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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1957

Page

10

May: Force Aggies To Walk In A Subtle Texas Prank

A Texas A M controversy centers on licensing plates and a rumor of a covert effort to force Aggies to abandon autos. The piece jabs at lingering football rivalry, cites TV fans, exes of Texas A M, and a prank allegedly involving license plates. It briefly notes other sports chatter and ages of baseball figures.

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Embarrassing Golf Flip Flop Causes Confusion at Lackland

Reporters mixed up results from the Southwest AFB tournament as Golfer EB. G. Redman of Lackland AMS announced a win over Golfer R. Craddock while newspapers later credited Craddock with defeating Redman. The misprint surfaced after a long day of duties and left Redman unaware of the swapped outcome.

EB. G. Redman Lackland Ams Southwest Afb

SMU Cagers Host TCU in Cap On Rallying Run

SMU, in first place of the Southwest Conference, guards a home win streak as it hosts Texas Christian in Dallas Tuesday night. Arkansas stunned Texas 70 54 as Hogs gain a share of the conference lead.

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AP Poll Ty Le Assorialeds Press Top College Teams

Incomplete OCR summary notes top college teams with first place emphasis and several garbled entries. Mentions include Virginia, West Virginia Tech, and Missouri state context, but many names and figures are unclear. The piece appears to be a poll snapshot with uncertain team placements and scores.

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Corpus Christi Glover Advances in Golden Gloves Tournament

Corpus Christi fighter Glover wins his opening bout in the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Chicago. He defeats William Soleman of Detroit after edging out Jesse Sandoval of Billings in a later bout, advancing to the next round.

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Oak Hills Basketball and Missionary Summer Tourney

Local Texas colleges and universities send a group of students and faculty, including names such as Paul Butler and Frank Houston, to participate in an intramural summer missionary tournament. Admission funds will support a world outreach effort as the team trains and travels.

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New Conrad Trophy Draws Attention at Seo 4 Meet

Fragmentary report notes a new Conrad trophy added to She’s accolades at the Seo 4 amateur event. It mentions Lt Hay and Emily as award recipients, with references to Galfer Ive, Jo Conrad, and local trophies. The piece hints at a ladies division and anticipated display of the trophies by visitors in a small-town athletic context.

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Tournament Lineups Grow As Texas Western Grabs Berth

NCAA tournament play gains momentum as Oklahoma City and Loyola of New Orleans accept at large bids. Kentucky and Texas Western clinch automatic berths, reshaping the field. Seton Hall and Xavier also receive bid approval as selection season continues.

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Unclear local sports tale with scattered names and places

Fragmented OCR text lists numerous names and places such as Wests Wy, Welland, Salelutlin, and ROSUWALT with odd spellings. Mentions Ken Rosewall and a tennis match in Albuquerque involve a victory on a Monday, but the passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or scores.

Two Kids Due Thrill in Bahr Rashyt League Baseball Event

A garbled report outlines an April 4 baseball event in a youth league with mentions of Babe Ruth League Ramrod Law Barbour and Marvin Milles arranging invitational games. It references Milwaukee Braves versus Brooklyn Dodgers as an exhibition and notes tentative April 5 and 6 matchups including Chicago and Baltimore teams.

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Amateurs Tryouts and Local Baseball Tryouts Schedule

Amateurs hold tryouts featuring Gunidey and prnerlog baseball at Gonealen field. Events run from 108 dollars won to Tuneday and Thats day, with Sumo and CARREY listed among participants. Local organizers call for turnout and competitive youth play.

Gonealen Caalitty Carrey Wale

College Basketball Results Across Multiple Matches

Disorganized college game notes list scores and teams including Puquesno, Kentucky, Maryland, Iowa, Central Michigan, Findlay, River Falls, and Missouri Valley rivals. Highlights show diverse results with several players and venues referenced, indicating a broad recap of a day’s college basketball outcomes.

High School Bidistrict Titles On The Line

San Antonio area bidistrict basketball games set four regional berth hopefuls. Jefferson Mustangs meet Bur Bank Bulldogs at Alamo Stadium while South San Antonio Bobcats face Hudson Bears at Harlandale gym. Corilla Cowboys tackle Boerne Greyhounds at Alamo Heights gym. junior high matchups also listed.

San Antonio Alamo Stadium Jefferson Mustangs

Sunday Schools and Park Events Highlight Community Meet

The page lists church and school gatherings across multiple locales including Riverside Park and Aldersville. It notes a May event at St. Pauls Gatheran and various community groups such as Lutheran and Methodist congregations hosting meetings, potlucks, and youth activities.

Falstatfi Bowlers Set for April 21 at Turner Lanes

The ABC champion Falstatfi bowling team led by Buddy Bomar Bill Lillard Sten Gifford Don Ellis Bill Bunella and Carl Richards will bowl in Senate tome April 21 at Turner cllly and Broadway lanes. The Falstail local team from Broadway lanes includes Fred List Beh Harris Frei Moore Lou Weil Wes Spencer and Jerry Merck.

Buddy Bomar Bill Lillard Sten Gifford Don Ellis Bill Bunella Carl Richards Senate Turner Cllly Broadway Fred List Beh Harris Frei Moore Lou Weil Wes Spencer Jerry Merck

Mexican Boxer Trini Ruiz Slain in Mexico City

Trini Ruiz, 24 a top bantamweight in Mexico known as the Jacubaya Tiger, was stabbed to death by an unknown woman Sunday night on the eve of his wedding. He was popular in Cuba where he fought often. His manager Panchy The sales also handles Maul Macias and Mania Diex.

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Cuban Grand Prix race reshapes championship chase

In a dramatic auto racing report from Vavana, Cyn Shathy and Dallak led a one kilometer Planetiy Prix through Argentina. The event drew attention as new results altered standings amid unexpected twists and competitive laps.

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Supreme Court clears way for antitrust cases in pro sports

The Supreme Court ruled that Bill Radovich’s suit against the NFL can proceed, opening antitrust probes into pro sports. It signals coverage could extend to baseball and basketball, with Congress to decide exceptions. Radovich says the decision could free players from the reserve clause and boost their bargaining.

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