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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1971

Page

6

Local spring football dreams spark odd ideas

Henry Hight leads San Antonio Toros and kicks off Sunday at North East High Stadium as fans await a new spring football experiment. In Des Moines Bob Armstrong eyes a league for players 5 9 and under 158 pounds with IOSP backing, while towns hope for strong crowds.

Henry Hight San Antonio Toros North East High School Henry Han 158 Pauinds Bob Armstrong Des Moinrs The Internations Organization of IOSP Internationa San Antonio Toros

San Antonio Baseball Figures Highlight Early Texas Leagues

Fractured notes chronicle TSG and Missions figures, including Carron Emerson, Keefe Flaid, and Robbin, detailing ties to San Antonio stadiums and 1905 to 1908 leagues. Mentions absence of pay, attendance figures, and a 1924 death, with references to Galveston, Tech Mo, and a Texas League lineage.

Carron Emerson Texas Keefe Mary San Antonio Techelaia Robbin Mission Stadium San Anna San Antonia Galveston Tech Mo San Hritz Gees League Willian R. Rebbin Gr. Rebbe

Kimball Enters Alamo Open at San Antonio

Judy Kimball, a 10 year PGA veteran from Gonzales Texas, joined the Alamo Open field in San Antonio. The event, offering a top prize of 3000 dollars, already counts leading stars Kathy Whitworth Donna Coppini Betsy Rawls and Sandra Rayrie among its committed entrants as Kimball seeks to improve on last year’s 22nd money list finish.

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Wolff Leads At Tallahassee Open Golf Tourney

Raniy Wolff of Beaumont Texas shot a 6 under par 66 to grab a one stroke lead at the Tallahassee Open after a second round, amid a crowded leaderboard that includes Troving Green Yancey Mayes Wiechers and Hayes Trevien among the contenders.

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Johnson Hits Two Homers As Orioles Defeat Angels

Baltimore and California clash as Dave Johnson hits his second homer of the game in the ninth, sparking an Orioles rally. McNally earns his third win with seven hits allowed. Wright takes the loss as Angels suffer a fourth straight defeat.

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Red Sox top White Sox as Scott homers drives win

Boston defeats Chicago 7 to 4 as George Scott belts a three run homer and Rico Petrocelli adds two sacrifice flies. Sonny Siebert improves to 3 0 with help from a first inning lead and a late Boston rally. Chicago starter Tommy John suffers another loss after a string of wins.

Noston UPI George Scott Scotts Essa Boston Chicago Tommy Johns White Sox Meir Ioad Siebert Hahmans Mike Andens Carlos May

Cole Leads In Tennis Semifinal Highlights at Kingsville

Readout of Saturday's semifinals lists players like Jean-Jeff urhwart and Joho Bein-ated among singles competitors while doubles teams include Jeil Scrayé and dona Kain. The event in Texas features early rounds with many matches and results across both singles and doubles, including notable performances by Cole and teammates.

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Melntire Wins North South Amateur Golf Title

Barbara Metntere of Colorado Springs defeated 17 year old Halls Sticy of Savannah Ga 8 and 8 in the North South amateur golf championship final, defending champion unable to retain the title in the waning stages.

Vonexurst Barbara Metntere Colorade Springs Cole Halls Sticy Savannah

Alief Wins Regional Golf Championship

John Strange led Alief to the Regional I AA Golf title firing 87 at Riverside Golf Course. Alief posted a team total of 687 with Curse Rivers second at 693 and Hamipstead third at 701 as other teams Cum tied for places.

Victoria John Strange Riverside Alief Curse Rivers Hamipstead Path Pflugerville Manoe Joann Dripplig Springs

Brewers Beat Senators 4-0 as Elam Exits Early

A tense six inning game saw Denny Elam ejected in the sixth after a five inning no-hitter attempt, as Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Washington Senators 4-0. Key moments included a bases loaded double by Dave May and a bases loaded single by Robbie Penn, with umpire Art Frantz officiating a disputed call.

