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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1918

Page

13

Sergeant Mitchell tops G W Sweet in match shoot

Sergeant HM Mitchell custodian of the municipal rifle range edged G W Sweet of the Alamo Rifle Club by two points 92 to 90 at three hundred yards in a tense match. In an open 200 yard 20 inch bullseye contest G W Smith led with 160, G W Sweet second 98, T A Miller third 92 and F 1 Delfroisse 90. Richies of Big Dandy tied the pistol record with five hits in two and a half seconds at fifteen yards. Miss M Delfratese scored 70 in a .22 exhibition at fifteen yards.

Hf. Mitchell Municipal Rifle Range G. W. Sweet Alamo Rifle Club G. W. Smith G. W. Sweets T. A. Miller Delfroisse H. Willams Richies L. Cytiris Sergeant Mitchell M. Delfratese

Walthour Quits Pro Football For Business Move

Bobby Walthour, noted professional athlete, arrived in Atlanta on Thursday and announced he is quitting professional football to enter into business with his brother in the city. He plans to join his brother in a local enterprise.

Atlanta Bobby Warthour Liegele Micing Atlant Wathous

Miske Confident To Beat Fulton In Tonight’s Bout

St Paul light heavyweight Billy Miske, weighing about 190, meets Fred Fulton of Rochester in a ten round fight tonight. Fulton, 218 pounds, stands 6 feet 4 inches with an 84 inch reach. Miske has 76 inch reach and is three inches shorter. Miske, favored on speed and ring craft, has eastern victories and KO record, training in St Paul for weeks. Ringside seats $5, other seats $1, $2, and $1. Public interest high. bout expected to draw a large crowd.

ST. Paul Minn Billy Micks Fred Fulton Rochester Minu Phisterer Miske Barathea Fulton Texas Tate Joplin Vings Dechires Adu Vulion Phon

Smith Puts Work On New Curve For KC Club

Kansas City star pitcher Arthur Smith aims to develop a new curve to replace the spitball, banned along with other trick deliveries. He will train with major league officials at a spring camp in St. Louis and hopes to audition at the season's start in April.

Smal Kansas City Arthur Smith

Golfers From Across the Country Play Brackenridge Links

An assorted group including D. H. Pitts from Minnesota Sanford BP White from Princeton New Jersey Stanley A. Evans from Cincinnati Ohio and others played a round at Brackenridge Park municipal golf links Thursday. Ross Youngs former amateur baseball star attended with Miss Esther Trail of Groton Wisconsin noted among the fair golfers.

D. H. Pitts Minnesota Sanford BP. White Princern New Jersey Stanley A. Eveis Cincinnati Lingren Atlanta Denton Barker Chicago C. O Halt Mys Fer Buffalo Oliver New York City D. Parker Mexico City Brackenridge Park Ross Youngs Bothuwa New Yorke Ants Esther Trail of Groton Coun Wis Ted Migs Troll

Rounding Into Shape For Michigan Basketball In Winter League

Ann Arbor reports Michigan varsity basketball slowly rounds into shape after a series of practice games and improvement in teamwork. Coach Mitchell aims for first urgentization on the floor, with key players Peters and Fanere showing progress, while MeClintock, Conn, and Muyers work to sharpen shooting and aggressiveness amid weather and schedule disruptions. In Indianapolis, Western Conference ties with Indiana and Purdue see schedules altered, as Purdue replaces Indiana in several games including a March 1 clash with the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. plans for other Indiana engagements are adjusted, reflecting post season uncertainties.

Ann Audoh Mich Tani Michigan Uaem Mitchell Peters Yarsty Basketeers Trashimen Ind Pth Af Fanere Conn Indianapolis Thd Seon Lidiana Cardae Univeralting Pridar Idiana Sticin Crimson C F. Cunt Purdue Allots Purdue Indiana Lafayette Great Lakes Bloomington Greencastle

Dugger Repeats In YMCA Junior Push Up Event

Dugger wins the junior division at the YMCA series with fifteen push ups and strong effort. Williams earns second place, Fernandez takes third as twenty five contestants compete in a high energy event amid a growing youth program and upcoming practice plans for a senior baseball tryout.

