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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1955

Page

6

Exposures Stir Sports Circles About Ring Earnings

New York July 5 AP. A magazine promises the lowdown on Beau Jack ring earnings from late fighters and preacher Roe's spitball confession shocks the sports world. The piece hints at missing funds from Beau Jack after a career of world lightweight title fights at Madison Square Garden.

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Giants collapse blamed on more than Willie Mays

A critic says Willie Mays is not solely to blame for the Giants’ downturn. He cites errors by Alvin Dark slowing to a half step and Dusty Rhodes failing to handle curve balls as key factors, noting more balls getting past Dark and Rhodes unable to read curves this season.

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Arkansas coach Rae Mitchell scouts Oklahoma talents

A report credits Arkansas coach Mitch Mitchell with aggressively recruiting top high school players from Oklahoma and nearby Texas. The piece notes his success drawing standout prospects away from traditional in state programs, reshaping regional football power dynamics.

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Conrad Confident Of Qualifying In Open

St Andrews Scotland July 5 Joe Conrad air force lieutenant from San Antonio Texas shot 67 in the first qualifying round of the British Open. He said if he can maintain this form he can qualify for the final rounds though only two others posted better rounds. Frank Jowle set a new record. Conrad praised his play and noted top form from others as weather favors fast scoring on the Gid Course Tuesday. He birdied holes Nos 1 3 16 and 18 with two 16 foot and two 12 foot puts and bogeyed Nos 9 10 watched by 300 to 400 spectators.

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Conrad Fires 72 Gains Tie For Second In Open Qualifying

Frank Jowle led a record assault on par and shot a 72 on the St Andrews Old Course as British Open qualifying heated up. Jowle and Conrad were among few to stay in the hunt with a 72 following a 63 on Monday, leaving Jowle within one of the Open qualifying record.

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British Open Qualifying Scores From Andrews July Five

AP reports the Open Golf Championship at the Old Course in Andrews Scotland. Tuesday's scores show players including Frank Jowle England Jose Conrad San Antonio Arturo Sato Antonio Cerda Arseni ag Lowery San Freeisa Jack Munger Dallas F Wondwd Palm Beach with amateur marks 16 76 152 and 78 82 160 in the 36 hole qualifying round.

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Close Call For Jowle In Open Round At St Andrews

ST ANDREWS Scotland July 5 Frank Jowle narrowly avoided disqualification before his historic Open round at St Andrews new course. He was late reporting to the first tee and only appeared as the starter prepared to scratch his name, despite posting a 63.

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Missions seek third win as they host Shreveport Sports

San Antonio Missions aim for a third victory in a row against the Shreveport Sports at Mission Stadium. Manager Don Heffner considers Bill Diemer or Bob Schmitt for the mound as Charley Locke and Frank Fanovich deliver two solid wins in the doubleheader.

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Missions sweep doubleheader to extend streak

Hollming went 3 for 3 in game one and struck out four times in game two as the Missions extend their doubleheader streak to five wins and five splits. Monday's attendance reached 4716, the second largest crowd of the season, with 6141 in the crowd earlier this month. Season attendance stands at 178,333.

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Ruling Sought On Negro Athletes By Interscholastic League

The Texas Interscholastic League may restrict or allow negro players in fall football after El Paso and Friona moved to end school segregation. The league, a voluntary body, faces a two month decision on whether to admit negro athletes while some member rules still ban their participation. El Paso’s action could affect home games vs New Mexico schools and final participation rules.

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Local Amateur Baseball Roundup From San Antonio Venues

Sunday results feature Philip's Place beating Sala's Cate 23 to 2 and seeking a catcher and pitchers. San Antonio Beavers beat Northside AC 13 to 2 at South Side Eagle Field. Louis Garza struck out 10. Longhorn Otters seek a game. contact PJ Hernandez. Exporters swept Vic Red Sox in a doubleheader 6-4 and 15-3. Palmero Black Hawks split a doubleheader with D'Hanis Cardinals. Transpark defeated Grocers 83 to 1 in an exhibition twin bill. Saldana's Grocery beat Stonewall's Independents 9-8 with Jonany Gutierrez homering twice.

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YMCA Baseball Scores and Schedules Briefing

Fragmentary text lists teams and players including Schwepne Simpson Beauchamp Watts and Murrah Ochs Curren Mann. Mentions Woodlawn Central Lions Westside YMCA Milners Presbyterian and schedule notes with partial standings and toy-like scores.

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Red Sox surge in doubleheader sparks heat and power

Boston fuels a July Fourth surge with a 4-2 and 10-5 doubleheader sweep over the New York Yankees. Ted Williams delivers a double and a towering homer, while Norb Zahn and Jackie Jensen add late power. Willard Nixon improves to 7-2 as Boston climbs in the standings despite a fourth place. Cleveland moves to second by sweeping Detroit as Brooklyn stays atop the National League with key victories.

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Standings and Results Across Major Leagues

Ancient standings show New York and Kansas City near top in the American League with Boston and Cleveland also in pursuit. National League notes Philadelphia and Brooklyn in key matchups as New York faces Pittsburgh and other interleague action unfolds.

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