonseca Zit Nat Fan Waner Pittsburgh St. Louis Acard Chuck Klein Phil Ps

Army-Chiro Games Postponed To Sunday At Tech Field

Wet grounds forced the postponement of Saturdays double header between the Texas Chiro practice college Hawks and Twenty third Infantry army champions at Tech Field. If weather clears the teams will attempt a Sunday game at io Utility Field.

Texas Chiro Practie College Hawks Twenty-third Infantry Army Tech Field Io Utility Field

Dick Harn Slated to Pitch All Stars Despite Arm Paralysis

Dick Harn star smnaicur pitcher suffers partial paralysis of his left arm and cannot yet recover enough to pitch for Hay Finckamper's All-Stars against the Mexico Nationale. The game against New Braunfels Agee Indians is set for Sunday afternoon at the New Braunfels Fairgrounds. All Juniors are invited to attend the event and support their team. Pay your bills promptly as directed by local notices.

Dick Harn Hay Finckamper Mexico Nationale Harn New Braunfels Mexico New Braunfels Fairgrounds Capt. &. Canedo

Standings snippet shows teams and scores in list

Standings fragment lists Feldas Renutln Datrail 8 13 C Lows 20 New York 3 Haslan versus Meveland 12 Ghirag Philadelphia 8 Washington plus Saturday Boston vs Philadelphia at Refork Pittsburgh at Ar Taule Cincinnati at Ghiraw.

Feldas Renutln Datrail New York Haslan B. Meveland Ghirag Philadelphia Washington Boslou Mt A Philadalphia Refork Pittehurkh Taule Cincinnati Ghiraw

Tennis Exhibition At San Antonio Country Club

The Texas University stars Muehleisen and Buxby to play an exhibition singles match at the San Antonio Country Club. Muehleisen, a former intercollegiate doubles champion and Texas state champion, will participate alongside Kelly Nield Meutenant and Martin Buxby. If Saturday’s exhibition is not played it may be staged Sunday.

Dalph Muehleisen Kelly Nield Meutenant Martin Buxby Texas University Star San Antonio Country Club Muehleisen Texas Los Angeles Orient Jiri Batoh Waseda University Japan Frederick Perry Great Britain Saleh Perry Henry Bunny Satoh Austin Elleworth Villen Jr Wéle-helder Satsh Vines Lawrence Harper Alice Markle San Francisco Meeh Misa Carolin Babawk Loa Angeles Sarah Palfrey Boston Yeclerdsy Lill

Jefferson Rangers Defeat Oklahomans at Dallas floodlights

In Dallas on September 24 the Jefferson Rangers defeated previously undefeated Oklahoma City University under floodlights. Jodie White and Jim Hemelck starred as the Rangers overcame the Oklahoma eleven with a 2 to 12 score.

Dallas Jelferton University Rangers Oklahoma City University Jodie White Jim Hemelck

Aqueduct Friday Race Results Summary

Aqueduct results from Friday feature Miaistrach winning the W800 with strong times from Fyenrgiay and others. Second place paid $800 with notable performances by Le and Mita, while additional bets and show figures appear for multiple entrants.

Miastrach Harn Mita Walla Hinchey Poditer Grapnyy Kiva Funny Ton Ull Ataren Ryanreaida Np Cinitnihg Mt Oilla Mink Wael Nwartman Aina van Bell Mianoona Wayview LD Piller Tandon Malloy Fermi Byer Achaea Torah Hintach Ivenwalde PS Whiley Meridia Arnie

Mackmen Nail Jap Sensation in Finals One More Win

In a tight championship chase, the Mackmen claimed second place by routing Washington 8 to 4 as A’s pitcher woes linger. Walter Brown dazzled for the Yankees in a 3–0 shutout of the Red Sox, while Ruth struggled. Detroit split with the Browns, and Cleveland surged past Chicago 13–4 as five pitchers appeared.

