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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1963

Page

9

U S Forces Dominate Pan American Games Summary

United States athletes post a powerful Pan American Games performance with multiple track and field and swimming golds. US teams sweep swimming events, claim rowing and shooting wins, and extend their gold total to 62 as the competition nears its end.

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Wright and Smith Set for Augusta Playoff in Women’s Titleholders

Marilynn Smith and Mickey Wright tie at 292 after 72 holes in Augusta for the Women’s Titleholders with an 18 hole playoff to decide the $57,500 champion. Wright, defending champ from Dallas, overcame a three stroke deficit in the final round.

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Rodgers rises on tour as lefty becomes Ryder hopeful

Phil Rodgers, a former left handed archer-turned golfer, turned pro in 1960 and quickly made a splash on the PGA Tour. He mirrored a strong 1961 season with a fourth place at the Texas Open and a second place in the Open, joining a list of top players including Palmer, Nicklaus, and Casper as he eyes Ryder Cup selection for 1962.

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Nichols Crampton tie for fourth in Texas Open finish

First Money For Fleek clinched a share of fourth place at the Texas Open with Bobby Nichols and Bruce Crampton totaling 272 and 368 respectively. Nichols shot 343549 and Crampton 368369 as Fleek earned 1600 dollars for the first time here while veteran pro Fleek recalled his 1955 National Open win and Willow Springs debut in 1941. Johnny Thornton of Oak Hills Country Club completed 286 to win amateur honors.

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Feller’s Sons Also Play Ball

Bob Feller, famed Indians Hall of Fame pitcher, sees major league potential for his three sons. Steve, his eldest, plans to attend Rollins College in Florida next year as an infielder aiming for varsity. The other two sons also play infield and catcher roles under their father’s guidance in San Antonio at the Don Bosco field dedication event.

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Cliff Davis Faces Tulsa Oilers In Mission Stadium Showdown

Cliff Davis will start for the Bullets against the Tulsa Oilers at 7 45 p m at Mission Stadium hoping to repeat his no hit effort from a previous Tulsa game. Don Brady finished with one hit allowed in relief as El Paso beat the Oilers 4 1. The Bullets surged to an 8 0 lead in a Sunday assault against San Kings with RBI by Pointer Burgmeier and Boyd.

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Bullets Rally For Victory Behind Richards Big Inning

The Bullets win as Ronnie Davis homers and doubles with three RBIs. Tom Burgmeier earns his first win of the season, pitching seven innings. Rich Richards drives in two with a two run double in an explosive fourth inning that plated ten. Ario Engle hits a triple and Jose Calero drives him home.

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Derby Trial marks big test for top Derby contenders

In Louisville the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs features Candy Spots and Jet Traffic among a field of contenders led by Never Bend and Noir Jet Traffic. Bonjour and On My Honor head toward Kentucky Derby starts. trainer Del Carrol plans to skip Saturday’s Derby if needed.

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Ranger JC Hosts TJCAA Spring Meet in Ranger Texas

The Texas Junior College Athletic Conference meets in Ranger with golf tennis and track events. San Antonio Ranger teams join the two day competition as Ranger JC hosts the annual event.

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San Antonio Polo Wins Noelke Trophy at Bracken Ridge Park

San Antonio polo team defeated Mecom Ranch 2 to 0 to capture the M. B. Sonny Noelke Trophy. Charles Smith and Jackie Murphy each scored four goals for San Antonio, while Mecom rival John Armstrong tallied both of the Houston squad’s goals. Bill Barr left with an injury after being struck in the face.

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Amateur Ball tops Flores Drive-In for fifth straight league win

In Eastside action, Amateur Ball slugged Flores Drive-In 15 to 8 to extend their Hot Wells League win streak to five. Also in the region, San Antonio Pirates beat Casa Manana Jokers 62, Denver Heights Bears tied for second after downing San Antonio Royals, and San Antonio Bombers defeated San Antonio Hawks 81.

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Roundup of track and sports results with records

Iran press dispatch notes C. K. Yang's 9121 point decathlon win at Mt. San Antonio Calif breaking Rafer Johnson's mark. Yang cleared 15 ft 4 1944 in pole vault with near world record height. Jed Laver defeated Ken Rosewall in tennis, Earl Buchholz beat Gimeno and teamed with Boswetly to top Laver and Hmeno. NBA chief Maurice Podoloff expected to retire. balk rule debate noted. Yankees and Mets news plus Nascar and other league notes.

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Softball Schedules and League Details Across Multiple Leagues

The page lists Monday softball schedules for AA Fast Pitch at San Pedro No. 17 and No. 2 3:30 p.m. games, plus matchups at Lambert Head and various leagues. It includes teams such as Powell, Concordia Lutheran, Las Vegas Club, APCO, Howard Aero, Silawotts, Gas Flames, and Wildcats, with times from 7:15 to 9:20 p.m. Also notes Eastside and HOT WELLS leagues, and mentions players and home runs within box-score like HR Robinson and HR Woods, with fragmentary standings and results across multiple leagues and venues.

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CYO Sports Results From St Benedict Parish Sunday

Cubs beat St Philip 3 to 2 in the championship as Henry’s 2, St Benedict’s Falcons fell to St Michael’s 1. Mites saw St Philip 5 over St Henry’s 2 in the title match. Benedict’s Legionaires 4 over Rock 41. Peewees St Philip 4 over St Stephen’s 2 in the championship. St Mary Magdalen Braves defeated Benedict’s Tigers 11 to 1 in consolation.

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