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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1917

Page

5

Academy Team Wins First Game of Series

San Antonio Avaiemy defeated St Slury's College in the opening game of the Lite Acaslemic series at Giviseh's bare Tuesday afternoon in a hurpicone contest. The Tune touchdown was scored as the theater? by Crotici Heat who led through the line for the big used Loeesey attorney LEU ik Bae lid Tastee cen end sar the punthg of Paretust restored fir the Josette The Ung apt A Mwudeny (8) st. Mary's (0) Repee. Maree isle and Hain-eee, Gena Caldwell Tight reaches 1 Bronte Cone dM wr cee Devssbers tight guard 1 Midge jij Selweemann (Cape) Center. 1 Fost a pure venseeee eeBill Lett guare Vetersen was Puocoast. Popal Garvey. 56.5 evens soillu Gluarter had night referee etc.

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De Oro Defeats Daly In New York Match

Alfredo De Oro defeated John Daly of New York 80 to 43 in a boxing or similar match in New York. The contest featured De Oro with a strong run of points during the first round, delivering a decisive early lead.

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Abilene Aims for Texas State Baseball League Berth

Abilene plans to seek a berth in the Texas State Baseball League. The invitation lists Texas interest and a meet in Dallas next Tuesday with attendees from local clubs and schools.

Abilene Texas State Baseball Cal Dallas

Stillwell Wins Loyalty Rifle Shoot Title at City Range

Stillwell took top honors in the Loyalty rifle shoot on the municipal range Tuesday afternoon, scoring 92 of 100 on the bulls and 1 of 100 on a second target. Brady tied for third with 82. Paley and Threadwright also posted scores in a day marked by steady improvement among club members.

HL. Stillwell Loyalty Life Chua Munnicipal Tuesay Brady WD. Paliey B.C. Thread- TH. Stevens William . West Mealy de I Madster iThrewdgil Sailwell

Guarantees Win The Odd From Households

The Commercial Tenpin Ji opened its winter campaign all night on the Grand alleys. The Guarantees won the opening game 760 to 685 and led 670 to win the final game. The Luxers won the intermediate contest 604 to. Most players returned with a similar lineup as last year. Catrin Walser of the losing team was the star, just one pin from the high mark, while Schwarts led the Guarantees with 497. Walser rolled the highest single game 178 in the opener. Schwarts posted 478 in session two. The Servicion stayed competitive through the night as the teams competed.

Luxers Sivha Jd Dehmidt Ugulis Catrin Walser Enimy Vinmtion Stoudt Individul Walser Schwarts Suizers

Funeral Services Held for Notable Local Figure in City

Funeral services were held Wednesday for a prominent local resident who died Monday after a brief illness. The service at Moody Memorial was attended by family, friends, and community members, with processional readings and a graveside at Grandlund Cemetery. A special election for Commissioner of Taxation is upcoming, with candidate Andresay seeking support.

Cincago Twerwd Thy Ter Pal Kater Peeteh Sven Bi Turment Loltow Granelund Nohomes Lin Af Andresay Cuming

Bren Defeats Lovlusny in Boston twelve round decision

In Boston on October 24 Brendan of Chicago earned a twelve round decision over Hing Tavinsky of New York in a close boxing bout. The fight ended with Brendan prevailing after a full seven rounds of action.

Bren Lovlusny Boston Mass Brendan of Chi Bi ‘Hing Tavinsky New York

MENGER'S FIVE WINS TWO STRAIGHT GAMES

Erle Mengers quintet won two straight games, beating Business Boys on Tuesday night. Menger led with key baskets as Byars Steele and Bernhard aided scoring, while Bond led the losers with three points. The later game ended 12-3 in favor of the Menger team, with Steele scoring seven points.

Erle Menger Rane Menger Gualine Byars Wits Steele FR. Bernherd Menger A. Mgckerson Cguiburson Bond Reimschissel Mudie Burr Lleyn Jon Ayinter Wonien Maier Toni Stee Wo Menger Bernhard Gath Lernier

CORONAL ELEVEN WINS BAN MARCOS IN CLOSE GAME

Coronal Eleven defeats San Marcos High School in a tense contest at the Hants of Coronal institute. The visitors led early but Coronal steadied with a steady attack led by Hat ker Unyta and Watkins as Hopi Shoyke and Story held off the rival backers to claim the win.

Ban Marcos Wes San Marcos Hants of Coronal Institute Stuiders Hatker Unyta Watkins

Brackenridge Five Triumphs In Tight Basketball Battle

Brackenridge grammar school beat Lumar 28 to 21 in a closely contested game. Key Brackenridge players were McCluern Flores and Escamilla while Rossman and Whitney starred for Lumar. The lineup lists Brackenridge: Escamilla left forward Flores centers. Lumar: Whitney left forward.

Brackenridge Grammar School Lumar McCluern Flores Escamilla Brackenrridge Rossman Whitney Lneup Duight Movrard Represeiee Rossman Peares Alphonse Galvany Boapleo Pielers

Handball Tournament Results Highlight Four Matches

Kim Mueller edged Dr G Te Milbaen in a tight class match 8-11 11-10 11-6. A M Finger defeated Kay Grandliel in straight sets 11-4 11-3. W W Binnie beat J F Moore 11-8 11-? in straight games. FF Karlese beat Tom Watt 11-8 11-3. Walter Janert and A M Singer served as officials.

M. C Kim Mueller Dr. G. Te Milbaen A. M. Finger Kay Grandliel Wid W. W. Binnie Moore FF. Karlese Tom Watt Walter’ Janert Pisos A.M. Singer Mee

Evans Joins Army at Camp Pike in Arkansas

Evans, third baseman for the Cleveland team, has entered Army enrollment at Camp Pike on Tuesday. Frankie Tugsell, New Orleans lightweight, hired as boxing instructor for the camp, will travel with him for several days.

Ark Joe Evans Cleveland Wastound Army Camp Pike Mig Meridian Miss Mrankie Tugsell Gvieans Me Will Avelye Ua Fow Dasa

French Divisions Salute Their Dead at Front Memorial

Associated Press reports a French division halted near the front to honor comrades fallen in battle. Troops faced the gunfire, lowered colors, and stood at attention as a roll call and silent salute followed. The Chasseurs are highlighted for their role guarding the colors and receiving top decorations.

Associated Press Trencil Front Michel Die Feld Alsace Verdun Somme Alsay Batulion Chasseurs Hark Bat. S Talion Guards Grand Army Duke of Orleans Louis Phillipe Solferino Sebastopol Durin

High School Pupils Make Twenty Thousand Trench Torches

Winona pupils begin manufacture of twenty thousand trench torches for use by soldiers overseas. Torches use newspapers rolled into eight-column strips, dolled four minutes in paratln. Originated with Italian soldiers in the Alps, over two million reportedly used, burning briefly. torches will go through D A R channels to national headquarters.

Wihona Simmies Winona Dispatch St. Paul Parattin Alps Naional

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