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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

13

Police Department Defeats Alamo Club In Rifle Meet

Tus police team won 728 to 44 at municipal range defeating Alamo Rifle Club. Chief Fred J. Lancaster and six officers led by Mitchell and Miller scored high, with several tied for top honors as Alamo Rifle Club suffered its first team defeat. Individual scores show Lancaster 98 and Mitchell 96 among top marks.

Tus Police Department Fred J. Lancaster C. Miller T. G. Summtoms W.M. Mitchell Alamo Riffe Lancaster Texas University Angtin Fales Police Fred _H. Lantaster T. O. Miller Edger G. Sammons W. HE. M Hone W. M. Mitchell I. Jopes J. J. Corsack Toth D. M. Ingram AT. Beard GW. Sweet Brown J. I. Weeks Jr G. Wy Smith Pat Milter Li. A. Anercher Tota

Wallace Signs With Cards For 1918 Season

St Louis reports veteran infielder Bauby Wallace has signed with the National League club for the 1918 season. In Fort Worth Milton E. Daniel, ex UT football star and former athletic rector at Texas Christian University, resigns to join the aviation faculty at the Austin ground school, effective January.

ST. Louis Daniel Fort Worth Tex Milton E. Daniel University of Texas Texas Christian Univers Austin Ground School

Utah tops New York in extra period in junior basketball triple bill

In the Junior B League at the Y M C A the Utah team upset league leaders New York as Frank Wyatt scored all Utah points in a dramatic extra period while Arthur Mueller and Georgy Johnston starred at guard New York led 5 2 before Utah rallied and won on Wyatt’s 1 2 field goals Iowa defeated Ohio 6 4 and Florida beat Texas 10 3 in fast three games

Geneon Utah New York Iowa Ohio Florida Texas Frank Wyatt Wyatt Franke Wyatt Arthur Mueller Georgy Tehnston Albert Terex Atl Rudolph Krisch Guild Tons Dixie Leslie Maurer Harry Lucas Ilenny Oelfinger Porte Kennedy Milburn Vases Walter Schiles Hrooks

Unclear College Hoops Mop Up With Scoring List

Fragmented OCR shows a multi team basketball game summary with names like Rudolph Krisch Leslie Maurer Harry Lucas and Walter Schile. It cites scorers for victors and losers, mentions guards and forwards, and lists players by state teams with ref to referees amid a chaotic roster mix.

Frank Gotch Buried in Humboldt Humboldt Story Promotes Sportsmanship

Frank Gotch, retired World champion wrestler, was laid to rest in Humboldt on Wednesday after dying Sunday. Funeral drew hundreds. Gov. Harding praised Gotch as a model of upright conduct and clean sportsmanship. Interment followed at Union Center, with local clergy and friends paying tribute to the late athlete.

Humboldt Towa Frank Gotch Harding Prats Sours Itol Alesander Bonnet Ina Gotut

Ten Rounds To A Draw In Camp Pike Bout

The bout between Mra Bec 26 and Wddie Coulon at Camp Pike ended in a ten round draw. Officials noted hard exchanges with Coulon mounting a strong attack in early rounds while the New Orleans light heavyweight showed clear superiority at times. Scoring was even with rounds split, final verdict a draw.

Bec New Orleans Dacksaw Coulon Cowan Jackson Coulén Thelsan Bail Ana Senth

Mathewson Shines in Trapshooting Though Base Ball Star

The piece profiles Christy Mathewson as an avid trapshooter beyond his baseball fame. It recalls his tour with the Cinci matti Gun Club, notes his rapid skill gain, and describes a Texas quail-hunting trip with Wheeler where Mathewson demonstrated calm aim and concentration.

Tite’ Machense Backnell Weauer Cincimanti Mathewson Texas Quail Hack Wheeler Warny Dene Vanie Wight Gay

Jack Moran May Be Matched For Boxing Bout Here

Jack Moran a light heavyweight of repute, now a cadet at Kelly Field, may fight an upcoming bout here. He weighs about 190 pounds, has defeated notable fighters, and seeks a matchmaking bout before stationed duties take him overseas. Edward Ratacch, a local sporting goods promoter, is coordinating options.

Jack Moran St. Louis Kelly Field Fred Molten Ang Hagnid Guihout Smith Brown Battie” Tevinaky Ton Mackie Edward Ratach Chiengy

Editor Sentenced in Puerto Rican War Articles Case

Teviaty editor Balbus Bar Lag Antillas, charged on four of five counts for articles in Aly newspaper, is sentenced to eight years in prison and $5000 fine. The court ordered confinement at Attiota prison, with the first federal prisoner ever kept outside the Inland. Bar Lag Antillas wrote a series defending Porta Rican noninvolvement in the war and opposing conscription.

Ban Iuan P. Rydee Vincente Balbus Teviaty Bo Lag Antillas Iing Aly Waa Matas Attiota

Record falls in international wrestling meet headline

Roller of Seattle set a record with a 13 second body hold victory over Pierre Le Bel of Belgium. Weldhek Zhyskos of Poland defeated Demetrius Tafolos of Greece in 27 minutes with a bridge hold. Lewis of Lexington, Kentucky defeated Toot Creak of Illinois with a lead and hold.

Roller Zhysko Lewis Wit Br. Bof Seattle Wash Cuter-S Cateh Pierre le Bel Belgium Weldhek Zhyskos Poland Demetrius Tafolos Greece Strangler) Lewis Lex- Sington Toot Creak Iloliana

Boxing Benefit in Philadelphia Highlights Three Champions

In a Philadelphia boxing benefit three champions appeared to aid a soldiers fund. Notable bouts featured O Vand and Teonard in matchups with local contenders. Other results included Teofard and Grende Kevin defeating several rivals at the venue.

Philly Dpitkalelphid Agian Smoke Fund Ike O'Vand

Ice Gorge Breaks Raffie Nowe Mom Vsumiedds Wheat Miner

River traffic on the city river was interrupted for days as a high water period caused flooding. Arley Tuesbeck and others resumed work, boats maneuvering through rising tides while authorities assess damage and safety concerns.

Arley Tuesbeck Tees

Field Meet Sends E and F and Headquarters to Tie

In a 37th Infantry Field Meet at Camp Trevis, Companies E and F and Headquarters tied for top honors. Individual events saw Smithson of Company P B and Wardle of Smithyen stand out in sprints, with several others scoring points across relay, long jump, shot put, and discus. Officer Hobbs presided as meet chief, directing officials and tallying results as teams earned points toward the overall victory.

Fane 3A7th Camp Trevis Re Puitt Sane Imuder Ure ALA LOT Howan Mest Smithsoy Company Lobert & Mars Roaerental Sinithsott Perauarlyeon Arcond Wilkinson Hannanarterd Waltex Company A Xewmil Crawford Company M Alen

Golfers Debut at Brackenridge Park Course

Two new local waiters from Chicago and Lawrence join municipal golf at Brackenridge Park on Wednesday. Haribury, a professional from St. Louis, praises the course while Bernhart notes the Innks in the north and west.

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Cochran Takes Lead In Detroit Pool Meet

Cochran of Chicago leads after a rugged opening night at the Detroit billiards tournament. Players from Ky and Mich competed as the first day’s play concluded with tight finishes and rising anticipation for the remainder of the event.

Jetro Mich Bey Welke Er Cochran Chicago

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