Pole vaulters adapt by using two-part poles at meets
A regional meet at Alamo Stadium showcased pole vaulters using split fiberglass poles and borrowing full ones to chase records. Gary Nagy of Highlands snapped his attempt at 12 feet 94 inches as onlookers and photographer Gilbert Barrera captured the moment.
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Balk controversy erupts as umpire calls spark glare
New York and baseball leaders clash over balk rulings amid rising calls by Warren Giles and Ball Richards. The dispute centers on enforcement, consistency, and impact on fans as managers and players demand clearer rules and fair application across leagues.
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Broken fishing poles spark talk of hoops and fiberglass
Readers recall bamboo and steel poles used in pole vaulting 35 years ago and debate flaws and termites. Howard Fenston notes a suspect crack in a pole. coaches anticipate fiberglass powers and rising costs. Manufacturers struggle to supply cheap poles as bills loom over athletic programs.
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Harel Johnson to Meet Hop Nank in Convention Dome title bout
AP reports heavyweight champion Harel Johnson will face contender Hop Nank June 1 at the Convention Center in Las Vegas for the title. Matchmaker Mel Groh lists the Liver States Sports Club under the event banner with other regional boxing notes and upcoming fights.
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Regional athletic meet yields high scores across events
San Matuos takes overall athletic trophy as Crepus Christ and Wace post 45 points each. San Benito logs 80 points while Mercedes posts 35. Robstown, Kerrville and Lampass show strong performances in boys and girls singles events.
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Pro Am Action Opens Texas Open Week at Quills
Pro Am events highlight golf action at Quills Country Club as the Texas Open nears its 36th year with Arnold Palmer tipped for a fourth straight win. Oak Hills hosts a 3500 pro am with 50 pros paired with members while a 1500 event at Ft Sam Houston precedes Thursdays Open rounds.
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Moore Battles Southwestern In St. Marys Baseball Showdown
St Marys University hosted Southwestern University as the Bis State Conference leaders clashed on Tuesday. St Marys, coming in 3-0, faced Southwestern 4-1 at Keefe Field in a bid to extend their lead and halt Southwestern’s pursuit after a 48-Edward’s split and prior results.
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Regional Kart Meet Heads to San Antonio May 18 15
Interscholastic kart racing circuit advances to San Antonio for the second of three IFK regional meets during Labor Day weekend. Local drivers from Houston posted top finishes in the prior event with juniors and heavyweight classes showing multiple podiums led by Mike Gusler Carl Van Der Binnen Dave Crossload LeMar Mayr Bob Hillis Ray George Henry Ackerman Bobby Rodriguez and Buddy Bell among others.
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Local Baseball Tourney Sparks Weekend Contests
A messy OCR page reports on a multi team baseball tournament with mentions of Alamo Hotuius and Huasson games. It notes Woodlawn Hull TaMph results and a three day event starting Friday morning in Huasson.
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Houston Lands Cager Roger Byers from Baytown High
Houston reports Roger Byers an eight foot center joining the University of Houston roster after earning third team all state honors at Baytown High School. Byers will begin play in September as part of the Cougars basketball program.
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Liston Patterson Rematch Planned In Las Vegas
The Liston Patterson heavyweight title rematch is set for Las Vegas with Liston’s adviser Jack Nilon confirming the date and site after earlier options. Patterson had chosen Miami Beach, which was abandoned after Liston cited a knee issue. Each fighter would receive 30 percent of the gate and 20 percent of television rights. Nilon noted Liston’s negotiable medical line in Denver as training continues.
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Randolah High to honor local athletes at spring banquet
Milton Jowers, former Southwest Texas State College coach and hall of famer, will be the featured speaker at Randolah High School’s spring sports banquet Tuesday night. A meal starts at 7 pm in the new night school cafeteria, with Col. Nant Borellis as master of ceremonies and Athletic Director Bob Mickler introducing spring sports participants.
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Ice Hockey Western League Monday Result
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