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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1918

Page

4

Tener Resigns Presidency of Old League

John K Tener resigns as president of the National League and as a member of the National Commission amid war strain and Crowder orders, expediting the 1914 World Series planning. He notes the move to allow faster selection of a successor and to ease commission duties during wartime.

Tener OLD League New York John K. Tener National League League National Commission John Kinley Tener National Baseball League Pennsylvania Mr. Tener Ireland Juy America Wittsburg Worl Wilbur Robinson Brooklyn Nationals Anson Chicago Nationals A Bae

Double header at repair shops army league attraction

Army league fans will see a weekday double bill at the Repair Shops diamond on Fort Sam Houston. Kelly Field faces the Nineteenth Infantry in the first game at 3:30 p.m. and the Repair Shops meet Brooks Weld in the second at 5:30 p.m., with Camp Wise and Countryman’s squad also scheduled to play and Kelly Field sending a large crew.

San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field Nineteenth Infantry Welly Field John Wise Brooks Wield Kelly Wield Camp Stanley Calwan Camp More Cavalrymen’s Camp Morse

Ice and Brewery Machinery Dismantling for Immediate Sale

The Schober Ice & Brewing Co on Josephine Street will dismantle its plant and offer for sale ice making machines boilers bottles bottling machinery wooden and enamel storage tanks puters steam pumps and other appliances. For prices and particulars contact P. O. Box 871 or phone Travis 532.

Schober Ice & Brewing Co Josephine Street P. O. Box Travis Rey

Standing of the clubs Army League play at Brooks Field

Army League standings feature Yorlay Nineteenth Infantry and Kelly Field facing Brooks Field at Repair Shops Camp Joh Wise Camp Stanley Camp Morse Lemount with results and positions in the league.

Yorlay Nineteenth Infantry Kelly Field Brooks Field Joh Wise Camp Stanley Morse Lemount Dee Camp Morse Ane Brooksfield John Wise

Baseball scores headline from early league games

A jumble of late 19th century baseball box scores and results shows the Philadelphia Phillies beating St Louis 6 to 4 at St Louis, plus scattered notes from other games including Washington, Cleveland, Chicago, New York and Detroit with partial line scores and pitchers.

Raston Eens Cleveland Coon Sol Washington New York Ane Chicago Sone Loo AG Philadelphia St. Louis Cere Detroit Seatrene

National League Scores and Batter Details

Summary of NL games with Chicago defeating Brooklyn six to three and Boston routing St Louis ten to three. Cincinnati beat New York four to three as Philadelphia fell to Pillshore and Philadelphia’s team combined for four runs. Detailed batter pairings listed for multiple games.

Futurity Purses Highlight Kentucky Trotting Meet

Lexington Ky Aug 7 The Kentucky Trotting Breeders Association plans about 90000 in purses at the meeting Sept 30 to Oct 12 led by the 14000 Kentucky futurity for three year olds. Starters may include Nelly Dillon Potoc dune Chestnut Peter Dr Elmore and others with entries from eighteen states and Canada.

Lexington Kentucky Canada Nelly Dillon Potoc Dune Chestnut Peter Dr. Elmore Tco Direct Ruth Mainsheet Miriam Guy Selka Jennifer Romeo David Guy Vetor Vonia Sunny Smiles Melkum Kenta Racing Vipton Kentalarse Breeders’ Association Usta Chreevenrolds Kentucky Futurity Tiree-Yvear-Olds Transylvania Breeders’ Stake Castleton Cumberland Ashland

Madden to retire as famed Kentucky horse breeder

John Madden of Lexington announces retirement from breeding after decades as a top breeder and wholesaler of thoroughbreds. He plans to auction stud horses including Ogden and Star Shoot along with mares from a renowned dam line, noting a significant sale precedent set last January and naming key buyers and heirs to his stud farm.

John Ve Tcedere le Lexington Madden Ainburg Mieldon Hamburg Place Wickliffe Jamiacy Mrr Ogden Cine Amerie Naysaul Coine Dent Apt. Ral Tare Baltimore Fring Rock Alt. Rassier California

Porto Rico Tobacco Prices Boosted by Crop Outlook

Porto Rico planters may fetch high prices for their crops as buyers rethink the shrinkage in the anticipated 25 million pound harvest. Prices rise with buyers assuming recent purchases could yield per pound well above 40 cents, matching or beating last year’s high.

