San Antonio Eyes NBA Exhibition With Rockets Prospect
Rob Netting, San Antonio sales director for the new San Diego Rockets, teases an exhibition game with NBA teams in the city. He believes a professional box office asset could boost local interest as the league opens, with a planned event at the downtown arena before the regular season begins.
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Local charity exhibition eyed to lure pro basketball to San Antonio
San Antonio chatter centers on staging a charity exhibition with top stars led by Elwyn Hayes to attract 3000 ticket buyers at 1 to 5 dollars. Netting and Haberdasher Bob Alterman discuss local interest, demand, and yardstick potential for a future professional franchise as San Diego models revenue from hockey. San Diego shows immediate profit from ice sport, but basketball is prioritized.
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Texas League Opener Set as Giants Visit St Marys Missions
The Texas League opens with St Marys Missions hosting the Giants in a season kickoff. The circuit spans from the Mississippi to the Rockies, aiming for about one million fans, with Dallas Fort Worth expected to draw a third. Openers Tuesday include Paso at Albuquerque and Shreveport at Dallas Fort Worth, with four more pairings on schedule.
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Astros Beat Mets in 24-Inning League Thriller
League leading Houston forges a 24 inning victory over New York Mets as intrigue grows over franchise moves and division alignments. Commentators note Dallas Fort Worth bidding for a major league team while Shreveport and Memphis eyed returns to organized baseball amid shifting league structures.
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Twins edge Grieves as Allison fans hot streak continues
Allison led the Torrid Twins to a 5 game win streak by piling up 100 doubles and 4 triples, driving in Minnesota’s 3 0 win over the Grieves. He sparked early offense with multi hit games, while the Twins head to home opener against Washington after a cold yet productive road trip.
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Major Baseball Joy Weve Speaks of Long Mets Game
After a six hour six minute marathon the New York Mets and Houston Astros endured a scoreless tie and 10 innings of pitching before the Mets finally broke through on a misplayed grounder. Los Angeles rallied to beat Pittsburgh and St. Louis defeated Atlanta in 10 innings. Shortstop Al Weis and pitcher Don Wilson figured prominently in the day’s strange, lengthy baseball action.
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Missions Rise to Host Giants on San Antonio Campus Field
San Antonio Missions return to Texas League play hosting Amarillo Giants at St Mary’s University on a college campus field. Official ceremonies begin 7:30 with a 7:45 game time. Archie Raynolds will start for the Missions, with Ken Rudolph catching and a lineup featuring Simon, Qualls, Jestad, Hairston and Reynolds.
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Amateur Ball Gn Antonis Bobcats Rank YuMps Pitchers
Amateur ball notes show the Gn Antonis Bobcats ranking YuMps and tor pitchers Plane ANTAL Montosy MARIA, oF PN Lopez CA7 3595.
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Wheatley Exes Banquet Set for May 22 at Arden Grove
The Wheatley High School Exes Lettermen's Association will host its first annual all sports hangout at Arden Grove Party House on May 22. Franklin Cleveland Windsor Tanner Willie Hodge Alfred Carter and Carlton Robinson lead the planning and ticket details.
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Fencing titles go to Russian fencers at youth event
London reports at the Work Youth Championships Samochkin of Russia won the men's epee event while fellow Russian Viktor Krovopuskov took the subtetele in a Monday night competition.
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Baseball Loses to Sex at Houston Stadium
Houston crowd thins as Astros lose to New York in a night game. A scoreboard blares a crude message mocking the sport, reflecting fan frustration and a controversial finish to the innings.
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