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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1918

Page

19

Inter Camp All Star Show At Kelly Field Set Next Saturday

Soldiers at Camp Stanley and Kelly Field gear up for a major inter camp athletic event next Saturday night weather permitting. Boxing bouts and wrestling matches headline the program with Lt Burns proteges and Kelly Field athletes planning to perform at peak readiness for the central ring introductions.

Kelly Field M. C. “Salassa Intercamp Camp Stanley Burns Aviators Kelly

George Sexauer wins senior class standing broad jump at Y M C A

George Sexauer won the senior class standing broad jump with nine feet one inch at the Y M C A Monday night. Milton Arnold’s basketball team beat Sexauer’s 38-10. in the second game Alvin Icke led with fourteen points.

George Sexauer Milton Arnold Douglas Anderson Joseph Naylor John Crowe Harold Riley Ernest Green Lexauer Crewe Riley Green Angelo Battaglia T. Coon Munster Alvin Icke Joe Naylor Tullis Reimschissel Harold Bateman Carlos

Tigers in the Service Detroit Roster Edits War Call

Eight Detroit Americans players answered a military call, led by George Burns the only holdover from last season. Catcher Baker Nicholson Elson and Red Oldham joined, along with Frankie Fuller Infelder and two others from the Coast and International Leagues. Two recruits were lost Mollywood and Alton, while Willie Mitchell may enlist before spring.

Detroit Mich Detroit Americans George Burns Tigers Baker Nicholson Elson St. Paul Red” Oldham Frankie Fuller Camp Custer Tufielder Mollywood Pacific Alton Springfield Willie Mitchell

Trammer Set for 12-Round Bout With Noye January 8

Des Moines Iowa January boxing card features Chicago lightweight Trammer preparing for a twelve round clash against Johnny Noye of St. Louis with the decision in Des Moines. The bout headlines the program slated for January 8 at the local arena.

Tlammer Noyce Des Moins Jan. Trammer Chicago Johnny Noye St. Borto

Sunday School Quintets Clash at Y M C A Tonight

Sunday School basketball double header at the Springfield Y M C A pits First Presbyterian against McKinley Avenue Methodist in the National League while Laurel Heights Methodist faces Pine Street Presbyterian in the American League. First Presbyterian leads the National League and aims to clinch the title before next Tuesday playoffs. McKinley Avenue seeks a strong showing. Laurel Heights, chasing the title, matches Pine Street as Pine Street shows rapid improvement in their first Sunday school season. Referees M. C. Sulaska and M. F. Carpenter, both Y M C A veterans, will officiate. first game starts at 8:16 p m with a large crowd expected.

Y. Mi First Presbyterian McKinley Avenue Methodist Laurel Heights Methodist Pine Street Presbyterian Presbyterian Mellinley Avenue Laurel Heights Pine Street Heights St. Marks M. Oc

New Junior A Basketball League Formed After Championship

Kansas clinched the second round title in the Junior A Basketball League series at the YMCA. A four team league formed with country named squads for the third series. England, captained by Toward Burle, beat Ireland 1 to 0 as Frank Kalies scored. Hudson Tatum tallied Ireland’s lone point. United States defeated France 9 to 1 with Arthur Dulas netting three field goals and James Palmer adding a field and foul goal. James Dugger scored for France. Rudolph Fernandes and Fawcett anchored defense for the winners.

Kansas England Toward Burle Ireland Hudson Tatum Frank Kalies Joseph Halliday Hudson United States France Arthur Dulas James Palmer James Dugger Rudolph Fernandes Fawcett

Dundee Beats Moran In Twenty Round Lightweight Bout

Johnnie Dundee of New York defeated Pat Moran of New Orleans by decision after twenty rounds in New Orleans. Referee Remy Dorr oversaw the bout as Moran only secured two rounds.

New Orleans Johnnie Dundee New Yorks Pat Moran Remy Dorr Moran

Hand Grenade Accident at Camp Travis Injures Soldier

Private John Dinter of Company D, 8th Infantry, Ninth Division, lost sight in his right eye after a hand grenade fragment struck him during at Camp Travis. The injury occurred during a grenade practice, with surgery performed and potential artificial eye later discussed. The incident highlights reporting gaps and Army public notice policies on battlefield injuries.

John Dinter Camp Travis Dinter Rhesphad Mage Peed Ihatareren Rk, Cole Die Vision War Department Americ Washington Crimp Travis

Brackenridge Park Opens for Golf on Monday

The municipal Brackenridge Park golf course opened at noon Monday under Manager 1st Eddieman. Dallas visitors Hh Thompson and B da Wardman played a round. Members of the Country Club including D Brown O B Bergstrom J M Nineid and Judge G Newton also used the course as thaw melted snow and ice.

