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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1918

Page

4

Cadreau Stars In Pinches As Kelly Field Wins 2–0

Kelly Field edged Pomounters 2 to 0 in a classed baseball exhibition at Kelly Field. Chief Cadreau limited the Hememunters with a sharp spitter while McQueen battled, but Cadreau’s clutch relief and Spreitzer’s run producing hit secured the victory. Key plays included six defensive putouts by Cadreau and a decisive fourth inning error sequence that produced the final tally.

Kelly Field Mechanics Repair Kelly Fied Pomounters Cadreau Birdmen McQueen Chief Cadreau

Parneresis S40 TFET 4 xBadted for Light in ninth

In a ninth inning recap Kelly Wield led Innings with several hits while Bennnt and Nichols contributed two-base hits. Crouch and Wylan added three-base notes, with steals by Bates and Whitecomb. Cadroana and McQueen faced pitches as McQuyen was hit and left on bases. umpires were Ohioan and Lynch.

Kelly Wield Nichols Crouch Wylan Reltzer Bates Whitecomb Light Ander Brown Rickert Py Cadroana Ly McQueen Nitcher Vy McQuyen Nemount Kelly Fie The Ohaia Lynch

Stanley 2 Morse 0 in close baseball game

Stanley defeated Morse 2 to 0 in a postponed July 31 contest called in the seventh due to darkness. Whitehead aided by mine assists and Oswald’s two doubles fueled the offense. Whiteside was dominant on the mound with seven strikeouts over six innings. Morse pitcher weakened late but held to five hits in a near errorless game.

Camp Morse Whiteside Camp Stanley Whiteaide Oswald Catterson Camp Stantey Iteside Houston Cannon

World Series Could Start Earliest Ever This Autumn

New York August 14. If the world series is played this fall it would be the earliest start in more than thirty years. The article traces opening dates from 184 to 189, noting recent seasons would move the start forward by a full month and discusses historical timing under various administrations.

New York National National League American Association National Commission Interlevene Tribunal

Club standings amid Army League items named in camps

Pyay Poday repair shops at Camp Morse Camp Stanley at Kelly Wield Remount at 19th Infantry Brooks Wield at Camp Wise outline a set of unit locations and maintenance sites within the Army League standing.

Pyay Poday Camp Morse Camp Stanley Kelly Wield 19Th Infantry Brooks Wield Camp Wise Kelly John Wise

Washington and Philadelphia Split Doubleheader In Wire-Text Box Score

In the first game Washington built a 5 to 3 win from 100 200 002 by Philadelphia 000 001 002. Batteries: Johnson and Ains Smith for Washington. Casey, Keene, Butler, Adams and Perkins for Philadelphia. Second game tied 1 to 1 as Washington pitcher Hatter and Asusinita shared duties. Tacley, Watson, Terron and McAvos appeared for Philadelphia.

Washington Philadelphia Yeany Ae Hd Johnson Ains Smith Casey Keene Butler Adams Perkins Hiatteries Kfaeper Asusinita Tacley Watson Terron McAvos Boston New York Satteri Crooere Nopethynp Wilson Causey Demarey Loney McCartly I. IL Ino Ragan Verdritt Rariden Th. HE Alott Brooklyn Gola Jacoby Oesehger Robertson Coombs Wheat Chicago Miller and Smiths

National League Scores and Boxed Results

Baseball summary from New York and Philadelphia games with multiple matchups. Boston led New York in a split doubleheader while Philadelphia swept Brooklyn and beat Chicago. Cincinnati defeated St. Louis with pitching and batting notes. Multiple players credited with hits and RBIs across the NL slate.

Pet Toston Ween Washington Geth Cleveland New York Chirac St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Toston St Louis

Eagle Pass Beats Camp Del Rio In Slugfest Victory

Eagle Pass won 11 to 0 over Camp Del Rio after two home runs by Martin and Valentine. Martin pitched with early strikeouts, while Camp Del Rio managed only a single inning scoring none. A return game is planned at Del Rio next Sunday. Del Rio lineup included Rubio Jack Estes Tighe Jenks Lémpke Veard Holland Jaeukadny. Eagle Pass lineup featured Storey Meyer Becker Rast Valentine Fyzell Chipley Boone Martin. The game ended after eight innings due to the 11 run margin.

Eagle Pass Tex Martin Camp Eagle Cass Camp del Rio Boses Valentine del Rio Rubio Jack Estes Tighe Jenks Lémpke Veard Holland Jaeukadny Storey Meyer Becker Rast Fyzell Chipley Boone

Murphy Drives Three Wins At Rands Ciuit Meet

Jonnny Murphy powered to three victories at the Rand Ciuit meet pace events. Chestnut Veter captured the three year old trot for a $2000 purse, Cossack and the divorcer split second and third in another race, while Over Fine posted the fastest heat of 2 05 in the $2000 stake. Allan Watts won the 2:18 trot in straight heats.

Philadelphia Jonnny Murphy Diay Opin Joker U. Lake Ight Cats Murphy Wilther Feri Cossack A. J. Coxe Paoli,Co Murgy Allan Watts

Alexander and Wright win doubles in National Lawn Tennis championship

Boston aug 14 Alexander and B C Wright former internationals won their first and second round watches in the National Doubles Lawn Tennis championship at Longwood Cricket Club. They lost only fifteen minutes between rounds and defeated J B Myrick and his partner, a gift of the Longwood Club. The first and second rounds in the tournament were completed today with all favorites advancing.

