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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1955

Page

6

San Antonio urged to host national golf championship in 1937

A call goes out to the Chamber of Commerce and golf groups to bid for the 1937 national championship in San Antonio. Dallas clubs have shown interest, citing San Antonio's good courses, Oak Hills, LA Country Club, and local support as reasons to host. The piece argues the city should seize publicity and boost golf and community pride.

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Wednesday Fight Night Sponsorship Sparks Local Uproar

John Hawkins says Pabst will fund Wednesday TV fights after a sponsor exit, with $1600 monthly from the local agency to keep the Ramon Fuentes scrimmage and future programs on. He notes the deal is indefinite, contingent on sales, and questions his role in entertainment. Local fans and callers had voiced strong reactions.

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Difference Between Polite Players and Dirty Baseball Tactics

Kerrville sportsman Joe W. Pacheck argues in the Dressen controversy that politeness can mask rough play. He cites high-spike slides as dirty, not condoned by Dressen, and urges Lopez to adopt polite aggressiveness. The piece notes the All Star game and Whitey Ford's cameo without endorsing cruelty.

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Forrester Klein Tie in Pro Tourney at San Antonio

At Brackenridge Park and San Antonio Country Club a pro tourney drew top honors by Chuck Klein of San Antonio and Dick Forrester of Houston tying for first with 71. Warren Smith of San Antonio placed third at 72. Bobby Briggs impressively posted a 68, the day’s best round, defeating Billy Green in the Odessa invitational semis.

Brackenridge Park San Antonio Country Club Chuck’ Klein San Antonio Dick Forrester Houston Per Tis Warren Smith

Rhodes Captures Medal In 29th State Senior Golf Meet

Seventy one players advanced to the championship flight from a 240 entry field at Brackenridge Park. Sonny Rhodes, an 18 year old Austin resident, earned medalist honors with a 70. Billy Green of Midland led pre-tournament favorites but did not medal. Johnny Arreaga Don Mann and John Trimble tied for runner up with 73. The Dallas team led the Stanley Callahan trophy race with a 301 team score, followed by San Antonio and others.

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Junior Golf Notes Highlights Young Qualifiers and Local Pros

The article spotlights youngest qualifier 23 year old F Bruni from Laredo and 15 year old Joanne in the state women’s amateur scene. Freddy Ways earns $25 for his qualifying round after an 89 in practice. Beaumont’s Henry Homberg and Christie Flanagan hosted 13 boys for the tournament, with pros Fred Bedford Rosenberg Breard Mims Ralph Morgan Dick Forrester Graham Ross and Chren Smith leading a clinic. Haro Roy Schneider of San Antonio noted among attendees.

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Harris County District Scores From Tuesday Meet

Tuesday scores list Holly Toller and Don Howell with Raymond Gaonzzles and Al Deal in a fourth flight where Beaumont defeats Keough of San Antonio. Hambiin defeats mt Anignie Bur Beaumont over Abilene with 3 and 3. Phil Kohlhausen of Houston defeats San Antonio Ison. Baytown contestants stumble as Arthur posts 5 and 4 Athens defeats imgion. San Antonio defeats J. Dallas 2 eng J. jams. Houston dominates with Jack Will Sefault from Babby Trader in San Antonio.

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Golf finals set in Pan-American 4th tournament at Riverside

The team of Salinas and Gonzalez beat Delgado and Salar 3 and 1 while Estrada and Cruz defeated Roy Rodriguez and Frank Fernandez 2 and 1 to reach the finals. In the consolation bracket Gonzalez and Sel beat Perez and Ortiz 4 and 2 and Zepeda with Garcia defeated Morin and Se ncvia 3 and 2. East league results listed include Birghamion 4 Williamsport 2 and Reading 4 Schenectady 5 Paled scores show teams competing in regional rounds.

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Junior Golf Pairings and Scores From Flight Fest

The listing shows numerous players linked to San Antonio Houston Dallas and other Texas locales with scores around 70s and 80s. Names include Antonin Fu Worth Lunface City Ken hand and Mike York Waxahachin with 78s.

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Pro Am at New Braunfels Sets Entry Deadline at Noon

The Alamo Sweepstakes will host its regular Wednesday pro-amateur event in New Braunfels with entry deadlines at 12 noon and play beginning at 12 30. The tournament invites amateur and professional players to compete in a single day format.

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Gongapa All Stars to Host Beavers in Sunday Double Header

Amateur baseball note announces Gongapa all stars hosting the San Antonio Beavers in a Sunday double header at Con jzabs field starting 1 30 p m. Winning pitcher was G Martinex as Saldana independent Food Sto Sunday. The all stars seek additional games on file 3.

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Bowling Results Capture Sunday Night Doubles

The report details Sunday night doubles results with teams led by Alamo Jones and Agnes Menn, Herman Menn celebrating a thirty ninth birthday, and Dottie and Carl Smith also contending. High games include Herman Menn at 291 581, Bev Wohlfaher and Dottie Smith 192 each, with further notes on team standings and upcoming events at Circle Bracery and Monte’s diamond.

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Softball and Cub Games Prompt Evening at Local CC

A rough schedule lists Midget Girls softball facing St Mary Maddalena and Cub Boys game at 8:20 p.m. Guaialupe CC meets St. Agnes as part of the Holy Nar event lineup with several youth matchups and community notices.

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Western Amateur Opens With High Scores at Rockford

In Rockford Illinois on July 14 the Western Amateur golf tournament began with strong scoring. Notables include Robert Beier 66 through 3 rounds, Alex Welsh 34 37 11, and Bruce Codd 25 38 T. Local weather saw rain in Corpus Christi and Harlingen as Texas rounds faced showers.

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Missions Dallas Lead Trimmed To 23 Games

The crippled San Antonio Missions cut Dallas’ league lead to two and a half games as Frank Fanovich earned his 13th win in a 5 3 victory over Oklahoma City at Mission Stadium. Mel Held finished the ninth for the save after a late rally threat. Beaumont defeated Dallas 6 5 in relief, and Oklahoma City promised a tougher test Tuesday night for the Missions.

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