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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1918

Page

11

Kelly Field boxers and wrestlers meet Corpus Christi team

The Kelly Field boxing and wrestling card features Corpus Christi opponents in a prominent intercamp series next Saturday at 7. bouts range from 3 to 4 rounds with Queensberry rules, clean breaks. Notable fighters include Carl Wieming at featherweight, Bobby O Weese against local stars, and wrestlers Schonorn and Chauvy in one fall bouts. Officials listed: Frank Nuels as referee, judges RS Tanned BK Harrison, and MC Sainesa.

Corpus Christi Kelly Field Mog Salissa Army Kelly Eid Everal O'Keefe Bord Chicago Soherourne Chauvy Welbhing

Willard Willing To Meet Fulton-Dempsey Winner In Cheyenne

A garbled 1920s style sports note reports Willard ready to meet the Fulton Dempsey winner in Cheyenne Wyoming. It mentions a possible title bout, dates, and public interest, with several unclear names and phrases surrounding the planned fight and negotiations.

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Pittman Leads Police In Weekly Rifle Range Shoot

H M Pittman led the police in the weekly rifle range event on the municipal range, scoring 98 of 160 on the 20 inch bull at 306 yards. Lieut T C Miller was second with 26, and P E Wilson took third with 90. L Lopey and J J Cossack tied for fourth with 85, with others including WC Dickman 72, J H Wlores 82, F Workman 78, H J Riser 66. Albert Wast Jr, age 13, hit 86 of 100 in the 390 yard bullshot, while J W Noble and A & A scored 98 of 100 in the open sight event. Lu Rawe and GV Lichter also posted notable scores.

H. M. Bittman Lieut. T. C. Miller PE. Wilson L. Lopey J. J. Cossack WC. Dickman J. H. Wlores F. Workman H. J. Riser Albert Wast Jr Little Lad J. W. Noble J. Rawe Lichter

Orioles Win From Turners In Extra Session At Y W C A

The Oriole basketball team beat the Turners in an overtime City Y M C A game. Key players included Panini, Qusett, and Ousset for the winners with Pajmann and Ase leading on the Turners side. Murlines and Salasea stood out in defense and officiating noted. Next week the City Y M C A team faces St. Mae Amant in a planned Saturday showdown.

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Turners Face St Marys As League Race Tightens

The St Mary’s and Orioles collide in a crucial game as both clubs push the league lead with five wins and no losses. Orioles sit in third place with a 3 15 percentage after a 1 1 2 sets record, while Turners hold a three and three mark.

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Pinks Whites and Purples Clash in Junior B Series

In a crowded Junior Bucketball League card, the Pinks beat the Blacks 6 to 4 as Frank Baker and Walter Schulte led scoring for the Pink team. Whites defeated Purples 7 to 2 with Henry aiding Blumenthal and Fetzer. Blues won on Albert Perez’s five goals, with Strombarser and Terry contributing key points.

Tim Y. M. i A Pinks Purples Growns Aaron Bluinenthalsy Walter Schnte Can Work Godling Frank Baker Walter Sehulte Cick Leulle Maurer Spelevee Good Krank Chester Wilarsh Judolph Welsch Stephens B. Gonzales Ong Lovers

Athletes Sought in New York for U.S. Programs

A call to recruit athletes in New York cites more than three hundred program directors in camps and aims to place 200 in frame. An additional hundred are needed at 130 a month, with progress toward work among American trees in Pravee.

New York United States Pranee Onse Pravee

Pet Brown Prepares For Lash At Shimkus Bout

Pet Brown of Ayley trains hard for a scheduled match with Joe Shimkus the Lithuanian boxer at Beethoven Hall next Wednesday night. Brown weighs 165 pounds and has been listed as ready after a recovery from a muscle strain. Promoter Ratseth and manager Purwood confirm Brown will be in top shape despite a prior draw with Chareen Weklund and a previous setback.

Brown Ayley Joe Shimkus Beethoven Hall Taylor San Antonio Whursday Tim Gaines Charen Beklund Asteltim Lonstey Purwood Mateur Saylor Brown Wies Weklund

Jimmy Minor Beats Kramer in Ten Round Bout

Jimmy Minor defeated Bill Kramer in a ten round boxing bout. The event, held at a local boxing club, drew reporters noting the active participation of boxers and the presence of arrests connected to a separate disturbance after weigh-in.

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Field Meet At College Promises Outdoor Sports

Lieutenant Van Sudan organizes a college field meet slated for February 28 with events including a hundred yard dash running broad jump shot put and relay races. The program lists athletic activities and possible additions if weather permits, under the supervision of M. Lt. Sako Ob Miе and Kelly eld.

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White Bests Moore in Madison newspaper boxing wrap

A jagged report notes heavyweight and lightweight boxing results. Wall ace Wallace from Fort Worth defeats Joe Briton of Kansas by referee Jack Lite in Deming.

Wallace Deming Nlm Otio Wallace Wort Worth Tex Joe Briton Ikansas Cy Jack Lite Ey Pase

Visitors at the municipal golf course on a midweek outing

A crowded midweek round at Elridge Park golf course drew visitors from Wisconsin, Missouri, Ohio, and Illinois, including Lieuts. Pinion and Strickler and local players such as Haan of Kansas City and Patterson of Chicago. Women golfers were well represented as patrons observed rounds by assorted city and military members.

UIE Country Club Patterson Chivuey Henry L Aurete AJM Grant Bath Riverlo Hiv Charles E. Waetl Kansas W. Pinion L. K. Strickler Paterson H. Hyter Linn Ohio Tophfy Wedneson Elridge K. Fe Patterson Chicago Charlee 1 Wecth Killigss City Ln Mintntrn Neem

Hatch Chickens to Increase Meat Production

A garbled report outlines a plan to boost meat output by early hatchery techniques. It references United States Department of Agriculture guidance on hatchery operations, spring breeding, and regional showings to March and April. The text discusses costs, equipment, and training for beginners, urging consultation of agricultural bulletins for practical hatchery practices.

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A Southern Colony’s Gold Rush Echoes in History

A fragmented reminiscence recalls early Southerners abandoning food to seek ore and gold in distant hills. It notes explorers, “fifth miner” labor, and a legend of shiny riches sparking investment and conflict as communities grew around mining, with a wartime scarcity and a transport of supplies shaping the era.

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National League Magnates End Annual Meeting.possibly

National League owners condemned offers for players from other clubs at the final session in New York. Branch Rickey urged restraint over frenzied offers for Hornsby, and a rule change to postpone or cancel playoff games was discussed but rejected. Major league dealings with Federal teams and shifts in World Series money were reviewed, with two player deals announced: Miles Main to Philadelphia and George Whiteman to Boston, while Strank signed with the Red Sox.

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Evers Signs with Boston After Leaving Phillies

Veteran second baseman Johani Evers, released by the Philadelphia Nationals, signed a contract with the Boston Americans. Myers reportedly will not play but serve as advisor to new manager Edward Barrow. In New York, Joel Jackson of Detroit was re elected president of the Baseball Writers Association of America with Joseph M. McCready as secretary treasurer.

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