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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1962

Page

8

Baseball star Newsom dies at 55 in Florida

Orlando tributes note Louis Newsom, famed for a 20-win season and 200-game career, died aged 55 from a liver ailment. A colorful pitcher who played for 9 teams, he mentored fans with stories and a storied 1940 Tigers year. Survived by Ruth, Norma, and Alan, his funeral plans were not announced.

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Spink, lifelong Sporting News publisher, dies at 74

J G Spink, colorful and strident publisher of the Sporting News, died Friday at his home at age 74 after a lengthy illness. He built the paper into a leading baseball publication, battled for progressive reforms, backed major figures like Landis, and helped shape coverage of the game for decades.

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Rattlers and Tigers clash in Alamo Stadium gym

San Antonio Crosstown rivalry resumes as Trinity Tigers host St Mary’s Rattlers at Alamo Stadium Gymnasium Saturday at 8p.m. The series leads 10-1 in favor of Trinity, with both teams and key players Gaylan Stroth and Bill Jesson expected to star. Rattlers seek first win after season-opening losses, while Tigers look to rebound after recent defeats. Christy and Meyer return from injury for Rattlers.

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Oak Hills Hosts College Bowlers

Oak Hills Bowling Lanes will host the monthly Texas Intercollegiate Bowling Conference competition. Teams from Texas A&M University, the University of Texas, Texas Christian University, Sam Houston State, Arlington State, and San Antonio College begin play at 9 am, each bowling nine games. Texas A&M leads the conference by four points over San Antonio College, with Texas in third.

Mules Edge Burbank In Tight Buzzer Contest

The Alain Treights Mules overcome a early 11 point gap to lead by six at halftime then hold on for a 28 24 third quarter margin and a slim win. Kent Warving leads Wes with 17 points while Mike DeLoach adds 14 as Jed Burbank and Henry Usiedo each notch 14.

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Brahmas Win Meet Opener in San Marcos

San Marcos high school basketball opens with MacArthur Brahmas defeating Marshall High 53-37 led by Hazel 14 and Kirby 7, as Abilene and Austin split wins in the San Marcos event. Austin routed San Antonio 75-63 while Hook didn’t play due to football playoffs. MacArthur to face San Marcos next. Marshall and Seguin in consolation.

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Eagles Win Leads Then Holds On Over Brownsville

Brackenridge edges Brownsville 28 14 as McVea scores from four yards. A long third quarter drive ate time and set up Batista and Roone scoring moments. Brownsville rally stalls after a fumble recovery by Pesina leads to Wade’s four yard TD run.

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Victoria Invitational Semifinalists Include Havlandale Victoria

Three S A teams win special at Victoria T invitational here Friday to reach the semifinals. Havlandale led with 17 points from Calvin Shilling as they defeated McAven 84 80. Lee and Gablands posted wins as Victoria, Farr dol, and Anderson contributed, while Mighlants upset Marr 59 47 before advancing to face Victoria in the 1 30 p m semifinal.

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Chaotic Basketball Scores From Numerous Teams Across Matches

A jumble of scores shows results from many colleges and universities with figures like Peter’s 85 over Mankating 52 and Loyola Maryland 57 over Maryland State, plus mismatched team abbreviations and misplaced names. The record reflects a noisy, OCR-like listing of games and final scores with unclear regions and dates.

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Southside Girls Play for Title

Southside joins the regional girls title chase after Friday night action. George West eliminated Routhsidle at San Antoni while Tikten, Cowboys, and Three Rivers Tudl showed, with large scoring by Jim Rayes and Michael Rayenport leading their teams. George West faces Pawnee at 7:50 p.m. Saturday to decide the crown, with Tilden and Southside also in the girls final.

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So San and Baytown Win in AFL Race Outlook

Fragmented notes show San and Baytown winning in the American Football League with Houston Oilers, Boston Patriots, and San Diego Chargers active. Mentions injuries, standings, and upcoming matchups including Bills vs Titans and Cowboys vs Broncos as the season nears late stages.

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Loser s Bracket resolves in chaotic scoring night

Lee leads with 35 as Hark anil nets 8 and Townsend 4 amid a jumble of names and numbers. Venitiey Trevino South San Ma and others post scattered totals while Fringsville and Cross squads field mixed scorers.

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Eagles Sign Two Aggies To NFL Deals

Philadelphia reports the Eagles signed Tee Hoy Casey a Texas A&M fullback and tight end and Mike Clark a free agent kicker and extra point specialist, with Casey noted as a seventh round pick and Clark highlighted for special teams value.

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Cowboys Stars Landry Ewbank Lead Senior Bowl Coaches

Mobile Alabama UPI reports Landry of the Dallas Cowboys and Ewbank of the Baltimore Colts were named as opposing coaches for the 14th annual Senior Bowl to be held in Mobile on January 3.

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SWC Basketball Centenary Summary

The report lists player mentions Willion, Wallace, Ensley, and Cornish with varying scores and routes. It references TCU players Cornish and Roads with multiple point tallies, implying a game summary with several scorers and partial team line details.

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Syracuse Set for Camellia Bowl Clash with UCLA Rival

Syracuse University targets a seven point edge as it meets UCLA in the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento California. The game is part of a televised post-season slate with about 15,000 in attendance at Los Angeles Coliseum and signals a key matchup in the college football finale season.

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Dilley Tourney Scores Set for Weekend Finals

Dilley tourney results update boys and girls brackets with semifinals and finals slated Saturday. Freer and Hebbronville move into boys final after Friday wins, while Cotulla faces Hebbronville for third. In girls division, Millsey Mucens and Cobilla reach the title game, with Pleasanton and Del Rio contesting consolation. A swim coach at the University of the Pacific died Friday.

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Packers and Lions Battle to the Wire

Packers and Lions stage a tense clash with playoff implications as the Eastern and Western divisions race tightens. Giants, Rams, Forty Niners, and Cowboys loom, with Green Bay favored over the Redskins and multiple teams needing upset wins to stay in the hunt.

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