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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1961

Page

3

Sportlights AFL Shows Tension Between Leagues

The AFL reveals strain with the National League as clubs beat the college draft and lure top players. Commissioner Joe Foss faces embarrassment while the Canadian Pro Football League signs stars from the U.S. with limited regard for ethics or formalities. Billy Cane’s college move highlights cross border recruitment.

Amerivat’ Professional Football League Joe Foss U.S Billy Canenon LSU Houston

Canadians Explore Draft Ties With College Standouts

The article outlines Canadian football teams interest in college players, detailing a list of prospective targets from Rice, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Minnesota, and other schools. It notes how Canadian coaches consult university staff before pursuing signatures, highlighting a cautious negotiation approach and a broad draft wish list.

Perry Moss Mionis Alouettes Conuige

Dodger Oriole Swap Pondered In Winter Meetings

In Miami Beach, talks floated a straight swap involving Roseboro and Triandos plus a second baseman, with Charley Neal and Mary Breeding aiding. Dodgers sought power at first base and right hand balance while Orioles looked for slugging help. past seasons left both teams disappointed. The clamor hinged on the pace of winter meetings and roster reshaping before spring.

Miami Beach Fla Trianetos Dodgers Ovinlos Lonetas Drivia Johny Roseboro Valtlhiare Gale Triandos Mary Breeding T Rosebors Triandos Withion Dodger Orioletra

Ice Hockey Results From Friday Across Leagues

Friday night hockey scores across the leagues include Chester defeating Hershey 5 to 2 in the American League. In the Western League Esseenstown beat Vancouver 7 to 4 while San Finnesca defeated Spokane 4 to 2. Eastern League action shows Sachnoy edging Sbarn and Kaseyuin 7 to Pickademhio 7. International League saw Fort Weynn 4, Toda 2, Pool 4, Muskegon f, Winneapotis $ Gatona 7.

Ters Frigay Chester Hershey Essewnton Vancouver San Finnesca Spokane Fon

Paschal and Galena Park Reach Class 4A Semifinals

Paschal defeats Denison 12 while Galena Park upset Milby 27-13 in Friday night action to set up Class AAA quarterfinals. Gainesville stunned Corsicana 21-9 as Nederland crushed Amgeltun 35-0. Albany routing Muney showcased 10 touchdowns by Hoga setting up semifinals.

Wiettenee Milby Allstate Phil Berkel Paschal Wiemphayer Denison Dumas Stile Changs Aship Breckenridge Childriss San Bevita Drayers del Rio MIT Gainesville Corsicana Nederland Amgeltun Sins Gil Mote Leopants Wil Tint Pennington Ife Sweeny Poona Freeport Inatass AA Quanah Joynel Dalhast Jacksboro Maks Brady Skimmed Dayton Beidoy Quanail Danny Scarhorough Quanal Slita Tui Ping Quasah Dave Wheelis Charley Reynolds Brady Reynolds Tor Kress Wink Plainview Aluany Art Lions Varney Winney Kay Hoga Albany Muney Hutl-Driaetla Durham Nouston Low Tinger Geos Walker Q Ald Baltimore Orioles Paul Richards Groveton Houston Colt 45 N.C Wace Connally

Detroit Deals For Jones

MIAMI, Fla. AP news summary notes Detroit Tigers bolster pitching staff with Sant Jones and remarks from manager Boh Schelling about Jones delivering a strong performance. Mentions Bob Bruce and Manuel Pope Montejo in context of roster changes and expectations.

Aikling Te Vetor Sant Jones Loiastove Bob Bruce Manuel Pope Montejo Jones Maneager Boh Schelling Tigers

Trinity Quintet At Huntsville Threatens First Victory

Trinity University's cagers chase their first win of the 1961 62 season tonight at Huntsville facing Sam Houston at 3 a m The Freshmen play Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde then meet St Marys Trinitys Dory Stone led with 27 points while Ray Smith added 23 in the loss to Medlirrys team Jerry Stone contributed 16 and senior co captain Din Putter scored 14 in another high scoring effort for the Tigers

Trinity University Sam Houston Huntsville Medlirry Lance Stephens Jerry Stone Vicks Hg Alamo Din Putter Trinity Patter Sig Hale Allen Avatlenty Ray Smith Jerry I Shott Indiana David Hubtar Jerry Mattingly Southwest Texas Judior College Uvalde St. Mary's Wen Academy Smith Cecil Mendvan Teese Aree Fu Eo He Jublar Yainty Ied Azhion Goyan Y G Baez

St Marys Host to St Thomas in late-season clash

St Marys sets Alumni Gym at 8 pm Saturday to face St Thomas as Assey’s unit seeks a late rally. Texas Southern built a 93-? lead before St Marys’ Miles led a comeback with 16 points while Sampson aimed to match the record in his junior year.

Assey’s University Deasening Texas Southern Ate Houston St. Thomaas Alumni Gym Joe Young Lovereanve St. Mary's Mary Winshon Miles Kenny Sampson Hart Miles Sale Tim Watt Starria Foun Tatlin Snow Bas Usle & Cola Inliagen Redmonne Stirs Gampsan We Mitow Beyer Bae G Hovener Cox Casanova A Tech

College Cage Scores Show Wide Inconsistencies Across Matches

The report lists numerous college basketball scores and team results with many garbled names and places. Several institutions appear, including California, Georgia, Virginia, and North Central, alongside varied scores and partial team references.

Roundup Revisions Amid All Star Tilt Controversy

A sweeping roundup from sports rounds covers the American League and National League voting on All-Star game formats, coaching moves at Texas A&M and Princeton, a Houston blackout dispute, Wilt Chamberlain’s 60 point record, Arizin reaching 15,090 NBA points, bribery trial delays in college basketball, golf and tennis results, and notable athletic awards.

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SWC Cagers Wet and Lone Totals Against Centenary

College basketball notes detail SWC teams facing Centenary with players listed for both sides. Included are scorers such as Morrison, Walker, Up shawa, Wallace, Whennenbare, Wynmond, Marsh, and Powell, with references to Centenary players Van Bibher, Reynald Retick, and others. The fragmented OCR text lists numerous names and point tallies, indicating a scored game summary and player contributions across multiple teams.

BS Christian Reynald Retick Weiner Wareel Adarin LL Simnunns J Fowler Pennick

Rangers Host Blinn College basketball game

The Rangers play Blinn College at a Texas junior college gym, with recent results showing three wins in four games this season. Attendance and exact start time are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.

San Antonio Colla Ail Blinn Texas Junior Cok Pg. m

Deer hitchhiking tale from Michigan hunt outing

A Detroit AP report recounts Mitchhiker Kinney 4 and companions sharing a deer hunt across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. After trapping a deer, Kinney hitched rides most of the 359 mile journey home, aided briefly by a southbound Geer Trainer with a trailer laser, while others pressed on separately.

Kiraway Sault Ste. Marie Mirhigae Upper Peninsula

Playoff Scores and Finals Reported in Turbulent Postgame

Scattered scores and brief notes from regional playoff action surface. Teams listed include Dayton, Swany vg Bois, and Broenert, with a mix of uncertain abbreviations and missing details. The brief mentions final periods and associated officials, suggesting a crowded, unsettled late-season recap.

Anit Isanton Querian Y Dane Ant Garin Dayton Swany Vg Bois al Broenert

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