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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
9
In Albuquerque, Harry Corcoran urges baseball to stop blaming radio TV or press. He argues the press has given thousands of columns and warns about harming the game by attacking newspapers. Minor league officials are praised for acting to halt this trend.
Corcoran new president of the Albuquerque club in the West Texas New Mexico league calls for swift changes to ticketing and concessions, blaming long lines and delays for fans. He notes season tickets at $10 for 70 games, admits price is low but argues promotions and better ballpark conditions are essential for drawing crowds. He stresses intelligent promotion and pleasing accommodations as keys to a hustling team and sustained attendance.
Bob MacDonald, winner of the first Texas Open in San Antonio, shares pride in his two sons Bobby Jr and Bill. He notes his golf teaching keeps him busy while aging and health look favorable, and he expresses thanks for the city's interest and hopes to visit again.
Milwaukee reports the boxing world weighs Wille Pep's ring future as an NBA and New York State Athletic Commission clash over his suspension for being out of condition to box. The veteran former featherweight champion was suspended last February by the New York commission.
Local notes show a 7:30 pm amateur baseball game in New Braunfels and a call for a sixth team as Hot Wells Prague searches the city. Hart McCormick LB24264 is listed for contact. A Rotarians club practice is set for July Sunday at Wells Diamond Red with spectators urged to attend.
The Texas Open at Brackenridge Park begins with 171 entries including four former winners. Joe Jimenez tied for early lead with a 66 despite three bogeys three birdies on the front and five birdies on the back. Rain looms as officials anticipate possible Friday showers and Sunday heavy rains, with Harper Holguin Burke and Oliver among notable contenders and par expected to be tested by the course conditions.
Kelly AFB defeated Ft. Sam Houston 89 to 67 in Ft. Sam Shorts arena on Wednesday night ending the Rangers 10 game winning streak. Sam Henderson scored many baskets and Bill Dittus added 24 points.
Houston city council raises municipal golf course fees to 81 on weekdays and 1.50 on Saturdays Sundays and holidays.
A sprawling roll of players and locations appears, listing numerous names from Cleveland to San Antonio and beyond. The long roster includes J. Carfagna, Bob Singleton, Gordon Allison, and many others with affiliations to Houston, Dallas, Toronto, London, and more, reflecting a broad field of competitors and organizers.
Willie Pana Rhodes of Chicago, once world featherweight champion, marries Cynthia Regina in a third wedding for both. The ceremony took place Wednesday as their two prior marriages ended in divorces.
George Bayer, the Glenhead Long Island pro, won a long driving contest with a 348 yard third drive at Brackenridge during the Texas Open week. Bo Wininger placed second with 330 yards as Joe Ezar entertained with trick shots and a clinic featured many notable pros. Doug Ford birdied No 9 for an eagle on 23 feet during a round of 87. Meanwhile Ted Mennefee began his Texas Open with his daughter delivering twins, a boy and a second son born minutes apart at Nix hospital.
Lightweight Cisco Andrade from Compton fights former world lightweight champion Lauro Salas in a 10 round bout at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles Promoter Cal Eaton expects a near capacity crowd of 10 000 for the non televised event.
Vienna February 17 The United States seeks a clean sweep in the world individual championships led by Tenley Albright in the ladies competition. Hayes Jenkins captured his third straight title, with Ronald Robertson of Los Angeles second and David Jenkins, the champion's brother, third in the men’s event.
Ft. Sill won the Fourth Army wrestling title with 26 points, edging Ft. Hood at 23. BAMC San Antonio finished third with 12, Ft. Bliss fourth with 9. Camp Chaffee Sandia Base and William Beaumont Army Hospital scored none. Notable bouts included Kage of Ft. Hood earning a 3:19 pin for the 1 pound class and Abraham of Ft. Bliss pinning Harsey in 2:34 in the 4 pound class.
The 5000 dollar Serbia Women's Open tennis golf event opens in Miami Beach led by defending champion Babe Didrikson. Tampa player Babe Karias heads the field with top veterans from Los Angeles, Petersburg and Chicago among the participants. The field includes 16 professionals and top amateurs as the Bay Shore municipal course hosts women players in a two stroke over par format.
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