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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1957

Page

10

Pajarito Rescues California Boxing Night

Ricardo Pajarito Mavens, 19, from Calcuthultes Mexico, nicknamed Little Bird, delivered his 31st knockout in 33 bouts as he stormed past Tommy Bein in Hollywood. US manager George Parnassus touts him as a live force reviving western boxing amid calls of fixes and bloated fame.

Fin Tol Aragon California Ricardo Tommy Hollyswood Legiandium Pajarito George Parnassus U. S George Birl

Souchak Fights to Stay Alive Before Texas Open Departure

The ex-champion Souchak, missing prize money, may leave town empty handed after the Texas Open. He celebrated a birthday at Brackenridge Park’s golf course, where architect Tillinghast designed 18 holes in 75 acres. Community figures Frank M. Lewis Ernest L. Brown and Ed S. Fomby are noted as past supporters.

Souchak Tassossie Hngry Tassos Onthaller Stuak Brackenridge Park Frank, M. Lewis Ernest L. Brown Fomby Tillinghast Murray

Flat Wells League Adopts Schedule At Meet

Hot Wells Loop States Meeting set for Monday at 5808 S Presa in the Plame room. Dick Villaneva named president and Beau Mont was elected secretary treasurer. Six teams join the league opening March 30: L A Merchants, Alamo City, Lone Star, Waitz Grocery, Southern Paulile, Stonewall Grocery.

Flat Wells League Amer Onelness Dick Villaneva Beau Beaumont Marth L. A. Merchants Alamo City Lone Star Waitz Grocery Southern Paulile Stonewall Grocery

Baseball Conference Held By Orioles and Missions Officials

A conference at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Alamo room of the Gunter hotel will include Texas league vice president BU Walsingham Orioles president Dick Butler and Missions general manager Marvin Milkes and business manager Clay Dennis.

Texas League Baltimore Orioles San Antonio Mission Officlals Alamo Gunter Hotel BU Walsinghamy Orioles Dick Butler Marvin Milkes The Missions Clay Dennis

Wilt Chamberlain Tops Salary Debate At College

Wilt Chamberlain, Kansas star and one of the nation’s top scorers, sits at the center of a salary controversy after Boston Celtics president Walter Brown argued no NBA team could match his college earnings. NBA officials noted Chamberlain’s college pay while Philadelphia’s Warriors say they don’t comment on how he entered college. Chamberlain’s on court form slipped as Kansas trounced Oklahoma 76 to 56 Monday night.

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Mosel Wins St Marys Centennial Golf Meet at Willow Springs

Father Joseph Mosel, father of pro Stan Mosel, captured the Ol championship in the St Marys Centennial Golf Tourney at Willow Springs run by the Oblates. Fattee Moral placed second with Lonergan, Sarvageau, Surg, Meriadyfied, OConcerr, and Matthews also contending in a lively 2 tune up event ahead of St Patrick's Day.

Joseph Mosel Stan Mosel St. Mary's

Waldorf Joins Frisco 49ers as Director of Pers Aders

Waldorf, the former head football coach at the University of California, has joined the San Francisco 49ers as director of pers Aders. Spokesmen said he will primarily oversee scouting of promising collegiate players.

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Rain Delays Air Force Golf Opening Matches

Rain postponed the Air Force golf opening in the Southwest Conference tourney from Saturday to Sunday. Robert Berton of Ellington AFB led medalist with 72, two players tied for second at 76, and Lackland AFB dominated the senior qualifiers with several top scores.

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College Cagers Update From Southwest Conference Scores

The report lists numerous college basketball results with schools such as Texas, Oklahoma City, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Kansas, Drake, Missouri, St Thomas, Concordia, Minnesota, Beloit, Boston College, and Maryland among others. It notes scores like Michigan State 63 and Wisconsin 81, Drake 78 over Bradley 72, and Missouri 28 over Takate 76, reflecting a broad slate of early college games and outcomes.

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Rattlers Clash With Texas Lutheran Bulldogs in Seguin

The St Marys Rattlers fresh off an upset of Gulf Coast champions Abilene Christian meet Texas Lutheran Bulldogs at 3 1 2 p m Tuesday in Seguin. Johnny Id oza led St Marys with 27 points, Roy Middlebrooks 20, Yarrell Pool 18 as St Marys built a 11 3 early lead and a 22 2 halftime edge. Trinity also faces Abilene Christian at 8 p m in San Antonio as the Wildcats look to rebound from a loss.

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Tarheels Top the Poll in Disorganized Scoreboard

The fragmentary list shows North Carolina leading the top ten in a rough basketball poll. Names and scores are garbled, but references to North Carolina, Vanderbilt, Furman, and Georgia Tech appear amid numbers and stray letters, indicating a rough ranking with unclear figures.

