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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1955
Page
4
San Antonian wrestler Jimmy Robinson sails the globe and sends home clippings from the Star in Auckland New Zealand. Among them is a wrestling match account meant to give readers a smile, whether or not they are mat fans.
The report describes a wrestling bout between Don Beitelman and Alo Leifan at Town Hall. A defective halt holding a guard post broke, injuring Beitelman’s back and delaying action as ring crews repaired the setup. Fans showed little enthusiasm. the match ended in a dull draw with muted responses to the late surge. Referee was Mr. J. Murphy, with Mr.ack McLean indisposed.
A fragmented report details players and managers in the Alabama-Florida league and San Antonio Missions. It notes Kyle Rowe and others, mentions Davy Crockett Night plans, and quotes Ed Helfner on player development. The piece ties local teams to Beaumont and Fort Worth, with comments on patience in nurturing talent.
First Lt. Jerome Furey of Fort Devens Massachusetts led after the initial pistol shoot in the Interservice Triathlon at Fort Sam Houston. Maj. Williams Knupple Camp Pendleton California and William Wend Staten Island New York each posted 168 points to stand second and third. The 220 yard freestyle swim and the two mile run were scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening at Leonard Woodfield. Mordas’s Results Barner fu a Austin saupUs Pearthur &.
Beaumont Exporters edged the San Antonio Missions 12 to 5 as L. Held earned his 20th win of the year. Pete Madlita led the offense with two homers and four hits, while Segrist homered and drove in five runs. Duren was slated to pitch, with McDvinas indicating roster moves to maximize Duren’s eligibility.
The article lists players from multiple countries in men and mixed doubles events. Entries include Herb Flam and Adrian Quist for Australia facing al Wraser and ten Rnsewall. Perry, Shee, Seixa, Trabert, and others compete across City and regional courts. Results mention several matches with scores and eliminations, highlighting a chaotic tourney slate.
Cadet 5 L Canby son of Cole and Mrs Clarence P Canby of 103 Clem Rd is member of the military academy water path tram. The team recently finished its fourth consecutive undefeated season. Canby is a 1953 Jefferson High School graduate.
Four American women reached the Wimbledon singles semifinals led by Doris Hart and Louise Brough with straight set wins. Beverly Baker Freitz, Darlene Hard, and others followed in dominant fashion as Hart, Brough, and Hard each won their quarterfinal matches.
Readable fragments show multiple church teams competing in a Sunday School league with varied scores. Notable lineups include Emmanuel Presbyterian 6 over Sunday School LOETBATS district girls, Harlandale District Girls 17 over Montevista Bay, and Zion Linherae 27 over Norte Raplis 8. Other entries list Ascension Epiccopat 4 Lutheran 22 and Mattland Terrace Mettdist 0, plus Jefferson Methodist 21 and Laurel Highs Methodist 15.
In a compact score brief, players from Dallas, Houston, Shreveport, and nearby clubs are listed with batting and fielding figures. Notable names include Knoblaiich, Virgil Inge, Roberta, Taylor, and Strattas. The fragment notes runs and hits across multiple lineups, with several players credited for outs and defensive plays.
Texas League president Dick Butler disallowed Mission’s protest after umpires could not confirm the catch on a foul ball. He ruled the call a judgment, despite admitted non sight of the play by Bhickie LeCamus Milt Steen grate and Bill Malesky. Butler defended the decision as unavoidable, saying the umpires had to rule one way or the other and that the situation was had.
A battered text dense with names and numbers shows Texas League actions, box scores, and player notes across multiple teams. It lists pitchers, batters, and game details like hits, outs, and positions, mentioning venues and officials in a string of fragmented lines.
Unbeaten Judy Rullah of Buama Zan stable won the $16,870 Pollyanna Stakes at Arlington Park, beating Guard Rail by three-quarters of a length in 1 05 for 5 1/2 furlongs. Requestette finished third as Judy Rullah paid 4.00 3.20 2.80 to win, with Guard Rail paying 44.40 3.99 and Requestette 7. The win adds 11,875 to Judy Buligh's earnings and marks her first stakes triumph.
Bruce Jolmeoy of Sruimg Laka ousted Sammy Gianimaiya of Houston in the third round at the Eastern Clay championships. Johnson defeated the Texan in straight sets as Glammalva struggled with a sprained ankle. John Beal of Horaton advanced to the fourth round after defeating Berkeley Fell. Top seed Bi Bit Quan of Geathle faced Jim Malley in a Dixie Tennis round after a first round bye.
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