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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1918

Page

4

Boxing card at Camp Tr drill grounds draws 10000

Arrangements for a Wednesday boxing program at Camp Travis drill grounds are underway with a new ring and arena. Promoter Colonel Chettey and Lt Col Chettey lead the effort with high officers present and bands from the Nineteenth Infantry. Johnny Conlon will referee and Budd Goodwin acts as timekeeper. Over twenty four round bouts expected, including Texas Tate versus Jack Moran and Dob Mayfield versus Anthony Toor.

San Antonio Chettey ATL Y.M. GL Chris Christensen Building George Henry Texas Tate Jack Moran Tate Moran Dob” Mayfield Anthony Toor Kid’ Palmer Palmer Dixon

Mickey Riley Set for Camp Stanley Bout with Andy Dans

Mickey Riley prepares for a Chicago challenger Andy Dans in a Camp Stanley clash. Riley, aging but feisty, trains under Hobby Breus as trainer Burns plans grueling rounds to push the fighter’s stamina. The official date is expected to be announced soon.

Mayfield Mickey Riley Andy Dans Chicago Camp Stanley Riley Hobby Breus Burns

White Sox and Bronchos Keep Perfect Junior Indoor Score

In the Junior Indoor Baseball League at M C A the White Sox routed the Giants while the Bronchros edged the Cardinals. Daggett pitched for the White Sox with strong support as Willis Schumaker Daggett led offense. the Bronchros won in a tight second game with Wardik Bitters Tineas and Hell scoring for their team.

White Sox Cardinals Giants M.C. A Stu Daggett CU. Willis Henry Schumaker Tom Daggett Withers Wallace Jackson Selumaker Boke Tom Furman G. Dries Carter Lee Gates Dgronehos Alfred Wardik Bitters Warry Tineas Tarre Hell Phillip Adeltea Torace Kelton Marty Affleck

Local promoter promises another big boxing card

Edward A. Ratseh the boxing promoter announced a forthcoming athletic card set for August 14 at Camp Travis. The event features Texas Tate heavyweight from Camp Cravis in an exhibition-heavy lineup with a mystery opponent, plus bouts between Bob Mayfield and Jerry Dalton. Additional acts include two fast fists and potential appearances by Burope the negro and West End Tar Babs.

Edward A. Ratsch Traut Dixon Dude Chirk Texas Tate Camp Cravis San Antonio Ratseh Tate Bob” Mayfield Stith Aero Squadron Jerry Dalton Alotor Vruck Burope West End Diyen-Clark

Standing of the Clubs New York Battery Trio

New York clubs report standings with Cooper Schmidt Perrith and McCarty credited for key plays in a tight contest. Batteries by Cooper and Schmidt stand out as decisive in the 28 to 20 finish.

New York Cooper and Schmidt Perrith and McCarty

American League Scores and BatterieS A Messy Recap

The record shows a chaotic box with scores Philadelphia 2 Cleveland, and St Louis 8 Brooklyn 3. Batteries listed include Packard Gonzales Marquard Wheat and others amid unclear inning details and recurring misprints.

Dt. HE St. Louis Brooklyn Packard Gonzales Marquard and M. Wheat

National League Rh, 200 000 O20-1 SL Pittsburg

A brief baseball game note referencing the National League, a pitcher or team, and a 20 to 1 score anomaly with Pittsburg listed as the location or team involved.

Pittsburg

Columbus Card Opens with Busy Summer Pace Action

Columbus Ohio July 30 opening card of the mid summer grand circuit featured free for all pace Milks Home pace and other events. William led the way in the first heat with a 2:03 pace finishing strong while Single G was his sole challenger in early heats. showers delayed racing and a 2:09 trot and 2:05 pace completed after rain. Lieutenant Nungesser reported for the Legion Tower duty after claiming to have destroyed three German observation balloons in the latest action.

Columbus Ohio Milks Puese Herbig Ti Harris M Willian William Jtrot Heir Raper Crotters Directurin J Ooasak Naugesser Nungesser Pyeneh Legion of Tower BSL

Fort Clark trains men for camp boxing contests

Fort Clark under Lt Brandon is developing boxing talent with private instructors Cleve Bridges and Finke guiding a series of scrimmage bouts among Troops B C D and A. Contests featured weights from 122 to 159 pounds with draws and decisive wins, plus an exhibition by Bridges and Flyke.

Fort Clark Port Clark Brandon Leld San Antonio Cleve Bridges Troop B Jack White Joe Thomas Kid Inscian Leo Roux Finke Troop D Covington Jing Mysday Olympia Wiest Mateh Tate Ad ‘Maxwell Troop C Maxwell Word Pripulas Scott Troop OG Troop Kat Wisniowski Troop Oat Wis Uniowski

Sorrell High Amateur tops Moore Gun Club shoot

Dr Sorrell led the Moore Gun Club shoot yesterday afternoon with 44 of 50. Alex Saffarony followed with a 42 or 50 and other scores varied. several shooters finished, while some did not complete the program. The next Moore Gun Club shoot is Sunday afternoon at 4:30.

Sorrell Dr. Sorrell Moore Gun Club Alex Saffarony Als. Wirelell Sos Alex Tali Lueke Saunders WLML Rau Roche Moore Gin Club

Major Haughton Resigns From Boston Baseball Club

Major Percy D. Haughton, former Harvard football coach, resigned as president of the Boston National Base ball Club. He will report to Washington to resume duties with the National Army Chemical Welfare Service as successor.

Haughton Boston Percy DP. Uaughton Srarvard Boston National Gue Tiaughton Washington National Army Chemical Welfare Sev Tsis

Johnson backs Aug closing for major league schedule plan

Chicago on July 30 plan favored by President Ban Jolson of the American League to close the major league schedules around August 20 and stage the world series soon after to meet Secretary Baker's work or fight order. Johnson sent a bulletin to club owners seeking approval while the National League considers it. If adopted, western AL clubs would skip August 14 games vs eastern NL teams, with exhibitions to fill the remaining period before a September 1 shutdown.

Chicago Ban Jolson American League Baker Johnson National League Wir

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