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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
10
Promises a mild easy flavor with no bite, highlighting Kentucky sour mash as the source. Claims it is America’s fastest growing whiskey type and invites readers to try it with assurance of delight and pride.
California legislative push calls for a powerful boxing czar to oversee state control. Assemblyman Frank Bonelli proposes a separate director, new taxes on fight promoters, and removal of wrestling from commission purview amid a wave of violations and license actions.
Miguel Berrios loses to Gil Cadilli in a 20 round televised bout at Mechanics Building as Cadilli, an unranked San Francisco fighter, wins on the 99.95 point system. Judge Joe Santarpio favors Berrios 98-95, and Saddler is stripped of the title earlier in the day.
The Kelly AFB Flyers outscored Honda APB 33 to 12 in the second half to win 62 to 47 at South Kelly gym. Tan Murry led Kelly with 16 points for high scoring honors.
Local tale recounts Wiseman, the Laverna banker, expanding his Wiseman lake with a new well feeding it. spring stocking of bass fry and catfish has produced promising growth though fishing remains limited to family and invited friends amid plans for more strict permits next fall. Four whooping cranes drift from Avanasas refuge near Austwell as reports spread of birds seen near Carrizo Springs and east of Houston.
Florida's Miami University team faced a defeat in a home tennis meet on a Wednesday. Notable results include Australian player Chris Voorn defeating Tyngviedt and Lon Candy beating Carlos Pernandez.
Milwaukee and New York boxing circles report Saddler may regain the featherweight title after a physical examination ordered by the NBA and supported by the New York State athletic commission. Saddler has not fought since a July auto accident and last defended the 126 pound title on January 15, 1956.
NCAA rules committee in New Orleans kept the substitution rule largely intact but imposed a yard penalty for facemask grabbing and tightened sideline area enforcement. The panel also standardizes end zone markings, clarifies ball usage, and seeks closer official attention to tilted balls and end line decor. End Coach Frank Red Cymiskey resigns to pursue private business.
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