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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1955

Page

2

Fight promoter loses big on Corpus Christi show bust

San Antonio promoter Tony Padilla faced about a $15000 loss after Aaton Macias was knocked out by Billy Peacock causing a fractured jaw. Macias was booked for non title appearances in Corpus Christi July 1 with plans for Houston and San Antonio, each expected to net at least $5000. Now the venture is off as troubles rippled to Austin where locals anticipate Olson Moore title fight.

Tony Padilla Aaton Macias Billy Peacock Tony Macias Corpus Christi Houston San Antonio Padilla Austin Olson-Moore Oneen Antonian

Detroit's bid for 1969 Olympics tainted by perceived dollar diplomacy

International coverage condemns Detroit's plan to fund athletes' travel with television proceeds. Critics from Soviet delegates to American outlets call the offer tactless and self defeating, arguing medals and amateurism cannot be bought. Detroit's rejection grows as it loses the bid for the 1969 site.

Detroit Rome John}arrington International News Service Delezata Constantin Adrianov U.S Ion U. S Uncle Sam 2 Cross

Hollywood Debut for Mexican Champion Vasquez at Legion Stadium

Hollywood reports Bernabe "Baby" Vasquez Mexican light weight champion makes his Hollywood debut Saturday night at Legion Stadium with Paulie Brooks of Cleveland.

Hollywood Bernabe Baby" Vasquez Legion Stadium Paulie Brooks Cleveland

Civic Clubs In Ball Game at Mission Stadium

The Rotary Club of the Highlands and the West Side Lions join for a baseball panse and funfest at 7 p.m. Saturday at Mission Stadium. The annual event benefits charity with attendance prizes to be awarded.

Rotary Club of the

Giammalva Faces Savitt In OU Open Semi Final

In Tulsa on June 18 singles play in the Oklahoma Open reached the semi finals as Rick Savitt injured meets Sammy Giammalva and Bernard Bartzen faces Roanily Moreira for the right to challenge for the title.

Tulsa Okla Rick Savitt Sammy Giammalva Bernard “Tul” Bartzen Moreira

National Boxes ZUM 2 CHICAGG 2

In a rough box score style the text records a high school baseball effort with players and positions partly garbled. Key actions mention a double play by Miksi and a final tied or close score referencing totals and players with unclear identifiers. The readable portions indicate a low clarity recap of a micro game snippet.

Local youth golf tourney crowns Garza city champion

Tressy Garza defeated Rufus Craddock 2 and 1 in the 36 hole final to win the annual city championship at Kin s driving range. Contest attracted a field of local juniors with strong showings from Reed, Lopez, and Martinez.

Tressy Garza Rufus Craddock Ktuin

Open Leaders Jittery as Hogan Trails by One

In San Francisco on June 18 the fifty fifth National Open begins its 36 hole grind with Ben Hogan one stroke back of leaders Harvie Ward Jr and Tommy Bolt. Walker Inman and Jack Fleck matched Hogan at 145, Julius Boros and Stan Mosel also within range. TV and radio coverage were set for Saturday evening.

Bolt Ward San Francisco wPi Hawk Ben Hogan Harvie' Ward Jr Tommy Boalt Hogan Walker Inmandt Augusta Jack Fleck Davenport Julius Boros Stan Mosel Sans Anto- Alan Sahrnday

Beaumont 600 1000? Texas boxing scores and names

In a fragmented Texas boxing summary, Beaumont and Dallas entries list fighters, scores, and pay actions. The text names multiple boxers such as Knablagh, Crain, Taylor, Burnside, and Fisher among others, with partial results and post details scattered throughout.

Daluan Heaumont A Braumat Dallas Ie Beaumont Tun Kania Wane Crain Krohlaurh Virgil Thomas White S—Hurnside Kekes Th Knablagh Boh Ta Crain Ie Taylor Ekumant Ree Tost Burnside

College Golf Showdown Draws International Teen Pair

In June 18 a pair of teenagers from distant parts of the world travel to Berechester Country Club to compete for the winner’s state college golf title. The match features a famous pair from a world circuit entering the tournament, signaling a high-stakes regional showdown.

Faye Sacnuellan Teénareta Pata

Tulsa Oilers edge Missions in rain shortened Texas League action

Tulsa 7 San Antonio 6 in a game delayed by rain with Howie Fox earning the win in relief and Bill Diemer set to start Saturday. Dallas beat Beaumont 4-3 in 13 innings, Shreveport toppled Ft Worth 2-1, Houston rained out at Oklahoma City. Rosters and pitching were unsettled as the doubleheader outlook faded.

