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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1918

Page

5

St Johns Springs Upsets McKinley In Practice Clash

St John's Lutherans defeated McKinley Avenue Methodist 23 to 20 on Turner Court in a post league game played outside the Sunday School schedule. Heroic 10 points by forward wis and Gottwald added nine, while Michel led McKinley with nine in a tight, tense contest. Officials were Tinta, Stokes, and Zizik as the rivalry heats up for future Sunday School League meetings.

St. John’s Victheran McKinley Avenue Methodist Gottwald Rheiner Hitt McKinley Sealer Smith Michel Methodists Enslebert Luiz Evers Hamilton Tinta Stokes Zizik St. John’s Melkinley

Collins to Return to Chicago Second Base Next Season

Eddie Collins, star second baseman, plans to return to his old position with the Chicago White Sox next season, according to a message to President C. A. Comisker. He had been reported to leave baseball and join the Marines, but denies quitting and says he will play as long as he can convince his employers of his ability.

Chicago Eddie Collins Dvresident C

Cubs May Enter Season With Same Roster Plus Alexander

Chicago looks to begin the coming season with Manager Fred Mitchell fielding nearly the same lineup as last year and adding pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander. Thirteen Cubs are in U S service but expected to be discharged before opening day. Potential starters include Alexander Killifer Merkle Kilduff Hollacher Pick Flack Paskett Mann with bench depth from Vaughan Douglas Tyler and others along with Deal Zeider Wortman and McCabe in reserve.

Chicago Fred Mitchell Grover Cleveland Alexander Cub United States Presen Mitchell Alexander Vitcher Killifer Merkle Kilduff Hollacher Pick Flack Paskett Mann Vaughan Douglas Tyler Deal Zeider Wortman McCabe

Engineers Impress At Camp Travis Winter Meet

Nearly the 218th Engineer Regiment participated in the second field meet at Camp Travis led by Lieut A I Foster. Company E topped scoring with 21 points while Company C earned 17 and Company A 16. Winners included Lacey and Sequire among others in track events, and several relay and field contests were decided. Foster served as grand marshal with Gerrish as field judge and other officers as judges and officials.

218Th Engineer Travis A. Iv. Foster Anderson Poster Company C Company Lacey Sweeney Fuller Sequire van Geffen Bernstein Holland Hamilton Evans Pooh Brough Turner Medicine Hall Medley Race Foster Gerrish Theibauld Reynolds Dodge Spotts Moore Betts A. J. Sheps

Meet Called Off At Kelly Field Boxing Night

The inter-squadron boxing meet at Kelly Field was cancelled due to early rain. The card may be rescheduled for next Tuesday night. weather permitting, similar matches and a wrestling bout were planned. Public attendance was invited by athletic officer Lt Vanocker.

Kelly Field Kelly Vanocker Aviation Post

Kelly Field Basketball Plans Extensive PostHoliday Trip

The Kelly Field team, led by Coach Malefski, outlines a post Christmas schedule touring multiple colleges and military units. After December 22 to January 1, they will face Av&M College at Cottage Station, the University, Rice Institute, and other stops, with final plans still pending. They will not meet the 45th Field Artillery tonight but will play the 14th Squadron at Iselly Field, with a likely postholiday matchup that could feature high-scoring runs between artillery and aviators.

Kelly San Antonio Malefski Field Athletic Office Av & M. College Cottage Station University School of Military Acron Asetin Laredo Rice Institute Nuumber Kelly Post 45Th Felt Artillery Camp Stanley 14Sth Iselly Wield Artillery

San Antonio motorists rush to pay autos tax early

San Antonio motorists hurry to pay the 1919 automobile tax though not due until January 1 to avoid a 25 percent penalty after January 15 and to beat anticipated rush. Seals arrived last Saturday and require lengthy forms, with numbering changes by the State Highway Commission to deter theft and seal reuse.

San Antonio Collins Frank Wall State Highway Commission ADIS

American Soldiers Abroad Show Thaft Y Figures Prove

American soldiers abroad show finance habits that differ from earlier decades. Private pay now supports dependents, with half base pay allotted if there is someone at home. Government insurance also reduces earnings, and savings are built into the system.

Snl Pershing Ewell Y. M_ GA

Mankee Soldier Remittances Surpass Canteen Sales in Division

Across five Y M C A huts in the division soldiers sent 377 468 francs home while canteen sales totaled 254 202 francs. Overall remittances exceeded sales by about 125 000 francs, with one hut sending nearly three times its sales to America. The division handled 1 068 249 francs in total business.

America United States

Housing official visits to discuss registry reforms for YWCA housing

Miss Margaret Giere national housing expert visited the local YWCA to promote standardized housing work. Plans include intensified registry by Miss Julia White and detailed records for association housed workers and boarding houses. Giere travels next to North Texas Oklahoma and New York to implement uniform housing practices.

Margaret Giere National Association Giere Main Avenue Association Julia White Miss White Ruth Muir Givre Cues Bight Texas Oklahoma New York Y. W. CG Miss Giere Central Station

Illini Corn Reigns In Illinois Across State

Corn dominates Illinois agriculture with 35 million acres yielding crops and olive stock values exceeding 40 million dollars. Statements from IL J Young, secretary of the Illinois Farmers Institute, claim the sector could finance railroads and banks, with extraordinary growth possible in a single year.

Ilinois Chicago Uvibna IL J. Young Ilinois Farmers’ Institute

Chalmers Guarantees Present Prices Amid Market Confusion

The Chalmers Motor Car Company condemns opportunist price cuts and explains that wartime peaks were fictitious. It states prices remain firm at 1565 dollars f o b Detroit with a June 1919 guarantee and urges buyers to act now to avoid shortages while demand rises. It notes Maxwell shares the same policy and guarantees.

Maxwell Motor Company,Inc Chalmers

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