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May 1, 1918

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The wrestling champions of Camp Cody (Milholland) and Camp Bliss (Padden) are set to grapple for the championship of the border. However, the boxing card is cancelled, because Kid Carter among others is in hospital with influenza. Conscription in Ireland is delayed again.

Source: "Milholland and Paden to Meet," El Paso Herald, May 1, 1918. Page 10, Column 6.

Earlier Event: April 30
April 30, 1918
Later Event: May 2
May 2, 1918