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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1968

Page

11

Drowning Ends Promising Career of L A s Joe Nobis

Joe Nobis 19 and five UT Austin teammates faced a tragedy on the Colorado River near Mansfield Dam. Nobis, a former Jefferson High standout and younger brother of NFL star Tommy Nobis, drowned after entering the river during a spring football drill. Teammates and family recalled his strong football instinct and readiness to rise to college level, while authorities recovered his body after a one and a half hour search.

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Tourney for The Fans touted as PGA highlight in July

Leo Fraser, secretary of the national pro golf association, predicts the July 15 to 21 PGA event will be the best spectator experience in its history. Fraser notes his extensive involvement with PGA tournaments and endorses Pecan Valley Country Club as the top venue to watch four rounds and enjoy the championship atmosphere.

Pecan Valley Golf E. J. Burke, Jr PV Club Leo Fraser Professional Golfers Association Max Elbin Fraser Pecan Valley Country Club PGA

Roseboro Breaks Slump With Five Hits In rout

Roseboro, a 34 year old catcher, ended an 0-for-48 drought by going 5-for-5 as Minnesota routed Boston 11-2. Manager Carl Ersnt says it was just a matter of time, with planned rest following. Other notes include Norm Cash doubtful to start, Rick Reichardt homering, and Detroit beating Oakland 2-1. Continued on page 23.

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Burke’s Money Talk Delays Golf Course Plans at PV Layout

Fraser and Tuthill toured the PV layout amid questions of spending Burke’s funds. They noted the need for a bunker addition near No 8 and discussed costs with PV president E. J. Fraser. The piece hints the group remains keen on advancing the project despite budget constraints as of Sunday.

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Dodgers Celebrate Return of Alston

The Dodgers celebrate Walter Alston's return as manager after surgery, sparking a strong nine inning attack that included a six run burst and a series of timely hits against Houston Cincinnati and St Louis. The Reds and Pirates also posted big offensive nights while Don Sutton and Steve Blass earned wins.

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Hula Hoop Contest Marks Recreation Center Scrimmage

The San Antonio recreation system plans hula hoop contests across 14 centers for youths in four age divisions on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The event invites public participation free of charge with divisions for 8 and under, 9 to 12, and older groups.

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State Tourney Next for Comets

Castroville notes St. Louis advances to the TCIL Class AA state baseball tournament in Houston after a 8-0 win over Yancey. The Comets improve to 20-4 as pitchers Haas Mangold and It led a three-hit shutout in the nonconference game against Texas at Austin.

Castroville St. Louis Houston Comets Yancey Greg Haas Arthur Baby Ron Mangold St. Mary’s University University of Texas Austin St. Mary's Texas

Pro Soccer North Mellead League Replay Chicago 3

A brief sports item notes a North Mellead league replay event in Chicago, detailing a soccer result of three goals for the home side. The fragment mentions pro soccer and a replay match, but specific teams, dates, or standings are not provided.

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Trinity Tigers to honor coach of year and team at banquet

Trinity University in 1963 plans a basketball awards banquet at 7 pm in the University Refetory. Coach of the year Bob Trallc will receive the honor from President James We Laurie and announce his Tigers lineup along with individual awards. A film of the Tigers Southwest regional win over Pan American College will be shown.

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Golf Notes from San Antonio GOI tournament at Canyon Creek

The Rappers Sant Slinkard and Schinker foursome posted an 83 to win the team division at Canyon Creek Country Club while Low Bullen and Chuck Klein earned low amateur and low pro honors. Doug Smith Jr. and Bark Jacobson were runners up, with a long list of finishers trailing. Medalist honors went to Mrs. Robert Calder and Mrs. Arthur Zucht led the women’s field as Trinity’s 1967-68 team posted the best record and advanced in school history.

Don Rappers Weed Sant Jin Slinkard Pete Schinker San Antonio Goi Association Canyon Creek Country Club Low Bullen Chuck Klein Lly Doug Smith Jr Bark Jacobson Ror Evans Dave Evans Charles Matthys Fred Hinton al Driffil Ray Riojas Henry Cassillios M. Z. Arrayo Denzil Hallmark Sr Denzil Hallmark Jr Jim Collype David McMahon Barney Tillinger Gordon Roe Rayre Hanks Jim Graham Trinity Robert Calder Phil Day Dale Hills Country Clubs Ashland College

Trinity Netters Prep For Corpus Christi Duel On Saturday

Trinity University tennis marks a 6 0 win over Arkansas State in Towson Ark to end regular Southland play. With Canner and Roemer sidelined, O Bryant tops Brooks while Davidson, Haines, Browder secure singles. Browder and Walters win doubles. Hales and Davidson lose.

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Horse Racing Results From Historic Tracks

Race card totals and payouts across multiple venues including AQUEDUCT and CHURCHILL DOWNS. Purses range from small to mid values with listed odds such as $4.60 and $3.60. Times and distances noted for several six furlong events, with names like Amerinight and Renee De Nulh appearing among the entries.

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Southeast Boys Pony League Grohony Gros

Local youth league results list multiple teams and scores including Bil illlier’s 1 C&S Sports and Big State Furniture 4 and Rob Jones versus Ghd Sparks 1 Mustangs edging Rovon BS. Alamo Stylings 2 and other matchups feature Bronce Mecresley Honevite and McCrefess Marchants 10.

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Major Baseball By the Associmion Press

National League results from Las Po Ge Ner a La last et with teams like San Francisco Minnesota Philadelphia and Atlanta in Monday outcomes and upcoming games listed including Boston New York Chicago and other major clubs with several scheduled matches and scores noted for fans.

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