Rudolph Fernandez Howard Turleson Havin Wis Tanior 4

Trotsky and His Wife Save a Foreign Affairs Star Turn

The New York World recounts Leon Trotsky’s stay in New York with his wife Mrs. Trotsky, a cultured, intelligent partner who steadied him during public speakings and social engagements. Her calm humor and quick platform aid helped him endure a painful English speech and win cautious public sympathy.

Leon Vussin New York Hein Trotsky Vyge Avenue Drons Huahan Poltelen Thone Trolgke Troe Bronx Navy Mir St Mark's Place Tro Tiny

Plan Big 1918 Michigan Aggies Football Schedule

The 1918 Michigan Agricultural College football team faces a stern slate, opening with Olivet and including six major games. Coach Brower welcomes limited veteran help as the squad aims for a tougher season than any before, with trips to Indiana and Notre Dame and a home schedule that tests the Aggies.

Lansing Mick Tan Michigan Aggies Michigan Agricultural College Brower Maxeral Avlisind Outlook Aina Aint Arbor iKukinazoo Coleg Bloomington University of Sailani Pardua Notts Solr Bem Popes Rames Pusdig Indika AGUA

Abolition of Freak Deliveries Praised by John Ganzel

John Ganzel, Kansas City Cub manager, hails banning the spitball and other free deliveries as a major advancement in baseball. He predicts the major leagues will adopt the rule, arguing it keeps the game focused on hitting rather than pitching tricks. The article notes proposed penalties and broader changes, including possible tweaks to spring training.

John Ganzel John Ganneh Kansas City Cub Gunzel Urey American Association Artion Gauzel Attiinar Ag

Baseball spring training move to home bases praised

Said that climate in April is warm enough for home training and the need for spring training camps is reduced. Players keep themselves in condition during winter and are ready for work when spring comes, making on-site camps less necessary.

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Medical science aids eye injury surgery for soldiers at camp

An Army medical review highlights ocular treatments that restore tear drainage and sight after battlefield injuries. A corporal with blocked tear ducts recovered after eye, nose and throat specialists operated, enabling tears to drain and vision to improve. Civilian doctors previously doubted success, but the case shows rapid, tangible gains for servicemen.

Anny Jie Hinelf Tife Amang Nave

Moran Plans for Philadelphia Club in 1910 Campaign

New York, Jan 16. Pat Moran manager of the Philadelphia National League Club paid a visit to President Baker to discuss spring training plans. Moran announced the club would again sail to St Petersburg, Fla, reporting there March 16. He plans an exhibition series with the Washington Americans and said he aims to strengthen the pitching staff before the season.

New York Pat Moran Philadelphia Baker Boran St Petersburg Pla Saul Ant Esfort Washington Americans Morar

Charters Filed and Capital Changes Across Texas

Secretary of State notices show charter amendments and new charters. AUSNIX increases capital stock from 59 5 million to 69 47 million with full payment. Wardett Oxygen cuts from 240 000 to 229 000. Farmers Union Gin grows from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 million. Tyler County Bank of Woalsiile expands from 20 000 to 60 000. Texas and Pacific Coal Co of Thurber reports 4 000 600 capital stock. New charters include Out Coast Hardwood Miting Co Sweeney Brugeria County with unspecified stock and incorporators Glimarihi Ho fumming Growntag P. Vy Patty Hiarter Par a Land Co Worth with 14 000 stock. ers EO Limter Las Prence Minter Cleburne and J Doheny Fort Worth.

Ausnix Compans Itouston Secretary of State Wardett Oxygen Company Rex- Mort Worth Rmers’ Union Gin Co Germdun Tyler County Ve Bank of Woalsiile Texas and Pavifly Coal Co Thurber Out Coast Hardwood Miting Co Sweeney Brugeria County Capital

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