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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1957

Page

4

Crowds Highlight Boxing and Wrestling Draws in New York

The piece notes 2176 paid patrons at St Nicholas arena boxing and 19,500 at Madison Square Garden wrestling, contrasting the drawing power of boxing and wrestling and suggesting the pattern extends to San Antonio where boxing rarely reaches 2000 and wrestling seldom falls short.

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Wrestling Fans Skeptical of Promoters and Showman’s Gimmicks

A critical view of boxing and wrestling promoters questions the craft and honesty of the sport. It notes fans’ growing distrust of staged outcomes and predictability, yet expects a lively, noisy show with crowd-pleasing flair and dramatic entrances despite perceived manipulation.

White-Tail Bucks and Maine Deer Shows Size Rules

Maine's deer program notes giant whitetails with a 400 member club requiring a minimum 240 pound live weight. A Waterbury Farm buck reportedly weighed 312 pounds dressed, with claims of a 400-pound live mass. The article highlights grand claims of hunting prowess and the evolving standards for record bucks.

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Roundup of Ken Hammond high scoring and tournament entries

Ken Hammond of West Virginia Tech topped NAIA scorers with a 549 average while Tech led national scoring totals at 1044. A strong entry push pushed the ABC tournament field past 3000 at Ft Worth, with Jay Batchelor predicting 3000 to 3100 finishers.

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Open Tournament showcase with Evans and city leagues in doubt

Aria Theson and Max Evans are linked to a Michigan gift project amid uncertain matches. Feh Tla Tarrancine vies for time as operations proceed and recovery continues in a city league setting. A chaotic report notes standings, names, and late results in a busy local scene.

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Amateurs face tough odds at thirtieth Texas Open

Friday begins qualifying for Brackenridge Park as local amateurs join 24 known players for five berths in the Texas Open. Past records show amateurs rarely win. five contenders from San Antonio and nearby areas seek the first breakthrough with pros favored for pressure handling and experience.

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Golf open at Tucson hints at high scoring run

In Tucson at the Tucson Open on the El Rio golf course, top players were slow to arrive. Gene Littler and Doug Ford returned from personal matters as Fred Hawkins joined from Paso. Pro hopes center on greens, with a shot at a 60 possible and a predicted 72 hole total near 262, 28 under par, the event’s best to date.

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Seguin High Players Win Arthur Weinert Memorial Awards

Seguin High School named Clyde White and Arlen Thinnwn as recipients of the Arthur Weinert Memorial awards at a joint Seguin Lions and Rotary club meeting at the modern Seguin High School auditorium Wednesday night. The honors recognize standout 15H football players as Seguin’s outaiuiding athletes.

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Golf Stars For 8 Open Ready For San Antonio Texas Open

Touring pros converge on San Antonio for the Texas Open with entries pouring in. Dutch Harrison, winner in 1939 and 1950, arrived. Ellis, Burnette, and many Texas players join a field including Boinger, Maxwell, January, Miggins, Troumley, Bulli, Hebert, Balding, and Paull among others. The list reflects a strong local hopes showing in the big prize.

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Pro Grid Assn. Doubts Turn on Player Organization

Miller, attorney for a players group, challenged claims of 37 signatures backing the organization. He cited nine club authorizations and a December telegram from Kyn Chandnois, with backing from teams including the Steelers and Rams. He noted several owners doubt the outfit’s strength as a league meeting in Philadelphia previously declined to recognize it.

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