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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1918

Page

10

Panthers Rally Past Fort Worth 5–2 In Ninth Inning

The Fort Worth Panthers defeated the San Antonio Bronchos 5 to 2 as three late runs in the ninth carried the home club to victory. Gene Cocreham allowed three hits and unearned runs while Fort Worth built early leads, but San Antonio tied the game in the second before the Panthers exploded in the final frame to clinch the win.

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Waco blanks Shreveport in double header sweep

Waco Texas, Tine 20 Ware won both ends of a double header from Shreveport 6 to 0 and 7 to 6. Leslie Hoffmann led the locals with multiple hits in the opener while Ionad held Shreveport to five scattered hits. The second game, seven innings by agreement, featured heavy hitting and late scoring.

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Houston and Dallas S Play Free-Hitting Game

Houston defeats Dallas S 5 to 4 in a high-scoring exhibition at Houston. Matteson was roughed up over six innings, allowing 10 hits and five earned runs while Compere struggled late. Sentell produced three singles after entering in the outfield for Frierson as Houston held off late Dallas rallies.

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Plan to civilize Germans by teaching them to play ball

A June 29 wire discusses baseball as a tool of cultural influence, describing American troops promoting the sport in Europe and plans to spread baseball worldwide after World War I. It notes Red Cross cooperation and Johnny Evers aiding expansion, with hopes of international championships and England France as early targets.

New York America Marine Clark Griffith France Germany Europe Paris Hyde Park London Murgoeelull Ban Johnson American League German Empire American Red Cross German War Office Johnny Evers England George the Queen Offital Army Navy Chelsea Wield Wyde Park Evers Portugal Belgium India Australia

W G A Tries New System of Pairing in Tournaments

The Western Golf Association adopts a numeral pairing method instead of random draw. Players are numbered by qualifying scores with upper half and lower half brackets, ensuring even distribution and sustained tournament interest. Results list standings for Chicago and New York teams with scattered scores.

West Western Golf Association Uppelo Halap Lower Hata Chicago New York Brooklyn St. Louis

Standings Snapshot from Texas League Play Today

Fort Worth meets San Antonio. Waco travels to Shreveport. Dallas faces Houston in a set of key Texas League games.

Fort Worth San Antonio Waco Shreveport Dallas Houston SAN Antono

Kelly Field and Camp Dick Clash Fourth Time Today

The Kelly Field team faces Camp Dick in a fourth meeting today in Dallas with both squads riding rivalries. Lentz may be out but Walk up and Dierman likely start for Kelly Field as spectators expect a tight, lively game between the two programs.

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Benny Kauff Enlists in Army After Major League Success

Benny Kauff joins the Army after proving himself in the majors with the New York Giants and in the Federal League. The oblique farewell notes his aim to compete for a top batting title, his grit facing critics, and his confidence he will excel as a soldier just as he did at the plate and in the field.

New York Benny Kauff Kauff Samuel The Giants Benny Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Ben

Baseball Players Fight Patriotism Misperception

Report notes many major leaguers serve or are drafted despite inflated claims of enlistments. Manager lists Amby McConnell and others as examples, while officials warn against spreading false impressions from shipyard teams and past Sox players. The Baseball Blue Book updates show hundreds in service, with more enlisting since the roster closed.

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Roll of honor expands as more enlistments rise

The piece notes manager Griffith of the Senators added Ed Gharrity and Ray Dumont to the roll of honor for enlisting in a shipyard, with a caution that investigation may remove a few names. Despite this, over 600 players are now fighting or preparing to serve.

Griffith Senators Ed Gharrity Ray Dumont

Mechanics Team to Meet Camp Travis in Holiday Game

The 304th Mechanical Repair Shot team meets Camp Travis at League Park for a Fourth of July exhibition. Camp Travis brings top players including John Baggan Jack Harper Cotton Knaupp and Frank Snyder with a band from the Mechanical Repair Shop adding flavor to the event.

Camp Travis Cotton Chick Knaupp Frank Snyder St. Louis Nationals

Wisconsin sorority resignations spark calls for reform

Seventeen University of Wisconsin women resign from Delta Gamma Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Alpha Theta and Gamma Phi Beta arguing sororities waste money, create a caste system, and limit friendship. They propose dormitory groups for first two years with less control and urge broader social development beyond Greek-letter society.

University of Wisconsin Delta Gamma Kappa Kappa Gata Kappa Alpha Theta Gamma Whi Beta

Ross and Sicking Welcomed by New York Giants

San Antonio friends report Ross Young and Sicking have received a warm welcome from New York Giants fans. Sicking, a 380 hitter with speed and fielding skill, is seen as a strong clean-up option for the ailing club. Rosa, a young pitcher from San Antonio, impressed manager McGraw in Texas. Ross debuted for New York in a game the Giants won.

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Gelding Race at Nuevo Leon Exposition Promised Purse

The Exposition of Native Products in Nuevo Leon requests Thea Light to alert Americans to a horse race featuring three year old geldings from each side. A $30,000 winner’s purse plus $5,000 per entrant will be offered. Races set for the first Sunday in August at Bustamante with Mexican excursion rates.

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