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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1918

Page

7

Camp Travis vs Bronchos in first prohibition game

Laborious report details Camp Travis and the San Antonio Bronchos in a prohibition era baseball clash at League Park. The account highlights Davenport pitching, Robins and Grimes baserunning, and late scoring changes as Camp Travis builds a lead before Bronchos answer with hits and defensive plays.

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Willard to defend title after three years stall

The report chronicles Willard defending his title after a lengthy delay, detailing the contenders, promoter tensions, and team dynamics surrounding the championship race. It notes Jess Wil lard and rival talent like Vin tien and Dempsey as central figures, with promoters and fans awaiting decisive action at the upcoming meet.

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Army Teams Set For Key Mor Track Clash

Army units at Wart Rom Howsten and Sung Fae will defend their aviation post, led by Lt Kale mibue and Lt Sonigle. Kenly boys and Madina harper teams express confidence, aiming for victory in a hard fought event with strong Gardner and Kelly Wield lineups.

Mor Steet Nth Infantry Howsten Fae Ste Strong Kelly S Aviation Post Tank Tower Cine Rlm Liewtenant Kalemibue Amchivi Gue Teavant Sonigle

High Compliment Paid On Made Inert Vehicle Entry

A long, garbled report describes a mid century vehicle maker seeking to export a 12 000 mile range model to Uinta with added depreciation. Officials held hearings, inspections, and projections on value and future production, noting a high price and uncertain prospects for a three year old car design. The piece mentions Dodge, Michigan, and Sault Ste. Marie in a vague manufacturing context with ambiguous outcomes.

PHN Uinta Heway Bait Indies Tel Lodee Hsayner Ab Sault Ste Orang Val Hallin Dodge Bratters Ian Ait Weil

Unclear sports tavern scribble from Pasauena region

Fragmentary notes describe a spring practice and exhibition games around a baseball team, mentioning players, managers, and upcoming season events. It references White Sox start of camp, Waco Navigators, and various players and locales in a garbled, era-like reporting style.

White Sox Impor Maret Warty Rhanpion Whita Sax Mara Morel Tevin Ing Cai Nystad

Orioles Keep City League Championship in Sight With Win

In a tight city league matchup, Orioles edge Turners 18 to 17 at halftime and pull ahead in the second half. Martines, Moltent and Pahmany top scorers with 17 points for the Orioles while Tar four points pace the Turners as refs and fast breaks shape a feverish finish.

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Fighting skill in soldier developed by boxing gloves

An article notes that boxing training enhances soldier fighting ability and cites claims from military officials. It describes boxing as shaping reflexes and body control used in hand to hand and bayonet confrontations, with warnings that careless punches could be deadly in combat. The piece references weight class champions and Marine training contexts, illustrating boxing's role in military discipline.

Erteal Butt Pifks Tata Owen Ile Chignyen Hi Marines Benoctingy

Morris Signs Umpes Port WoH Fox Maren 16 1 Beside

Walter Morris of the Tes tat uene announces his associate for the TOTS geanot selection. Last year's warpire ere only Gonrae Whitin has been re la liest for several years and Ku George Miller af bons BAY Wily will return to analyze the arbiter.

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Unclear OCR records name sponsors and officials

Fragmentary text cites Dilek Menehi ot Whie and Monohan Bird as a fellow of Bovd appearinice ya, with sponsor Wilson Mattie and hay Written Marks. Mentions Low Tyre tot Tom Berwin Frank Nawhanse and “numerous” others denied by President Sine tis.

Dilek Menehi Monohan Bird Bovd Wilson Mattie Tom Berwin Frank Nawhanse Presidemt Sinetis

Dallas Blanks Bowie in Miner League Tilt

In a Miner League game, Bowie faced Dallas and fell behind early. Houston Leaguers dominated with a string of hits and solid pitching, securing a decisive 3 to 0 win as key players contributed on offense and defense.

Seed Premivs ae N ATiveehall team in youth event

Disjointed OCR notes describe a local youth sports gathering with references to Wright, Sergeant Roth, Mahbere Squadra, and Kelly Med. Mentions of Mohianian games and Haris appear unclear. A venue at Bannieks No. 26 and Kelly Well No. 1 is cited with scattered names and dates.

Wright Roth Kelly Haris Te Jeannie Boner al Ata Phice AW Low Tomi Ratan Od Ait Smyente Bannieks Kelly Well

Kelly Field Basketball Team Heads to Eagle Pass

Kelly Field faces a big game against Eagle Pass in a military championship style matchup. South Texas venues host the contest Wednesday night with Kelly Field’s lineup including Saag Shantz Gavarmion Serwars Shumway Btoroys and White.

Kelly Field South Texas Miagin Disa Kelly Moth Vietha Lamp del Pty Meig Commie ML Commie ML. C. Sassen, Army ¥. Moth Avathietié Aid Bienten Milefski Athilets Viled Brigwde Wil Ieuwe Timy Meld Saag Shantz Torwards Gavarmion Serwars Shumway Rolly A. A. van Deorsen Mavens Beth Svar Wilts

The Athlete Gets the Jump in Army Rank

An Army officer extols athlete training as a force multiplier, arguing that athletes grasp tactics faster, think quicker, and perform under pressure sooner than nonathletes. He notes veterans credit fitness and discipline for rapid adaptation and overall battlefield readiness.

Bronchos Test Lefty Jake May In League Park Showdown

The Bronchos face a test with left handed Jake May as their ex teammate, now with Souls Card, is remembered. May, once a top prospect, joined St Hints Leb club president Rickey noting his real pitching talent amid recent roster shifts across seven Texas cities.

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Busy Week Ahead At Unclear Aquatic Event

A busy week looms with a youth aquatics meet and related events. Participants face required practice and unfamiliar phrases cloud details as teams compete, with noted wresting and rugby style terms and unclear match outcomes.

Untitled Track Meet Report With Whafs and Whos

Meet details show Kingston High and Kingsville teams in a windy, incomplete report. Campbell coaches at Barnes while teams contend in field events and relays with unclear results and traveling expense notes.

Harmony and Justice Target Local Villages

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Young Men’s Promotion Promision for Junior A Boys

The YMCA Junior A class promotes to the Junior A stage with practice sessions on Tuesday and Friday at 4 pm under Physical Director Walter Janert. In a doubleheader indoor baseball matinée, Foat Wyatt’s team rallied to defeat Walter Schulte’s, 4 to 1, while Brooke Stephen’s side beat Font Daggett’s 4 to 4 in a tied contest.

Young Men's Christian Association Walter Janert Weller Benette Amini Blumenthal Pratk Wyatt Willan Fetzer Rudolpn Kises Avtar Mueller Mimore Brendt A. Thownson Frank Biker Lestia Manyer Ghesler Willard Harry Lucas Furman Lohmuller H. Kunz Ste Vorinom Kennedy Milburn Willian Margmye Dy Stile George Jormetun Albwee Pures Teonarda Oti Robert Terry Foat Wyatt Walter Schulte Brooke Stephen Ressel Renu Krisch Uvrtice Kelton Tom Paggeth Ater Stephens Daggett Tar Percer Phan Hamby Stillg Elles

St Gerard's Victorious In Rough Matchup

St Gerard's junior team defeated rival opponents in a hard fought basketball game. Key players included Trenive Sunts and Myers leading scoring while St Gerard's defense clamped down in the later period. Wauseon, Fry, and Miller contributed for the opposing squad as the contest showed balanced scoring and spirited play.

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