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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1918

Page

4

Army League Showdown: Remounts Versus Kelly Field Clash

In the Army League headline game Remount Nasiti faces Kelly Field in a likely close contest. Remount showed strength in prior games while Kelly Field relies on McQueen absence and pitching by Williams. Both teams aim for second place as Sunday’s main event with the Mechanics and Shop team’s matchups shaping the title chase.

Ween McQueen Williams Mtatinee Kelly Field Lierman Gearon Ielly Field Agg Regiation Stepair Kelly Piekt Iwelly Field and Sith Rew Shop le Park Welly Field Gine Wits Towart Kelly Sautimans

Batter Up Hints At Aviators Battery Shuffle

In a San Antonio scene Lieut Nick s hints at a new battery for the aviators with Harper and Snyder as possible components. War Nick asserts the group holds a strong, if informal, dual catching and pitching presence, and the change could be a standout move in the national game.

Kelly Field Harper Nicks Per Nigks Alechamies Sas Wis Snyder San Antonio

Paris tailors hosts backed by minister plan welcome

The Minster Panors tion of Paris passed a resolution asking members to open their homes to American officers and soldiers whose families belong to the Shibe Post. Fights postponed due to rain shift to Wednesday night. other quotes reference baseball owners meeting postponed by rain and a national league meeting.

ris—The Minster Panorstion of Paris Aanerfeta New York

College athletic funds suffer from war impact

Wartime constraints shrink football revenue and drive deficits across colleges. Track and baseball gate income trails normal years while rowing profits barely cover costs. With football likely to restart under restrictions, minor sports face continued financial strain unless new revenue streams emerge.

Tern College Univer Athletic Quay

Third Infantry Team Defeats Fort Sam Houston at Post

The Third Infantry team beat the Fort Sam Houston headquarters squad 3 to 2 in a fast paced game at the Post diamond. Despite errors, timely hitting including two bases on balls a Texas Leaguer and a triple fueled the visitors three run rally in the fifth inning.

Fort Sam T Houston Te Talantey Fort Sam Houston Jones Saul

Boxing cards at Camp Travis auctioned with fast bouts

Three fast matches promoted by Gardiner Davis of the Eighteenth Battalion drew crowds at Camp Travis Building 29 last night. Glens M study of the fourteenth Cavalry beat J. Kerram in two straight falls. Hunter and Costa boxed three exhibition rounds. Hunter later wrestled J. Rayburn for ten minutes with no falls.

Camp Travis Gardiner Davis Glens M Itudy Cavaler J. Kerram Kerran Varge Hunter Andrew Costa George Hunter J. Rayburn

May Fight Willard and Dempsey in New Jersey Clash

Reported boxing bout in Illinois New Jersey headlines May fight between Jack Dempsey and Jess Wallard. Wallard anxious to leave his farm grid under Pepmsey but claims Wes Rickard, currently in South America, is the only man able to promote the match.

Jack Dempsey Fred Fulton Ilardson New Jersey Way Jess Wallard Jess Pempsey Wes Rickard South America

Army League Play Today Rematches and Camp Matches

Standing of the clubs shows Army League play today with rematch at Welly Piet and Wise at Repair Sips. Camp Morse Brooks Mick at Hadai and at Camp Stanley follow in a busy sports card.

Remutnk Morse Brooks Mick Hadai Camp Stanley

American League Baseball Scores and Batter Details

Philadelphia and Cleveland games show scoring sequences with runs and outs listed. Batteries cited include Watson and McAvoy for Philadelphia and Masaann and Y Neill for Cleveland, alongside notes from Washington and others. Additional lines reference Boston St Louis matches and pitcher details like Agnew and Hen.

Philadelphia Cleveland Watson McAvoy Masaann Y Neill

Detroit Triumph Over New York In Silent Regional Contest

Detroit edged New York in a low scoring affair as Love, Robinson and Walters fueled the bullpen and Stanage closed strong. Batteries for Detroit included Love and Robinson with Wal ters and Davenport supporting, while Houck Severeid and Lowdermilk starred for New York against the OC F 04 scoreline.

