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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1918

Page

12

Army League Showdown to Be Filmed at Kelly Field

The Army League decides its last big game between Kelly Field and Mechanical Repair Shops. A Pathe weekly film crew will capture the match as thousands of spectators fill stands, with Kelly Field declaring a holiday and near 5000 rooters expected. The Mechanical Repair Shops fans plan to outshine, while a Light Trophy presentation may be moved to Sunday noon if Breunstein’s team wins. Admission is 25 cents grandstand, 50 cents boxes, with a planned strong lineup for the aviators.

Pathe Weekly Moving Picture Company Kelly Field Moving Picture United States Ely Bens Rand Kelly Gat Army League Kelly Picetd Ay Ivan Mies Wylliams Strond George Kelly New York Giant Bo Brown Kelly Spreitzer Starr

Army League Games Set for Saturday at Multiple Camps

Saturday’s Army League schedule lists Nineteenth Infantry at Camp Ise and Stanley at Remouants at 5:00. Repair Shops and Kelly Field play at 3:30 at League Park, Brooks Field unavailable due to Camp Morse departure. The 804th Repair Shops lineup features Baggan Knaupp Snyder Kraft Knaupp Pairchilds Bertetti Hovel and pitchers Harper Winters Howard.

Nineteenth Infantry Camp Ise Stanley Kelly Field League Park Brooks Camp Morse Richards Harm Stringer Bierman Cadreau Athletics Resair Johnny Baggan H. Knaupp Texas Snyder Skraft W. Knaupp Pairchilds Bertetti Hovel Jack Harper Winters New York Giants Howard

Army League Saturday Affects Standings in Local Games

If the Nineteenth Infantry lose to Camp John Wise on Saturday and the Remontants win, they drop to fourth with Brooks Field close behind after a forfeit to Camp Morse. A Remounts loss boosts Brooks Aviators to fourth, while Camp Stanley loss and balloonists victory could raise Wisemen from the bottom.

Nineteenth Infantry Camp John Wise Army League Remonants Brooks Field Club Brooks Field Camp Morse Brooks Aaviators Camp Stanley Wisemen Stanley

WARS HITS FISHERIES AS DRAFT RAISES ALARM

Sept 6 Austin Texas draft drags on fishing and oyster industries. W W Wood, game fish and oyster commissioner, reports 75 boats idle for lack of fishers. Draft ages 18 to 45 will pull more workers from the industry while those older seek shipyards. Oyster output remains near last year but depends on available labor. Several state boats idle as captains called to colors. Kaiser honors Von Kuhlmann. Berlin notes imperial order granted amid war mobilization.

Austin Tex W.W. Wood Game, Fish and Oyster Rockport Wood

Cubs Confident as Sox Edge Cubs in World Series Opener

Chicago on September 6 reports Cubs confident Boston cannot repeat yesterday's 1–0 victory in game two of the World Series. Babe Ruth's value debated, crowds smaller due to wartime conditions, pitchers under consideration include Cyler, Rush, and Mays as lineup tweaks loom. Fair and warmer weather forecast.

Chicago Red Sox Mitchell Cubs Babe” Ruth Ruth Sox Comis Park Giants White Sox Shanager Teddy Cyler Joe Rush Cub Rath Boston Hooper Shenn Strung McInnis Scott Thomas Agnew Bush Mays Chicagoy Flack Hollacher Mann Paskett Merkle Biek

Trap Shooters Hold Lively Matches at Brackenridge Park

The Moore Gun Club hosted its weekly trap shoot at Brackenridge Park amid wind and drizzle. Despite poor conditions, sharp scores appeared from amateurs and pros including Ver ey Ayrees and EB. 1. Saunders, with notable participants such as Percy Syrell Alex Walff and Dr. Teard, all contributing to growing club interest and weekend turnout.

Moore Gun Club Brackenridge Park Verey Ayrees Gunter Hotel Saunders M. Faurote LB. i. Saunan

Square Deal Grows and Membership Expands

The Square Deal Association expands with 100 new aware firms joining this week. The list now includes mercantile concerns, boarding houses, and several apartment houses. Members receive cards via the Chamber of Commerce as posters circulate among supporters of fair deal principles.

