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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1918

Page

4

Opening Basketball Season Foreshadows Thrills at Main Avenue

In the Academic Basketball League opening games Main Avenue High edges St Marys 24 to 20 while St Anthony Academy defeats Say An 44 to 3 and Brackenridge bests Peacock 24 to 3. Walter Tanert, director of the YL, calls the game a standout with notable performances from Lexauer Bulli and Ian Rachman for Main Avenue and Pozzi for St Marys, as Davenport stars for the losers.

Tucsiar Main Avenue High School St. Mary's Tathole Sto Anshony College Wefeatine Say Anwid Academy Brackenridge High Peacock College Wirst Main Avenue St. Mary's Walter Tanert Coeney Jamert Netny Mary Lexauer Bulli Ghaters Woth Ian Rachman Bream Omenine SS Mary's Tuliet Pozzi Bouly Comet Wand Delig Guane Periol Donving Wat Caldwell Anthony Trae Aso Beeen Jnsket Flek Bon Davenport

One Sided Show In Brackenridge High Tilt

Ty and One-Sided Affair dominated as the NS faction managed the only field goal. Brackenridge faced a one sided loss with Herrera and Bhglehert delivering several baskets from tough angles for the fish team.

Brackenridge

Army orders list amid chaotic field annexes and names

A jumbled OCR page outlines army appointments and unit assignments with numerous typographical errors. It mentions Private al Wo Mae Chie, Sergeant Joey Hinge, First Lieutenant Wosly ed, and other officers across divisions. The fragmentary text also references signals, engineers, canal Wuhan, and various military sections, but details are unclear due to corrupted wording.

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Norway Korea and U S Trade Strain War Era Relations

The piece describes rising bitterness as the United States blocks Norwegian exports to Germany to aid shipping to Norway while refusing guarantees to Norway. Norwegians question American policy, fearing losses if Germany gains alliance support, amid tensions involving Denmark and Sweden. The report notes shipping and railroad disruptions affecting Pennsylvania and local routes, with miners and freight movements impacted as the war shapes regional commerce.

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Dr Lemon Leads Loyalty Members In Pistol Shoot

Dr Lemon captained the Loyalty Rifle Club during a pistol shoot at Fifteen yards with 22 caliber and 15, 100, 125 and 150 yard ranges. Burney and R. Tirendgill tied for second with 62 points. J Lewis close behind. Secretary W Hidler of the Big Daud Rit Gib noted five hits in three, while 24 rubber rifles and new rules from the Nas tro and Rifle Association affected team eligibility.

Th. G. Fenton Clu Ifteen Hh. Burniey W. Hidler N. M. Mitchely Nastro and Rifle Association Alow Jimeno Springfield Sire Wbe

Frank Snyder May Not Play With Cards This Season

Frank Snyder faces a potential absence from the season with the St Louis Cardinals as talk swirls over a possible draft-ward move. The discussion centers on his role and whether a trade or relocation could alter his game status.

Frank Snyder

Drafted Men Prolonged in Camp Seek Late Discharge

A fragmented report notes men drafted into camp seeking discharge after delays. The memorial memorandum aims to close gaps in regulations affecting service status, dependencies, and potential changes, with emphasis on timing and authorities.

Boxing Is a Real Necessity in the Army Declares Moran

Frank Moran, unveiled in a training camp uniform, spoke passionately about boxing's value for soldiers. He urged rapid gear restocking, training partnerships with Bartley Madden and Fred Fulton, and optimism about returning to duty after preparations in New Orleans on February 2. Moran emphasized boxing as a core military virtue and recounted conversations with General O Ryan and others on discipline, grit, and the personal combat mindset shaping young soldiers.

Frank Moran Jais Hana New York Moran Amy Bee Bartley Madden Fred Fulton New Orlynes Jim Qoiyan Wadsworth Beret Oryan Jel Milly Abel Eharn Hoxtig Geo Luton Hove

Commission to Probe Boxing Fight in Minnesota

Brank A. Thompson, chairman of the Minnesota Dusting commission, said Tuesday the panel will investigate reports that Fred Fulton fought with a broken bone in his hand during last Friday night’s bout with Giliy Miake here. If it is found the bone was fractured in the ring, Fulton could be barred from Minnesota boxing venues.

Elaine Emmy Teeport St, Paul Minn Tan Brank A. Thompson Mineaceutic Dusting Commission Fred Fulton Gilly Miake Thowpain Multan Cobb Detroit Aimeri Waa Las i Tree

Italians Largely Do Not Return From Emigration

The article cites expert Presiosio and Tyelor Mrexinsi noting that about 224,000 Italian citizens abroad returned to Italy for military service while roughly 609,000 remain elsewhere. It discusses repatriation obstacles, statelessness fears, and the impact on Italian business and communities in the Americas as authorities debate compulsory service and visas.

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First Presbyterians Win Opener Over St Mark's Quintet

The First Presbyterian Sunday School beat St Mark's Sunday School 31 to 26 in the championship opener at Yo M. G. A. Tuesday night. Frank Smyth led the Presbyterians with sixteen points, while Gish and Bullitt paced St Mark's with four field goals each. Referees Sal tess and Carpenter officiated with strict control. next game slated for Saturday night.

First Presbyterian St. Mark's St. Mark’s Ihamplon Presbyterians Tommie Gish Cuthbert Ballt Frank Smyth Giest Hravst. Green Hrben Bullit Tos Rons Great Gish Buiile M.C. Saltess Welly Pield Me Im Carpenter Phe Maewor

Re-Elected Cubs President At Annual Stockholders Meeting

Charles J1. Weeshman was re elected president of the Kl aga National Inastic Saschnil Club at the annual meeting of stockholders Tuesday. INGAGO In January 23.

Cubs Ingago Charles J1 Weeshman Kl «Aga National Inastic Saschnil Club Tly Stockholders

Golf Visitors Roam Brackenridge Course On Tuesday

Chicago and Texas visitors including A G Brandenburg and Mrs J DeBarry Childs played the municipal Brackenridge course Tuesday, joining local golfers Parle Cutran and others. In Kansas, Walters Johnson, Washington Ameri can League pitcher, was placed in class four after exemption.

A. G. Brandenburg Chicago Ty Bewih Uvalde Tex Denver Colo Ralph London Waco O. Ay Franie Taylor A. & Ronaldson Brackenridge J. DeBarry Childs Jolson Copenyville Kans Walters Johnson Washington Lesgue Plteber Johnson

Dixie to clash with Kopecky in double wind-up card

Promoter touts next week's wrestling show featuring Kopecky, the Vamp Travis champion, against Young Dixie, Pittsburgh phenom, with Demetral and Shimkus pulled from the lineup. Dixie enters as rare tested foe, having only one prior defeat, while Kopecky is unbeaten against pros and amateurs. Card hailed as best one-price wrestling bill at the Alamo.

Dixie Kopecky Harry Demetral Geerl Demon Joe Shimkus Dll Nap Beethoven Livy Vamp Travis Pride of Macklyo Guill Conwany Ninabeer Young Dixie Pittsburg Pear Camp Dixie Te Shiniisos

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