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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1917

Page

4

Beginners Learn Trapshooting The Right Way

The article quotes E Saunders of Peters Cartridge Co and praises Mrs Adolph Toepperwein as a top trapshooter. It notes that trapshooting cannot be mastered by correspondence or books and must be learned on the firing line, with wind and target speed posing early challenges. Experienced shooters welcome newcomers and offer tips to improve, with practice leading to higher scores like 90 out of 100.

E. Saunders San Antonio Peters Cartridge Company Adolph Toepperwein Transhaetera Anrone Gneet Ne T Peration Lewisn Mises Humber

Trapshooting notes reveal eye aid and line tactics

The article describes a trapshooting tournament in San Antonio planned for November with emphasis on fitting glasses for shooters and old hands guiding beginners. It explains basic trap setup including firing lines, peg spacing, trap house design, target types, and squad rotation practices to equalize chances.

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American League Scores and Batter Details From Bouton Date

Fragmentary box score notes show Detroit and Washington games with incomplete lineups and battery pairs. Mentions include Detrel 4 Detroit, Shore, Pennovk, Cady. Washington vs St Louis with Groom Seversid Johns Ainsmith. Philadelphia at Chicago with Cicotte Sehadl Meavoy. New York versus Cleveland with Covelessia O Neill and Smaltiwood Nunamaker, amid scattered 1 0 runs and misread names.

Cubs defeat Giants in pitchers duel at Chicago

Sept 20 report from Macagh notes New York closed the M5 NL season with a 7 to 4 defeat at Chicago as Sallee started for the Giants and gave up runs while Merkle and Robinson produced some offense for New York. Chattanooga section follows on a separate note about the Southern Association season and Cantrell’s election as president.

Macagh New York Chicago Sallee St. A Checagnit Robertsoy Sehler Barng Zhymernint Uys Chitantoga Chawtanooga Dhe Chattanooga Abe J. Cantrell Heely

Alamo City Golf Club to Meet on Thursday Night

The Alamo City Golf Club board will convene Thursday at the downtown headquarters to finish by laws and plan fall and winter tournaments. Victor A. Jelier oversees charter applications as membership aims to enroll 150 by October. The group seeks an improved park Elhouse shelter and fountains and may stage a winter tournament with cash prizes for pros or cups for amateurs. President Stevenson asks all directors to attend at 8 oclock.

Alamo City Golf Club Cattasieu Victor A. Jelier Alamy Nakura Stevenson

Baseball Commission Begins Session in Cincinnati

The National Baseball Commission and the American and National Leagues opened a session in Cincinnati Ohio on September 20 with representatives from many regions. The meeting discussed major league club representation and scheduling for the World Series and inter league games between Cleveland and Cincinnati starting October 4. The World Series was anticipated for early October with the opening game to be decided by a toss of a coin. Participants included B B Johnson Ruppert Jim Munn Ira Thomas Willany Murray Joe Welly Ed Burrow and others.

Piace Ahnay B. B. Johnson American League Ruppert New York Americans Jim Munn Cleveland Ira Thomas Chicago Americans Willany Murray Boston Americcans Joe Welly New York

Hutchinson Wins Series In Shutout Victory

Hutchinson swept Joplin in the Western Seamsment final, defeating them 2-0 to clinch the series in three straight. Big Bob Wright limited Joplin to three hits in six days of play as Lamb hit a two bagger and stole third. McBride and Dubbing join Utchingon in the playoff roster for Des Moines with Adams absent due to rest and Benson injured.

Mullinson Hutchinson Doplin Big Bob Wright Vilene Joplin Eit Lambit Saints Jack Corley Dow Motnes McBride Vichna Mony Utchingon Des Moines Babe" Adams Benson A. Mashed OY Hutchingon Battersea Sanders Monroe Wright Gail "Brien

Standings of the Clubs National League

The National League standings show St Louis at 66 points with Cincinnati and Chicago and Brooklyn, Boston, Pittsburg, and New York in varying positions. Result notes list Pittsburgh at Boston 6 to 4 and Chicago 4 New York 3. Brooklyn at St Louis postponed by rain. games scheduled for Thursday include New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with Philadelphia at Chicago.

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Reanls and Scores From Midweek Baseball Card

Wednesday results show Philadelphia 4 over Chicago 1 Detroit tied 1 1 Boston Washington St Louis 4 Cleveland 2 New York set to play Thursday St Louis at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York Boston at Prtzeit.

Reanls Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Bos Washington St. Louis Cleveland New York Washlington Boston

Puzzle State Department Queries Depict License Transfer Rules

Texas department answers common questions on license plate and certificate transfers. If a owner A transfers an old car to B, the original plate and seal stay with the car and B endorses the certificate with a $1 transfer fee. If A buys a new car not yet registered, it must be registered first with a one half of one cent per horsepower fee. Another inquiry notes difficulty in scheduling Army football opener due to opponent availability at West Point.

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Rumor Stopper Baker Debut Sparks Baseball News

New York September 20 J Franklin Baker of the New York Americans announces his debut wired from organized baseball explaining his suspension. Philadelphia edged Chicago 4 1 in nine innings with Lethold driving in the decisive run. Baton Rouge announces Louisiana State football schedule for October and November including Lafayette, Mississippi, Sewanee, Texas A and M and Tulane games.

New York J.' Frankin Baker New York Americans Lols IMO7 Thi Renga Marlean League St Louis Americans Bovisiana State Baton Rouge Lou Fan State University Lafayette Bator Mouse University of Mississippi Oxford Sewanee New Orleans Texas A Me al Beaumont University of Arkansas Shreveport Mississippi Colesiat Baton

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