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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
11
The Giants edged the Bronchos 3 to 1 in a tight ex Ambition Series game at League Park on Wednesday afternoon. Townsand Mullins and LeBeau starred in a rock solid defense and strong pitching, while McGraw’s lineup produced the decisive runs as New York out-hit their visitors seven to four.
The Giants, after a rough midgame stretch, defeated the Nags 45 to 15 during a lengthy road swing with Demaree and Townsend contributing key hits. New York hitters stocked bases and finished strong as pitching by Demer and Smith held the late innings. The squad left Wednesday night for a northerly trip, having won all five games on a five-day homestand in centerfield and at bat.
A fragmented baseball diary reports on Bronches and Travia men with uncertain lineups and potential outfield and pitching changes. It mentions Dave Robertson returning to add depth, Kerrigues Hemingway young pitchers, and Houston 29 as a benchmark, with a Chicago signing and Jacksonville score details amid garbled names and dates.
Adolph Juenst’s wrestling bout with George Kat somaros ends with Ernst gaining two falls. The first fall lands at ten and three tenths seconds, the second in seventeen minutes and thirty four seconds, with Ernst overpowering Korsanaras. Final fall sees Ernst dominate, securing the match as the Greek counters weakly. Brown challenges Greek to a 267 pound winner take all bout, with Ernst training Brown for the contest.
Ambiguous OCR fragment references Atlanta seminars and names unclear. Readable elements include Atlanta mention and a distorted list of likely personal or group names, but no concrete event details, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
Lieut. Miller scores a near perfect 101 at Municipal Range rifle shoot as Charlie Mitchell, England’s former middleweight boxing champ, dies aged 83 in London. Mitchell, born in 1864, rose to fame after early bouts with Sullivan and Burgess, later facing Sullivan in America.
About 150 dollars in prizes announced for a big track meet scheduled Saturday afternoon at Level Field. Prizes include various articles from sponsors such as Merols and Yerget Wiltenes, plus cigars and boxes. Local businesses listed as supporters include Joske Brothers, Merity Jewelry, Washer Brothers, Frnnie Cannan, Potehernighs, John Williams, and others. A large trophy is donated by the Rights of Cannabis war activition Wout.
In a busy Friday league schedule Brackenridge White and San Antonio Academy prepare for matches against Bryn and St. Louis. Players from Brackenridge and San Antonio Academy are listed among expected participants with several named athletes mentioned as key contributors and opponents including Parbone, Aprioh Hones, and others.
Referee B J Angle oversaw a bout where James J Corbett defended his title after defeating Sul Tran in 1892. Mitchell then challenged Ringie, but Corbett demolished Augstinian in the third round on January 26 1804. He later returned to England to pursue business until his death.
M Ghee wins the final of the second tournament for camp championships at Kelly Field under the Knights of Columbus activities board. Frank J Mietshhes and Samuel Munzer earn silver and cigars respectively. Aten Spencer and McGhee set up a title bout next Thursday night, April 1, for the Welshield crown.
A rugged gathering of recruits convened at Welly Tord Wednesday night for a wrestling event. The meet featured Gra wrestling matches, Sive and other bouts under Llaws direction with Claire Tr supervising and officers from Pir WAS Wyiels present.
A fragmented report from Augusta details a Boston Natouris battalion and players such as Gasph Hearn and Uanidwell in a tense contest. Monovan and Waghes Ai Tragressr are listed among participants, with Watters also mentioned amid a chaotic lineup.
A noisy OCR sample shows scattered words and broken phrases about people places and actions. The text lacks coherent events or clear entities, making synthesis into a concise news item challenging.
Chicago hosts a golf exhibition by famous amateurs to raise funds for the Red Cross and war relief. Players include Chick Evans and several Western Golf Association members in a series of benefit events planned across local courses.
A garbled notice notes children’s entertainments at a hotel drawing interest from families. The piece laments demand for child focused events and hints at an organizer with concern about hospitality offerings for young guests.
A historic note describes a Saturday matinee plan for children featuring Elizabeth Pauline Gulick as storyteller of witches and fairies. Real giants, giants and various acts supplement the show while other hotels plan similar family entertainment and a range of performers join in to delight the young audience.
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