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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1966

Page

4

Durslag on Yankees and legends of the 1960s

The column mocks Yankees legends and rivals, noting Mantle’s injured shoulder and his limited throwing from one side. It cites Tony Kubek’s lingering neck issues after a 1960 World Series incident and quips about Charlie Finley removing the Kansas City pennant porch as a blow to Yankee authority.

Melvin Durslag LOS Angeles M. Manile Mayo Tony Kubek Wausau Wis Yanks Senators Athletics Charlie Finley Kansas City Charlie Finley New York Mantle Mickey Kukek Tony

Kubek Deserves Retirement in Face of Yankee Strain

A chaotic mix of sports chatter questions Tony Kubek's staying power with the Yankees as injuries mount. Mantle, Maris, and Ford are cited amid speculation of retirement, with critics blaming the team’s rough play and the AL’s easier schedule for the current woes.

Yankees Desperate Bid for Big Comeback After Poor 1960s

The 1961 season marked a glorious New York year as Maris and Mantle hit 115 homers. Yet the Yankees tumbled to their lowest place since 1925, finishing outside the first division for just the second time since 1918. CBS paid 14 million for ownership, while Mets attendance dwarfed the Yankees’ 1.2 million at home. management vows a strong recovery despite past embarrassment.

New York Maris Manine Yanks CBS Bonanza Lorne Greene Dan Blocker Mike Landon Ers Mets Shea Bronx Yankees King Features Syn

Williams Faces First Comeback Bid For Heavyweight Title

Houston report notes Cleveland Williams returns to the ring for a comeback bout against Chicago’s Ben Black as part of a planned path to regain the world heavyweight title. Williams, 65-4-1 with 49 KOs, seeks victory after past career setbacks. the Texas heavyweight title bout and a vacant state crown are also on Tuesday’s schedule with Dave Zyglewicz’s undefeated run and Rev. Ray Martin in the state title matchup.

Houston UPI Cleveland Big Cat Williams Willams World Boxing Association WBA Cassius Clay Chicago Ben Black Niami Black Pounds Texas Tod Herring Alton Erickson Dave Zyelewicz Ray Martin Zyglewicz

Fight Results Reported by The Associated Press

Las Vegas bout results show Dwight Hawkins defeating Beto Micdenads in a nine round decision. Other listed fighters include Lee Sei-Chun and Alfredo Vogrig with mixed outcomes in Mexico City and London events.

Associated Press Momsra Heyashi

Roundup Pro Grid Sentiment Against Union

NFL players may resist Teamsters. Bradshaw, union head, notes good owner player cooperation. Packers hire Bob Schnelker as end coach. Redskins name Michael Scarry defensive assistant. Ed Cody promoted to backfield coach with Bears. Rice signs 1973 1974 home games with Notre Dame. Auburn signs Bill Liver as assistant coach. Plano to Amarillo Palo Duro coach change. Busch Memorial Stadium hosts $150000 charity exhibition Cardinals Falcons. Rudanovich signs with Red Sox after college. Houston Sports Association owes over $21000 in taxes. Lodi hires former Cubs reliever as manager. Jackie Robinson joins Rockefeller staff. Track team schedule clash with AAU and US federation nationals. Brumel to return within six months. Brannum top Celtics coaching candidate after Auerbach. $7090 first prize tennis event in London. $8700 consolation. Santa Anita writers award Alex Maese. Harada Jofre bantamweight title defense in Tokyo May. Miles and Ruby winners 24-hour Daytona race.

Charlie Bradsaw Houston Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League NFL Player Association Teamsters Union Bradshaw Players Association Bob Schnelker Green Bay Packers Otto Graham Washington Redskins Michael Scarry Waynesburg College Chicago Bears George Halas Ed Cody Rice Notre Dame Irish Tom Gray Plano Iship Amarillo Palo Duro Busch Memorial Stadium St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Dan Rudanovich Missouri Boston Red Sox Harris County Houston Sports Association jCalt Stadium Chicago Cub Jackie Robinson New York Nelson Rockefeller United States Russia Amateur Athletic Union AAU National Collegiate Athletic Association U.S. Track and Field Federation Kent State Valery Brumel Bob Brannum National Basketball Association Boston Htop Celtics Red Auerbach London Jack Kramer Santa Anita George Woolf Alex Maese Harada Japan Imake Eder Jofre Brazil Tokyo Ken Miles Hollywood Lloyd Ruby Wichita Falls

Trinity Adds Three Transfers To Spring Roster

Trinity announces three new players joining spring football as coach Wilson Waites shifts to mid semester pickups. End Lemee Cook arrives from Jefferson High and Corpus Christi Tarpons, running back Robert Huffman from Henderson JC, and linebacker Tommy Chenault from Wharton JC join the Tigers.

Trinity Tigers Wilson Waites Lemee Cook Jefferson High Scheel University of Corpus Christi Tarpons Robert Huffman Henderson Junior College Tommy Chenault Wharton JC James Armstrong University of Misouri D Hander Ralph Robertson Texas, A&m

Believe It or Not radio spots run weekdays on KONOAM kit YFM

Ripley's Believe It or Not airs twice daily weekdays on KONOAM and KIT YFM promoting unusual frog descent claims.

Konoam KIT Yfm

Crow protection group touts crow saving in off season

The Society for the Preservainers claims about 100 000 crows have been saved from extermination by off season scouting and nonlethal measures. The piece contrasts the crow with its harsh reputation while noting ongoing debates over perceived brutality in culling.

Fred Mal Bleeding Hearts Society For the Preservainers H. C. Gifford Society

Horse Racing Results From Lincoln Downs and Nearby Tracks

Racing results show Wendy's Crown paying 8.40 2.80 13.20 and Baby Prison 3.40 2.80 for multiple stakes at Lincoln Downs. Times at five furlongs 59.25 seconds and seven furlongs 1 23.40 indicate close finishes. Odds listed include Hearherst 4.80 3.60 and Lucky Shirt 2.60 with Bala Lone 5.20 3.60 in a mixed result slate from Bowie Hall racing card.

Bass Associated Press Lincoln Downs Cecilifa B Hialeak Wendy's Crown Amia/quet Los Angeles Aver Slim EG Ules Ariast Seale Romers Bowie Hall Lucky Shirt Bala Lone

Saldana Foods Dominates City All-Stars 99 24 Victory

Ronnie Durbon led with 27 points while Buddy Meyer and Winston Miles added 7 and 23 as Saldana Food Stores routed the City Recreation All-Stars 99 to 24 at Woodlawn Gym. Durbon impressed with 27 points and Miles 23 as the hosts outpaced the rival team.

Ronnie Durbon Buddy Meyer Winston Miles Saldana Food Stores Bibles Gon- Tiner Urdiales Pat Cerrama

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