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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1917

Page

4

Franger Saghin Leads Police Shoot Scores 100

Franger Saghin, leading San Antonio police, scored 100 in pistol and tied for first in the 20 inch bull's eye event at 800 yards. Chief Fred H. Lancaster matched 100 at fifteen yards, with several others posting strong scores as the department's sharpshooters excelled at the municipal rifle range.

Ea Franger Folice Fred H. Lancaster T. O. Miler C. Mamechi Mahone Ga, Lowthern J.lopez Dave Coy Tred H. Lancaster G. Richardson Skussey Franger Lancaster LT. C." Miller Dave Cry Joe Beel San Antonio J. J. Mitchell

McCutcheons Shine In Loyalty Rifle Club Shoot

E P McCutcheon and J F McCutcheon each scored 40 of 160 on the eight inch bull and Mrs B P McCutcheon made 45 on a nest of targets. The Loyalty Rifle Club, new to the municipal range, will hold weekly shoots on Tuesdays as the national pistol event nears its end with strong scores posted by competitors.

E. P. McCutcheon J. F. MecCutcheon B. P. MecCutsheoh Loyalty Rifle Club Nsw Loyalty Club

National League results and stray box scores from Pittsburgh to Boston

Partial box scores show Phillies win at Pittsburgh with Rixey and Killifer pitching for Philadelphia. Boston beats Cincinnati 3 to 1. Chicago edges Brooklyn 1 to 0 as Marafard Coombs and Wheseger debut for the Cubs while Weaver and O’Porret label the Brooklyn loss. Boston also tops Cincinnati 4 to 3 in another game. A garbled late section references a cab scene and mis-typed dialogue.

Chicago Brooklyr A R. Henrycklyn Marafard Coombs Wheseger Weaver O'Porret Hoston Boston Cincinnati Witterita Nekf Ragresser Schneider and Smith

Cardinals Defeat Giants In Uneven Play

The Cardinals beat the New York Giants with a mixed scoreline as results from Boston Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis New York appeared, with schedules showing games and upcoming matches in a chaotic Wednesday slate.

Cardinals NEW York Giants Boston Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn Phiadelphia Pittsburge St Louis New York

St. Louis Triumphs 2 1 Over Yankees In 12th

In a tense 12th inning at St Louis, Brock scored on a double by Smyth to lift the Cardinals to a 2 1 victory over New York in the final game of the series. New York had run in the fourth on a force out and single, while St Louis tied in the eighth on a single, double steal, sacrifice fly. Standings note performances from multiple players and teams across the league, with emphasis on the close finish and key moments.

Louis Smyth Brock St. Louis New York Boston Lds BP Cleveland Insu Detroit Washington Wratiatton Svelfin Snninans Bra Daly WU Vary Hpenshawn Alt I Osmidl Minton Bron Themine Wis Tealitenos Balrdy Bair Broek Duck Saviltier Jack Kinki Tered Ko Moronty Snyder UN Fawex Lan Mendes Ak Pet Wisa Wings Arenda Mewes Gmiired

Incomplete Sports Scores From Unreadable Page

Fragmentary list shows scattered scores including New York Cleveland Hoxton and Washington Chicago with unclear opponents and dates. The readable items hint at a midsize basketball or baseball tally varying by city, with missing context and unreliable lineup details.

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Travers and Seeley Fight To Finish In Metropolitan Match

The article recounts a 1917 Metropolitan amateur golf final where Jerry Travers, six holes ahead early, battles Seeley over 38 holes. Seeley rallies with clutch putts and long holes, forcing extra play before Seeley wins on the 38th. The piece praises fighting spirit and staying aggressive to the end.

Gio Jerome Navers Jerry Charlie Sapley Travers Seeley Traversig Aa Ha Flo The Bell

Missouri Valley shifts as Ames and Kansas rise in football scene

Kansas State or Iowa State landscape moves with partial returns of veterans at Lawrence and Ames. Captain Nelson leads eight veterans, joined by top freshmen Nettles and Mandeville, shaping a stronger squad. Michigan-style optimism grows for a late-season challenge to Nebraska.

Germany Schulz Hnemen Iman Frankenhoff Aggie Nebraska Rhodes Shaw Dobson Otov Valk Riddell Laws Notre Dame Missouri Kansas Ridex Viner Collins Slasher Bass Hamilton Renter Marshall Whittenberg Missouri Echool Hay Stankowski Finsh Washington Drake Kansas City Ames Kanda Yiny Lawrence Dayhawker Denn O S Coth Tater Nellaen Martin Gard Frost Wooly Pringle Todd Chute Williams Amis Agnes Farland Vandattou Newt Pant Alin Frony Aleve Fayar Kanes Aggigg

Uncertain Scorecard From Fragmented Data

Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple teams and players with unclear scores and locations. Mentions include Cleveland Kosuyy and New York references, with scattered abbreviations like Detroit and Philadelphia. Lacking coherent events, teams, or dates, no definitive result can be established from the readable lines.

Herings Suspension Lifted In New York Baseball Club

President Hempstead of the New York National League club announced on Wednesday night that the indefinite suspension of Captain Charlea Herzog had been lifted and he will play in the world series. Herzog was suspended for refusing to accompany the team on its western trip due to alleged poor physical condition.

Herings New York Hempstead New York National League Baseball Club Charlea Herzog Herzog Téant

O Brien Dies in Battle as Winnipeg Jack RumorSpread

Chicago Sept 27 A World War I note from Lester Oakes recounts the death of boxer Winnipeg Jack O'Brien, once a light heavyweight who fought across the Midwest. The letter cites Canadian troops from the front and mentions boxers who kept in fighting shape, while a censor’s limits are noted.

Chicago Winnipeg Jack’ O'Brien

Odds Being Reduced In World Series Betting Talk

Chicago report says New York bettors can take even money on the world series with Chicago favored on several lines. New York camp viewed as nominal. Chicago movers push odds, while local opinion treats the proposition as even.

Comiskey Moves Against Ticket Brokers Near World Series

Chicago Sept 21 Presidé Comiskey of the Chicago American launched a drive against ticket speculators who advertised reservations for World Series seats. He will consult the state's attorney Hoyne and May Thompson on possible actions. Tickets already sold were to be redeemed at face value at Comiskey Park. Plans to enlarge Comiskey Park to about 45,000 seats were announced, with work to finish by next spring. Also reports from Wes Wisconsin and Tennessee boxing bouts.

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