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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1972

Page

7

We’ll Claim Him We’ll Claim Him

Harold Scherwitz notes San Antonio will keep a strong tennis program at the University of Texas San Antonio as Wilmer Ali son, a former Davis Cup star and Longhorns coach, steps in after longtime coach Allison retires.

San Antonio University of Texas Wilmer Alison Longhorns Daniel A. Penick Wilmer San Antonio State Hospital David Snyder University of Arizona Allison Snyder

Texas tennis star Snyder to recruit in coming visits

Snyder, who took over Sept 11 after a summer camp at Aspen as tennis instructor, returns home. A former Texas 1 team member finished second to USC in the 1985 NCAA tournament and shared the Southwest Conference doubles title with Sammy Glammalya in 1956, signaling a heavy recruiting push.

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Texas U. players face summer tennis push from Creazeate era

The Texas U. program contends with a shift as Creazeate of Austin, a key figure in SWC tennis, plans stronger summer events. Snyder aims to break Rice’s SWC grip while Glammialva’s coaching underlines a decade of conference titles. The article notes uncertainty as Sammyl departs and doubles dynamics shift amid transfers and leadership changes.

George Creazeate Austin American-Statesman Texas U Snyder Rice Ormay Glammialva Sammyl Paris Res

Penick's Recruiting Impact on Snyder and Longhorn Tennis

A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Dr. Penick connecting Snyder with coach Allison and Longhorn tennis. Snyder credits Penick, Allison, and UT connections for his rise, describing Penick’s encouragement and the path from a wary start to eventual senior coaching honors with the university.

Fort Worth tennis tourneys feature Newcombe and Ashe

In Fort Worth the $50,000 Colonial National Invitation Tennis Tourney sees top seeds John Newcombe and Arthur Ashe reach the semis with solid wins. Newcombe outlasts John Alexander in a three-set match and Marty Riessen falls to Ashe in straight sets as Ken Rosenvall advances. In Toronto Italy’s Panatta defaulted in quarterfinals to Nastase, while Proisy beat Villas to reach the semis.

Fort Worth UPD John Newcombe Arthur Ashe Ken Rosenvall Newcombe John Alexander Ashe Marty Riessen Roséwallellimic Graham Stillwell Toronto Italy Yenaledriano Panatta Joe Nastase Romania Nastase Panatta France Patrick Proisy Proisy Argentina Guillerma Villas

Women's Softball Tourney at Koger Center

San Antonio hosts the Women's Amateur Softball Association Texas Regional two pitch meet starting at 10 am Saturday at Koger Stokes Center. Eleven teams, including three from San Antonio, compete for a right to represent Texas at the national tourney August 31. Opening games feature National Bank vs Houston Rockets and Austin Angels vs Corpus Christi Blue Jays with finals Sunday at 6.

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S.A. Horse Enters Sapling Stakes at Monmouth Park

Big Band son of Spy Song entered for the Sapling Stakes at Monmouth Park, hoping to win the $100,000-added six furlong race for 2-year-olds. He carries 122 pounds with Huck Taarnburg to ride. Field includes Assagal Jr and Winlabreeze with other runners like Whatabreeze and Joely.

Oceanport UPA Spy Dixlana Big Band Monmouth Park Spy Song Monmouth Finshed Liberty Bell Huck Taarnburg Assagal Jr Winlabreeze Whatabreeze Saratoga Little Big Chief Scotch Mark Joe Iz Tropicrema Swift Couker Joely Joy Joe Straws San Antonio

Rudy's Opens Best-of-Three for South Region Title

Rudy's Lounge hosts Houston Independents tonight at 8 in a city amateur baseball best-of-three clash at South Side Lions Field. A second game is Sunday at 1 at Central CYO Diamond, with a potential third game after if needed, winner advancing to Tulsa for the South Plains Regional, then Battle Creek for nationals. Rudy's had tied for Hot Wells League crown and won city title by edging Garza Finance 5 to 4 last Friday.

Rudy Houston Independents South Side Lions Field CYO Tulsa Ohla South Plains AABC Battle Creek Mich Rudy's Varsity Club Fepular-Seatson Garza Finance J Auslin Ocielos Independents

Sports On TV Highlights Patchwork Schedule

A cluttered broadcast lineup lists Major League Baseball Chicago White Sox versus Boston Red Sox at 1 PM, Canadian football Ottawa versus Toronto at 1 PM, World of Sports at 4 PM, Tarpon fishing at 4 30 PM, Trevino golf at 1 PM, Pro football Oakland versus Los Angeles at 8 PM, boxing from Mexico at 9 PM, wrestling from Montpelier Auditorium at 10 30 PM, and a Baller Derby at 1 30 PM.

Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Otawa Toronto the World of Sports Trevino Oakland Vy Los Angeles Pam Mexico Yideotane of Wrossluthon, Inc Muntelpab Auditorium

Conroe Golfer An Easy Winner

Conroe golfer dominates the Texas state wide junior golf championship co sponsored by The San Antonio Light and city parks officials. Notable leaders include Dallas and George Hannon of Austin presidents of northern and southern Texas sections of the PGA. Final rounds feature Mark Bedilion Austin Steve Whiteside Midland and Lamar Edwards Blackburn teammates from Conroe High School among top finishers.

Dallas George Hannon Austin Texas PGA San Antonio City Parks and Recreation Department Frank Ward Brackenridge Park Mark Bedilion Steve Whiteside Midland Bach Lamar Edwards Blackburn Conroe Monté Schauer Victoria Jamin Swantner Corpus

Kansas Puts Team on Probation Says NCAA Rules

Lawrence Kansas NCAA probation announced for Kansas basketball program restricting post season play and televised events. The action stems from recruiting and financial aid irregularities including improper freshman eligibility testing. Odds of further sanctions and details remain unclear as university officials respond.

Lawrence Kan University of Kansas Ava sYears NCAA Simon of Kansas Sports Information Office Simon Ypsilanty Mich Michigan George Garvin Boyasty” Ferracca Gervin BNL Sturtevant Tommy Ford Roger Blanchard Hareley Crawford

Putter Finishes Strong as Blackburn Dominates Junior American

The text describes a golfer finishing with a strong 11-foot putt on the final green and Blackburn winning the junior All American tournament at Forest Oaks in Houston with a 289, a record for the event. Crenshaw, the youngest champion, also won the tourney, noting his 1969 state junior title. Blackburn placed 16th in 1971 at Brackenridge Park after a second-place in 1970.

Champ Lyo Arag Blackburn Houston Forest Oaks Country Club Crenshaw Blackbur Brackenridge Park

Alamo Heights Tennis Finals Schedule Set

The Alamo Heights championships reach finals Sunday at Alamo Heights High School courts. Junior singles and women’s doubles semifinals start 10 a.m., adult singles 1 p.m., doubles finals 3 p.m., mixed doubles semifinals 5 p.m., then mixed finals after a short break.

Alamo Heights Alamo Heights High School

Rookie leads Southgate Open after first round

Sandra Taynie shot a 73 to sit two strokes back as rookie Jocelyn Bourassa, 25, from Quebec, led the Leawood, Kansas event at Southgate Country Club. Bourassa posted four birdies and an eagle for a 67, with Judy Dreezed among contenders for rookie honors.

Leawood Kan UPI Jocelyn Bourassa Galf Association Eaders Bourassa Selves Kathy Whitworth Jame Uttberger

Pan Am Race Night Highlights and Derby Finale

The Pan American Speedway hosts a JR racing program and the season finale destruction derby on Saturday. Leaders heading into the event include Todd Ford with 2039.5 points in super stock, Harald Oatman, Hubert Bean, and Ted Jones close behind. Pat Kelly tops the novice class with 710 points. The hobby class crowns will occur August 28 and September 2, with the Lone Star Texas 2M for super stocks headlining. More than 15 cars are expected to compete in the destruction derby.

Pan American Speedway Todd Ford Harald Oatman Hubert Bean Ted Jones Pat Kelly John Kelly Wayne Harr Bobby Lockhart Bob Pelton Ken Bullock Jimmy Blackwell Lone Star Texas 2M

Brewers Split Pair in Amarillo Doubleheader

The San Antonio Brewers broke a nine game skid by splitting a doubleheader with the Amarillo Giants at I. Keefe Field. In the opener Dan Keller earned the win while Gorman Thomas sparked a late run with a triple and a controversial plate score. In the nightcap Jerry White pitched a one hitter in six innings while Porfirio Sanchez went the distance for San Antonio. The Brewers trail 4-1 in the series as injuries surfaced to Mairena and Bianco. The series continues Saturday at 7 30 with Tom King to start for San Antonio and Butch Metzger for the Giants.

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Texas Akins Bowl Hero Delivers Deep Comeback Win

Dallas Carter recruit Akins led Texas with two rushing touchdowns and an eight yard pass to Ronald Littleton late in the game. He then intercepted Tony Brantley to seal a 21-20 victory over Oklahoma. Littleton, Rust and Brantley provided scoring for their teams in a tense bowl clash.

Wichita Falls Mike Baker Dallas Carterversity Martyr Os Akins Texas Oklahoma Sooners Aking Ronald Littleton Dallas Carter Joe Rust Akins Gaiety Tony Brantley Putnam City Tinker Owen Brantley Steve Largent

Estate Appraisal Job Advertisement

A job posting seeking a practical real estate appraisal candidate notes that the applicant has shown a desire to succeed and mentions mandatory requirements including practical appraiser experience and land course work. The ad promises a round future, pleasant working conditions, and salary options, with contact via Mr. Arthur Michael or Mr. Coker at 223-3024.

Arthur Michael Coker

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