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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

2

Local TV Station Adapters Aimed at 20000 Sets Ready

KCOR pushing to secure a Wednesday deal with American Broadcasting. CBS successor questions if the new Local TV Station can attract listeners with required special sets. Southern Equipment Company reports 6000 adapters prepared, while COR claims 20000 sets ready for signals to keep viewers in front of their screens.

KCOR American Broadcasting Co CBS COR Southern Equipment Co

A Whole Ball Field for Just 80 Cents

A town project near the First Bank by Sam Jose and Terry With unveils a donated land ball field with dugout bases and a sunshade. About 254 boys participate in downtown recreation programs run by the YMCA through this community effort, with total costs described as minimal for the improvement.

Bankist Sam Jose Terry Sam Terry YMCA

Chance to Talk Over Nolte from George C. Lam tin

Mary Immaculate League invites on Sunday 4 to 9 p m at St. Anthony's College 2000 McCullough for football talk and barbecue to raise funds for Oblate of Mary Immaculate priests serving destitute mission parishes in the Southwest Texas and Mexico. Local community members join in to support the effort with prepared meals by Mr and Mrs Louis Reile.

Mary Immaculate League Oblate of Mary Texas Mexico Bardy Shable Athetes St. Anthony’s St. Anthony's College McCullough Louis Reile George

Saycees Welcome 8 A Golfers at San Antonio Meet

San Antonio junior golfers from the area and 1 year olds and under are invited for June 27 28 with other local participants. For more information contact Frank White 1102 Commerce in area Junior Chamber of Commerce Reudon Texas. Tournament entries close June 20. Reading recommendations for parents include Little League guides and John Statevepost.

Saycees San Antonio Iormation Frank White Commerce Inn Area

Giammalva Faces Contreras in Texas Sectional Tennis Semis

Southwest Conference champion Sammy Giammalva meets Pareto Contreras in the men singles semifinals at the Texas Sectional Tennis Tournament at Seven Oaks. Peggy Startzman of Houston plays Marilyn Montgomery of San Antonio in the women’s semifinals with top seed Bartzen awaiting in the finals after beating Courtney Henriesson 6 1 6 2 6 2. Carol Cummings of Wichita Falls awaits the Montgomery-Startzman winner in the final.

Sammy Giammalva Pareto Contreras Sevenoaks Peggy Startuman Houston Marilyn Montgomery San Antonio Gianmaira Contreras Bernard Tut" Bartzen Dallas Bartzen Courtney Henriesson Montgomery - Startzman Carol Cummings Wichita Falls Miss Cummings Betty Gray Ethel Norton

Santee Wins 880 at Stockton Track Meet

Wes Santee, considered the fastest miler, defeated Arnie Sowell at Stockton's Baxter Stadium in 1:49, fastest 880 in the Pacific Association AAA meet. Sowell, previously undefeated in major competition, finished second in 1:49,4 as the crowd of about 5000 watched.

Stockton Calif Wes Santee Cowboy Kansas Pacificassn AAA Pittsburgh Arnie Sowell Spec Saries Baxter Stediwn Duard Sowell Panther

Grudge Race At Speedway At Pan American Meet

A Pan American speedway program features a grudge race between Tommy Mase and Wayne Massengale plus a TS slap feature race. Top Taras compete with a 6 lap dash, two 12 lap heats, and a consolation race. Australian Pur rel’s points crown the six week trophy. leaders include Buddy Yantis and Thur man Le Maseengala.

Sawraayaghi Speedway Tommy Mase Wayne Massengale Rel Threeueap Buddy Yantis Thurman le Maseengala

Two U S Cars Enter Le Mans Race

In Le Mans France on June 1 two American entries look to carry hopes in the endurance race. Ceffingham of Greens Farms Connecticut handles the car with Sherwood Johnson of Rye New York as co driver. The other entry is a Jaguar driven by William Spear of Southport Connecticut and Phil Walters of West Palm Beach Florida. All entries are set for the grind across the course.

LE Mans France Bripes Conninhama Carr. Ceffingham Greens Farms Conn Sherwoor Johhson Rye Willam Spear Southport Phil Wallers West Jalm Beach Pia

College Baseball NCAA Results Affected by Weather

Wake Forest edged out by Florida State in a disrupted game as rain interrupted a Southland tilt. Southern California blanked Cal State Fullerton to cap a doubleheader sweep. Mississippi State, Arizona State, and others posted wins in a rough, foggy schedule across the region.

Wake Forest Califor

Basilio Wins Welter Title In Bloody Thirty Rounds

Basilio, the 26 year old ex marine from Canisteo New York, defeated Tor DeMarco by technical knockout at 1 52 of the twelfth round to become the welterweight champion. Manager Johnny De John planned non title defenses against Art Aragon or others as they pursue cash bouts while remaining cautious about a title defense. The bout drew a large crowd, generated substantial pay and broadcast revenue, and ended with DeMarco bleeding from multiple cuts before the referee stopped the fight.

Murray Rose Syracuse Carmen Basilio Welteright Exmarine Canisteta N. Y Valiant Tor DeMarco War Memorial Auditorium Central New York Basilio Menager Johny de John Carmien 4 Art Aragon Los Angeles DeMarco Sug Geld DeMares DeMerce Bostonian Del Tony Jevelita Pine Marty Messer St. Louis Kessler Frank Forbes Ert Grant Fron Grant DeMarco Tas Cal Ledger Carmen DeMarcy Sting Basilia Gavilan Tehen

Bruni and Silsbee Reach Final at Texas Women’s Links

In Starlingen on June 11, Bruni and Silsbee from Harlingen advanced to the 3 hole final of the Texas Women’s Public Links Golf tournament. Bruni, 15, beat Mrs. I. W. Tyson of Houston 2 and 1 in Friday play. Silsbee defeated Jeanie Heatherington in a consolation match.