Boston Mass Alexander B.C. Wright Paes Longwood Cricket Club Myrick United States Lawn Association Longsd G

King of Finland election set for September

A Hague dispatch republished by the Frankfort Zeitung reports the election of a king of Mirthid is fixed for September. Probable successors named include Grau Duke of Mocktanburg or Prince William of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen.

Finland London Exchange Hague Frankfort Zeitung Stockhalm Mirthid Grau Mocktanburg William of Hohenzollern- Sigmaringes

Feature bouts highlight Drill Field boxing night

Tonight at Drill Field grounds local boxing card promises top contests following last Monday’s strong showing at Y. S. C. L A. Athletic Instructor Christensen oversaw standout exchanges and praised week’s effort. Boxers will be weighed prior to pairing to balance matches amid keen crowd interest.

Y. S. CL A Ptee Ened Wonder Chris “Christensen Soy Deta Gap

Comeback of Kelly Field Featured in Army League Games

Kelly Field looks to keep momentum as Birdmen and Aviators stage comebacks in Army League action. Fermande, Quadreau, Bierman, and Walkupal anchor the lineup while Camp Stanley tests Kelly Field today. Batteries likely Lynch for Kelly Field and Countryman/Cannon for Camp Stanley as teams clash in a tight standings stretch.

Kelly Field Fermande Quadreau Biermrar Walkupal Chicé Kelly Wield Deam Camp Stanley Bierman Lynch Tme Kelly

Remounters and Mechanics clash amid league race

The Remounters rise to second place while the Mechanics slide to fourth as both teams boast fighting spirit. The Mechanical Repair Shops travel to Leon Springs to face Camp Morse in a battle that's likely to test the leaders’ streak, with a slim chance Radio men upset the Mechanics.

Leon Springs Morse Apa

Army Field Clerk Relieved. Numerous Officer Appointments Noted

Army field clerks and officers are relieved and reassigned, with second lieutenants appointed in air service and medical reserve, plus signals and veterinary corps details. Officers from Camp Travis Fort Sam Houston Camp Logan and other bases proceed to new depots and duty stations, including Houston San Antonio and Mineola, Long Island, for various postings and assignments.

Army Louis Sam Jjouston Seatlé North Pacific Coast Gabler Christ Steinbere Ay Air Service Kelly Pield Ray Gaskill Veterinary Corps Chicago Kelly Field Lamont Sela National Army Fam Houston Edward .B. Digelow Medical Camp Travis Yoloma Park Jonn di Greenwood Avine Transvetion Signal Reserve Cyps Tyane Fort Riley Mort Sam Pousson D. Savage Dental Reserve Corps United States Aviation School Camp Kelly Antonio Fort Sam Houston 165Th Edward Garnier Aviation Signal Reserve Corps San Antonio Horace C. Balsky Aviatlay Signal Corps Washington D. C Director of Military Aeronautics Meillou Reserve Corps Camp Logan Place Leopold M. Jacobs Beauregard Alexandria Tal Joseph F.F. Long Camp Beauregard Harry J. Anderson Kearney Linda Vista Cali Pheadace T. Thargon Lions Watter D Bishop Camp Kearney Lindata Cats Tre Willliam A. McGaw Camp Devens Ayer Muss Motes Uty Little Rock Ark Camp Pike Willard Mort Sam Houston Tex Evander Melver Port Fain Tif Vernan Te. A Inter Hashes Robert T. Thompson Thomas A. Jones Camn Travia Seconieutenant Inythe Ormister Corps

Trial Denownee Mooney Conviction Draws Labor Denunciation

Florence August 14 The conviction of Thomas Mooney for alleged participation in the Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco was denounced by the South Carolina Federation of Labor at the convention's closing session and a new trial was sought.

Denownee Mooney Florence Thomas D- Mooney San Francisco South Carolina Federation of Labor

First Class Officers Graduate in Art of Boxing

Camp Travis reports the first class of officers from six companies graduated in boxing after ten one hour sessions. Instruction mixed fights with analysis, focusing on stance, footwork, body form, and a few key punches. Non-commissioned officers will subsequently teach the technique to their units. Also noted: ten Medical Reserve Corps officers reassigned to Fort Sam Houston base hospital. In Cleveland, outfielder Stobby Roth of the Americans is suspended for the season for indifferent play.

Johnny Coulton Camp Travis Robby Burns Conlon Bobby Burns Fifteenth Battalion Camp Pravis Roth Cleveland Ohio Stobby Roth Cleveland Americans Jobs

Big Leaguer Bert Gallia Returns Home to Enlist

San Antonio native Bert Gallia resigns as pitcher for the St Louis Americans to return to Texas and seek a commission in the army. With the full sanction of club business manager Bob Quinn, Gallia heads home to enlist and hopes his veteran arm will aid the service.

Bert Gallia San Antonio St. Louis

Why Baseballs Can Be Curved Explained

A piece explaining that the curve of a baseball comes from its rough surface. Magnified ridges, valleys, and craters create air friction that allows pitchers to bend the ball, beyond gravity alone.

Eearth Grand Cam Lyon Alps Rockies

Prisoners Feast on Bear Meat in King County

Prisoners in King County feasted on bear meat after deputies Starwich and Kerr tracked a large black bear to Tukwila. Starwich wanted the hide, Kerr claimed entitlement for most shooting, and the two men invited county prisoners to share the meal. The incident follows a tale of local deputy boasting and a communal feed.

King County Shorifs Starwich Kerr Starwich Sturwich Battle Post Intelligencer

Three Men Slightly Hurt in Seaplane Accident

Washington August 14 three men injured in the seaplane accident at the naval air station were only slightly hurt. Three others were killed in the same incident.

Wiers Washington, D. C Naval Air Station

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