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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1915

Page

10

Records May Go Fractured in the Series

New York sept 2 The record breaking scale for single game attendance and receipts may be shattered as the Braves and Red Sox head to the World Series at Bennett Park with seating potentially rising to 46 000 and receipts surpassing 90 000 The 1912 series between Red Sox and Giants set all major marks and this year’s match promises another record chase with Philadelphia park limited to about 12 000 seats and 22 000 with extra seats added.

New York Hed Sox Braver Park Giants Athletics Hub City Basian Nasionals Philadelphia Park Red Sox Glanta Boston Braves Cubs Giants Rot Fhl Iga Uble Neason Boston Red Sox New York Giants

Fans Enthusiastic Over Coming Boxing Bout

San Antonio fans look forward to a ten round clash between Fighting Jack Slalom ot and Tommy Gary the Chicago whirlwind at Beethoven hall next Tuesday night. Wagers set at 136 pounds for the main bout with Gary training in Wallus to reach proper condition. Promoter W C Foury announces Bobby Mason will box Young Jeffries for three rounds, while Soldier Bregman was bumped from a prior card due to illness but may meet Stedman later. Three preliminaries will precede two main events, filling the card to capacity.

San Antonio Tommy Gary Chicago Beethoven Hall Gary Skeller W. C. Foreyihe Bobby Mason San Antonio Phantoms Jeffries San Antonia Rtil Wein Jason Bregman

Final Match Friday Dan Murphy to Meet Dr Beck for Title

Dan Murphy the 1912 14 champion meets Dr L J Beck, elimination season champ, in the final match of the championship series. The best of five sets starts Friday afternoon on the court behind the old YWCA. Both players have trained hard for what promises to be a top season match.

Dan Murphy Dr. Theck L. J. Beck Fridey Y. W

Penn State Backs and Roster Talk for 1915 Season

Pennsylvania coaches assess the 1915 backfield, with 22 candidates vying for four back positions. Veterans and freshmen mix as Penn State searches for replacements after Journey’s departure, while Norwald and Hopkins vie for end and tackle roles and a new center must emerge to replace Journey.

New York Pennsylvnia George Brooke Elisy Panay Mathews Rockafeller Vreeland Wray Tighe Gaye Thy Perrott Mrelhofer Willas Alyle Benny Avery Leia Dougherty Jast Menn Weil Hildebrant Posifions Ning Cometerg Harris Townsend Norwald Pepper Rafetto Madena Barrett Pennsy Koons Seelbach Prite Hopkins Urquhart Lundberg Clothier Wharton and Bailey Stack Nearing Dexter Youny Journey Borie

Ted Lewis Beats Jack Britton In Twelve Round Fight

Ruston Miss Sept 24 Ted Lewis the British welterweight won a decision over Jack Britton in twelve rounds. Lewis led most rounds and floored Britton with a right hook in the eleventh. The bout draws attention to potential contenders as Philadelphia state hopes turn to promising prospects.

Det Lewis Dick Britton

National League Club Standings and Tuesday Results

Tuesday results show Chicago 7 5, Philadelphia 6 in a National League update. Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati 40, Philadelphia at Boston and Brooklyn at New York are listed with other matchups noted.

Chicaga Cineinpall Philadelpaie Brooklyn

American League Scores and Schedule From the Week

Reported league results show Washington blanking Detroit 3 0 as Baltimore and Brooklyn post losses. Chicago and Kansas City split, with Pittsburgh and Buffalo also involved. Wednesday games set in New York Newark St Louis Philadelphia and other matchups.

Standlar Piva St.Louis Pittsburg Chicago Kansas City Newark Buffalo Brooklyn Baltimore St. Louis Chivago

Chicago and Cincinnati Batteries in Two Games

In the setp by step box score snippets, Chicago beat Cincinnati 7 7 and later 0 0 while other battery pairings appear. The record lists pitchers and batters such as Dale and Wings Dov sits, Pierce and Archer for Chicago and Schneidar Wingo Hogg Bresnahan for Philadelphia Brooklyn.

Chicagn Cinvinnatis Chicago Cinvinnati Dale Dovsits, Pierce and Archer pRriainnat Schneidar Wingo Hogg Bresnahan

Federal League scoreline and batter details from Newark game

The record notes Newark defeating Ve in a Federal League match with a 2 to 4 final. Pilesburg pitched 2.30 era, Mosely and Stariden credited with one run each while Knetner and O Connor contributed. Kansas City beat Balika 8 to 4 with Leclair and Owens securing the win and Bhaterly on the mound.

Newark Ve. Ma JB Pilesburg Mosely and Stariden Knetner and O'Connor Kansas City Balika Kansasity Salimore Leclair Owens

Charley McCafferty to umpire series amid plan for four team round robin

A proposed four team round robin series for local baseball features Charley McCafferty as umpire. Managers debate impartial oversight while Billie Leothe coordinates headquarters team and a meeting with rival managers and The Light editor is set for Thursday night to discuss the venture.

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West Texas Military Academy strength hints at title bid

West Texas Military Academy aims for championship in the Academic Football League this year. The Cadets mix five pound heavier linemen with six returnees and promising newcomers. Bud Lowe and Ross Youngs headline a strong West Texas squad with Augelt likely to see action later, while Mrs Scholl’s team swept Grasso’s in Turner Hall games, 218 222 and 279.

West ‘Texas Military Academy Bud’ Lowe Velder Veut Lowe Pfeiffer San Antonio Ross Youngs Texas Augelt Scholl Wes

A Few Minutes With The Sporting Editor

The weight question in boxing's rivalries is explained, with examples of pounds and matchups. British welterweights and Ted Lewis are discussed in context of lighter weight limits and perceived advantage, noting how weight shifts impact power and speed.

Tenpinners to Meet in San Antonio League Offices

The Commercial Tenpin Bowling League will hold an important meeting in the offices of the San Antonio Gag and Hleetri¢ Company next Friday night, according to Secretary George Armbrust. All interested in the national game are earnestly requested to attend.

Conmmercial Tenby Bowling League San Antonin Gag and Hleetri¢ Company Nest George Armbrust

Moore Leads Huey in Champtest First Round

Moore of Ms city won the first round of a testing champtest by 50 to 20 over Haley of Chi. The match featured a high ren of tire and a four as Moore advanced, with action noted into Wednesday night.

New York Teorer AW Moore Ms City Wiha Haley Chi Lars Cart Ping Tay

St Anthony College Seeks Games for Baseball and Football

St Anthony College teams announce schedules and seek contests for upcoming weekends. The football squad eyeing tentative wins to boost their lineup while the baseball team hopes to book games this Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Arrangements via Travis 313 to reach the manager.

ST. Anthony Anthony Cotlere Sunda Sunernoon Travis 313 Pasking

Volga Shows Speed at Chicago Park Card

Volga shows rapid pace in last halves of heats at a Grang Circuit card at tuning park. Spirit of the Ties Maturity among principal contenders on Tuesday, with races featuring Velen and Gettysburg results from Ithaca and Toledo reports.

Columbus Velen Tuttving Park

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