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Aggies Visit SMU as Cagers Spark Dallas Tuesday

SWC action arrives in Dallas as Texas A&M travels north to challenge league leading SMU in a key game. Mustang star George Halfey is sidelined, while Arkansas competes against the Owls in Fayetteville. Also notes a motorsports regatta at Lake Dountap with drivers from six Texas cities earning trophies across 14 races.

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Tennis PAGLAd Bee. gear ym Wich yonemee, Inelngy proven Te

In a chaotic report from a tennis event, several players including Rogewall and Gonzales are noted on the court, with unclear actions and outcomes described. The text references injuries and misstatements, mentioning participants from Los Angeles and Cavlen Mescales along with a women’s doubles event and a Monday playoff.

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Trinity Heep Football Board Sets Decision for Wednesday

Trinity University faces a pivotal board meeting on Wednesday amid high season ticket sales of about 349,000 and growing optimism for a strong 1957 football campaign. The event follows a lively dinner at a local eatery where university leaders and supporters praised the program and outlined plans for a benefit game and fund deployment.

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St Mary's Exes See Series and Baseball Talk

St Marys Athlete club hosts a Tuesday 7:30 pm meeting at the university dorm lounge. Former Pacific Coast League umpire Low Barbour and Kansas City pitcher Ryne Puren will speak about baseball and a film on World Seekes Miya will be shown, followed by a business meeting.

St Mary's Low Barbour Pacifis Ryne Puren Kansas City Missin Miya

Amateur Baseball Practice Schedule in Texas

Amateur baseball activity lists practice times and locations across Texas, including San Antonio and San Marcos venues. The notice mentions a 10 am start, a Thursday and Saturday schedule, and a rally for a game at a local park. Attendees from several teams are expected to participate, with regional coordination noted.

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Pro Am Golf Winners Named at Willow Springs Tournament

The Willow Springs pro am event concluded Monday with Martin Lent, Ray Tavan, Graven and Delgdde taking the title and posting 83. They also claimed three additional tournament honors, showcasing strong team performance.

AT Martin Ray Tavan

McDermott and Morgan Trade Sends A's to Kansas City

In a major deal Kansas City sent Pitchers Bobby Dittmar Art Ditmar and infielder Clete Boyer Wayne Belardi and others to the Yankees in exchange for Pitchers Tom Morgan Mickey McDermott Rip Coleman and infielder Billy Hunter Milt Graff outfielder Noren and a future player. Dittmar won 12 games last season for the A's. Belardi arrived from Detroit last December after 279 at bats in 79 games in 1956. Morgan, mainly a reliever, posted six wins and seven losses.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Bobby, Shantz Art Ditmar New York Yankees A’s Cletisa Wayne Belardi Jack Medfeban Tom_ Morgan Mickey ‘McDermo Rip Coleman Billy Hunter Mil Washington Morgan

Baseball Notes Signings and Injuries Highlight 1987 Rumors

Orestes Minnie Minosa signed a 1987 contract reportedly for 33500 after leading the White Sox with 36 hits last season. Veteran Rime Vale inked a Phillies deal, Jack Hannah cites back injury affecting Braves camp, Wiley Moore remains with the Dallas Eagle for ninth Texas League season, and the San Francisco Seals purchased shortstop Harry Malmberg from the Detroit Tigers for an undisclosed sum.

Orestes Minnie” Minosa Chicago White Sox Sox Rime Vale Philadelphi Phillies Jack Hannah Milwaukee Braves Braves Wiley Moore Dallas Eagle Francisco Seals Harry Malmberg Detroit Tigers

Dark Takes Golf Lead In Cavalcade of Stars

LAKE WORTH Fla February 18 Dark leads the 54 hole medal play event at the Cavalcade of Stars after opening rounds. Augie Bergamo cards 74 for St. Louis Cardinals while Lou Krellow Kansas City Athletics shoots 81. Paul Rizzulo ex Yankee injured on 14th hole. Wink Seeeks Coach To Del Rio Wink High School football seeks all night game with Laughlin coach J L Dodd as Comets push road slate toward El Paso.

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Trotter Ducats Still Available for Harlem Globetrotters Game

Tickets remain for the Harlem Globetrotters versus Washington Generals basketball game at Aldino Stadium Gym. Sales start Tuesday at C and S Shorting, Potchennick's Lifelyer Grill and San Antonin High School athletics office, 129 Lavaca. Tickets will go on sale at Alamo Stadium Gym at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Harlem Ginbatrotters Washington Generals Aldino Stadium Potchennick’s Lifelayer Grill San Antonin Atheletic Lavaca Alamo Stadium

SMU Frosh and Varsity Swim Teams Triumph in Dallas

SMU freshman and varsity swimming squads scored wins in Dallas as both defeated Rice and posted strong showings. Davis Boyd led the varsity in the winning medley relay while Jody Grant and Dies Barry starred for the freshmen with key victories in butterfly and medley events.

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