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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
5
The article mentions Jack Moran planning a boxing match against Fulton for Frank Moran. It notes Moran is older than in his recent bout and emphasizes his confidence and readiness to fight.
Taner Diger and Alfred Stephens starred as the Junior A class opened Thursday with Burles A contest. Lussor led early, Stephens came second with 24 points, Bayleson placed third, and 44 participants completed the event amid a lengthy lineup. Attendance focused on university athletics, with officials discussing authority and university sports governance affecting the event.
The New York team clinched the Junior B title by defeating Florida 12 by 4 in the decisive game while Iowa blanked Texas and Ohio dominated in other Sul games. Albert Perez sparked New York with a foul on the opening period, and Aaron Divinenthal led the losers with three points. Florida’s Pack, Bennett, Sciulte, and Sophens starred for the winners as Matt Maurer and others contributed during the second half.
Readers are reminded that teamwork drives success in basketball, with analysts highlighting coordinated passes and defense over individual star plays. The article cites university teams and critics noting how collective effort shapes outcomes, training, and game strategy across college circuits.
Word of mouth at the Nineteenth Hole recounts a Breckermidge municipal course shutdown for several days because of snow and icy links. Pro golfer Eddiettian announced the decision on Friday, noting impeded play and planned maintenance.
Junior B Five defeated TMabile 14-9 on the Hatter court Tuesday. Schulte led with several points and Baker added key goals as the teams traded the lead. Doren and Wrath starred for the winners while Jonston joined the starting quintet in later minutes.
Captain Anson selects outfielders and pitchers for 26 game tourney lineup amid talk of a pact. He names Heller Cobbler Speater Cheon Kuswe and McCormark as stronger pitchers than exmider or dwhnson. The proposed line up includes Ewha King Kelby Ruske and Meviorawmek with Barns Lange Ware and Jimny Tyan among the infield and fielding squad. Anson praises veteran form and strategic balance under coach Pew Conch of perral and Mathews of Bititctiati.
De Oro defeated opponents 49 to 6 in the opening game. Highlights included strong pitching and solid defense as key players produced decisive runs and assists.
A garbled OCR item mentions Lieutenant Rixey and a person named Mixes, with scattered references to Philadelphia and Charlotteszifte. The fragment hints at military garrison events, spring duties, and a possible recognition or parade, but the text is largely indecipherable.
Joplin May Day report of Fred Fulton of Rochester Minnesota stopping Harry Tate of Nowata Oklahoma in the second round. Fulton used jabs and a hard overhand to drop Tate twice as Tate fought back with body shots and a solid jaw. Referee counted Tate out after a sustained exchange.
Mayor Edwards backs a boxing exhibition to raise proceeds from a joint wrestling tournament at Camp Funston and Camp Dodge on January 25. Organizers aim to split one third of proceeds with local promoters while awaiting state approval.
In a call to showcase pennant winners abroad, officials including Comiskey and James Cl of Cleveland announce plans for a France exhibition. Weather permitting, midday fixtures in New York and Boston teams may travel. South Atlantic areas could host visiting squads amid revised spring schedules.
The article reports a rumored trade sending Stuffy McInnis from Philadelphia to the Boston Red Sox in a straight deal for players. Connie Mack in Jacksonville signals spring training plans but no official details on participating players or exact terms.
A garbled wartime report describes German prisoners arriving at a port, liberation notes, and rationing struggles. It mentions an engineer, German guards, food shortages, and civilians improvising meals while Berlin shops closed.
A fragmentary account describes Mesopotamian antiquities with Nebuchadnezzar era walls and the Hanging Gardens. It cites ancient fortifications, ramparts, wells, and monumental architecture linked to a Babylonian city in a historical survey.
Rotary Club members attended a luncheon themed as a mock show staged by the ex entertainment committee led by Dr. Lewis K. Beck. The skits spoofed political and social figures with guest judges and choked with lively performances, while military officers at Camp Travis receive several leaves of absence and assignments changes.
A string of Army personnel transfers and duty reports lists Capt Harry W Harrison Maj Charles A Orsington and Maj Errington in quartermaster roles. Lieutenants Warren Henderson and Ralph Watt are noted for postings at Kells Field and head quarters. Various officers, including Captain Whiched T and Lt. Warren Henderson, are assigned to field artillery and medical school awaiting postings.
Jan 11 London. Winston Churchill, British minister of Mummons, appeals to the American nation club for swift large scale sending of American soldiers to Europe. Commission dates Brig. Gen. Munrge Meffarland as chief of staff. December 7 start date noted. no successor appointed and no assignment confirmed yet for the brigadier role.
Governor Hobby announced resignations of the State Highway Commission members. He had not yet named successors. Chairman Hancock said he resigned to give Hobby a free hand. H. G. Odie said he would release a statement later. Tf. Ti. McLvan had not commented.
Command announces General Robert George Nivelle will lead the army in AL Berka. The move is viewed by newspapers as a step toward reparation after the April offensive and signals a shift in command following the previous leadership's discredit. The report includes contemporaneous conversational fragments and unclear commentary.
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