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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1918

Page

4

Army League opens with Brooks Field upset of Kelly Field

The Army Baseball League began with Brooks Field nearly upsetting Kelly Field as the standout, while Camp Morse, Remount, and Camp Johan Wise won their matches. Brooks Field tied Kelly Field in the eighth and then lost in the ninth, 5 to 3, as Lt. Kewwing’s squad rallied.

Army Baseball League Manigal Repair Johan Wise Kelly Field Camp Morse Brooks Field Brooks Richt Kelly Brooks Kewwing Wesly Brooksfield Grmunds Army League Hefferman Gilroy Cadreau Allen Moser Anderson George Kelly John Wipe Kelly Vield

Camp Wish 7 Camp Morse 1 in Army League opener

Camp Wise defeated Camp Morse 7 to 1 in the Army Baseball League opener at Camp Morse diamond. Wise led with seven runs while Hennemuth and Gilman contributed on defense, witnessed by about 500 spectators. Batteries: Rates and McIntosh for Camp Wise. Haggin for Camp Morse.

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Carpentier Barred From Fighting American Boxers

New York reports say military authorities restrict Georges Carpentier from any more bouts with American soldiers until peace. The French heavyweight, strong in boxing and track, had been arranging a match with Bunk McClosky, but is now paused as World War II progress continues.

New York Neah Georges Carpentier Carpentier United States Army Bunk McClosky Philadelphia Albert Joarie Bordeaux Francois Descamps Lennon University of Pennsyl Javk Ener Af ALC Middle West

General entry marked high class in big events

The description notes that the overall entry was of a high class standard and implies the performer’s work stood above ordinary to qualify for major events.

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Two Fast Fights Planned at Camp Stanley

Promoter Corporal Turpin seeks to stage two boxing bouts at Camp Stanley near the ordnance depot featuring Andy Dans against Mickey Riley and Bobby Burns versus Detlof as a longer ten round match. The fights would bring together top 122 pound and other contenders amid recent nose for big showdowns in the Southwest.

Andy Dans Mickey Riley Corp Guy Turpin Vexas Ordnance Department Camp Stanley Turpin Matamoros Mexico Jack Dempsey Corporal Turpin 305Th Cavalry Post Bobby Burns Terrieorgie Dethoff Chicago Mitch Ao Detlof Billy Clark Georgie Adams Joe Burman al Shubert Benny Chavez Brannington Mot Southwest

Harness Records Fall at Fort Miami Meet in Toledo

Three world harness records were set on the Fort Miami track during the grand circuit meet. Bertha McGuire sparked the 2:08 trotters for a mile in 2 04 1/8, surpassing the Lexington mark, amid a six heat race that featured a late battle between Speranga and Blanche Carter. Wilkes Brewer driven by Vop Geers was scratched after the third heat, while Murphy, aboard Auto Guy, won the 2:11 trot after losing the first heat to Heir Reaper with Geers driving.

Toledo Ohio Fort Miami Bertha McGuire Fifies Lexington Jown Mary Putnam Speranga Blanche Carter Wilkes Brewer Heir Reaper Geers Murphy

Fulton Is Delinquent Heavyweight Boxer Faces Draft Action

Fred Palton, Minnesota claimant of the heavyweight title, has been classed delinquent by New York draft officials after failing to appear for a physical exam. He may be taken into custody in Harrison New Jersey, as the draft board referred the case to the attorney general. Palton was slated to box Jack Dempsey in an eight round bout here Saturday night.

New York Harrison N. J Fred Palton Minnesota Henry Wise New York City Julfon Jack Dempsey Fullon Wide Wallon

National League Box Scores Highlight Early Season Actions

National League play shows Pittsburg and Cincinnati with decisive early games. Comstock and Selmidt led Pittsburg to a 16 1 run effort. Marquard and Wheat for Brooklyn managed limited hits. Boston and New York also posted scoring, with Vin Regan, Luque, Wingo and Rudolph contributing for their clubs.

Pittsburg Brooklyn H. EB Comstock Selmidt Cincinnati Boston Vee Regan Luque Wingo iCueta Rudolph Wilson Chicago New York Philadelphia St. Louis Aste Raston

Boxing carnival thrills crowd at Cary Travis YMCA

Nine fast boxing bouts were staged at the YMCA building No 32 in Cary Travis last night supervised by Chet Christensen. The audience included Colonel Glasgow and Lieutenant Colonel Shelley, with several draws and decisive wins among Troop N, Fourteenth Cavalry, and the Bioth Mechanical Repair Shops participants. Word of Mogridge’s shipyard move closes the report with baseball notes.

Jack Harper the Mechanics Spyder Col H. Gl Ireland Port i Houston Vr. Migdatech George C. Beniifey Army League Army YM. C. A Cary Travis Chet ‘Christensen Mr. Christensen Glasgow Shelley Nick Holtman Cy. Alry N. H. Trussell B04th Mechanical Repair Shops S. Ferebenk God Montes Montez M. Geremore Reinde Hauay Fourteenth Cavalry M. I Geseon G. M. Guyton J. G. Roberts

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