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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1918

Page

13

Submarine Victory Over Broncho In First Battle

The Dallas Submarines defeated the Broncho 3 to 0 in San Antonio cruising to a shutout. Gunner Lowe Litschi plated a two run torpedo blast, while Jack Marper struggled with control but kept the visitors scoreless behind a steady defense. The Bronchos threatened several times but could not push a run across as Dallas capitalized on early chances and held firm.

Dallas Shreveport Waco San Antonio Lowe Litschi Jett Field Jack Marper Ngs Subs Jlarper Pahner Lehliebner Buffalo W. Patterson Limse¢hi Nerthen Palmer Litsehi Schliebner Broncs Bagsan LeBeau Marper Litschi Ring Reil Dhrett Sicking Ivy Gilson Perry Patterson Leieau Tie Wai

Fort Worth Panthers Rally Past Houston Five in Sixth

In Fort Worth, the Panthers overturn a Houston lead in the sixth inning to win 9-5. Hoffman exits after a sharp hit, Glenn suffers a rough frame, and Wachtel is relieved by Pate as Fort Worth plates five runs in the inning. San Antonio and Dallas components figure in earned runs, with detailed line for both squads and late-innings defense anchoring the victory.

Panthers Hoffman Wand Glenn Houston Tex Fort Worth Buffaloes Panther Hoffman Glenn Atzman Wachtel iPate Yort Worth AB. RH. O ALE Stow Shaekson Atw Rohl Ale Minth Dodd Wetfsaan Newnan Sears Mearty McDonald New

Gasers and Gassers Tie In Ten Innings In Waco

Shreveport and Waco played ten innings to a 6 6 draw in muddy conditions on April 23 in Waco Texas. Timely hits and bad fielding doomed both pitchers Munsell and Donalds while Paulson and Pearson finished strong. Knaupp O Neill and Munsell led the offense with multiple hits as both teams left runners on base in extra frames.

Waco Tex Gassers Munsell Donalds Paulson Pearson Manchester Surevepart Wilkinson Knaupp Hoffman Tanner Shreveport Waeely Iby Penre Pon Kalix Donalda Ries Tullos Amen Miller Shreveport Cses Sue

Two More Stars On Broucho Service Flag

Broucho management learns Kutter and Brandt are in service. Nine stars now on the Broucho service flag. Two added Monday night when George Weater brought the news to the management that Willis Butler and Grover…

Bronucho Management Kutter and Brandt Broucho George Weaterwil Willis Butler Grover

Wrestles Ernst Wednesday Night in Brookport

Chris Sorenson, a 58-pound Dane, meets Adelph Mrnst on Wednesday at Beethoven Hall at 8 15 PM. Sorenson, described as the best newcomer, faces Kolsonaros, dubbed the Wreck, a veteran from Alaska with eight years of experience. The match, part of a night of amateur wrestling, pits Sorenson against a seasoned opponent noted for his powerful legs and long career.

Chris Sorenson Adelph Beethoven Sorenson Migger Han Kolsonaros Vrost Ctivis Boriarh United States Dle Alaska Ales Tings Miles Sceanuts Tre Las Steecher

Baseball notes on Brandt Love and Patterson misfires

Brandt and Butter, club property, serve in the artillery after the war. Everett Love, ex Nag outfielder, landed in France after training at Fort Oglethorpe. Bons Perry reports Love in France. Patterson’s pilot persona mocks umpires in a brief clash, while the Grones struggle with tough losses and slow starts.

Brandt Butter Camp Kearne Californ Tri-Coppers Arizon San Pedro Cal Everett Love France Bons Perry Everett Fort Worth Love Fort Oglethorpe, Ga

Camp Travis to host first games in division baseball race

Elimination contests begin Wednesday at Camp Travis with 50 to 60 games and over 100 teams. Companies field teams to win battalion, regimental, brigade, and division crowns as summer finals loom.

Camp Travis

Giants Cinch Pennant in Intermediate Indoor Baseball League

The Giants clinch the championship at the VY.oM CNA by finishing with a perfect record after a 5 to 0 win over rivals the Pirates on Monday. Captain Joseph Halliday pitched superbly with multiple strikeouts and three hits while Halliday also led the team with three safe hits and two runs. Alven, Fernandez, McCiner, and Wosniy added hits for the Pirates, with Chadwick, Crosby and Muss contributing two runs for their town.

