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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1917

Page

4

Revolver Shoot Entries Rise Across Cities in 1947 Meet

The United States Revolver Association announces a nationwide event with rifle and revolver contests from September 22. Cities like San Antonio and La Avonie host competitions at municipal ranges and private clubs, aiming to set records and showcase top marksmen.

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National League scores from Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Chicago

National League results show Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 4 to 1 in Cincinnati with Hoston and teammates contributing. At Pittsburgh, New York beat Pittsburgh 4 to 3 with strong pitching by Hughes Meyere and Miller. In Chicago, New York shut out Chicago 3 to 0 behind Schupp and McCarty with supporting bats.

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Hutchinson Wins Ten-Inning Western League Opener

Joplin fell to Hutchinson 4 to 3 in ten innings in Joplin on September 18 as the Western League split series opener decides half-season champ. Butch Moon delivered the decisive runs after a 30 minute delay. Oscar Grahant held Hutchinson to four hits in eight innings.

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Herzog 15 Suspended For Jumping Giants

New York report that Captain Herzog of the Giants has been suspended for refusing to join the Boston trip. Manager McGraw had warned he would not play if unable. Similar action reported in the American League against J. Irwin Baker for ignoring exhibition plans in Bridgeport.

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Indianapolis a Winner in a Confused Report

Dispatch from Indianapolis describes a complex sports and coaching narrative with references to Chicago and St Paul, noting various teams and players in a garbled recap. It mentions Wayne Sutton as football coach appointment at Lewison State and a special train to the World Series, with uncertain details and stray names.

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Tele Herman Beats Wiggers in Six Rounds in Philadelphia

Tele Herman, bantamweight champion, easily defeatedio Wiggers of New York in a six round bout in Philadelphia. Wiggers bled from nose and mouth by the end while the lighter Herman weighed just over weight, with the report noting the bout went six rounds.

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Standing of the Clubs National League Report

National League results show Boston defeating Pittsburg 4 to 1 and New York beating Chicago 3 to 0. Cincinnati won 1 to 0 over Philadelphia, with other games unscheduled. upcoming matches list Boston at Pittsburg New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis.

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Ambiguous Amerigan League Results Drafted in New York

The fragmented OCR text presents unclear club names and events. Key entities appear to resemble team or player mentions such as Mounds Task, Otters, and New York, but the source text is too garbled to extract a clear single event, score, or outcome. No verifiable facts beyond scattered city and league hints.

Wrestlers face forfeits to curb fire fiascos in match prep

Sep. 1 Gene Metady proposes pre match wagers funded by forfeits to cover expenses if draws or disqualifications occur, to prevent fire fiascos seen in past bouts. Wrestlers would receive no pay. ticket proceeds would cover costs and any remaining funds revert to purchasers.

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Iowa Aims for Prosperous Football Season Under Jones

Towa City, Sept. 16. Prospects for a successful season at the University of Towa are seen as promising despite war inroads. Coach Howard Jones leads a hard training camp with Captain-elect Davis set to return. Veterans like Wyland, Reid, and Elder appear ready, while freshmen such as Greenwood and Hamilton push into varsity contention. The schedule includes games against Grinnell, Iowa City opponents, and a key matchup with South Dakota, with Minnesota swapped for South buketa in the lineup. DES MOINES: wrestling champion Harl Caddock faces second draft examination in Atlantic, Ind., while Chicago wrestler Phil Marrison eyes a title as he readies for competition.

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A Glimpse Into Baseball's Behind the Scenes Odds

A column from the sporting editor discusses Bucko Buck, McGraw, and Giants betting schemes possibly shaping post season odds. It notes player injuries, rest plans, and the balance of stars like Berten, Anderson, Sallee, and Zimmermann as Giants push toward a World Series clash with the White Sox and others.

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Unclear Text Fragment on Lottery and Absence

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a lottery and a person named Nin with a bill of twenty. References to Reno, Cherie Avett Rowylars Wetter mies IL and a wife Jean, plus a note about absence and evenings at home. Content is fragmented with no clear event.

Cherie Rowylars Jean

Giants Keep Up Pace With Cubs In Shutout

New York maintained pace in the National League pennant race by shutting out Chicago 5 to 0. Schupp outpitched Douglas in the opener as the Giants’ defense and three key double plays kept the Cubs in check. Burns, Zeider, and Holke were involved in a dramatic ninth inning double play sequence. Walker debuted for New York with one hit allowed, aided by a two-base error by Slick. Northwestern hires Neil Matthews, Penn captain, as coach joining practice with coach Murphy’s staff. veterans expected to join barring further developments.

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New York Batteries Battle Benton in League Tilt

In a tense American League encounter, Benton faces New York as pitchers Leama and Fisher anchor the batteries with Nonamaker catching. Early innings show tight defense and strategic plays, shaping a close contest between the teams.

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Downey Defeats Wells in Columbus Boxing Bout

Downey of Columbus defeated May Wells of London in a scheduled 12 round boxing match. Through ten rounds the bout progressed evenly with the early rounds close. Downey weighed 131/2 pounds and Wells 146 pounds at the weigh in.

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Greb Beats Brown and Qayton In Ring Bouts

Sept 14 Pittsburs Hay Greb KO over Brown of Chicago in a middleweight bout. Qayton of unlisted origin fought a scheduled round in the same card. Co ntinued coverage from the boxing program and results include bouts at Comiskey and other venues.

Qayton Hay Greb Pittsburs Avon Brown Chicago

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