Texas League Tulsa Okla Manlager Don Heffner San Antonio Missions Hellireat Gal Tulsa Oilers Missions Bill Diemer Gosney Howie Fox Pox Howie Rod Graber Pablo Bernard Graber Grant Dunlap Eee Buknong Witty Quintae San Antonio Rms Dallas Beaumont Shreveport Ft. Worth Houston Oklahoma City Antonio R. HO FC Dee Corals AB Graber Bernard Kranich Evrentel Widmne

Boxscores Highlight Chakales Ninth Invens, Kansas City vs Washington

Unclear boxscore fragment shows Chakales in the ninth inning with runs and RBI details amid mixed names like Vernon Demastri Rimpson and Portecarreen. Mentions Portersleid Joninge Shantz and Chakales, with incomplete lines on final scoring and pitching.

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Lawson Little's Open Round Marred by Lost Golf Balls

At the National Open in San Francisco Lawson Little described an opening round incident on the fifth hole where two balls vanished into cypress trees. A spectator climbed the tee to shake the trees and retrieve several balls, including Little's, though most could not be identified.

San Francisco Lawson Little Olympic Club Fairway Pate

NCAA Track Marks Fall at Los Angeles Finals

At the thirty fourth NCAA championships in Los Angeles on Saturday three men smashed records. Oregon State’s Jerry Church and two qualifiers extended the collegiate javelin standard with a 232 feet 6 inch throw. Northwestern’s Jim Colifay clocked 20.9 seconds for the 220 yard dash, shaving a tenth off the NCAA mark.

Los Angeles Jerry Church Oregon State Church North Western Jim Collifay

Beaumont Player Confidently Predicts End Of Season

Beaumont reports Allen Russell plans to finish the season in the Texas league and expects to complete it at Beaumont.

Beaumont Allen Russell Say

City Golf Nears End

Semifinals set in city Men’s amateur golf at Bracken Ridge Park. Hale faces Mitchell while Goerlich and Re Wolta Jr vie for spots. Aguillon and Baby Smith proceed in earlier rounds amid mixed results and uneven scoring.

George Hale Agon Oeckislini Jehnnny Aguston Bothy Smith Brackenridge Park Course Hale Oak Hills Baby Smith Loraine Young George Hele Dick Goer Fiels Allen Mitchell Hush Babb Bete John Resvitade Febert Somehinehi Gerishlak Fred Grass Oles Ghossinger Mule Bob Lucchese Robin Rot Lonel Roswysenita M. H. Boeck Jr Patty Berg Mitchel Igachia Pune Jghoulee Sikes Beverly Tamsin Aeetus Tomesan Tevetan Fay Cracker Mickey Wrigal

Patton and Harrison Duel in Southern Golf Finals

Patton from Morgantown faced Charles Tasrson, a young Atlanta player, in the late amateur Southern Golf finals held Saturday. Tasrson had previously won three city titles, while Patton is a recent Walker Cup match competitor. The event took place in Linville North Carolina on June 18.

Linville Bing Joe Patton Morgantown Charles Tasrson Atlanta

Wally Westlake To Join Orioles

Baltimore General Manager Paul Richards said Wally Westlake, formerly with the Cleveland Indians, notified he would report here Sunday or Monday to join the Baltimore Orioles.

Wally Westlake Orioles Baltimore Paul Richards Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians

Little Leaguers and Local Sports Notes from Fragments

Incomplete clipping lists names, times, and venues for youth baseball and local sports events. It mentions Alamo, Highland Park, and various individuals with scattered affiliations, but the text is fragmentary, unclear, and lacks a coherent single event or outcome.

Standings and schedules from major leagues update

American League standings show New York leading with 62 games over .500, Detroit and Boston in pursuit near .500, with Cleveland and Baltimore trailing. Saturday schedule features Kansas City at Washington, Detroit at Baltimore, New York at Boston, and Cleveland at Chicago. Friday results include Boston over Cleveland and Baltimore beating Kansas City. National League list includes Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, New York at Philadelphia, and Brooklyn at St Louis with various results. American Association includes Toledo and Indianapolis games, plus other minor-league fixtures. interleague matchups noted for Saturday.

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Tiger Jones Stops Finis Ivaude in New York Fight

In a Marrison Square Garden card in New York Tiger Jones A545 of Yonkers stops opponent Finis Ivaude 161 Havonme N to claim a decisive victory.

York Marrison Square Garden Ralbh Tiger Jones Yonkers Finis Ivaude Havonme

Trans Miss Golf Third Round Results From Des Moines

Third round results of the Trans Mississippi Golf tournament show Jams Jackson of St. Louis defeating Sarge Fontanini of Ceasuries Lap. George Lee of Humboldt downing Fridie Langert of Minneapolis 2 and 4. Bill Ferguson of Des Moines over Waller Peek of New Rochelle N Y 2 and 1. Tex Baxter and Vince Anlonio both win their matches. Orrie Goens of Des Moines beats Ed McCardell of Newton 3 and 2. Rodney El Des Moines defeats Neil Croonquist of Minneapolis. Tom Beck defeats Warren Dickleson of Des Moines 3 and 2. Bill Webb of Kansas City defeats Jim Vickers of Wichita 2 and 1. Scheduled quarterfinals Saturday include Larkson versus Lee Ferguson versus Goens and Bill Webb versus Baster.

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