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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1918

Page

4

Antonio in Wrestling Spot Tongat Tonight at Beethoven Hall

Antonio Vatsonaros and two other bouts headline a card at Beethoven Hall. Greek light heavyweight Vatsonaros seeks a renowned victory as promoter Ed ward Matseh targets a strong turnout. Matches include Brown vs Kotsonaros and Ernst vs Kowa ruan in a city wrestling showcase expected to draw a large crowd.

San Antonio Wees White Beethoven Hall Pet Brown Taylor Chuinnion Veorse Vatsonaros Husk Liewn Mateh-raker Edward A. Matseh Katsemires Adelph Ernst Saybrango Fusslin Isrist Kowarua Accuraing Rotsonares Fmn Hyntsell

Wrestlers Set for Major Bout At Alamo City Arena

Brown’s town appearance sparks buzz as Sherburne to Referee Hug Sheeburne, a former Tutts champion now with Kelly Biehl, will officiate a billing match. A prelim pits G. Lewis of Fort Savy Houston against Jor Spacek of the machine sui company. Promoters tout a strong crowd and big stake as plans hinge on San Antonians turnout and local interest in a possible Wladek Zby szk o bout.

Sherburne Hug Sheeburne Kelly Biehl Tunig G. Lewis Fort Savy Houston Jor Spacek Machine Sui Company Praoixter San Antonians Katsch

Clothing Branch Wins at Fort Sam Houston Contest

A clipped report from Fort Sam Houston notes the Clothing Branch team defeated the Meaiquarters team on post grounds Tuesday afternoon. The winners benefited from pitching and batting highlights as players showed strong form in a lively early season matchup.

Fort Sam Huston Tna Ihion Dauh Sorkeil Homer

Harris Team Wins Opening Match in Club League

Harris led by Robert Ge Harris won the opening match of the reorganized Business Mens Yolles Ball League at the Al. Tageday night against A G Me am by 16 to 4 and 13 to 4 while McNeill’s team fought in the second game with Major Page’s sensational service. Captain Harris contributed seven points as the Harris combination pulled ahead, with Wheeler and Giesevke among top servers. McNeill’s squad struggled in the third as Wheeler’s service and the Varels defense turned the tide. CHICAGO, March 13. News notes two: proceeds from the world three cushion billiards match to fund the American Billiard Players Ambulance fund, expected to rise to about $4,090.

Robert Ge Harris A. G. Meam Wistone Thravish Lia Walter Giesevke Newark Wheeler H. H. Ryan Harris Larris McWeill McNeill Farris Barris Varels Amhiwabes Wand Chicago Augie Kiel Hefor Sul Bo Candefax St. Louis Ahallenger Iig

Pennant Bee Buzzing In Bronc Training Camp Delays

In San Antonio the pennant bee buzzes as the Bronc training camp opens at Jwaxue Park. Perry’s central player movements bring Munger Percy, George Lokeau, Al Newman, Sykes, Bier, Hale, Gungaere, Anderson, and others. Cardinals scouts Samad and Ros Youngs join daily as trainers assess Sluking and pitching prospects ahead of Camp Trav is.

San Antonio Jwaxue Park Perry Munger Percy George Lokeau al Newman Janning Sykes Bier Sanny Hale Fitcher Gungaere Jobinderson Gak Hering Sykes Cardinals Samad Ros Youngs Giants Mollingsworth St. Loouis Bory Adda Tate Uoks Trem Smolleth Divien Camp Traviho

League game tonight pits two teams in tied race

The Hasler Ball Legion hosts the Blue Leaders versus the YMCA team in a key midweek league bout. A win could force a first place tie and stretch the series finale, as officials choose players and a referee for the match.

Hasler Legion Wil Youte Llue Jeaders YMCAL Olegs Timighty Rune M. Io Salwa Aviny Yom Phtvers Hell Henko Miller Art Sexy Canpayne Venter Ind Hoken Dietacl Guy Lewgug Bart Heem

Bowling Champs Crowned in National Women's Tournament

The women’s team from Ohio led by Mrs. Sted totaled 347 in the national women’s bowling tournament, edging Mrs. G. Kinsiner of Athwautes by two pins for first. Toledo’s Mrs. Incharge placed third with 129. In doubles, Mrs. Acker and Mrs. J tally led Chicago pair with high 1000 total. Milwanteen and Cleveland squads followed. Prize money announced as $5.05.

Ohio Mareha Terflugwell Citego Civq Lurnament le Nathan Velrolt Sted G Kinsiner Athwautes Mra Alina Atm Milwanteen Laura Gurwood Cleveland

Overheard at the Nineteenth Hole at Brackenridge Park

Golfers from Newark Wisconsin Evanston Detroit and Wisconson towns played Tuesday on Brackenridge Park Municipal course. Players included M Jedger A Fargy KR Sterling Joydel and T S Mercer among others with casual banter about the old burg and local course lore.

A. Fargy Evanston KR. Th Sterling Detroit

Win Close Game In Girls Interscholastic League

The Harlandale girls upset the Tinsley School 8 to 0 in a season’s close match. Dolly James and Marlinhale’s top scorer led scoring while Agney Whid Yorn thy Lalo Waris and others contributed on defense and offense. Referee Mr Mexer officiated.

Vlugudt Tooway Afcernoon Tinsley School Harlandale Tinsley Andyevelte Tosers Dolly James Marlinhale Iarlandale Agney Whid Yorn Thy Lalo Waris Hrawhe Sopyr Pearlox Alms Seitly Mose Schniller Mirarie Veastiga Mexer

Perfect Scores Highlight Municipal Rifle Range Day

Perfect scores and near revolts marked the municipal rifle and pistol range event. Loyds 20 inch target at 300 yards yielded a 109, Babbern and others posted top pistol and rifle scores on the one inch bulls eye at various distances. Cline and Barbera contested the fifteen yard and sixty yard shots while Weeks and Stewart notched high marks at 300 yards. Two Loyalty Mitty Cub members also contributed on the fifteen yard bulls eye.

Puesday C. FP. Babbern Nanders G_ Gillette Hoy L. J. Cline Municipal Barbera Cline J. L. Weeks SI Sergt. J. J. Stewart Sergt O. W. Dunaway Burleson McDonald Scgut Glette Loyalty Mitty Cub Reptr Tal G. B. Griggsby Bi. Threadgill

Phillies hold out Philadelphia players refuse contracts

Philadelphia National League team prepares for spring training in St Petersburg as seven players refuse to sign. Outfielders Whitted Witts and Fitzgerald. infielders Nichaff and Steel. catcher Dillhorfer. and pitcher Chief Bender stand firm while Gabby Cravath has not spoken.

Philadelphia Pune St Petersburg Qutfielders

Class D Handball Winners In W M G A Tourney

James Palmer James Dugger and Joseph Halliday won the Class D matches in the W M G A tournament. Palmer beat Steve Hossmup 6 11 11 8 11 10, Dugger defeated George Mueller 11 1 and 1 4, and Halliday edged Werner Wosuig 11 10 5 11 7 8 in a dramatic final frame. Dugger had won the Jue Slar A division last year but fell in the finals. The final game was highly contested with sensational shots and a tight finish.

James Palmer James Dugger Joseph Halliday Palmer Steve Hossmup Dagger George Mueller Werner Wosuig Halliday I Theough Dugger Skots

Donovan in Critical Condition in Bronx Hospital

New York March 13 Mike Donovan former middleweight champion of America lies seriously ill in a Bronx hospital with pneumonia. Until a few days ago he was active in recruiting work as part of a public service effort.

Donovan York Mike Donovan Alieriva Bronx

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