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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1918

Page

15

Sweet and Baird Win Individual Matches at Alamo Shoot

Alamo Rifle Club results show G W Sweet defeating G W Smith 92 to 86 on the inch bullseye at 16 yards with a rifle. Sweet also edged Smith by sight points in a .22 match. G W Baird won again against J A Miller at the one half inch bullseye, 73 to 70, as Pat Miller scored 62. J Cushman posted 70 in the practice shoot. J A Smith tally reached 46 out of 100.

Sweet Baird Alamo Alamo Rifle Club Vijtsdar Muntelpal G. W. Sweet G. W. Smith Alamo Club Hays Smith Jas Pat Miller Miller W. Smith JT Cushman Peabo

Greek Refuses Return Match in Blood Feud Bout

Promoter J A Forward reports Greek wrestler Kotsonaros refused Pel Brown’s proposed return match. Weight issues and a ringside 187 pound clause cited as reasons. Brown weighs about 110 pounds, with offers to face both Brown and manager cited as still possible.

Pel Brown Earge Katsonaros Agnis Fen Adolph Ernst Chelly J. A. Forward Brown Warward Ant Jace Kalsomaros Kotsonaros Forward Porward Ute Greek Ernst Beethoven Hall Greck

Dynamie athlete Norman Rods sets four world marks in national meet

Norman Rods of San Francisco dominated the National U. A. U. meet in Chicago with four world records. He won the 300 yard open in 3.16.16, broke the 20 yard mark by 2:06.4 eight, clocked 21.5 in the 220, and won the 50 yard event in 2:41.1.5, eclipsing prior bests in each event.

Chicago Norman Rods Dynamie Athletic San Francisco Uw. A. U Ross Finisheld

Johnsons plan to start games on sun time in tactless

A discussion of baseballs daylight saving time issue. Ban Johnson advocates resuming games on the old sun time, proposing 2 to 2:10 p.m. starts and girls at 4 to 4:30 p.m. under sun time. Critics warn the move defeats the daylight saving law and confuses schedules as teams prepare for travel and travel plans.

Johnson New York Vlan O Plessue John BK. Vener Tima I Tu Ditsebal Imere Mirlrawn

Peacock Victorious In Ninth Inning Toss Up

In a tight ninth inning battle the Peacork Military College defeated St Louis College 5 errors by Peacock and four by St Louis, Mel homered for Peacock and Lenis lashed hard drives while pitchers Goin and Ayers worked well.

Peacork Military College Baumer St. Louis Finics Peacock Mel Aurdion Lenis Louis College Peacocks Miliese Banner Anl Denmilley Peacock F.ereeson Campbell Gutler Tay Uie Pive Bradford

Track Meet Between Infantry Regiments At Mitch Field

A Saturday track meet between the 357th and 345th regiments was held at Mitch Field Artillery. Events began at 1:39 with military flair as officers chaired. The Mitch Field unit won most events, earning first, second, and third place pennants and a league trophy for the regiment.

1Ifth Infantry 367Th Infantry Artilbery Kelly Wield Capt P Semmes Walmsley Nantes Met

Southwestern A & M Win Seventh Straight In Tough Tilt

Southwestern A & M remained undefeated with a seventh straight win after beating Furmans 4 to 2. Ritaerin Stokes starred for Southwestern as the visitors struck early, with key hits in the first two innings and strong defense behind the mound.

Southwestern routs A M with early runs and late offense

The report notes a rough inning for A M with an error allowing a Pirate run while A M failed to get a hit after the first inning. Key players include Higdon, McHurray, Blakes, Esser, McDonald, and Limpire as Southwestern pitchers and hitters.

International League formed with eight base clubs

The new International League of eight baseball clubs with Class AA rating will open May 3 with teams from Toronto Buffalo Rochester Jersey City and Newark. Joseph J. Lanin elected chairman of the board of directors with Voronto Rochester Baltimore and others represented. The schedule runs to September 1 and 100 percent Tobacco Mouse, The Travelers' Cigar Shop. Ave. Cy fan.

New York New Internation National Association of Professioin Voronto Buffalo Hochester Jaise Binghamton Baltimore Yorkey City Newark Joseph J. Lanin Direetors Mochester Biltore Bach Clalis Nh Oranlger Travelers’ Cigar Shop

Managers Meeting Proclaimed By Bus Company Leaders

Managers of all Sunday schools and related groups are urged to attend a gathering called by Physical Director Walter Janert. A session will review the business before the meeting, with a vote expected on plans and representation, though attendance numbers and details remain tentative.

Yoo Uw Elouk Alt. A Walter Janert Alirat

BAKER TO HAVE AIDS WALLINGTON CONGRESA

Fragmented text reports a political reshuffle with potential secretary appointments and a military procurement liaison. It mentions Frederick Keppel, Dean Kenpel, and Mr Stettinius, with references to industrial, commercial duties and non military county life. Also brief baseball and exhibition scores across several cities with chaotic wording.

F Raleer Mr. Stettinius Dean Kenpel Minty

London in a Dense Fog Strands City and River Incident

In a thick London fog, a woman walked into the Thames at Richmond while seeking a streetcar. Her cries were heard by a wounded sergeant of the South African forces who aided her. Nightfall complicated rescue efforts as crowds moved on foot toward their destinations and found shelter at stations.

Lonon Tdchmond London Telegraph Kergeant Gonfieion Titfin Olga Pane Hations

GIANT MANAGER DICTS AGAINST MIDGET PITCHERS IN GIANTS STAFF

New York April 3 11 McGraw Giants manager opposed to small pitchers. Cincinnati Reds acquired a diminutive hurler Conley from Texas League who won pennant for Aulus. Conley performed well last season and continued strong through twenty one minor league starts. The Giants balked at Conley and questioned the value of smaller pitchers.

New York Juin McGraw Giants Cincinnati Reds Yanug Conley Aulus Calla Stipe Corny Paruenny Reagan Merzob Metrewalwits Coyles Ford Hay McGean Hudulph Eenevis Eenevis, of Holking Owt On the Ods and Ty Piac al Lathe

Army Starred Ex-Basesman Tierney at Camp Dodge Iowa

James Arthur Verney, private and former third baseman for a San Antonio baseball team, is stationed at Camp Dodge Iowa. He wrote to his old friend Besickins, noting his unit and recalling past seasons with the Blues in Kansas City and various teammates including Storey and Henning.

James Arthur ‘Verney San Antonio Camp Dodge Iowa Corton Fang Besickins Elling Tierney Colton Kansas City Blues James 4

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