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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1957
Page
11
German heavyweight prospect Hesmanoff, two year novice, debuts Monday night in a 12 rounder against Philadelphia’s Bang Bang Wilson at St Nicholas Arena New York. Wilson carries a 12 straight win streak into the bout while Hesmanoff seeks a bold pro start in the 200 pound class.
Angling notes cover entry fees for a rodeo and fishing events across regions. March through October schedules list costs for full and half day trips, with additional-person rates. Marine lab leadership changes and state sport fishing research plans are noted, alongside upcoming boat shows and local contests.
Robinson stars in workout as Orioles showcase rookies Bil Tajoic and Gateher Charlie White homer in Schuttsdele Arizona. Paul Richards praises young Robinson from San Alifonto and Ren Hansen visits. Mel Parnell undergoes minor shoulder surgery. six weeks recovery. Orioles negotiate with Bob Nieman amid stalled talks with Rich ards. Yankees sign Johnny Bucks for 15000 with raise. Stoneham weighs Giants in Dodgers LA move. Meglio joins Dodgers and plans every fourth day innings. Phillies beat St Louis rookies 4 1 in Clearwater. 13 000 opening day tickets sold for Braves April 18 in Milwaukee. Scout-pitching by a 14-year-old outside the Stadium.
A fragile OCR snapshot lists top 20 college basketball teams with Tarheels rated No 1. Names such as Waile, Daigiere, Grable, Bentley, Mingus and Vanden Cea appear amid scattered figures and 1957 context, reflecting a period ranking.
City recreation department hosting Wednesday night basketball at TM Hall featuring Watdlawalt, Jenna, and Mandy with final rounds including Bartler, Balmus, and Calnalte. Scores listed for teams such as Graben, Hamer, Brueamas, and Meabrook. multiple players named with partial stats and positions.
A fragmented recap lists college basketball results across venues with teams such as Drew Ko nee, Mlukimend Ga, and Westminster, noting varied scores like 84 and 93 points. Names, places, and affiliations appear chaotically, with several universities and arenas referenced in a single jumble of OCR text.
Curt Michalezak wins four races at a Sunday boat regatta, with strong finishes by teammates and others in multiple events. The meet includes top placements for Donall Tohinsen, Tilomantis, and Guy Kennedy, as crews vie for high point honors.
Amateurs meet Monday at the Pan a room of the lodge for a discussion and plans. Practice sessions are listed for Friday and Thursday at 4. Conlilia's baseball teams schedule activities at various local venues including Bhili’s Place and Merlyn.
Fragmented OCR reads a chaotic soccer summary with scattered names and phrases. It mentions teams and players in a disjointed sequence, referencing Langage sehe, Woxed Brabevtl, and The AN-Sluty, with unclear goals and locations.
Denmark's Kwit Nielsen defeats Herb Mann of Beverly Hills Calif in a five set final to capture the national indoor tennis championship. Nielsen, 26, had recently been suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct on European courts and earns his first national indoor title after a prior runner up finish in 193? at New York. Mann struggled against Nielsen's pace as the Dane overcame a 4-6 first set to win 6-1 6-? 6-4 and claim the title.
Twenty seven Georgia players have entered the second annual $4500 Pro Amateur Golf tournament at Pt Arthur. Senior stars include Julius Boros Don Finsterwald Dave Font Arnold Palmer Mike Sotehak Bo Wininger Gene Lipner and Johnny Palmer as the field trains for the event.
Odd phrasing notes a community sports event at Comancha Park with a baseball barbecue committee meeting at unspecified location. Also mentions a Thursday Bonset and a meeting time of 7 p.m. with unclear names and places including Kem Gurley.
Golden Gloves action heats up in Chicago with key bouts featuring Anny cen boxer and Ellie paul. The card includes welterweight clashes, Frenell and Grilenn glaves in contention, and a notable sparring schedule as organizers push for a decisive result in the Chicago tournament.
Laura Mae Hagan, 71, mother of Cleveland Indians catcher Teigan, died after a short illness in Boston on February 25. The report notes her long support of her son's baseball career and her presence in the city during his spring training.
In Ormond Beach Pix Barbara Romack won the Altlanile Women’s Golf tournament for the third time. The 24 year old, who plans to marry Roddy Porter in April, defeated Alice Dye of Indianapolis 2 to 1 in the final. Romack joins Virginia Van Wie as the only other noted amateur to win three times in this era.
In the Air Force Southwest Conference tournament at Lackland AFB four opening round games featured Laredo APB versus Roswell NMI Walker APB, Sheppard AFB against Lackland Warhawks, Ratgstrom AFB versus Carswell, and Kirland APB versus England APL. Each squad may draft three players from the other teams in the district.
A garbled report outlines a Sandys round with mixed results and several players named poorly. It mentions a winner named Taha Lamoln, a raid on JREAG, and teams like Githerk Reriinsa and Tee Solin. The text references downs and a Bevos team, but many names and details are obscured.
In the Woodlayn Salting subence at Woodlayn Jace Sturday Wille Hétxtar won the flat room race with Leonard Mieldan second and Moeller third. Munller took a distant second vaery followed by Auelanaat and Zur.
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