Square Deal Association Chamber of Commerce

Sale of Timber Lands and Allotted Lands in Oklahoma

United States government auctions approximately 14 800 acres of tribal and unallotted land in Hughes County Oklahoma from October 9 to 17 1918 at railroad points in Eastern Oklahoma Timber land and surface of segregated coal and asphalt land in the Choctaw Nation will sell for at least appraised value and cash respectively Some tracts may be sold on time with partial payments Bids may be mailed or submitted in person or by agent with power of attorney Details at Five Civilized Tribes Muskogee Oklahoma with maps and circulars available for a small fee

Hughes County Oklahoma Gabe EF Five Civilized Tribes Muskogee Cato Sells Commissioner of Indian Affairs Adv Ece Ene

Tanks in the Air Service to the Rescue on French Roads

The article extols compressed air tanks tucked in Free Road Help cars as savers of motorists in trouble on French roads. It explains how to signal for the tanks to be sent “over the top” and assist the stranded driver in danger on the road.

Ruth Dominates,但 World Series Opener Ends 1 to 0

Boston wins the opening World Series game 1 to 0 behind a near flawless pitching performance by Babe Ruth of Boston against Chicago. Ruth allows six hits while Big Jim Vaughn yields seven, and a lone base on balls by Vaughn sets up a single sequence for the decisive run. The contest features tight pitching and the smallest attendance on record for a world championship game.

Chicago Babe Alm Hooper Shean Boo Whiteman I. Whick Holloeher Ss ‘ Mann Daskert

Learn Gym Exercises at Kelly Mield Enlistlenies

Selected men from Kelly Mield lead Friday night gym classes at the YMCA to train volunteers in physical exercises. Under Sergeant Vaughn instruction, trainees will become instructors for new recruits entering the flying field as part of a growing program. More than six men are currently enrolled.

Kelly Mield Young Men's Christian Association Hoe Vaughn Ano

Sacrifice Plays Highlight Ninth Inning Clash

Sacrifice hits by Metouis and Woillacher. Errors and baserunning miscues left runners stranded as Amerigans scored six, No-Homils eight, with bases on balls and pitcher hit by ball events shaping the late inning drama. O'Day relieves, Llifdebrand and Owens noted in fielding sequences.

Metouis Woillacher Amerigans Bills Huth Vaughn Tach Black Steeek Ruth d Vaughn G Pires Nlite Llifdebrand Owens

Birthday Observance for Lafayette at Country Club Reception

A reception at the Country Club Friday at 8 30 p m honors Lafayette’s birthday. Antonin Groupe de Valhance Vranea will entertain with a program featuring French officers Major G Thenier Cane Raymond Lou Michel Abbal Lt Adelphe Thiebanit Mine EL Fortier and others. The event includes speeches songs and a jazz band from the 17th Squadron Fort Sam Houston with invitations extended to friends and San Antonio residents of French descent or sympathies.

Lawrence of Lafayette Antonin Groupe de Valhance Vranea Country Club G.thenier Cane Raymond Lou Michel Abbal Adelphe Thiebanit EL Fortier Officiy Mas Alwin Snovalla Cape Robert Micha ‘Gravette Mary General Lafayette Dordinget Massenoet Hei M. Toutdance Moth Mae Dorothy D Anton Steantie d' Ane Dalselles Amano Alan Mae “Kellsrey Star Ald Kelly Field Glee Clu David Griffth Jaz Fort Sam Houston San Antonio LB. F. Dane Alfred Lanner Lloyd McGown TH. J. Drought B. Clegg E. A. Wilson Joseph Prost

Work or fight in Bexar County after September 12

The Community War Labor board announces compulsory service begins September 15 for men in elos pon-essential occupations. Nonessential workers may appeal to prove essential status. adverse rulings may be appealed to the State Advisory board. Offices at 122 Main for war winning employment guidance. A Veluz electric furnace and Tandoc scientist parts order noted.

Bexar County Community War Labor Board State Advisory Board Main Phign Trent

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