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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
6
Preparations for the Thanksgiving athletic events are underway at Kelly Fitzh. The football team and TRG bossy players are set for the morning events with athletic director Y. 3. CLA in charge of arrangements. Engraving planned reading Five-21lle.
Fragmented OCR lists social good aims and sports stars. Mentions include Kelly Piet and Thangssiing Das, a 9 pm game at a field, Hig Gap, canteen charges, and a vaudeville show with Liberty Band. References to Clarence and White world champions appear among scattered team names and figures.
Set tement of factional disputes near settlement threatens to disrupt the Alhstican Association and a plan to form new Jews de agred to be assured today. Rival factions were prevented from gathering after the Native Association of Haseiall Leagues voted down a regulation to resdistrict minor leagues. Club owners of the American Age 19H tentatively planned a May 1 season start, three weeks after the previous opening date. Major and minor leagues pledge mutual aid. Hermann, head of baseball commission, will discuss minor league retrenchment and shared support.
Ad Wolgast once the lightweight champion nears the Milwaukee sanitarium as his father Louis notes the ex-title holder weighs 134 pounds and his hair rapidly grays. Doctors fear travel and Ad hopes to become a boxing instructor in the United States Army, but his condition may prevent it.
The New York state legislature ended a six year old law allowing boxing events at venues statewide. The McKrawley measure fell to Le Slater Lil, with the final act in a late session closing of the assembly. The change may shift bouts to private clubs under new rules, removing state licensing. In boxing news, Hotty overwhelms Tanks Wrenter in New York for a decisive win as controversy swirls over permit repeal. The night’s results and plans for future ringside events are noted, with comments from Mathewson about the sport’s comeback. A merchant ad closes the page.
The 357th Ambulance and Basil Infantry football teams played to a six to six draw on Wednesday afternoon at Gump Travis Field. The Ambulance opened with a first half touchdown, while Wiesel added a six point contribution for Basil Infantry. Music by the eighth band accompanied intermission as both teams enjoyed a postgame spread and cigars.
The article discusses shifting meanings of war contracts and salaries in baseball, noting the old idea of high pay tied to wartime tax benefits has faded. It suggests most contracts will expire this year and likely be renewed at much lower figures, as players face salary cuts to keep teams playing. It quotes club officials and hints at potential player union pressure if large cuts occur, while asserting next year salaries remain a key issue.
A jumble of boxing news and sports items: Tess Willard and Walter Monahan discuss a comeback and ring plans while Jose Archer plan wintering in Florida. Other notes cover military releases like heavyweight Dan Flynn and a proposed Chicago Michigan post season game benefiting a war charity.
Cotton Khrup of San Antonio and Jed Me from New Orleans top the Southern League shortstop averages with a fielding percentage around .084. Ham Hyatt led the Southern Association slugging at .634, with Munch of Atlanta second at .230. Pitler of Chattanooga played 42 games at .364 before a midseason move. Outfielders dominate scoring among clubs, Tex Covington tops first basemen with .999, and Keres of Nashville played all games, contributing strong pitching presence in 38 appearances.
O Dowd defeats Al McCoy of Brooklyn by knockout in the sixth round to claim the middleweight title. The bout, a ten round clash, features rapid exchanges and hard body shots as Dowd dominates early and finishes strong to seal the championship.
Crooklyn April 7, 1914 notes Napoleon Lajoie, Toronto manager, weighing future in baseball. He holds a one year deal as free agent and may return to Toronto if desired, with several major league towns eyeing his services.
In Munichish link play at ROM Cleveland Ohio AL Sanders of Chicago and C A Campbell of Temple faced UP Parsons of New York with a mixed half court session. The report notes Wednes senvidee and a final tally by Binge and Wy with unclear details.
Boston plans mobilize women operators and water car crews to transport wounded from ships to hospitals during an emergency. Red Cross enrollment opens for three months with weekly duties and monthly reports, with uniforms and insignia provided.
Reported excitement over a stone bomb hoax at Camp Dodge near Des Moines Town A. A crusted-stele find sparked fear until careful examination showed the "bombs" to be harmless racks. A car carried a defiant note challenging the Kaiser, prompting cautious interpretation.
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