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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1955

Page

6

Amateurs Keefe's Loss Tightens League Race

The W. J. Keefe Mixers lost 114 to Lone Star Hornets, second loss this season, dropping toward second place as St Cecilia’s idle Sunday. Medical Field Service’s Lyle Ballmer defeated Jimmy Lavan 3-2 in a separate pitchers’ duel, with Keefe and teammates noted in the box scores and play-by-play lines.

W. J Jimmy Lavan J Lite Keefe Henrele Keller Andrews Inhy Mihalec Mueller Layns Carroll Zitzman Sare Pecan Mn Carleninge Heekhem Whitehead Hooper Berke Heller Hergele Homers Hood Feek Zilznn Eesey Burrows Kung Iola Mihalfc Sous’ Pacific Van Tovan Velez Sp—Holmer Winle Winters W. Smith Levan MFSS Kawalski Share Matter

Span Am league race heats up with wins Sunday

Span-Ams Texas Consolidated Transporters moved three and a half games ahead by beating Saldana's Fee Store. East Side downed Stonewall Grocery 25 with Marback hitting two homers for the losers. Various teams posted results across the circuit including Longhorn Exporters, Gonzales All-Stars, and San Antonio Apaches, with several players contributing home runs and big plays as the schedule neared midweek.

Texas Consolidated Transporters Saldana Lub Stonewall Grocery Andy Marback Grice Flyhardt Rodriguez Vargas Ssuchez Teies de la Garza Whrbardt Narz Villanuerd Gracely Doubles de la Garza Villarrest Eriples — Villanuers Ji Zogtes Narvanio Diaz Sanchez Rodriguez Tatsch White Iss Guerrero Longhorn Gonzsta al-Stars Gonzalea' Field

Angling Around with Fred Maly and Dr. Eschmeyer

Dr. Rudy Eschmeyer of the Sports Fishing Institute argues fishing blends sport with science and notes restocking can fail to improve catches. The piece covers attitudes of Texas guides, edible fishing share, and prize money in angling events, citing anglers like Harris, Martin, Baskin, Hayes, and Pompeteds at San Antonio Star reports.

Rudy Eschmeyer Sports Fishing Institute Cagley Tepmarks Eschmeyer Jake Texas San An ABC Ob Harris Angie Atomic Stores Grace Baskin Danny Martin Ren San Antonio Star Gayle Hayes

Palm Beach and Mazatlan Sailfish Guides Spark Debate

A humorous but pointed jab at how resort fishing profits shift from sport to commerce. The piece notes WIBC Bowling Fish Resorts Sport.fishing and Palm Beach Fla as thriving sailfish hubs and mentions Acapulco and Mazatlan transforming from quiet spots to popular destinations. It criticizes fish sales for fertilizer in Mazatlan and calls for wiser conservation.

Palm Beach Fla Florida Acapulco Mazatlan

Nearly 100 Enter Lefties Golf Qualifier at Starcke Park

Seguin reports a field near 100 golfers expected for the 1-hole qualifying round of the Texas Lefthanded Golf Association Championship at Starcke Park. Park Manager Bill Fields says turnout could rise after 78 entrants last year following a record 36 the year before.

Speelel Seguin Starcke Park Bill Fields

Huizar Leads Scoring Bursts In Pfeiffer Tournament

Nick Huizar of San Antonio hit well but endured luck issues at the Pfeiffer league mixed event in Fort Wayne. Pfeiffer’s team dominated with high series 3136 and multiple winners across singles and doubles as the meet concluded with close finishes and prize money near $5000.

FT. Wayne Ind Aprior Carey Nick Huizar San Antonio Ingrohitees Pargo Maorhoon Pfeiffer Myeer Detroit Tay Ofer Oller Wallop Burut Eddie Gerzine Milwaukee A. Bana Rose Webeter Rudy Bujack Bran Levents Edna Rose Teeler Aywncraw Ape Maariez Agnes Menno Alua Atvalery Doxce Dick ‘Cherinztan Bae

Sam Snead Adopts New Putting for Open Hope

Sam Snead backs a new view on putting that may crack his Open jinx as he prepares for the National Open in San Francisco. He claims to be putting better than ever and feeling confident after a Deepdale victory in the Round Robin, where his iron play and a course record 65 capped a dominant four-title week.

Sam Snead Sam San Francisco Onde Bejliant Snead Deepdale Johnny Pater

Unclear OCR Fragment Names and Numbers

Reader text shows a dense OCR fragment with numerous names and numeric codes, lacking coherent events or context. The readable items include many person names and coded figures such as Crocker Huson Betty Micks Vounie Colby Alice B Hagee Elbria Armstrong and Bartholomew, plus varied digit sequences and stray letters, but no complete report or identifiable incident.

Auise Done Epee Eal Pay ‘Crocker Huson Rawls Nickey Wright Ea Eis Matilyn- Smith Er Ts Ly Maekin Tove Hiske Bonnie Randalon Tate Pat O'atliivan Ate Ag Ae Aehen Gery Expurene Rose Bartholomew Sharne Mary Gleason Ce ‘Tary C. Nelson Bis John Dysén Pee Butler

Hopkins Fired As Minor Pilot

Kansas City June 6 Al Trans former Boston and Washington catcher has been appointed manager of the Seminole Oklahoma team in the Sooner State league replacing Carlos Hopkins former San Antonio catcher.

Kansas CLTY Boson Washington Carles Hopkins San Antonio

Comets Schedule and Recent Road Trip Recap

The Comets host Gary Tuesday at San Marcos AFB East field and face the First Hood Tankers Friday at 3 p.m. Roy Butterfield pitched a no hitter in a 6-0 win over Foster AFB Friday. Saturday the Comets edged Plymouth Oilers 3-2, then lost 9-7 Sunday. Roy Butterfield hurled, and several players named in the box score including Stroup, Gh, and Krause appear in the recap.

Brooke Army Jeenter Cormeis Gary San Marcos Christy Mathewson Comets Roy Butterfield Foster Afb Victoria Plymouth Oilers Linton Oilers Jamescort Wid Severson Stroup BANC Sin Ae Rigale

Softball Legion Ball Highlights And Local Finals

Amateur and regional softball action reported with details on finals, wins and losses. Key names include Gloria Mars and Lavahiy APB as teams like Great Western and San Antonion Chronicle players contest titles, plus international results and scattered league scores.

Brewins Lavahiy Hallyn Kelly San Bedeark Charney Garrison League Mayans Tarents Stochester Richmond

Woke Kelley Dies At 79 In Minneapolis

Mike Kelley former major league player and longtime owner of the Minneapolis Millers died Monday in Minneapolis at age 79.

Woke Kelley Minneapolis Nens Mike Kelley Utstime Minneapolis Millers

Great Neck Golf Results in Drive Round Robin Tournament

In Great Neck New York results from the Drive Round Robin golf event list players Sam Snead Doug Ford Julius Boros and Jack Burke with scores and prize amounts. The scrambled text shows multiple players with varying round totals and money awards, totaling several thousand dollars in prizes.

Great Neck Aladdings Sam Snead Johnny Farmer Sania al Bile Eytere Peter Thomson Matty Eurepy Doug Ford Cary Middieccff Syon Tel Kroll Shelley Mayfield Tommy Ball Seal Pete Litter Souchak Aes. Harbert Tata Julius Boros Bao Reeburg Dave Douglas Jack Burke Francis Tobias

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