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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1950

Page

12

Zebra Kid Revealed as George Bolles in San Antonio Bout

Former Ohio State standout George Bolles wrestled unmasked as the Zebra Kid in a Wrestlethon arena card promotion by Dorothy Livengood. Bolles defeated Rito Romero in three falls before a reversal by referee Leo Voss, ending with Romero’s loss as Bolles unmasked. Other features saw Angelo Martinelli defeat Red McIntyre, Sonny Myers defeat AE Love Jack, and Carlos Moreno defeat Dan Pleches in separate matches.

Zebra Kid George Bolles Ohio State University Bollas San Antonio Rito Romero Dorothy Livengood Wrestlethon Bellas Romero Leo Voss Fellas Roméro Voss Angelo Martinelli Red McIntyre Martinelli Nelson Sonny Myers AE Love Jack Carlos Moreno Dan Pleches

Legion Baseball Feature Promises Evening Doubleheader

Legion Baseball rounds out the schedule with Red Rest 592 facing Brad Enridge Post 10 at Concepcion diamond at 5 p m in the feature contest. Other 5 p m tilts include Post 2 against South San Antonio Post 399 at South San Antonio Central Catholic Post 42 meeting Alamo Heights Post 178 at TMt diamond and Burbank Post 568 opposing Post 369 at Woollawaine. Burbank previously upset Brackenridge 84 in the lone Legion game Wednesday at Concepcion Park with Charley Bonn homering to pace the attack.

Gold Cup Race Trials Endure Crashes and High Speeds

Horace Dodge's Delphine X crash injures two mechanics and pilot Bill Cane. Walter Kuahe suffers a fractured leg, Cantrell treated for cuts and minor injuries. Harker Cantrell qualifies Swertie for Saturday with 89.108 mph three-lap average as My Sweetie defends the Gold Cup. Delphine X hit about 100 mph before slowing for a turn.

Horace Dodge

Fragmentary World War II Era Note

Readable fragments mention STEIN te EAGUN Inaba 1-7 and Puchi Bionn Chty 4 Cilpentin Ruringe 7. A line notes protesting on Ane 8 and a postponed port. Text is heavily garbled with many misspellings and unclear references to people and places.

Stein Te Eagun Inaba Puchi Bionn Chty Cilpentin Ruringe Tener Fy Ain Stornes Eingah Kunics Wevonl

Umpire ethics and a baseball jerking trick

The piece riffs on stadium tensions between umpires and players at Mission stadium and recalls a bullpen of anecdotes. Bob Sout defends umpires while Andy Andrews deflects blame as discussions touch on ball and strike calls and the Bragan jerk trick to fool officiating crews.

Mission Stadium Umps Uys Bob Sout Andy Andrews Andy Smith Sullivan Bob Ay Andrews Milt. Steengrate Bobby Bragan Bragan Bobby Steengrafe

Golfing Stars At St. Paul Open Opens Amid Rain

ST. PAUL Minn July 20 Weather promised better golfing conditions as 1400 players began the St. Paul Open first rounds at the Keller course on a day following rain that softened greens. Lead entrants included Sam Snead Jimmy Demeret Dutch Harrison and Johnny Palmer with top money winners missing due to injuries.

ST. Paul Minn Goldam Keller Ben Hugan Hershey Dro Sam Snead Jimmy Deruarat Ojai Calif Snead Jim Ferrer Cary Middleenis Jack Burke Lioya Mangrum Dutch Harrison Caandier Harper Johnny Palmer Henry Ransom Demerer Harriot Ferrier Ransom Age

Semi-Pro Ball Tourney Open to San Antonio Teams

A datywide semipro baseball tournament for San Antonio teams starts next Saturday at Monier Park. Jaonnie Greer, in charge of arrangements, announced Monday. Double-hearers are slated every Saturday and Sunday. Entries by phone at Bad207v. The Greer All-Stars lost 96 to the Austin Clippers in Austin on Sunday.

San Antonio Monier Park Jaonnie Greer Greer Sam Trad Austin Clippers Austin

Keller Heads Lefty Golfers in Texas

DRL SEQUIN July 20 Bert Keller of Seguin is the new president of the Texas Left Handed Golfers Association. He succeeds Elli Rubin of Hallousville. Judge W H L Gilmartin of St Worth is first vice president and Jack Powell of Wichita Falls is second vice president. E L Miller of Houston is secretary treasurer. Fred Blackman of Luling won medalist honors with a 70 in qualifying for the state tournament. Match play begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.

Second round action in USGA junior championships at Denver

Denver hosts the USGA national junior amateur golf championships second round. Lexington’s John Brown shot 68 to lead with low score of the day while Rex Baxter from Amarillo and Terry Edwards of Fort Worth won matches. Competitors from Philadelphia Memphis and other cities contested early results amid a windy course setup.