New York Detroit Love Robinson Walters Hannah Boland Stanage

Private railroads run to two Chicago golf club houses

Chicago July 8 Two golf clubs in suburban Chicago have private electric lines to their links, sequestered from ordinary travel. The North Shore and Western Railway serves Glenview and Midlothian, delivering members to a chic, inaccessible world with a famed Western Open winner noted. The notice, issued in a mock solemn register, laments the lines four miles long, four feet eight and a half inches wide, mortgaged and unprofitable, yet insists it serves the nineteenth hole amid forest preserves and river forks, urging patrons not to complain and to endure.

Chicago Midlothian North Shore Rock Island Glenview Westmoreland Country Club James Thurnes Love and Western Railroad North I T Dhaeor Si Ammatiier Standard Railroad Forest Preserve Glen View North Shore and Western Railway

Barbera's Team Wins at Municipal Rifle Range

Barbera and A Rieber captained rival teams in a municipal rifle range shoot. Scores listed include Barber I and Cline, 0 Barbera, 46 Manton, and Rieber with varied marks. The article notes another state club with a similar name and a proposal to shift its meeting time. Sergeant Mitchell proposes changes and honorary membership for the contributor.

Municipal Hitle Range Charles I. Barbera A. Rieber Barber A. Cline Barbera i Manton Rbieber Clyde Briel I. Mitchell San Antonio Mitchell Elib

Ice and Brewery Machinery for Sale by Schober Ice Co

To dispose of ice and brewery machinery the Schober Ice & Brewing Co on Josephine Street will dismantle their plant and offer for sale ice making machines boilers bottles beverage machinery storage tanks steam pumps and other appliances for prices and hours contact T. O. Box 571 or phone Travis St. Ad.

Schober Iee & Brewing Co Josephine Street T. OQ Travis Ady

Most Experienced Boxing Referee Heading to France

Billy Roche famed referee sails to France as Knights of Columbus secretary to promote bouts behind the lines. Born in New York, he started refereeing at 12, later training and guiding stars like Paddy Ryan and Johnny Dwyer, and judged landmark fights including Ketchel vs Thomas. He notes his long career across New York, California, and Denver with major bouts and a sharp view on decisions and money in the sport.

Billy Roche France Knights of Columbus Billy Tan Trocie Washington Acr Ji Rocde Bill Johnny Roche New York Pa Roche Johnny Dwyer Brooklyn Paddy Ryan John la. Sullivan Sullivanne Pugil- TG Nua Prisco Lill St Madison Street Befaveen Ain Aarterienn Wilson Dale New Chambers Street Tilly Javd Jerry Darnett Johny Simpson Pounder Simon-Smire Bob Fitzsimmons Jim Corbett Ion City Roche Dilly George Green Thenas Young Corbett George Billy Vapke Stoche Ketchel Joe Thomas Thomas Harry Foley Noche Tack Johnson Jim Flynn Colma 1X. O Ketehel Sullivan Twins Mike Jack Freddie Welsh Benny Thonard Wadie Bil Lewis Johne Willman Denver Nkte Neil Bandam Jimmy Chardner Buddy Tyan Lowell Mass Cardney Rufus Turner Gardner Omian Bonel Len Pershing

Favorites Win Three at Columbus Grand Circuit Meet

The second day in Columbus featured three tight heats for favorites and a dramatic 2:17 trot that stretched seven heats. John Spencer drove Ostrome gem to victory after a late surge, with Pre winning the next two heats and the race. Squire’s abeyance received later judgment, while other notable performances included 2:12 trotters in the 8.5 Stake and Driver Murphy steering Cheatant Loter to a new 2:10 mark for 2 year-olds as Divorce chased. Travelers’ Cigar Shop ad closes the item.

Columbus Ohio John Spencer Hie Jdwes Hentine Pre Rand Squire Uhl Tay Royal Knight Ced Murphy Cheatant Loter Hii

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