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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1918

Page

5

Army League to Stage Labor Day All-Star Game at League Park

Labor Day features the Army League Army world series with two All-Star teams chosen by Frank Snyder. The plan, unveiled at a Light Office meeting, aims to crown the season with a major league level clash in San Antonio. Key players include Winters, Harper, Stringer, Cadreau and Bierman, with Snyder facing a tough selection for the opposing squad. The souvenir roster will be distributed at the game as part of a promised big event for baseball fans. The league finale on September 8 leaves five games for leaders Repair Shape and Welly Field, with Mechanics, Brooks Field, Nine Teenth Infantry, Camp Morse and Casio John Wise in strong contention.

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Brooks Line-Up Gains Sensations to Challenge Kelly Field

The article notes new sensations in the Brooks lineup who have strengthened the club as they aim to overcome Kelly Field. It emphasizes Kelly Field must be beaten to win the award, and Brooks has already defeated the Mechanics, making another win plausible.

Brooks Kelly Field

Big Army Civilian Shoot to Highlight Sunday Match

The Alamo Stifle Club hosted a brisk municipal range event at Brark opridge Park with high scores. G. W. Smith led on the 00 yard bullseye, while Weisser, Crewe, and Barbera posted strong showings as civilians prepare for a large Sunday clash against soldiers likely to draw keen local interest.

Alamo Brarkopridge Park G. W. Smith Weisser Crewe A.B. Barbera A. J. Beard Aldison Theicylians Soldier Boys

Kelly Field All Star Boxing Card Tonight

An unusual boxing program at Kelly Field starts at 7 20 this evening. Top boxers from nearby army camps will compete in a camp inter rivalry format. Notables include Texas Tate Ames Helms and other premier pugilists. The event aims to lift ring quality and sportsmanship through keen audience support.

Kelly Field San Antonio Texas Tate Ames Helms Siew Campy Travis Bas Jed Mure

Speaker Suspended After Altercation With Umpire

Chicago August 80. Tris Speaker of the Cleveland American League outfield has been indefinitely suspended by President Brown A Johnson of the league. The ban follows his assault on umpire Connolly after being called out sliding to home plate in a game at Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Chicago Tris Speaker BR. WA. Johnson Speaker Connolly Philadelphia

Carrying It Too Far Play Critique From Louisville Courier

A fragmentary letter or column piece critiques a futurist painting and a theater adaptation. It notes dissatisfaction with the play and asserts clearer understanding would improve reception, reflecting local cultural commentary from the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Louisville Couriey-Jenmal

Moore Gun Club Scores Shine at Brackenridge Park Shoot

The Moore Gun Club held a Thursday shoot at Brackenridge Park with H N Moore earning high amateur honors at 41 and Bounders leading professionals with 44. Scores for other top shooters featured Dr Farrell at 39 and a field of competitors including O Mathion, Tyrell, Joleen, Faurote, Halls, Werkley, Craddosa, Covington, Kline, Maule, and Matlock in the 86 to 86 range. The club meets Sundays and Thursdays at 4 30 PM at Brackenridge Dark.

Moore Gun Club Cate Vred Brackenridge Park H. N. Moore F. Bounders Dr. Farrell O. Mathion Cgonantes Teorey Tyrell Gunter Hotel Harry Matlock P Erfert Ginn Club Brackenridge

New York Narrowly Tops Washington in Six Run Win

In an American League clash New York defeats Washington 6 to 4 at the capital. Keating and Marper pair up in the batteries while Matteson and Dietrich handle Washington pitching duties.

New York Washington Keating Marper Matteson Dietrich

National League Standings and Game Scores

National League standings show New York leading with 116 wins and 67 losses. Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Chicago St Louis Pittsburg game details list Doak and Gonzales, Cooper and Schmidt as batteries.

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Battery Scores and Oddities Across Baseball Games

A garbled sports page shows multiple baseball box scores with Chicago Cincinnati New York Brooklyn and others, listing batteries and runs. Fragments include player names Sherdell Brock Jailer Archer Tyler Juillifer Marquard Wheal and references to a Kansas City Solar anecdote and wartime musings.

Chicago Cincinnati Gadet R. H Brooklyn New York Alt R. H. BE. Verooklyn Marquard and Wheal Tovey and McCarty

American ferry pilots push planes through bad weather to front

American airmen serve as ferry pilots between England and France, risking dangerous weather to move new scout fighters to front lines. One flight faced dense clouds, low visibility, and a perilous glide before landing at a frontline depot in northern France.

Aresa England France Dely Aerodrome

Shafer Leaves Giants For Navy To Chase Peace

Arthur Shafer once a star third baseman for the New York Giants joins the University of Washington naval training station to learn hydro aviation and serve a greater cause. He moves from baseball riches to naval life earning 33 dollars a month while pursuing aviation training amid a wider commitment to world peace.

Arthur Shafer Gotham University of Washington Naval Training Station Shafer New York Giants Giants Uncle Sam Arthur Tillie” Shafer

Gunfire Exceeds Thunder In Loudness Across War Soundscapes

London answers note that gunfire exceeds thunder in volume, a view echoed by reports from Flanders. The piece argues artillery beats clouds into fits when measured by distance heard, mentioning mine bursts at Vimy and London hearing gunfire countless times.

London Flanders

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