Antonio Aire Massey Dallas Charley Neil I. Krizoh San’ Antaista Ie Ae Talbert Morea

Mitchell Wins Lefty Finals in Texas Golf Assn Meet

Mitchell defeats Denver Elliott 5 and 4 in the 36 hole Texas Lefthanders Golf Assn final at the weekend event in San Antonio. Thorpe bests A T Cook 1 up, with other division winners and consolations listed for a wide field in Corpus Christi and San Antonio.

Atlan Mitchell San Antonin J. d ‘Thorpe Corpus Christi Texas Golfassn Mitchell Denver Eliott Houston Thorpe A. T. Cook Gin Denson Cameron E. Holz i Antonio San Lloyd Fikes San Antonio Colin Cambell Nixon Jome San An

LaMaze Wins French Amateur Golf Championship

Paris June 11 Henry Ide LaMaze of France won the French Amateur Championship for the sixth time defeating 20 year old Don Risplinghoff of Orlando Florida 3 and 4 in the 36 hole match LaMaze shot two under par 70 for the first 28 holes atop the Chantilly course and led Risplinghoff five up at the end of the morning round Risplinghoff could not gain ground in the afternoon LaMaze won 6 up at the 27th hole and finished at the 32nd with Risplinghoff finding trouble in a trap and needing a four, LaMaze moved ahead to clinch the title.

Paris Henry Ide LaMaze France Don Risplinghoff Orlando Fla DeaMaxe Chantilly Fisplinghoff Fintida Big Plinghoff U.S de LaMaze Bispling Hole Dawsr Eagily Bisplingtinti

YMCA Baseball Summary From Fragmented OCR Card

Fragmented OCR notes show YMCA baseball lineup with players Prieto Junen Den ton Yeekel Alexand or McCampball Hower Lough in Davis and Mies. Likely misread stats and positions with unclear order and scores. No clear outcome or full teams identified.

Derver Lagu Wanekaw Ward Prieto Junen Denton Yeekel Alexamitor McCampball Enter Hower Vm Loughin Davis Nedy Ard Mies

U S Golfers Lead In Inter National Palf Championship

The U S team held a one stroke edge as play opened at Woodlawn Opt. 392, with Patt Milisky and Siler of Matishys Meller among leaders. Belgium and Australia trailed in tight scoring, while Van Donck and De Valder led Belgium in a four-way chase at 283.

Waskington Aidghy watoRs U.S Batges Inter Woodlawn Palf Matishys Balgium Flory van Donte Emma Lion Chick Warbert Ea Fargot Tonk Treland Wat Donek Belgium van Donck DeValder Australia Thomson Nagle Ireland Bradshaw Red. Daly

Missions Open Home Stand at Mission Stadium

The San Antonio Missions, losers of six of seven, return to Mission Stadium for a home stand starting Saturday night. They face the St Werth Cats and Dallas Eagles, battle for second place in the league, with Don Heffner undecided on starter between Mel Held and Charley Lorke.

San Antonio Missions Mission Stadium St. Werth Cats Dallas Eagles Missions Ft. Werth Cats Stanager Don Heffner Mel Held Charley Lorke Carroll Beringer Cats Jim Tugerson Dallas Bill White Howie Ox Dick Getlee Kal Segrist Ray Murray White Ors Tmox Tugerson Fox Hal Hudson Sing

Goldman Reaches Finals After 26 Years In Texas Amateur

In Houston David Goldman a Dallas golfer and veteran 4 year player advanced to the finals of the forty sixth Texas state amateur championship after a long pursuit. He defeated John Garrett 2 and 4 in the semifinals while Pete Hessemer a University of Houston graduate prepared for the final round. Goldman showcased steady putting and greens in regulation as he pursues the state title.

Houston U.P Tis Dallas David Spec!) Goldman Goldman Pete Hessemer University of Houston John Garrett Southwest Conference Hive Galdmag

Belmont Stakes Chart From Belmont Park Post Positions and Entries

New York June 3. Belmont Stakes list of probable horses and jockeys for the eighty-seventh running at Belmont Park. Entries include Morena King Rancho Parteraville and Blazing Count among others with weights listed. Prize money totals and odds given with post time around 2:35 pm and radio TV coverage noted.

New York Sioomov Belmont Park Vabuoh Bankhead H Woodthouse LeRajiue Cain Ho Cain Hoy Stabi Moreno Narelay Stable Gaerta Howaris Weng D. Gorman Cain Hoy All Carey San Antonio Fire CBS

Mission Boxscore Standings to WAT NAT

Reading shows sporadic digits and team mentions with scattered results including Brooklyn versus Chicago and New York scoring, plus Milwaukee at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Milwaukee. Fragmented lines reference Pottsdolands and 1980 scores, with missing context and unclear opponents.

WAT Phitsstelubia Richly Pacer S. Lot Bemis New Cincinnati Pottsdolands M—Nuxhall Kizata Mlwaukee Pittanureh Im Canale

Unclear tex t from historical game notes

Fragmented OCR shows a baseball box score style entry with multiple players and team names garbled. Mentions Waters, McLovitt, Wilk, and Sherry with inning counts and outs. Referenced scores and line items are partially readable but key facts are unreliable.

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