1918
The San Antonio Traction Company had a bit of trouble with the new time change yesterday. The cars did not start running on the new schedule yesterday morning. As a result, a number of people who had to work on Sunday mornings and a large number going to early morning Mass, got out according to the new schedule, found no cars running and had to walk to town.
1930
The New York Yankees, with sluggers Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, play the San Antonio Indians in an exhibition game at League Park. The Yanks won, 14-1. After the game, “Ruth was the prlncipal speaker and drawing card at a rally of Knothole Gang members, their parents and friends in the Municipal Auditorium. Probably 2,000 youngsters heard Ruth advise clean living, obedience of parents, plenty of sleep and attention to scboolwork,” beamed the San Antonio Light.
No foolin’.
1937
Crowds gasp in amazement as oil is struck on the grounds of the Alamo. The well is expected to produce 50,000 barrels a day. And…of course this is just an April Fool’s joke from the San Antonio Light newspaper.