Denver Ziring Denver Country Lexington John I Brrown Rex Baxter Amarillo Texas Terry Edwards Pt. Worth Willam Wade Memphia Philadelphia Jimmy Skyes Bennie Pell Tila Dale Ouiga Wola Adiheton Bate Donald Mason Pers Rsa Dry Midland Meyer Grand Island Nah Manderson Tugcaloot Atm Raft Tommy" Hale Philllys Texte Bral Abilene

Sweepstakes Golf event at Willow Springs draws crowds

Sweepstakes golf will be held Sunday at Willow Springs with start times at 6 45 p m. A best ball score of 68 won first prize for the foursome Chuck Schaefer Roy Acar Ken Burnett and Billy Bush. In Breckenridge park weekly pro amated golf tournament five teams tied for second with 67. Playoff winners were Al Sturchio Harry Ackroyd Johnny Johnson and N Prade. Third prize went to Ed Dermenter Herman Dyal Sgt A C Grigas and E B Mamurana.

Chuck Schaefer Roy Acar Ken Burnett Billy Bush Breckenridge Park al. Sturchio Harry Ackroyd Johnny Johnson l N.prade Ed Dermenter

Weimar Triumphs 6-4 Over Plymouth Oilers at Memorial Park

Weimar Herder Truckers defeated Plymouth Oilers 6 to 4 at Veterans Memorial Park in a game highlighted by a five-run rally in the fifth inning. Pitcher Jira Ehrler worked the full route allowing four runs amid a handful of walks and hits.

Weimar Herder iWeimar Plymouth Linton Veterans Memorial Park Jira Ehrler Iwetmar Tata Oller Pet Harry Grubb

Paris Bryan Outo Loop: East Texas League Suspension

Gladewater July 20 The Class C East Texas league opens with six teams Paris and Bryan removed after directors suspend Bryan’s franchise for the season due to poor gate receipts and financial troubles. A hasty six day schedule is set with a new remainder schedule due next Tuesday.

Gladewater Paris Bryan Fred Kirby Hkrs Dryan Marshall Longview Tyler Kilgore Anderson Sill

Hole in One on First Try at Ottawa Park

Young golfer Danny Donelly, 15, claimed a remarkable hole in one on his first regulation course attempt. After practicing at a cemetery graveyard course, his battered ball found the cup at the 140 yard eighth hole, Ottawa Park, in a startling start to his golf career.

Toledo Danny Donelly Ottawa Park

fragmented OCR weather score report with city names

Fragmented OCR style list mentions cities including Idaho, Pocatello, Boise, Great Falls, Phoenix, Juarez, El Paso, and Tucson with scattered numbers. The text appears as a garbled transit or meteorological tally lacking coherent structure or clear event. No readable narrative or date present.

San Antonio Softball Playoffs Open Friday Night

Citywide softball roundup lists Friday playoff openers at San Pedro No. 1 diamond with Lackland AFB facing Edger Tobin Aerial Surveys at 7 pm Bigotes place meeting Pete's and Bronis place at 8:15 pm Spencer Motors against Lackland Training Squadron 2737 at 3:90 pm May Alazan Apache games Wednesday results show Interservice tournament plans and local league matchups across multiple fields with teams like Garner Instrument and Junior Chamber of Commerce in action.

Richterfield Garner Instrument Oo Junior Chamber of Commerce Dimas Ice Station Playrand Junior Chamber of Coming BPW No. ST Merce Mission Super Service San An

Women’s Golf Highlights From City League Night

Pepsi-Cola meets Randolph AFB WAFs at 7 with three City Women’s league games at San Pedro. Mrs. Don Carle posted a low gross of 40 while Mrs. J. L. LaCombe made 40. Rebeccir Thompson earned a putting-prize. Hawkins led in the Natonal event with 16. Ft Sam Houston Women’s Golf schedule includes matches next Wednesday.

Pepsi-Cola Randolph Afb San Pedro Don Carle Independents Alamo J. L. LaCombe Ft. Sam Houston San Diego San Prancisco Toliyrsns Seatele

MM Cantu and Alamo Tech Institute Schedule Evening Games

A fragment cites MM Cantu meeting Quality Drive at 8 45 p m and Alamo Tech Institute to play Jesse's Grocery at 9 30 p m. No further details provided.

Alamo’ Tech Institute Jesse's

Spillway Track Closes Season Promoter May Close Next Season

Spillway auto race track reportedly shut down by promoter Red Johnston after final races last Saturday. Bob Glass finished as point champion at the track. Johnston may reopen the venue the next season.

Red Johnston Bob Glass Johnston

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