Foxx O Dou l Go To Hawaii

Philadelphia sept 24 Jimmy Foxx 1932 home run king and Letty O Dou l National league batting champion will join a nine team major league Ballers trip to Honolulu Seventeen players go to Los Angeles for a night game Oct 20 before continuing to Honolulu Later Hunter O Dou l Moe Berg and Ted Lyons will coach university students in Japan Other players include Mickey Cochrane Wally Berger Johnny Verger Wallis Thurston Fay Thomas Gordon Slade George Kelly Taylor Douthit Este Crabtree Larry Preach William Stubaker Jimmy Reese Jorge Puccinelli plus others

Philadelphia Jimmy Foxx Letty O'Doul Honolulu Rccover Herb Hunter Japan Los Angeles Hunter O'Doul Moe Berg Ted Lyons Chicago White Sox Hawaii Wes

Football Results Across Multiple Colleges and States

A scattered rundown shows numerous college football results and scores from various universities including Oklahoma, Denver, Colorado teachers, Fort Hive, Grinnell, Springfield, Arkansas, and more. The list mentions teams like Washburn, Bethel, and Cameron with varied outcomes. A brief baseball note in Africa reports South Africa embracing American baseball and Johannesburg seeking supplies, per the Washington economic dispatch.

Oklacoma Atle Central Telahern Edmond Tarecadexw Denver Volgrade Aliment Colorado Fort Hive Tan Valese Astizhnin Youreg Mantuan State Vy Hunkell Oltaca R ‘Maver Oniscure Grinnell Pevn Collage Bethel Tenwd simon_ntverally Reghbhale AU Nelly Springfield Veachors Arkanaay Colleny Malenrited v. Howard Oxlethorns Auturn Birrainghien-Houthern Arkaunag Slate Omasbore Mlatinalpal Junior Callega Velen Uo Freanmoen Amaro Callege Cameron Agetca Asterd Gilama Colleen O. Y Ritternan Ue Orlciorantly Teachiers Winn A. Teanckunu Pancook Wert ‘Texas Teachers U. jQecabir Buoliat Hy North Texas Ag Ulana Weatherford Warner Stemorial Omva Dueittkina Huchnena Thomas V. Clemson Werrenkyterian Mr Midtay Blau Pruchers Mubtemers Mt. Daxeph'n Xavier Tranarivonin Stan Carron Adrian Africa Washington, D. C South Africa Johannesburg Commerce Department

Yankee Money Drives World Series Betting Talks

New York report details heavy Yankee money shaping next week's World Series odds with Cubs seen at a disadvantage. John T. Doyle expresses Cubs optimism despite limited Cubs dollars, citing supply and demand. Pitching edge and park factors cited as reasons for Cubs strength.

New York Alston Jogls Joan T. Doyle Wild John T. Doyle Cubs Nerles Ameriensi Ioago Yannkens Yankees Frkeen Guba

Kowalik Makes Bow At Third Kowalik

The report notes Fabian Kowalik from the Indians to the White Sox as third baseman target, with a reluctant trial but a single drive in a run in three at bats. Red Kress moved to short. manager Fonsten showed interest after Kowalik impressed at the pavilion.

Kowalik Fabian Kowalli Antonio Indians Chicago White Sox Fridmy Cleveland Red Kress Phortstop Sporta the Light Fonsten

Rasslers Riot in Rain End With Demon Victory

Ringside report describes a chaotic wrestling event with about 3000 fans in Exceition grooms Friday night. Albert the Ref, Billy Edwards, and the Demon clashed as cushions flew and spectators chased action, culminating in a two to one Demon win amid disarray and rain delays.

Ringsider Albert Billy Edwards Demon Edwards Edwarde Dilip Louis Billy Alvi Brith Carl Geyer Ad Mondt Mega Deliance Don Juan Humberto Adonis Pat O'Brien Mumberto BI Herrison

Dunfee Race Driver Killed in England

Dunfee, a noted automobile racer, died in Brooklands when the Bentley he drove crashed during a 500 mile park race. The accident occurred today as the car veered off the circuit, ending Dunnfree's life and shocking spectators.

Dunfee England Brooklands Clyde Dunnfree Woolf Barnato I Embeaument

Lightning Strike Kills Coach as Team Is Injured

At Woodmere Academy a lightning bolt hit a backboard during a game injuring 18 players and killing headmaster Thomas N. Barrows 33. Witness Ward Fox 18 watched the scene as several players suffered burns and were treated nearby.

Samuel Poreen Bank Fraser Indarien

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