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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1966

Page

5

Secretly Touted Grade of Football Delights Local Fans

A playful note explains that in recreational spots of the Fourth U.S. Army there are about 400 football teams. They play a special form called fall football not for show but for recreation, with scores and names rarely printed except in local papers.

U.S. Army

Ken Hoeck's Flag Football Dream Gets Local Spotlight

Ken Hoeck state sports director for the Fourth Army, a familiar figure at local contests, gains attention in Parks and Recreation Magazine for his flag football vision. The piece, with photos, praises Hoeck and notes support from AAU executive Don Halt. It describes flag football as fast moving, injury-contained, emphasizing agility and ball handling while resisting tackle elements.

Ken L. Hoeck Ken Koyk Fourth Army Chr Don Halt AAU New York Hoack Hoeck

Regulation football rules for noncontact play on canvas shoes

The article describes a noncontact variation of football using canvas and rubber-soled shoes, prohibiting helmets and thigh padding. It notes the ball becomes dead on ground contact, emphasizes exercise and basic football skills, and outlines tight penalties for roughness. It mentions a scoring drive and a punt that reaches the Fredericksburg 44.

Marcos Staudt Fredericksburg

Four Quarter Structure Marks Heh Jebs Rattlers Clash

A garbled report of a football game between Heh Jebs and the Rattlers describes four quarters of play, a halftime, and a tense finish in overtime. Key moments include Don Mauldin’s pass to Bo Harrison and a late long bomb to an end named Royce Holmes. The narrative mentions a 24 yard touchdown pass, a late surge by the Hillbillies, and a series of penalties that shifted momentum late in the game.

Don Mauldin Bo Harrison Rattlers Reg Mauldin Royce Holmes Holmes de Lo Jones

Fox Tech Edges Rockets In Close District Thriller

Fox Tech overtook Kennedy in the closing seconds to post a 60 58 regulation time victory in a District 16 4 A A basketball game at Edgerwood Gymnasium Friday night Kennedy led by seven points in the final moments before Fox Tech pulled ahead with a decisive finish citing strong defense and clutch baskets by key players at theEdgerwood gymnasium.

Fox Tech Kennedy Edgerwood Gymnasium

Steelers activate Nelson after knee injury return

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated quarterback Bill Nelson from injury reserve and placed center Pat Killavin on waivers. Nelson faced a knee injury since December and may start Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles as coach Lil Austin weighs options for the lineup.

Patsburgh WPT Fillsbergh Steelers National Football League Bill Nelsen Pat Killavin Nelsen Carrot Lions Lil Austin Nelson Philadelphia Eagles

Rome Fight ROME. Ming Hen defeats Ford Mepnans in upset

Ming Hen outhustled Ford Mepnans in a mid century European bout at the Sports Palace Wridau ght with about three minutes left. Tech limited turnovers, stole the ball repeatedly, and Georgel j Mever led Tech with five points as the Bulls won to break a tie. Tomas Sanez scored double figures for Butt, while Kennedy and Luna led Kennedy with double digits in a rough, error prone contest.

Rome Ming Henrenutt Ford Mepnansler Stlney Nebraska One Sports Palace Wridaught Tech Georgel J Mever Bulls Tomas Sanez Butt Kennedy Rudy ‘Ora Necaria Luna Charles Sandertay Fox Tech

Cincinnati Coach Resigns After Six Seasons at UC

Sindley announced his resignation Friday night as head football coach of the University of Cincinnati after six seasons, during which he compiled a 27-33 record. Audley, a 37-year-old University of Illinois guard, said his future plans were indefinite.

Cincinnati Chath “Sindley of Cincinnati Audley Tormey University Ofllinois

San Marcos Routs Fredericksburg 36 14 in Friday clash

San Marcos dominated Fredericksburg 36 to 14, riding a sharp second half push led by Bob Mooney and Steve Burlespi down the stretch. Jones and Carson connected on a 68 yard TD pass after halftime, while Fredericksburg struggled to move the ball against interior linemen Hageman Millsap and Young.

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Unclear College Basketball Results From Fragmented Text

Fragmented OCR lists many college basketball scores and teams from various schools and venues. Items mention Baylor, McMurry, Stephen F Austin, Gonzaga, Duke, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Arkansas, and others with scores like Southwwst Texaysh 78 and St. Elware's Arizona 79. Multiple garbled place names and dates render full context impossible.

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North East San Antonio high school tourney thrills with close wins

In a crowded Friday session at Wee High School Gymnasium, MacArthur Brahmas beat Brownsville Eagles 62-58 while Marshall Rams defeated Shilleen's Sangayo, and Holmes Huskies downed Temple. Lee and MacArthur advance. Saturday matchups set semifinals and finals with multiple place games on the schedule.

