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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1966

Page

6

Russian Defector Cleared to Compete in U S Modern Pentathlon

Vladislav A Kommissarov, a 27 year old former Russian army lieutenant and defector, is cleared to enter the United States national modern pentathlon championship at Fort Sam Houston. He has trained with the U S squad while background checks were completed, and his presence adds an unusual chapter to the event as Col Townsend and Brig Gen John Grombach oversee the process.

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Television Sports Schedule for St Louis and LA

Sports on TV features delayed broadcasts from Channel Sports Spectacular at 2 p m with bowling star matches on tape and Wide World of Sports at 4 p m. The Big 33 gridiron game shows Texas high school stars defeating Pennsylvania 34 2 on tape at :30 p m.

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Angling Around FRED MALY Fishing notes and sea bag limits

Angling notes from Port Aransas cover masters fishing competition with 20 plus entries against sailfish marlin and other species. Duck hunting rules spar with calls for longer seasons and higher bag limits amid a regional coastal scene near Padre Island, beaches, and inland crowds through Labor Day.

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Liston Knocks Out Amos Johnson in 1 48 at Goteborg

Sonny Liston dominates Amos Johnson with a sharp right cross and left in the third round to seal a 1 48 KO in Goteborg Sweden. The comeback former heavyweight champ eyes a rematch as Cassius Clay Narvaez Narvaez fights pursue title chances.

Goteborg Sweden UPI Cham-Land Johnson Aipion Sonny Liston Amos Johnson Liston SAN Juan Cassius Frankie Nar Clay Johnny Bizzarro Erie Pam Medina Ohio Bizzarro Nat- Johnson Jnez Lond Car Jelts Percy Hayles

Colts Triumph 33-7 Over Cardinals In Exhibition

Baltimore Colts defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 33-7 in an exhibition. Lou Michaels kicked four field goals and two extra points, while Johnny Unitas and Gary Cuozzo led touchdown drives. Alvin Haymond returned punts for 50 and 41 yards as Baltimore extended its pre season success.

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Durability and Hitting Greats Stir Baseball Spotlight

The piece praises Willie Mays and Babe Ruth as all-time home run leaders, notes Mickey Mantle’s injuries and comeback, and highlights Mantle’s switch-hitting totals of 149 right handed and 345 left handed. It compares era sluggers like Foxx Gehrig and Williams and reflects on lifetimes of power hitters.

Willie Mays Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth Mickey Mantle Mickey Ruth Mays Foxx Ott Gehrig Williams Mantle

Texans Win Oil Bowl Classic 14-0 in Wichita Falls

Texas High School all-star defense shut out Oklahoma 14-0 before 16,000 fans in Wichita Falls. James Street of Longview led a quick opening drive, scoring on a 6 yard pass to Lizzie Cole who ran in for a second Texas touchdown. Bob Deer inwater kicked the conversion for a 7-0 lead as Texas held off two Oklahoma threats.

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Packers to Test Star Rookies in Peewee Meet

A boys and girls swimming meet features rookie sprinters and backstrokers from SAAC ASC CCAC SESC FAB MAAB NSAC and other clubs. Top young swimmers like Mike Pugh and Sandy NePhsarson compete in 25 and 50 yard events while coaches weigh rookie potential after a half dozen clubs gather in a Green Bay area pool.

Mike Pugh San Antonio Aquatic Club SAAC Migget David Novasek Alamo Swim Clu ASC G. Peterson Corpus Christi Agu CCAC Sandy ‘NePhsarson S&ac Charles, Garett Perwee Bobby McCurdy North Shore Mike Breen Austin Aquatic Club AKC Jon’ Schank Sam J Houston James Zelky Military Aqua Bros MAB Dave Probler Doylesherman Sonta Fe Swim Club SESC James Pesky MAAB A Felman Dione ‘Fuller Shvard Carolyn Johns Kathy Lehirien New Braunfels Aquatic Club NBAC Syard Many Horton Peewee Byard Lisar Kelsay North Shors Patty Cox Cing Cotlett Houston Dad's Club Ted Pat McCay Dow's Club Alice Sammond Melita Faust NSAC Pemgee Peagy Feldman Diane King Wally Block SFSC Kenny Lohman WRAC Mermony Horton

Remember These Fellows Texas League Rosters From the Old Days

A nostalgic look at Texas League fans and old timers including players like Hal Epps Jim Ers Hal Smith Gus eards and Frank Mancuso. The piece recalls 1940s to 1950s era rosters with figures such as Johnny Temple Grady Hat and Howie Pollett across Houston Cincinnati and other clubs.

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Exergence: Early season rhythm in football training notes

An Advocate note to Jerry Swindler recalls timing of exercise routines and early season training with Irv Water and the American Football senior, referencing Len Dowling camp quotes. The passage notes a Chiefs comparison and mentions no charge for the ad and improving arm feeling.

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