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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1966

Page

9

Clay to Ask Determent As Minister

In Louisville, heavyweight champion Cassius Clay seeks a draft exemption as a minister of the Black Muslim faith. Attorney Hayden Covington will file an appeal for a ministerial exemption after Clay and Covington attend a hearing before retired Judge Lawrence Grawman.

Louisville Cassius Clay Clay Hayden Covington Covington Draft Board Lawrence Graw Muhammed Ali Clay Elijah Muhammad Kentucky Selective Service Board Justice Department Louis Ville Grawman U.S. Asst. Atty C. Oscar Smith Kentucky Focal Board

South Saw One Win Shy of Legion Title

South San Antonio post claims unbeaten status as South Central American bergBidn Baseball Tournament advances. Coach Gus Tafson says odds favor South Sun after a 3-2 victory, with Nashville Tenn and Biloxi Miss awaiting potential finals in the loser bracket.

South Legion Memphis San Antonio American Legion Nashville Biloxi Miss South Sun Clifford Gus) Gustafson

Deskin Faces Health Scare Amid WBA Convention

Deskin, WBA president and former Las Vegas honoree, rested comfortably after a mild heart attack moments after addressing 90 delegates from 23 nations. He was rushed to De Seguro hospital and placed in ICU as doctors confirm the episode, awaiting tests to determine a cause while the convention continued.

Deskin WBA Hospital de Seguro Las Vegas Panama Mexico World Boxing Council

Frank North records hole-in-one at LiQyard No 9

Frank North aced the LiQyard No 9 hole at Joe Conrad's 19th Hole Golf Center on Monday night with an 8 iron. The ace highlights a notable finish night at the course.

Frank North Joe Conrad

L A Winson Johnson's Hit Continues Page 17

L A Winson Johnson's hit and pitching run continues as 16 year old southpaw Langerhans ready to pitch again. He shut down the potent Nashville swingers on three hits, striking out 15 and driving in two doubles as South Sun scores three runs.

Johnny Langerhans Nashville Caugernans Gustafson Ian Gaylord Cincinnati Perry Bob Bolin Stringer Lou Johnson Pirates Los Angeles Ron Fairly Dodgers Atlanta Mack Jones Aaron Braves Steve Carlton Cisco Curt Flood St. Louis Hoyston Chicago New York Houston Amerikunner Randy Hundley Ron Santo Ihits Gonder Bill Mazeroski Ken Holtzman Mazeroskis Jim Hickman Phil Delphia Bob Bailey Hal Lanier Len Gabrielson San Francisco Lindy McDaniel

Injuries Riddle Giant Staff Injuries Riddle Giant Staff

Giants battle through injuries in San Francisco amid a crowded lineup. Joe Gibbon twisted a knee, Juan Marichal remains rotated out, and Mike Marks, Nati Salazar and others pitched in a long, injury-plagued game. Nasville fans cheered as Langerhans drew a standing ovation during an eighth inning at bat.

Gustafson South Sun Langerhans Nasville SAN Francisco San Francisco Giants Giants Candlestick Park Gibbon Joe Jun Gibbon Tommy Wingate Mike Monday Marks Tommy Fogg Cincinnati Reds

Larson Dominates Woodlawn Lake 5000m at All-Comers

At Ft Sam Houston Larson of Woodlawn Lake wins the 5000-meter cross country invitational in 14:49. Steve Montoya of Rice and Blytheville’s ex-Jefferson miler follow. In prep division Robert Mendoza of Fox Tech takes 18:35 with Charles Barton second. Louis Barragan places third in 18:46 amid a mixed results field.

Atlin Larson Ft. Sam Houston Woodlawn Lake Zar Steve Montoya Rice Blytheville Lewis Cotton Mike Davidj South San Robert Mendoza Fox Tech I Tas Charles Barton

Crump's Sheltie Wins Mock Trial Title

South San faces a potential stumble Wednesday night with a decisive Game two on Thursday at 8 to crown the state title and secure a national tournament spot. The mock trial listing highlights placements by Robin Davison in second and Jerree Kiplin with a South San Antonio entry securing additional top finishes amid a mix of breeds and club participants.

South San Ben So Crump Iti Robin Davison Texas Vee Davison Alaaa Jerree Kiplin South Antonio Langerla Naa Saayghoser Norris Iz Langer

Castroville St Louis To Keep Grid Program

Castroville St Louis High School will field football this season after a rally of supporters cleared up reports of dropping the program. Coach Gerald Kempf announced at a Monday meeting that at least 18 players would participate, eight lettermen return, and the Comets open Sept 10 at Castroville against Range in District 4 4A TCIL alongside St Anthony’s San Antonio and Fredericksburg St Mary’s.

Castroville St. Louis High School Gerald Kempf Monnday iComets Comets Kempf St. Louis TCIL St. Anthony’s San Antonio Fredericksburg St. Mary's

Play Better Golf N

Suffering golfers face off green shots and poor grip tips. The Chicago Tribune explains grip, elbow, and hand positions to improve accuracy and reduce mishits.

Oxford Singles Champion of Alamo Heights Tourney

Terry Oxford failed to prevail as Richard Walthall overcame him with help from Larry Logan and Bac to win the Nelms beat Ralph Green and Dick Mugg for the Alamo Heights Tennis Tourney B doubles title. Concha Garces and Maria Ortiz defeated John Smith France Bode and Helen Tallent in women's doubles.

Terry Oxford Richard Walthall Larry Logan Bac Nelms Ralph Green Dick Mugg Concha Garces Maria Ortiz Oxford John Smith France Bode Helen Tallent

Stallings to Speak to San Antonio Rotarians at Noon

Gene Stallings head football coach at Texas A and M will address the San Antonio Rotary Club in the Anacacho Room at the St Anthony Hotel at noon Wednesday. H B Zachry will fly the coach in from College Station with Norman Pinky Hill as program chairman.

Gene Stallings Texas A.&m. University Sann Antonio

Softball Tournament Schedule and Weekend Results

Tonight ASA Fast Pitch tournament in East at 7 15 highlights Cilella Lindo Lounge and APCO Dugout games. Monday results show Merchants win 8 3 over APCO Dugout, with HR by Robertson and others. Also Packers Inn meeting at 7 30 and a horse show at Ft. Sam Houston paddock Edmonton Eskimos edge Saskatchewan 18 17 for third in CFL standings.

ASA Roger Stoxes Ciellta Ling -Cunde San Antonio Merchants Thempionship Cilella Lindo Lounge Newbern and Cosios Garrison An Gatica Ft. Sam Houston Joe and Saddle Club Edmonton Regina Sask Edmonton Eskimos Pine St Canadian Football League Sas Katchewan Roughriders

U S Shifts Tennis Duos Around for Doubles Title

The United States reshuffles top doubles pairs to challenge Australia in the National Doubles at Longwood. Ashe teams with Riessen, Graebner with Ralston, while Smith and Lutz lead the young Californians. Rain canceled matches as Emerson Stolle and Roche Newcombe loom as title contenders.

Ralston Graebner Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Cali Brookline Chuck Marthley Port Washington N.Y McKinley Ashe Ries Sen Stan Smith Bob Lutz Ray Moore Fare van Lingen Lutz Smith Owen Davidson Bill Bowrey Graebier

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