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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1955

Page

5

Abe Saperstein to scout in Japan and Cleveland links

Abe Saperstein, famed Harlem Globetrotters owner, expands scouting beyond basketball to baseball. He has reportedly aided Pacific League star Raines, whose success drew Cleveland Indians to view him. Murakami of Hankyu Braves visited Saperstein with gifts, signaling cross sport and cross country talent moves.

Abe Saperstein Harlem Globetrotters Chicago Minoru Murakami Hankyu. Braves Saperstein Abe Larry Raines Japan Cleveland Indians Murakami Jay America Cleveland Indians Indianapolis Pacific Jeague

Alamo Stadium hosts four basketball teams in race

Four teams will figure in the Alamo Stadium event. Gold Name, once confined to Philadelphia, derives from the organization that spans the South. Philadelphia Hebrew and Ainetics society are noted in the context of the event.

Alamo Stadi Philadelphia South Op Ainetics Society

Playground project takes root in town effort

A community drive, led by local backers including Hudson and the Missions, aims to build a large boys league playground from scratch to curb mischief. The effort involves Frank Carswell and connections to Gus Weber and Tong-time patrons. plans note Frank Carswell’s return to Houston and Santa Rosa hospital for a foot infection. Stan erika had to return home amid recovery.

Gus Delly Bean Weber Bowser Tong-time Santa Rosa Hospital Stanerika

Crucial Stage in College Basketball Postseason Push

College hoops enter final four weeks as NCAA bids loom. Top teams shift aims with conferences still deciding titles. Notable races include Utah and Brigham Young in the Skyline, Oregon State in the PCC, Penn and Columbia in the Ivy, and several independents like Marquette and Dayton jockeying for at-large spots.

Big Boys Utah Brigham Slais Gill Halbrook Penn Quakers Columbia Cornell Princeton

Dwyer Frustration Marks Close Exhibition Race

In a murky finish at Phoenix Littler and Dwyer tangled for a tight exhibition. Dwyer finally broke free and staggered across the line at 4:06 as Santee and Bob McMillen clocked 4:06.55. Dwyer protested and claimed unfair disqualification, insisting fairness for all.

Dwyer Santee Zond Bob McMillen Armed Forces Fred

Top 10 college basketball teams ranked nationwide

San Francisco leads at 16 4 followed by Kentucky 14 2 Utah 27 2 NC State La Salle Duquesne George Washington UCLA Illinois Marquette and Maryland round out the top ten in the nation wide survey. College teams and upcoming spring training are noted with Houston announcing plans for spring drills under coach Bill Garden.

San Francisco Duquesne Marquette Dayton Cincimnnati Connecticut Villanova Nigara Canisius Memphis State I Za Eele Holy Cross Iowa Tlino Richmond George Washington Fiey Phy Wania Eee Park Fay Veirginia Southeastern Kentucky Associated Press Bama Vanderbilt Dan Commodores Athwert Tetas Christien Southern Methodist SHG Colorado Sassour Misouri Missouri Valley Tulsa St. Louis Stouis Eurzicanes Pacific Coast Wenenert Ev Meek Angeles New York International News ‘Service San_Francisco Utah North Carolina State la Salle Dnaquesne George Washington UCLA S—Illinois Maryland Centuaiey State Central State Een Ivania Kentucky - West Hila Madonna Bellarmine Ee Georestown Bidatee Wilmington Savior Ohio Spring Hillhorgan State Johnson Ornnerree Pacific Nevada Jok Ft Martins Oregon Pudget Pacific Latharan Itworth Western Washington Gs Autolumbia Aimbatt State California San Pat Ianticla aSarg & Clarke Eeeao State Southern Oregon Education Seattle Pacific Finivarsity Willamette Meed Vovertime

World video mile record shocks Millrose crowd

Nielsen shaves two tenths from Wes Santos mark to set 4 03.6 as Santee and Dwyer contend behind. Nielsen passes Santee on the turn while Dwyer is shoved off track amid a fierce finish at Madison Square Garden.