Eddieman Municipal Golf Links Brackenridge Park Thompson B. da Wardman Dallas Texas Municipal Links D. Ny Brown B. Bergstrom J. M. Nineid G. Newton

War Tax Discussion Set By National Leagues

War tax committee of the National and American Leagues will meet January 21 in Washington to discuss taxation on rain checks and other issues. Secretary Heydler says the conference with the Internal Revenue commissioner will cover war tax applicability and admission tickets. A separate letter from Callaway County asks exemption rules in drafting cases, highlighting a family plea for army service.

New York Pan Washington Heydler National League

Pictures Stolen From Mexican Churches Bring $287

An auction at the federal building's customs hall sold six paintings seized from Mexican churches. Bidders paid 287 dollars for the lot, including a Virgin painting valued by some at 1642 Spanish origin. Salvador Muidero won one piece after a cautious bidding contest.

St. Anthons Custom House Federal Building Mexico United States Custom Corio Dent United States Salvador Muiadero Osimis

Letters Found on Spy Tied to Bernstorff Agent Spoermann Arrest

Richmond Va Jan 11 A German spy Spoermann arrested near Vin on charges tied to arson plots and espionage. Documents found in Baltimore link him to Captain Boyd the former German military attache and to Bernstorff. Authorities say arrests and more details will follow.

Richmont Spoermanin Vin Attu Richmond Washington Baltimore Spoermann Boyd Germ Povlid Bernstorff United States Army Army Navy Trampton Roads Germany Newport News Litte City United States

German spy system chief in United States linked to U boat visit

Reports allege Spoermann, tied to Germany's spy network, arrived in the United States aboard the submarine U-53 which docked at Newport Rhode Island over two years ago and later sank several merchant ships. He has been questioned amid efforts to connect him to a New Year’s Day fire, with naval intelligence handling the case but little information gained.

United States Spoermann Newport R. 1 Mae Naval Base Sta

Lack of discipline blamed for hospital stays at Camp Travis

Officers at Camp Travis cite lack of self discipline among soldiers as causing many to be admitted to the base hospital. They warn orders from medical officers are not fully followed leading to complications worse than the initial illness. With better discipline and training, cases should fall and recoveries improve.

Travis Hos Apital Biigaard Sia Ane Tonto Hen Cow Plata Ratia War Department Ces

Boxer's move to Texas camp as trainer

Des Moines based bantamweight boxer Buros has accepted a boxing instructor post at Camp Howle in Fort Worth Texas. He is slated to report February 10 after spending the past year in Des Moines.

Obby Burns Tastrudt Wes Mulniss Tsche Buros Des Moines Camp Howle Tort Worth Texas Ile

Burgemeister Case Postponed Again to Wednesday

The Burgemeister trial was continued due to the absence of key witness Mrs. Florence Ramer. Ramer was located in Denison, Texas and arrested by Grayson County sheriff on a writ. Judge Anderson said delays should be kept to a minimum and adjourned the case to tomorrow at 10 AM.

Burgemeister McAskill Florence Ramer Coon Grayson County Anderson Talesmen Campbell McAstii

Local Obituaries and Notices From San Antonio Area

Interment for Mrs rank Hauger will be in the new Lutheran cemetery. Mrs Frank Hauger 36 died at home 1011 Dawson Street Monday at 3. Survived by husband four children a brother Henry Mays and uncles John and William Mays. Funeral at residence Tuesday 3:30 with Rev Erne of First Evangelical Church. Interment in new Lutheran cemetery. Tao C Frisbie 44 died at local hospital Monday night of pneumonia. Native of Mexico but long time San Antonio resident. Survived by widow daughter and several siblings in Mexico. Funeral from 514 West Sumanit Avenue Wednesday 9 and 9:50 at St Anne's Church. Interment in St Mary's cemetery. Mrs Susan Crane 83 died at daughter Mrs Hans Michelson’s home on Babcock road Monday night. Native of Tennessee long resident of Texas. Survived by five daughters Mesdames Michelson Smith Co Smith H Shepherd and Dr J Wickett of San Antonio. Funeral at Michelson home Tuesday 4 with interment in Lock Hill cemetery. Mrs Camilla Heckman 70 died at daughter Mrs WJ Aylmer’s home 927 Mays Street Monday afternoon. Survived by two daughters, one son W G Heckman of Waco, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Riebs Undertaking Company handling remains. Pearce Robinson and Crockett undertakings advertise funeral services and cemetery plots. Cornell men to dine at San Antonio Country Club January 19 at 9:20 p.m. Captain H K Cooper in charge for Camp Travis men.

Rank Hauger Frank Hauger Dawson Street Henry Mays John William Mays Erne New Lutheran Cemetery Tao C. Frisbie E. C. Frisbie Mexico San Antonio New York Frisbie John LB. Frisbie Susan Crane Susan’Crane Hans Michelson Babcock Road Tennessee Texas Mesdames Michelson J. C. Smith Co. Smith H. T. Shepherd Camilla Heckman WJ. Aylmer Mays Street Aylmer Miz Cornell Cornel San Antonio Country Club H. Kh. Cooper 315Th Engineers Camp Travis

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