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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1966

Page

5

A&M Claims Lead Again in SWC Race

Texas A&M moved half a game ahead of SMU in the SWC standings after a 93-65 win over Rice. Beasley led the Aggies with 33 points while Inselmann paced Rice with 15. Abilene Christian and Trinity also posted conference success as the race tightens.

College Station Tex Arkansas Trinity University Texas Tetos Tech Ah Reuter Wi Malane MBN Tigers Southwest Tech Clover Frau Abilene Christian College Arkonses Rootseal McConnell Wildcats King Rice ‘Owls Texas A&m SMU Breeman & Cook Earl C. Sams Annine A Perporn Gere Um Aeries Southern Methodist Aggies Owls John Beasley Mike Inselmann Rice Sat Domingues Timmermes& Tripper Myatt Payne Jenkins Rica Inselmann sAllier Doty McCain Hall Greenkew McKentrick Fay Stockton Lease Abilene Christian Trinity San Antonans

Raiders Romp Keeps Tech Hope Alive in 79-74 Win

Norman Reuther scored 37 points to pace Texas Tech past Arkansas 79-74 in Lubbock. Tech trailed 13 minutes before Bobby Mengeells’ layup at 10:16 left tied the game and sparked a lead that the Red Raiders did not relinquish.

Lubbock, Tex UPI Norman Reuther Texas Tech Arkansas Tech Bobby Mengeélls

SMU and Texas A&M Face Tie Playoff for Conference Title

Southwest Conference officials announced a one game playoff is possible if SMU and Texas A&M finish tied for the league basketball title. The playoff would name co-champions and be held March 7 at either TCU or Baylor venues. The winner meets the Big 8 champion in the NCAA regional on March 11. Nebraska and Kansas race for the Big 8 title.

Dallas UPI Southern Methodist Texas A&m Texas Christian Daniel 1 Meyert Baylor Heart of, Texas Lubi Nebraska Kansas

Track Triangular Ends with Strong Arlingtan State Win

Souther Methodist loses to Arlingtan State 50 to 36 while Treats Christian claims 47 in the triangular meet. Swimming sees Texas top Texas Tech 35 to 4. Baseball lists Texas Christian 14 to Dada 1. Tennis results show Rice 4 Pan American 1.

Souther Methodist Arlingtan

Snook's Blue Jays Extend Streak to 73

Snook's Blue Jays defeated Brackettville 71-56 and Buda beat Waelder 60-46 as Snook extended their 73 game winning streak in a season that includes upcomingClass B regional tournament with Snook set to face Buda at 11 15 a m in Strahan Gym Rocksprings vs Laredo Friday and Hutto 51-30 earned a first round bye seniors Charles Crook and Calvin Gerke led the offense in a tense district schedule.

Light Springs Brackettville San Marcos Snook Buda Waelder Jays Rocksprings Laredo United Consolidated ACC Wildcat Charles Crook Feet Strahan 7Nasium Calvin Gerke Rock-vance

Basketball scores roll across many colleges and tournaments

A crowded page lists scores from Southwest Texas to Rice Pan American and many others. Notable results include UCLA 95 over California San Francisco and Harvard 80 over Brown, with teams such as Colorado State, Dartmouth, and MIT also posting wins. Conference tourneys feature Davidson, Richmond, Randolph Macon, and more.

Southwest Texas Tech Arkansas Texas ARM Rice Pan American Campas Christis West Utan Colorado State Uniel Utah Ci Mines California Agglen Bumibeldt Stel Latiela Jenis & Clark cLevnceton Cornell Pennsyivante Columbia Edlavore St.Albright Lycoming J Harvard Brown Lowell MIT Boston College Setar Hoh American Internationa North Yale Darmouth New Lomashire Middlebray Cobleskill Canton Tech New Haven Aoe State Hamilton St. Lawrence New York Ihoce College Staneeart State Southeastern Drexel ‘Tech Haverford Buffalo State Ottoca Oswego Gredonia Bethany Allegheny Philadelphia Textile Ani Pamifinal Ls Davidson Richmond Westangie Ilar & Mary N-Dixgn Randolph Macon Lolo Baltimore Mount Ste Mary's Catholic U. i Carolinas Appalachian Nern Caroing High Point Colant College Ar Et Mifinals Sewanee Eshingtes & Lew Workinnian Centre Norfolk State Delaware State AIC John Brown Ark Gunchita Jack Arkansas Tech Grambling Southern Univ

Trinity Texas A&M Open Baseball Season Twin Bill

Trinity University opens its season with Texas A&M in a baseball twin bill at Ft. Sam Houston’s Christy Mathewson Field on Saturday.