Giunnar Nielsen New York Wes Santee Fred Dwyer New. York Gunnar.Nielsen Copenhag Bey Pressman Wes Santos Madison Square Garden Dean Dwyer Duryer ULC Kansas Unti Nielsen

Weekend College Basketball Scores Report

Sunday results highlight Iona topping St Ambrose while Creighton and Quincy split. Saturday scores include Rutgers, Bridgewater, Farmington, Oneonta, New Paltz, and numerous regional games with Bracket outcomes and multiple upsets across divisions.

Associated Press John Carrot Iona St_Ambroze Creighton Quincy Til Lewis Sauna St Vincent Associated Press Press Fetheigh

Great Spoon Shot Wins Phoenix Open as Palmer Halts Bid

Gene Palmer wins the Phoenix Open with a spooned 240 yard shot landing on the green. He birdies out with two putts to edge Littler and Hebert. Littler leads money list. Hebert ties for runner up with Barber and Kron scoring 63 and 62 respectively. Best amateur honors go to Eddie Draper of Seattle.

Gene Wasi Littler Littler Arizona Country Billy Manel Odessa Texas Johnny Falmer Palmer TE Kfoe Johnny Jay Hebert Hebert Lover Fach Cary Jerry “Barber Ted Kron Wesley Ellis San Antonio Santa Stan .Moses Eddie. Draper Seattie

Alamo Golf Roundup and Riverside final set

The Alamo Golf-assa weekly Sunday round resumes with Samessen taking honors at 82 and Gilbert Delgado Ward Monita and Gilbert Areche posting 64 to win the Pan-American amateur event. Riverside hosts a final round postponed by wet conditions as 3 stroke leaders Davie Treving and others chase titles and the association plans meetings at DeWinne's Belgium Inn and YMCA with various sport committee actions.

Alamo Golf-assa Pasa Cnet Samessen Gilbert Celesde Golf Asengrand Wreepa Davie Treving Brigade Riverside J. H Williams Cence Wlein Rengé Sund Gilbert Delgado Ward Monita Gilbert Areche Cole “aSsn Sunde Johnny Aguillon Roy Rodriguez George Briones DeWinne Belgium Inn

Thomas Dominates 100-Mile Auto Race At Palm Beach

Herb Thomas of Sanford Florida averaged 89.8 mph in a 100 mile feature at Palm Beach. He drove a Hudson to victory over a field including Facette and Worth. Grand National standings hinge on total points across 1959 season.

Palm Beach Fiz Herb Thomas

Phoenix Winners in Probationary Period Details

An unclear sports note outlines a probationary period lasting months with references to Maxwell, Bre, Al Zimmermann, Lionel, Paul, and Jimmy Demeret. It mentions a score of 68 to 28 and uses fragmented terms like prize money and gas. The readable bits hint at a local contest or game result without concrete dates or locations.

Ap i Maxwell Al-Zimmerman Clare Tee Lionel Paul Immy “Demeret Esa

Petersen Classic Bowling Leads York Kelliher in Chicago

Jove Kelliher of Ripon Wisconsin tops the Petersen Classic standings in Chicago with a 2 1481 total. The event offers $123000 in prizes and runs weekends into May. Buck Weaver and site officials report varying scores and daily progress as players chase top prizes and “Break the Bank” bonuses.

Chicago Jove Kelliher Ripon Wis Kelliher

St Peter Boys Club Edges Forfeit Victory In Youth Basketball

In a local youth league game, St Peter Boys Club won by forfeit against San Juan, with late substitutions noted as unusual. The American League matchup featured St Leo and St Henry in a tense tag as the community center hosted the events.

Aeiaeae Almerican eBoy St. Peter Tnior Americar Leazue Db Yon San Juan Lapel Austahine Hee Bores Peter Blaser

Red Sox lineup speculation from spring training notes

Boston gear shift with Frank Sullivan and Ti Brewer among key infielders. Names like Jassa, Norm Zauehir driving 118 runs at Louisville, plus Jett handed hitters and Agganis. Bill Goodman may anchor second base while Lepeio and Billy Consolo vie for spots. Williams hopes to play, outfield set if he returns. Piersall and Jensen to handle center and right. Sammy White catching, Morton Buck Daley among minor league callups. Team undecided on finish awaiting league view. Durocher commentary concludes.

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