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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
4
At an annual meeting the commission elected Herrmann and Bruce to head the body. Rumors of cash payments and player trades were denied by officials. Details covered possible moves for players from major teams and distribution plans for World Series proceeds amid ongoing negotiations and sanctions.
Fragmentary report notes a four term extension and an unresolved Federal League case. The commission claims progress but provides no details and says public action will appear in four to five days. War tax questions on admissions were not addressed. A committee was appointed to visit Washington to inquire about the aeration of matters.
Maxwell defeats I G Shahnon J of Brookport by one up in a uphill final for the Presidents Trophy. He led at seven holes down at twelve then squared at fourteen and won on thirteen. L D Bieres of Boston captured the Silver Soisor Trophy in an open second event, beating J Whitney Baker of Plainfield 4 and 3. Ad features promote LENTA-TAIL ORED CLOTHES by Lentz of 412 West Commerce.
Ziegler s dog wins the grand jummon in a field with dogs owned by Willaid Beighy and By AO Lather Adele. The first brace of the all age plate completed and likely not concluded before Thursday. Army tuning camps nest spring planned with soldiers Leamy at Cams McArthie. Soldiers and gaits admitted free at White Sox serial days set aside.
The San Antonio Auto Trades Association plans a motor show at the Gunter Motel next Tuesday. A joint venture with the attic Hufotcentent League aims to organize displays with trophies and traveling exhibits, though railroad logistics remain unsettled. President Williamson notes spiraling costs and a focus on presenting 60 displays at the event.
A garbled golf club transcript mentions Mark Sant Houston, wager details, and various names and places. It alludes to matches, players, and a Tuesday round with scattered references to Torna Sao Antonio and West Coast events, though specifics are unclear.
The Scientific American quotes German mobilization figures showing about 15 percent of Germany’s population prepared for fighting. Estimated potential strength would be around nine and a half million if war extended eighteen years. Loss estimates include four percent killed and twenty five percent permanently incapacitated, with strategic implications noted by intelligence agencies.
In Francisco California on Tuesday night a player named Hoppe Beales set a world record in a cushion game, surpassing the previous mark held by Charles Morin of St. Laws. The unreadable OCR text confirms a new standout performance eclipsing the former record in this event.
In a one night wrestling bout Sherburne defeated Chauvey through two straight falls in a special go. The match featured grappling exchanges, with repeated holds and near pins as the crowd watched the back and forth contest. The result came after a tense sequence of maneuvers and escapes that favored Sherburne.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses American soldiers, British wartime language lessons, and public notices of women workers and civil aid groups. It references Mary Prager as a British Treasury representative and mentions “Order of the British Empire” decorations, women’s roles in munitions and sanitary detachments, and the American Red Cross involvement.
Former Princeton football captain turned air service member in France reports a successful first combat mission. The dispatch notes his athletic past with the Princeton Tigers and Hockey Reds, now attached to American forces near the European front. The piece also mentions Montgomery Alabama, Camp Sheridan, and the YMCA unit involved in wartime mobilization.
A government program aims to assist soldiers blinded in war time. Leaders with experience in civic affairs push for sustained funding and services. The report notes the election of a local representative who supports these efforts and mentions literary awards tied to a regional figure.
D M Ingram wins the Alam o Rifle Club shoot with a 44 score at 200 yards. W Signot and M Brown win small prizes in the hunts. W Sweet scores 100 on the pistol range. G Wess and D Leap show strong pistol marks but ammunition issues limit Loy alty Rifle Club. The range custodian notes government ammo delays.
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