Trinity Texas A&m Trinity University Texas A&m University Ft. Sam Houston Christy, Mathewson

Wheatley Lions top track meet with 12744 points

Wheatley High School dominates a practice track and field meet at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio. Wheatley collects 12744 points to win with Lea in second place and Harlandale third. standout performances include Kunmlonen 22:50 in Sacamyeen Slevents and Fred Patterson among Wheatley stars. Claude Wright soars 6 feet 4 inches in high jump.

Wheatley Lions San Antonio High Alamo Stadien Lea National Basketball. Association Harlandale Wheatley Kunmlonen SO Sacamyeen Broad Claude Wright High T. Cly Baylor Csneres Lee Fred Wiseman White Lord Dash Joseph Johnson Alo Hergitey Ricker Jefferson Mike Cushman Gee Cly Boylor Jeferson Seayard Dosh Ley Ote Edison Alama Gener Lanter 257 Ken

Nicklaus and Player Clash in South Africa Pool Challenge

Nicklaus edged Gary Player by two strokes as the six match pool series began in Durban. The event featured teams from multiple Texas and South African locales with Henry Blankstone on the mound and Johnny Bowman catching. Local results in relays and field events highlighted a crowded day of competition.

Suauleo McCollum South San Antonio Fox Nicklaus Hag Henry Blankstone Trin li Johnny Bowman Tigers Jim Nichols Marjoni

Pittsburgh Makes Bid for Clay Terrell Title Go

Pittsburgh makes a bid as Trinity University football and basketball notes mix with team rosters and recent results. Trinity defeated Arlington State 93 80 and earlier beat San Antonians 91 62 while preparing a Saturday soccer match at Zilker Park against Texas.

Jerry Morgan Terry Priest David Wray Cats John Godfrey Larry Adams Trinity Larry Jeffries Bill Summers Jim Bowles Roy Gomez al Darst Wildcats San Antonians Abilene Arlington State Trinity University Austin University of Texas Zilker Park Pittsburgh

Trinity Opens Tennis Schedule Against Lamar Tech

The text notes Trinity University will start its tennis season with a match against Lamar Tech in Beaumont. It mentions ACLU concerns about politics and includes scattered references to legal figures and other sports items, but the readable core is Trinity's tennis opener.

University of New Mexico Trinity University Clarence Mabry Chicago UPI Atty Slon Tigers William Clark Lobos San Antonio Ernie Terrell Trinity Lamar Tech K- Beaumont Illinois Divicense Jay Mil

Angling Around FRED MALY on Illinois fight ruling

The article discusses Clark's ruling barring a fight in Illinois due to only two listed members, with ACLU and National Sports Promotions debates on free speech and political timing. It covers Dudley Sanford, Medina Lake events, Anglers Club fishing outing, and remarks on the Viet Nam war context.

Dudley Sanford Medina Lake Ray Lhe Clark Russell ACLU Illinois Athletic Hore Jmission Joe Trine The Fredericks Burg Rascal Sanford Don Hencel Anglers Club Johnny Collins Clay APA Serco Canyon Lake

Tyus Cracks Dash Record At Maple Leaf Indoor Games

Tyus, the Olympic gold medalist, set a new world mark in the 50 yard dash at the Maple Leaf Indoor Games in Toronto. Photographic legend Hy Peskin, once known as Tyus, will again appear under that name in promotions as his left leg injury hampers his participation.

Toronto UPI Tyus United States Cruce

Illinois Won't License Clay Terrell Heavyweight Fight

Atty Gen William Clark says the Cassius Clay Ernest Terrell heavyweight bout cannot be legally held in Illinois under current licensing. Promoter Irving Schoenwald plans to apply to change the license as Clay faces scrutiny over draft remarks and a government order to review the case. Clark notes National Sports Promotions Inc lacks a valid 50 member incorporator requirement, suggesting long standing illegal fights by others.

Chicago UPI William Clark Ernest Terrelt Telinois Irving Schoenwald Clark Clay Illinois Athletic Commission Otto Kerner Schoenwald National’ Sports Promotions Inc Bev Bentley Lcorporators Cor Oporations Schoenswald International Boxing Club Chicago) Stadium Corporation

Terrell says no illegalities in anticipated Clay fight

Eric Terrell asserts no illegality in his March 29 heavyweight title bout with Cassius Clay in Chicago. He argues Illinois AG lacks basis to bar the fight, urges Illinois Athletic Commission to share licensing power, and criticizes political interference while training near Atlantic City.

