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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1963

Page

7

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.

Gary Nagy Highlands Alamo Stadium Gilbert Barrera Tory Medellin Harlandale

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.

New York UPL Warren Giles Wells St. Louis Vanas Johnny Neane Houston Ball Richards Kane Giles Richarts 1 Cincinnals Keates

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.

Coxens Athieles Howard Fenston Highlands

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.

Las Vegas

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.

Telferson Wace and Crepus Christ Aft Mlouet Allaround Athletic Fori San Matuos Congveth Amon Vtie San Benito Musas Mercedes Festa Dalviston Kerrville Boy's

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.

Quills Country Club Oak Hills Oak Hills Club Ft Sam Houston Dale Mills Quir Hills Dan Winters Pin Brackenridge Golf Range Doug Ford Oak Hills Country Club Mary Ann Reynolds Hardy Loudermilk Floyd Kanatzer

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.

Berton Moore St. Mary’s University Southwestern University of Georgetown St. Mary’s Southwestern BSC Wines Moore The Rattlers

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.

San Antonio Borkford Houston San Antonians Mike Gusler Carl van der Binnen Dave Crossload LeMar Mayr Bob Hillis

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.

Lao Huasson Reben Luna Uarlandale

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.

Houston Cager UPN Roger Byers Baytown Sill Cavall University of Houston

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.

New York Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Las Vegas Liston Jack Nilon Jhas Chester Baltimore Nilon Patterson Miami Beach Denver Paterson

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

Vancouver defeated Secut 8 to 2 in the Western League action. Earthern Division begins play as the season advances.

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