Associated Press Porto Rico

Casualty List Reported From General Pershing to War Dept

The casualty list lists soldiers killed in action and wounded in a War Department report. Names span multiple states including Idaho, Florida, Kansas, New York, Massachusetts, and Michigan, with ranks of lieutenant, corporal, and private.

Pershing War Department Willard EH Hazey Toledo Wilson Kelles Barte Deih Oryfina Idaho Frank JL McOnnell Itichwond Marston Vensacala Fla W. Payne Charleston Westarts George T. Aghe Kansas Clayton Del STUL William J. Rohma Homer Wis Cambridge Enaqonent Shoken N. Radinowits Tolas George Ut Ing Arig TOUT Methuen Mass Velie Ata New Yorks City Belly Wee Weny Caneard Terry Jtapte Ley York Hokey Wounts Corel Porat Wallace G Cox New Tat Mone Willis LO Sproueh Stin- Clayton J. Baker Tate MI Curnery Frankfort Ind Ptam Ji Wergubon Gre City ALG Kings Mills Ohio Tawind Dubuqne

Marine Casualty List Remains Readable Despite Fragmented Names

A damaged marine casualty list shows numerous fragmented names and locations across the United States, including entries tied to Virginia New York and Ohio. The document lists individuals such as DURKIN, McCORMICK, GARNETT, and KOCHIS alongside towns like Auburn and Kenosha, reflecting a broad national roll with unclear context or outcomes.

Leste Ey Durkin M'Cormick Uhettantam York D. Wilelita Man Chiesa Tbnot Kureha Utah Yorn St Uightanl Artherr Hosel Warren Spring HIV Owals AM M. Garnett Amon Sprhiga Cole Weed Holly James A Alsolrock Chaffee Ann Bag Harold HH Dudksonvillas Tituots Wrvin Letche Kenest Ronvil ATAD Nsingham Capes Minn Houma Nomenie Tkhamian Misa Garett Highland Garrison Koerner Ala Auburn Milwankee Houlnte Kapal Cranesville Tom Kochis City Ohio Wis William IT William A. Ply Chicago Stanley Strains Heelu Sdi James Pave Wheeler Linden N. d Watams Itty Renin Yan New York SH “Cadman Portand Ore Ballard Pruitt Danville

Camp Travis boxing program features grudge fight and draws crowd

At Camp Travis building No 33 Y M C A boxing program staged a grudge fight and multiple bouts. Dalton and Gunsellman fought two rounds while Costa toppled Gunsellman. several matches ended in draws and a wrestling match saw Mullen defeat Bredenburg after five minutes. Morse sang between bouts to entertain the large crowd.

Camp Tr Erron Quartermaster Corps Thrie Jerry Dalton 460Th Motor Truck Company Gunsellman Troop M Fourteenth Cavalry Dalton Andy Costa 343D Motor Truck Company Costa Jerry Worden Satterfield Hoffman Robinson Hutslar Pentinal Leo Fredenburg Quartermatter Corps F. P. Mullen Field Artillery Sam Houston Mullen Bredenburg Sam Cuecie 2Th Company Fredenburg Morse

Riley off to Memphis for boxing gig with Shekoy Lagrio

Mickey Wiley known as the singing boxer heads to Memphis for a fort Worth engagement and will meet his opponent as yet undisclosed. He is noted in local boxing circles for developing Joe Mandot and is expected to draw a strong crowd. The Travelers Cigar Shop on Ave. C promotes preferred cigars.

Mickey Wiley Fort Worth Ville Shekoy Lagrio Kegan Joe Mandot New Orleans Niley Memphis Travelers’ Cigar Shop Ave. C

Fort Worth and Memphis Riley Bout With Andy Dans At Camp Staney

In a boxing note from Camp Stanley, Antonia is mentioned as staying in while Riley and Memphis travel from Fort Worth and Memphis for a planned bout with Andy Dans. The short item hints at training camp arrangements and matchup chatter.

Fort Worth Memphis Riley Andy Dans Camp Staney Antonia

Italy praised as land of unlocked doors by American Red Cross official

Associated Press correspondence reports F C Thwaits of Milwaukee in charge of Red Cross work in Italy praising the openness of Italians. He says hotel doors in Italy are left unlocked and valuables safe. Americans often leave cars and coats unattended with no theft. He notes honesty and willingness to help from locals and soldiers.

Associated Press Italy F.C. Thwaits Milwaukee American Red Cross

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