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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1917

Page

5

Hoppe Wins Both Contests in Petercon Exhibition

W. Hoppe dominates both events at Petergon in a mixed billiards show. Hoppe takes the 18-2 balk line and the three cushions with a high run of 147, while Petersen delivers a strong display in the three cushions. The crowd’s reaction runs from disbelief to applause as the two “Wizards” showcase expert play and dramatic shots.

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BICYCLIST 18 INJURED IN CITY BIKE RACE

Boston race incident injures an 18 year old as cyclists clash on the track. A punctured tire caused a rider to crash near the Ruston team section, sending him to hospital with injuries. Officials report crowding and scattered terms from the chaotic event.

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Senior Class Event Sparks Strong Team Showdown

SERAUER'S TEAM WINS SENIOR CLASS EVENT with top performers like George Sexamer and Ernest Green leading in field goals and free throws. The meet highlighted intense relay and individual bouts, while organizers teased a next Monday night clash amid plans for a shortened season and wartime league adjustments.

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Changes Expected in Baseball Circles

A garbled 1915 era article discusses expected reforms in baseball during wartime, citing major and minor league shifts, potential governance changes, and plans to consolidate operations as the war extends. It hints at altered schedules and administrative adjustments affecting professional baseball.

Hallowill Mattos Uae Carlos Elch

Pete Herman Retains Bantamweight Title in New Orleans

Pete Herman of New Orleans defeated Krankie Burns by knockout to retain the world bantamweight title in an outdoor ringside bout watched by about 19,000. Herman showed steady leadership and power, improving since his previous win, while Burns pressed hard through ten rounds before fading after the eleventh. Herman was reportedly 111 pounds, with Burns at a similar weight as the crowd cheered in the open air event. Herman’s victory comes as he prepares to enter the national service on November 1, after marrying Miss Anna Lehving here.

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Athletic Treat Promised At Camp Event

A Camp event promises athletic treats with wrestling bouts and film showings of recent competitions. Veterans among soldier athletes, including Private Goldfedor and Private Redfield, headline four round boxing matches, while a feature wrestling bout pits Kaa Isopecti against Pel Brown. The program includes a 2100 start and a large crowd expected for the evening of sports and entertainment.

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Officials Selected for Tonight's Games

Officials chosen for tonight's double header include Chester Slip and a farm line umpire from Ye Moc r A. The article notes the championship context and previews a City Lease series in Hts. with teams including Heights Methodist and Forward of Me City. The piece highlights veteran officials from old-timers leagues and marks the event as a key match in a truncated series.

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Longhorns West Pail Move Up in Junior Series

In a shift of junior league standings, West Point and Miranda rose as West Point won a close open game. Key performances came from Steve Rosson, Ray Maervis, and Kenneth Mecutke with late points and rally effort keeping Longhorns tied for first.

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Old rivals meet again in revived gridiron rivalry

The article recalls a historic meeting between Michigan and the Lalyer allies dating back to 1892 in Foothill. They have played fourteen games since, with Michigan holding the series lead.

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Wolverines and Maroons clash in historic football rivalry

The Wolverines lead in points with 499 to Chicago's 102. Michigan shut out Chicago once, in a famed 1902 contest, the lone safety score. Michigan’s 1901–1904 run included four straight wins by 22–0, 21–0, 28–1, and 22–12. In boxing, Jim Irish Patsy Cling outpointed Willie Jackson in a six round Philadelphia bout.

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