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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1965
Page
5
Fred Maly in a holiday note wishes readers a merry Christmas and hopes fishermen hunters boaters receive gear from Santa for upcoming outings. The column blends old fashioned phrasing with seasonal goodwill toward outdoor enthusiasts and readers.
Spanish tennis officials urged reluctant Juan Gisbert to take the No 2 singles role for the Davis Cup challenge against defending champion Australia in Sydney. Gisbert doubts a win over Roy Emerson Fred Stolle or John Newcombe, citing recent practice and Spain’s form under Luis Arilla. Spanish manager Jaime Cabannes expressed readiness but warned nerves rise as the finals approach.
St Louis Post-Dispatch reports Johnny Roland Missouri defensive back is market hot with Jets and Cardinals bidding beyond 400000. Roland, Sugar Bowl bound, to sign after New Orleans game. Rosters note previous bids for Carl McAdams and Jerry Stovall precede.
Salt Lake City UPI reports veteran fighter Don Fullmer says he would meet Puerto Rican middleweight Jose Gonzalez to settle who is the true top challenger to champion Dick Tiger. Angelo Curley, Fullmer's manager, disputes ratings and proposes Gonzalez on his home ground to boost Fullmer's title chances. The World Boxing Association lists Gonzalez as the No.1 contender, with Fullmer challenging the system.
In Houston at the Bluebonnet Bowl rains overflowed, but San Diego led by Lance Alworth and Keith Lin seeks to clinch the AFL title by beating the Buffalo Bills. Foster fills in for an injured Lincoln as the Chargers ride momentum from a win over Oakland into a potentially rainy match.
Bright View Farms’s Glassell B. rallied from behind a early stretch to capture Tropical Park’s $3,500 Ponce De Leon purse by a half length, his third straight win at the meeting. Jockey Jorge Velasquez rode the winner timed 1 09 3-5 paying 5.60 3.20 2.80. E Day paid 7.40 5.20 and Macedonia 4.60. Daily double paid 220.60 after Desert Trial’s 35.40 and Some More 2.80. Fifteen horses entered Saturday’s $15,000 added Christmas Handicap at 11 16 miles. Choker led the field with 120 pounds, Sunstruck 117 pounds, both under entry. Other runners listed with weights.
The Amateur Athletic Union appointed John D. MaClachlan of Escondido, California as national chairman of its race walking committee. The announcement came Friday and signals leadership for the sport within the AAU.
Ken Rosewall predicts Australia will beat Spain 4-1 as Gilbert rivals Arilla for second singles. Rosewall doubts Arilla's confidence and notes Gilbert’s improved form in practice. Hopman’s squad works out with Emerson and Newcombe showing peak attack as both teams tune grass court strategy.
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