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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1930
Page
9
The article notes expert commentary on three key opponents for the Philadelphia Athletics as they prepare for the World Series. It mentions managers Mack and Street among others in the Cardinals and Athletics camps, with Grimes and Grove as top pitchers under consideration. The piece describes team workouts, pregame chatter, and the tense, high-stakes atmosphere surrounding selection of a starting pitcher for the opener.
Philadelphia Athletics defending American league champions meet St. Louis Cardinals champions of the National league in a fall classic. Games set for October 1 and 2 at Shibe Park Philadelphia with games three through five at Sportsman's Park St. Louis and October 6 and 8-9 if needed at Shibe Park. All starts 1 30 p m Eastern standard. Park capacities listed and probable batteries Greve and Cochrane for Athletics Grimes and Mancuso for Cardinals.
Whitney of San Antonio earns a berth on an all star tour bound for Havana. He joins a roster under manager Bancroft with players from the Pirates and Cubs in a West team planned for an eight week series abroad. Whitney hits .249 with 122 runs and 664 chances fielding despite a slow start after missing time.
Eleven players moved up in the tournament as several matches concluded. Lamar Seeng yoo defeated W. D. Masterson 6 4 and Lieutenant Hadron beat Major Robbins 4 3 with others like P. M. Lewis Jr. downing Cap Sullivan 2 1 and Jos LeSage winning by default against Walter Walthall. Second flight saw Stortie win 3 2 and Thornton 4 3, Coleman 1 up, Cade 2 1. Third night had Patton erase Silander 2 1 and Thornton defeat Moore 2 1.
Chicago fans flock to Comiskey Park for the city series opener between the Cubs and White Sox, with nearly 40,000 expected for the first game. Rogers Hornsby’s Cubs seek to defend the title as Pat Malone starts against Ted Lyons in a high profile clash.
In Los Angeles on February 40, Sammy Jackson fights to defend against a challenger resembling Corbett with 20 pennycolit shown to aid 26-7impd Lopight at the Olympic world event.
Midwest spotlight on opening Saturday as Ohio State, Indiana, Notre Dame, Tulane, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Minnesota and more face key clashes. Coaches like Rockne, Hanley, and Crisler juggle lineups while Purdue, Illinois, and Michigan State adjust for week one.
Abilene High stunned Big Springs 33 to 0 in a season opener. quarterback Gil Molt led the drive while star lineman Eugene Galbraith anchored the defense and line play, though the Eagles showed limited overall punch beyond the closing moments.
Former light heavyweight champion Tom Coughtan and rising heavyweight Dick Panic from Minneapolis are slated for a 10 round bout in Minne Vacolia on October 16 as viewed in Chicago on September 30.
Clear and cool conditions forecast for the series with a chilly autumn wind. Readers note brisk practice for the Cardinals and Athletes as weather shapes schedules and prep activities for today and tomorrow.
Louisville selects Johnny Marcum to face Rochester in game six of the world series with John Neris set to start for the Redwings. Marcum has four wins in five Colonels innings and leads the series in hitting while Teague and Teague? managers weigh pitching plans as Rochester leads the series two games to three.
At Berkeley, eight leading American players competed in the Lacifir Coaneeams championships day three. Frances Franrico 25 defeated Gail Warwick 6 4 in a late men’s singles set while George Te of Chicago and others advanced. Marjorie Morrill defeated Edith Cross in the women’s singles, 6-1 6-2, as Hyatta Deron and Cross also progressed.
Hugh Nichols of Mexia Texas defended his heavyweight wrestling title by defeating Francisco Arya of Sealco in a best two of three falls match in Cingin nate Rent. Nichols won the first fall in 7 minutes 25 seconds, Arya split the second fall in six minutes and Nichols clinched the final fall with a body pin in six seconds. The Pacific Coast Eagle notes a doubleheader at Portland with only Farmer scheduled.
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