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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1917

Page

6

Hal Mitchell breaks indoor rifle record in city meet

Soret MH Mitchell, custodian of the municipal rifle range, shattered all records at the Lone Star Rifle Club meet held at 408 Military Plaza Thursday night. He scored nine perfect bullseyes and ten shots totaling the best indoor score ever for the city, with a remarkable 98 out of 100. Tom Willis and B O Quinn tied for second with 96, followed by F P Glaser at 94.

Soret Tom Willis Quinn P. Glaser

Understanding Baseball Through The British Viewpoint

An English author compares rounders to baseball, detailing equipment and play, noting the catcher’s role and safety gear while reflecting on cross cultural reactions. The piece blends nostalgia with observation as readers imagine the American game through a European lens.

London England Beseball Ngiazl Althoush Iaat Ater WA Leels Armen Ate Walle Giardini Deren Pilon IMA Busta Nilesat

Spectator Fever and Rules in Historic Coventry Sports Scene

Iris notes baseball and rugby crossovers as crowd energy shifts from skill to spectacle. The piece discusses fans, gate tensions, and comparative enthusiasm, citing Canadian observers and English football crowd behavior. It mentions Derbyshire Red Cross culture and sports organizers shaping Derby events.

Iris Ape Epieget Jnach Vne Doxton Galt Cis Derbyshire

OUSTED JOHN 2 ROCKE PELLER

In a tense session the John Rocke Pelller case dominates the meeting as attendees press about the fate of Mr. Warkefeller and the role of Inspector Choper Paps in Worcester. The discussion reveals anger and calls for accountability, with witnesses and locals weighing the outcome of the disputed actions and future hearings.

John Hookefelen Warkefeler John Choper Rongenting

White Sox Edge Giants in World Series Chase

The Chicago White Sox struggle at the Polo Grounds dropping to the New York Giants as they seek a front position in the World Series. Pitcher Benton shines with some Sox hitters quiet, while Giants roar back, and Howland plans a bold lineup change for Friday’s game.

White Sox Chicago White Sox New York Giants Cor Koy Park Gga Sox Wile Ant Giants Polo Ground Chik Gait Chicago Benton Pete Ter Piehers Schupp Sud New Yorkers Howland Fatundas Rowland

Giants En Route To Confident Showdown In Chicago

The Chicago Giants head to a pivotal clash with the White Sox as both teams display strong form. Early reports describe pitching depth, batting efforts, and defensive shines amid a tense sprint toward a crucial title bid.

Giants Chicago

Giants Even Series With White Sox In Chicago

New York Giants tie the World Series with a win over the Chicago White Sox in Chicago. The game features strong pitching from McGraw’s team and clutch hitting as the Giants rally to balance the series at one win each.

Speculators Raise Prices of Seats Amid Attendance Surge

Local reports say ticket speculators pushed up seat costs for an upcoming game at White Park. Officials note grandstand seats were in high demand with prices reportedly rising, while other sections faced fluctuating resale prices ahead of the Saturday match.

Mimcago Los Park Wottons

Evans and Lutz Fives Win in Senior Series

Evans and Lutz lead their teams to a win in a senior series game. Navy field players score, while opponents struggle with turnovers and missed shots. Kenry state’s quintet defeated by Evans, with key contributions from teammates and a late defensive stand.

Evans and Lutz Elas Tevnan Lugenim Sass Evans T-Ul Kenry Tate Nha Yohsuanen Herman Romer Mso Tneder Oals G. Ho Mbgell Viet Walter Minit Allen

Eagle Attack Injures Worker Near Six Corners

Raymond Sichénater was attacked by an eagle while walking to work near Six Corners in Bryan Ohio. The bird swooped from a fence, clawed his wrist, and he fought back grabbing the eagle by the foot and clubbing it to end the attack. The four foot four inch eagle was subdued.

Bryan, O Raymond Sichénater Sichenater

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