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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1966

Page

5

Public Relations Chief Plans Hall of Fame Visits

Jimmie McDowell of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame will attend a San Antonio meeting March 9 to revitalize the local chapter. He will visit El Paso March 7 and Lubbock March 8, as interest wanes after Danny Dreeben's death.

Jimmie McDowell National Football Foundation Hall of Fame New Brunswick N.J San Antonio el Paso Lubbock Danny Dreeben

Texans Dominate NFL Rosters Seen In Vote Split

The Associated Press notes that in 1965 every NFL regular had Texas high school roots. A reader poll found about 10,000 responders with roughly 60 percent in favor of expanding the league into two divisions, while 40 percent opposed.

Associated Press Hassylvania Ional Texas Alll Cleveland Plain Dealer NFL Texas High School

Gene Sarazen Appeals to Senior Golfers for Better Play

The golf elder statesman urges over-60 players to adapt by using woods like the 4 and 5 wood and avoid a fixation on long irons. He argues success comes from smart strategy over sheer power, as discussed in Golf Magazine's March issue.

Gene Sarazen Golf Mag

Lee McCollum Duel For Bi District Title Clash

Texas A M aims for a pivotal victory to tighten its grip on the Southwest Conference lead as top contender SMU hosts the Aggies. Beasley and Matson pace Aggie boards in a rematch after a 85 78 win at College Station. Tech Baylor TCU Arkansas Rice games noted.

Texas A&m Southern Methodist Aggies John Beasley Randy Matson College Station Mustangs Texas Tech Waco Baylor Tech Texas Christian Arkansas Texas Rice

Baeza and Blum Sweep Jockey Award Honors

Panama’s Braulio Baeza earns fourth honor and Walter Blum adds a fifth Edward J. De Bartolo trophy from Thistledown’s president. The prize rewards excellence from a mathematical system, honoring riders with top mounts and earnings including Willie Shoemaker at $2,582,602 and others like Bob Ussery and Jesse Davidlers.

Braulio Baeza Walter Blum Edward J. de Bartolo Tke Cleveland Baeza Ber Willie Shoemaker Bob Ussery Jesse Davidlers

Poodles Lead AKC Show Dog Registrations in 1965

The 1965 AKC figures rank poodles first among show dogs with 207 293 registrations, while German shepherds rose to second, beagles third, and dachshunds near the top. Overall dog registrations reached 722 800, a year over year gain as breeds broadly increased their counts.

Horse Racing Results From Multiple Tracks

Race outcomes from Storiad Stakes and Comte Prep at Lincoln Downs Pimlico and Oaktown feature races. Winners include Gary G at Storiad with Native Street and Honsame Boy in the placings, Royal Okie and Soils Pride in the Comte Prep, Young Countess and Sparkling Stock at Lincoln Downs, Holly O and Zayer Naytik at Pimlico, Eve Dork and Lin Lamon at Oaktown. Separate note records boxing result: Thad Spencer defeated Lilly Daniels in San Francisco.

Leseethoes le Comte Lincoln Downs Pimlico William Pace Holly O Zayer Naytik Irish Frost Oaktown Eve, Dork Lin Lamon Grand Roman

Vol Star To Play With Injury In Bi-District Clash

Lee and McCallum meet in a Class AAAA bi-district basketball game at Alamo Stadium Gym tonight amid injury concerns for Lee leading scorer Steve Niles. Niles, sidelined with a left ankle sprain, may start but is limited, raising questions on the Vols and the Cowboys who rely on depth and defense.

Lee McCollum Sevant Killer Alamo Stadium Austin McCallum Steve Niles Lee- Aindeb Xoberts Brackenridge Cowboys Niles Vols McCallum Knights David Johnson Austin San Anton Corpus R Christi Carroll McCallum Lee McCallum Knights Tigers Carroll Tory UIP Ree Ne Black Bruce Kemph Bob Gass Graham Roberts Ken Graham Greg Akramis Bob Peek

Trinity Tigers face Arlington State in Southland clash

Trinity University seeks its first Southland Conference win under coach Bob Polk as they visit Arlington State, with Trinity at 1-9 in the league and Arlington at 9-11 overall. Tigers must improve on a string of losses while Arlington aims to climb from the cellar with several veterans and freshmen in a decisive game at Earl C. Sams Memorial Center.

Trinity University Arlington Tigers Trinity Southland Rays Trinityi Bob Polk Arlington States Abilene Christian Tiger LGMES Arlington Star Tom Tinker Rebels

Sam Houston Cherokees Meet Belton in Bi-District Clash

The Sam Houston Cherokees take on Belton in an 8 o'clock Class AAA bi-district basketball game at Gregory Gym. Sam Houston, 23-3-3, relies on a fast offense and strong defense led by Roy Dean and Bob Sewell, while Belton, 19-8, features guard Rusty Curtis and a deep bench as they aim to upset the favored Cherokees and advance toward a state tournament bid.

Austin Sam Houston Cherokees Ian Belton Marcos Gregory Gym Cherokees Cchampions Sam Houston San Marcos Hawdling MacArthur South San Antonio Tigers Fort Worth Brewer George Frost Roy Dean Pat Biesiadecki Mike Turner Rusty Curtis Curtis Tommy Grant Grant

Graustark Heads to Kentucky After Injury

Undefeated colt Graustark will skip Florida winter races due to a bruised outside quarter on his left hind hoof. Owners Jenna W. Galbreath say the horse will stay at Hialeah Park until late March then ship to England in Kentucky for recovery.

Miami Fla Jenna W. Galbreath Graustark Florida Galbreath Hialeah Seengland Kentucky

Downswing technique for a long golf shot

The guide describes starting the downswing with the left foot planted and using the left side as the axis. It advises a hip-high hand position, wrists snapping into the shot, and a relaxed grip to avoid restraining the natural impulse. Finish with the right knee and right big toe guiding the body through the swing.

The Chitage Tribung

St Mary's Rattlers to close season in key finale

St Marys Rattlers hosting South Baptists at Alumni Gym for a Tuesday night game. Freshman Doug Williams scored 33 points in a 76 74 loss last Saturday and stands near the 502 season scoring record. Williams and teammates Mabins Wehman Lemon are listed among starters with Sampson out due to injury as East Texas rival East Texas represents the league in post season play.

St. Mary’s Rattlers Big State Kenny Sampson Williams Hagference Rattlers Richard Mabins East Texas Rapau Bovewits Jim Wehman Charley Lemon

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