Pittsburgh UPI Archie Litman Chicago Illinois Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Pleasantville N. J Eric Terrell Illinois Attorney General Cassius ‘Clay United Press. International Terrell Atlantic City Sinois Athletic Commission

Wes Ellis 3rd In Bogota Golf

In Bogota Colombia Wilf Homenwik set a two eagle back nine score and moved into third place at the Los Lagartos Open Heraclio Valenzuela held a three stroke lead at halfway Wes Ellis Jr tied for third with Ellis at 128 after two rounds.

Bogota Colombia UPI Canada Wilf Homenwik Heraclio Valenzuela Martin Homennik

Skee leads first round of PGA Seniors Championship

Robert Skee and Riegel shot five birdies from beyond 15 feet to grab an early lead in the PGA Seniors Championship at Palm Beach Gardens Fla. Chandler Harper and Jim Browning follow close with 68.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla UPI Robert Skee Riegel Rie Chandler Harper Jim Browning

Women golfers win weekly San Antonio meet at Pecon Valley

In the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association event at Pecon Valley on Friday Mrs. Ruel Love captured low gross and Night trophy honors. Ed Romans and B L Couch tied for first in net, with strong showings from multiple players across divisions and putting contests noting Mrs Love and Mrs Thomas as winners.

San Antonio Pecon Valley Ruel Love Ed ‘Romans B. L. Couch Monahan C. E Dyas Love L. K. Thomas Alinsmeyers Zinsmeyer Suits

Putti Eddie Paredes and Mike Potenza Lead Nineteenth Hote Golf Center Event

Eddie Paredes and Mike Potenza finished under par to win Fridays girt’s putting tournament at Joe Con ch’s Nineteenth Hate Golf Center. George Mora and E. Feley were 37 under, with Harry Kans and Shry Martinez third at 36 under.

Putti Eddie Paredes Mike Potenza Girt Joe Conch Hate Golf Center George Mora E. Feley Harry Kans Schry Martinez

McKinley Takes Lead in Vanderbilt Round Robin Tennis

Chuck McKinley of Port Washington N C defeated Frank Froehling of Coral Gables Fla and Manuel Santana to lead the Vanderbilt Round Robin under the new VASSS rules. He posted 77 points with wins over Froehling 31 23 and Santana 31 22. Raphael Osuna trailed with 57, Santana 56, Froehling 54, Gene Scott 44, Pasarell 17, and Arthur Ashe set for his first match Saturday.

New York Freehling Santana McKinley Froehling Gene Scott St. James N.y Charles Pasarell Puerto Rico Pasarell Arthur Ashe Richmond

Texas Delays Football Drills Start

Texas head coach Darrell Royal postponed the start of spring football practice by one week. The Longhorns had been set to begin next Tuesday but will begin on March 7 instead.

Austin UPI Texas Darrell Royal Longhorns Royal

Rams Win 4A Title With Record 28 3

Marshall Rams finish 28 3 after beating Cherokees to claim the FANTASTIC ACCURACY 1/4-AAA title for the first time. Leach led with 88 percent shooting, Doyal 64 percent, and Escamilla contributed rebounding in a strong first half while coach Ted Dockery praised the youth but urged fewer late mistakes.

Frost Leach Tehos Tha Rams Botinga Saint

Two Trojans Dominate TCIL District 4-AA Honors

Clarence Johnson and Charles Johnson lead St. Peter Claver as first team selections for TCIL District 4-AA. Ignacio Medina St. Anthony’s Roger Pawelek St. Gerard’s and Larry Warzecha LaSalle also on first team. Second team includes Odis King Cornell Anderson St Peter Claver Brent Boggess St Edward's Jay Rodriguez Jaime Trail La Salle. Honorable mention goes to Peewee Pollack Wes Skidmore and Ronald Lewis.

St. Peter Claver TCIL Loap Trojan Clarence Charles Johnson Ignacio Medina St. Anthony's Roger Pawelek St. Gerard’s Larry Warzecha LaSalle Odis King Cornell Anderson Brent Boggess St. Edward’s Jay Rodriguez Jaime Trail Peewee Pollack Wes Skidmore St. Gerard's Ronald Lewis

iSchool Net Tourney Sees Semifinal and Final at San Pedro Park

Semifinal and final matches of the Texas Schools Tennis Tournament organized by the City Recreation Department are scheduled for Saturday at San Pedro Park. Play starts at 9 a.m. with top iSchool players advancing.

City Recreation Department San Pedro Park

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