Giants Pirates Tod Joseph Halliday Halliday Alven Fernandez McCiner Wosniy Chadwick Crosby Muss

Remount Team Loses In San Jacinto Polo Benefit

Remount No. 7 from San Antonio fell to Kyle poloists Monday in a San Jacinto holiday benefit at Te x April 2. Kyle’s John J. Parke O G Parke Sid Donaldson and Hardy Nance won 4 to minus one half. Tom Nance subbed for injured John E. Parke. Remount team Gus Meadows TM Meadows Captain Geise and Lieutenant Vanhigen also played. Aerial exhibition by six Welch Field acrobants followed the match. Gate receipts reached 750 dollars. 1 8 Knox and Dr. Joe Parke supervised the event.

Ran Marcos Tes San Jacinto Kyle Remount No. 7 San Antonio John J. Parke OQ. G. Parke Sid Donaldson Hardy Nance Tom Nance John E. Parke Gus Meadows Meadows Geise van Higen Fort Sam Houston Welly Field Knox Joe Parke

Boxing Officials Approve Willard Multon Fight Plans

Minnesota Boxing Commission after a long conference with promoter J C Miller approved the Willard Muloln fight at St Paul on July 4. Proceeds will be paid in Liberty Bonds with allocations to the recreation funds, war tax, and state uses. Estimates project receipts around 100000 with additional revenue from fight pictures aiding war efforts.

ST. Pal Minn Minnesota Boxing Commisn J. C. Miller Willard-Multon St Paul Miller Wilkird Mnlten Proceeus Helso Minnesota War Recreation Fund Red Cross Aso

Notable gun exhibition at Leon Springs features Toepperweins

The Toepperwein pair perform expert shooting at Leon Springs, firing pistols and rifles in varied positions. Abs. Noepperwein hits three pigeons with a freehand throw, while Mrs Toepperwein shatters chalk targets. Sergeant Mitchel and others watch, a first time clay pigeon attempt yields six of twenty-five.

Leon Springs Mons Des Gufternoon Toepperwein TS Mitchel Mitchell Mer Mrs. Toepperswein

Dallas dominates San Antonio in Texas League clash

Monday results show Dallas defeating San Antonio 3 to 0. Fort Worth routed Houston and Waco 9 to 6, leaving Shreveport to play later under darkness. Upcoming games feature Dallas vs San Antonio, Fort Worth vs Houston, and Shreveport vs Waco.

Dallas San Antonio Fort Worth Houston & Waco Shreveport Houston Waco

American League Play Today Matches Set

Detroit plays Chicago while St. Louis meets Cleveland Philadelphia faces Washington and New York visits Boston in a day’s scheduled AL action with multiple matchups across cities and venues.

Detroit Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Washington New York Boston

National League Monday results and upcoming games

National League scores show Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 4 and Boston 2 Cincinnati 8 with Chicago at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Philadelphia on today’s schedule. Remaining matchups include New York at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at St Louis. Southern League results note Mobile 3 Birmingham 3 and New Orleans 2.

Monda Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Boston Cincinnath Chicago Pittsburveg At. Louis T

Eddie Collins Sets 475 Game Streak Record

Chicago April 23 Eddie Collins star second baseman for the White Sox today tied the consecutive game record at 472 then surpassed it with 473 joining Sag Crawford’s mark. He began a new streak after a brief miss and extended his run in the Detroit contest, marking a major milestone in his career.

Chicago Eddie Collins Chimmpion White Sox Detroit Tre Sag. Crawford Lains Philadelphia Americas White Sox

817th Squadron Wins Third Straight in 9-7 Victory

The 817th Aero Squadron defeated Merchants Transfer 9 to 7 at Brackenridge Park. After a rough first inning, Rogg, Swenson, Hines, and Gladstone sparked a late rally as Swenson pitched well for the win. Lieutenant B P Guild watched as a fan. The squadron hosted a dance at the Gunter Hotel to fund a uniform, now ready for upcoming games.

817Th Aero Squadron Merchants Transfer Company Brackenridge Park Aers Rogg Swenson Hines Gladstone Burnett B. P. Guild S17th Aero Men Gunter Hotel

Scrambled baseball box score from local game notes

Fragmentary box score lines show teams or posts, pitchers or players Swenson Gladstone Sharpe Green, umpire Beninger, with a numeric score sequence 600 000 001 78 4 and contact 5911 g Transfers. Manager Johnstown Army Post 289 noted.

Johnstown Army Post Ae HL Oo Actos W.iee Swenson Gladstone Sharpe and Green Beninger

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