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Oakland Wins as Green Homers in Seventh Inning

Oakland beat Detroit 9-2 for a sixth straight win. Nick Green hit a three run homer in the seventh, Diego Segui pitched six hitters, and Oakland rallied off relievers Zepp and Haver. Rally produced three runs on walks and hits to pull ahead.

Dakland UPI Nick Green Hellest Diego Segui Oakland Letrait A's Bill Zepp Jin Hava Rongie Jackson Sal Rando Dave Duncan Green Hannan Rocand

Pro Casers MATIONAL ASSOCIATION Auedur y Eder

Fragmentary OCR text mentions American Association results and several names and places. Readable items include mentions of Virginia, Kentucky, and a few person names though details are unclear. The passage appears to be a sports brief with results from a mid 20th century association.

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Kirby Junior High Dominates Astrid WFAA Track Meet

Kirby Junior High won the Astrid WFAA track meet at Méw Hrauifely Canyon with a 44 pedal score. Hays Consolidated showed 1935 points and Canyon First place winners were Kirby. Notable performers included Pash Boudrest, Jerry Pennington, Brad Palmer, and John Harp in sprint events and relays.

Kirby Junior High Méw Hrauifely Canyon Hays Consolidated Canyon Kirby Pash Boudrest Jerry Pennington Brad Palmer John Harp

Tigers Close Spring Drills Review At Trinity College

Trinity University wraps spring football with a Friday scrimmage at 4 p.m. on the school field under coach Mike Curry and Babe Silva. The final drill tests quarterback readiness, receivers, and defense as players wear numbered jerseys in a late-season tuneup with standout performances noted by fans.

Trinity Bill Hogeers Spears Mike Scoll Ines Ted Onal Gene Olield Warren Womstoc Charles Bunp

Golf Notes Sweepstake Result Hidebound Entry List

An itemized golf note details a weekly sweepstake entry with scattered names and clubs. The fragment mentions a course, an association, and a scheduled event but the text is garbled.

City Bowling Tourney Starts Today

City Bowling Tournament opens with team events at San Pedro and singles doubles at Billy Mitchell. First shifts begin Saturday afternoon with later sessions Sunday, featuring defending Class A doubles champs Stan Workman and Garth Gombert and titleholders Gawlik Electric.

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Bass Tourney Advances to Finals

The 199! State Bass Tournament heads into its final qualifying day with entries expected to surpass twice Saturday’s 875 total. Most scores were hard to read, but Bee Snowden and Gayle Gilbreath of Arlington posted the top stringer with 4 points, 13 ounces.

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St Marys Rained Out Twin Bill Today

The Big State Conference baseball games between St Marys University and East Texas Aplalist were rained out on Friday. The teams will play a twin bill starting at 1 p.m. St Marys, tied with Texas Lutheran for the lead, sits at 4-1 in the conference and 1-14 overall. East Texas Aplalist is 14-8 overall and 4-2 in league play. Jim Gaeta and Rak Mane will start for St Marys.

Roosevelt Duo To Sul Ross For 1971 Basketball Season

Roosevelt High School captains Gunard Bugsy Atwell and BH Simpson will attend Sul Ross State University and play for Coach Chester Story. Orwell led Roosevelt in scoring last season with a 4 point average while Simpson pulled down 12 rebounds per game.

Roosevelt High School Ai Caplains Gunard Bugsy Atwell BH Simpson Sul Ross State University Chester Story

Sports TV Guide Odds and Oddities

A scrambled sports TV listing mentions leagues, games, and times with unclear team names such as Lavangerey Dodeers and Cincinnay REAL. Also notes Roy Anderson and a bout, plus videotape of Wreatiaiian and a 9:90 parm. The fragmentary text cites CBS and World of Sports with miscellaneous numbers and dates.

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