San Antonio MacArthur Marshall Lee Jhotines Wee High School MacaArthur Brahmas Brownsvilleagles Rams Immed Shilleen Sangayaos Wee Walloper Krueger Dean Krueger Stan Menno Dennis Petersen Tori Lillard Ram Hal Greer Killeen Holmes Lin-Sentry Tempe McAllen Brownsvile Filleen Fiat Machshur Crozier Johns Ie Beck Koraing Cefoya Nagel Parkins Ncolly Brownsville L. Marliner Tay Balgeds Rodrigo Bonny Belenda Einar Mota Garela Rarshott Petersen Keune Wo Ment Tom Lillard Ogden Terras Likie Cody Collinane Klosasynond Pedroza Steinic Greer Ramsay Lewy Witter Goce Bishop Adama O'Neal Issel Willard Turner Kruse

Brackenridge, Churchill Reach Semis in Seguin Invitational

Brackenridge defeats Lanier 54 7 and edged Cale 60 59 to enter semifinals. Churchill routs Scherte Cibnic 65 36 to join. Semifinals Saturday feature Brackenridge vs Canyon and Churchill vs Seguin with final for top honors and consolation rounds continuing.

Brackenridge Lanier Cale Churchill Scherte Cibnic Naw Josers Necht Braunfels

Southside Advances to Final in Invitational Basketball

Southside gains a finals berth by beating Roosevelt 48 to 49 in a four-team invitational at Southside gym. Laredo United topped Churchill JV 61 to 39 to enter the title round. Poteet defeated Southside 63 to 40 while Natalia beat Dilley 51 to 44.

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Fragmented OCR roster snippet with scattered names

A garbled historical listing shows partial player names and scores. The readable items include several players such as Hendley Lackner Fisher Thompson Kibbe and Thane, with scattered numbers and team references. The text resembles a sports box or roster page damaged by OCR.

City Cagers Pre Season Tournament Friday Results

Offensive notes mix with scattered stats for teams including Long Star Johnson Beane and Abeamy. multiple players listed with points and assists in a chaotic pre season tournament summary. The fragmentary text mentions matchups, schedules, and venues such as areas labeled TRANSPORT and Gym, with unclear timetables and participant names.

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South San Paces Own Tourney with Win

Austin Travis leads the field as Burbank defeats Reagan 48 to 6 and Kerrville, Wheatley, and Antonians win in a multi game regional tourney. High scorers include Ronnie Teliverted, Gary Williams, Rees Staval, and Mark Wienijos, with Edison and South San Ines also advancing in Friday action.

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Lackland AFB marksman leads Border States pistol meet

Arnold Viturbo of Lackland Air Force Base wins first in true pistol second in center fire and third in rapid fire at the Border States International Pistol competition. Fort Benning shooters also claim top rapid fire and center fire titles with notable scores and unit honors.

Arnold Viturbo Lackland Air Force Birse AAF Lackland Afb U.S. Air Force Aubrey £. Smith Fort Benning Robert D. Whilvere Meniers Franklin C. Virver Amok Viturbo Bernard A Stallman Leslie U.S. Army

Pro Goalers Association St Louis Basketball Box Score Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows multiple team lines with player names and points for a basketball game. Teams include St Louis CIN, Viking M4 Silos, New York MN Reed Bryant Bellamy Russell Van Arsdale, Philadelphia Walker Cunningham Chamberlain Sever Jewney, Los Angeles Baylor LaRusse West Imhall Hoazard Good Gch Hawkins, Finkel Barnes Heteoit Miles, Hovlicek Howell Ruseau Sleafrid Barnett Edwards Meraha Waadinik Jones Sannters Nelson Ganzeles Purdy. Scattered scores and line items indicate a partial box score from a pro game with many missing details.

Iationsl Basketball Association St Luis Cin Calivnall Pridaos Viking Silos Me Tormohten Gurin Mtursen Siydor New York Reed Bryant Bellamy Russell van Arsdale Awarin Burnell Komives John Philadelphia Walker Cunningham Chamberlain Sever Jewney Jackson Guoliny Costello Gantee Melchiennd Los Angelesta Baylor LaRusse West Imhall Hoazard Hawkins Clark Finkel Barnes fHeteoit Miles Bing van Tschere Batlusschere Ing Ailing Robbins Aaston Hovlicek Howell Lota

East Central Tourney Winner Upsets In Round Robin

East Central of San Antonio defeated Central Catholic B 58 to 46 and Luling team 42 to 41 in overtime in a round robin. Smithville beat Luling 34 to 23 in a girls game with schedule notes for later matchups and player lineups listed.

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Jeff Goalers Win at Belton

In Belton the Helton Jefferson High School from San Antonio advanced to the championship bracket semifinals after a 48-44 victory over Pasadena. Alfred Priestley led Austin Johnson with productive scoring as Jefferson defeated Pasadena to reach the next round.

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