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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1963

Page

12

Convention eyed for hosting minor league gathering

Houston Colt .45s and San Antonio Missions eyed to host a national minor league convention in the mid 1960s. City officials led by Dick Butler and Jon Ferraris push for the event, hoping a major league connection and local stadium sale momentum will seal the deal. The decision rests with baseball executives in cities like Montreal and Wilson, with leaders including George Trautman, Frank Shaughnessy, and Sam Smith weighing the proposals.

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Local Baseball Revival Sparks Community Interest

A fragmentary note suggests renewed interest in local baseball with mentions of players Rufler and Ferraris. The text hints at community projects and legal discussions surrounding a convent and a convention, while addressing support from local business and possible delays.

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Angling Around FRED MALY

Littleton and Winters vie for coaching jobs in the South Area all star selections. Nominees include Allen Winters of Harlandale and Paul Smith of Galeya Park along with Dub Wooten of Marshall and Earl Scott of Donna for the basketball coaching post.

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Brackenridge Eagles crowned state grid champions

Brackenridge High School in San Antonio honored its football team and 13 players named to the All District 16-AAAA squads at a Ramada Inn event. Coach Weldon Forren praised the Eagles relentlessness as they beat Spring Branch and Horg er for the Class AAAA crown, while standout players Robert Wade and Louis Perez earned top MVP notes. The ceremony highlighted district selections with four Brackenridge players unanimous on the first team.

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Liston Patterson Rematch May Take Place in Court

A possible Liston Patterson rematch heads toward court action over contract terms. Patterson holds the right to name date site and promoter and proposes April in Miami, while Liston and his camp demand payment for the September fight and threaten legal action if terms fail. The dispute centers on payment, venue, and promoter rights with May or Baltimore as potential sites if settlements fail.

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Dawn Fraser Named AP Female Athlete of the Year

Australia's Dawn Fraser, 25, bartered a record 11.0 yard dash and 59.9 second 1100 meters, earning the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year tag for 1962. Fraser beat out Wilma Rudolph and Marion Ladewig, with others like Darlette Hard and Margaret Smith also high on the vote. Fraser, a Melbourne fashion department supervisor, broke her own world marks at Perth Empire Games last October and led Australia to a stellar year in swimming and track events.

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San Antonio Boat Show Heads Into Austin Weekend

San Antonians anticipate the annual boat show events in Austin starting Friday and running through Sunday. The following week the National Association hosts a San Antonio effort with exhibitors and the Lone Star Brewery sponsored trout tank headlining, benefiting anglers clubs under new leadership of Vance Ethridge and Joe Walsh.

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Ice Hockey League Snapshot With Scattered Team Names

Unclear OCR excerpt shows fragments of national and regional hockey leagues. Mentions include roston, Emeaga Maapie Setar hk, Mosteet, AMERICAN LEAGUE, WESTERN LEAGUE, and Los Angeles. No coherent game or result established.

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Fight Result Fragments Stir Ambiguous Report

Disjointed text references a combat result, unclear participants, and stray phrases about weather and names. The fragmentary wording makes core event details and identities difficult to confirm. No definite outcome or proper nouns are reliably identifiable for a concise, factual summary.

Hull Urges Congress Probe of NCAA Activities

New York AP Col Dan Hull AAU executive calls for a Congressional inquiry into NCAA actions after condemning a policy statement as a power grab. He cites threats to Olympic and international competition, asks MacArthur mediation, and urges Congress to investigate NCAA scholarships and control over facilities.

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Gulf Coast indoor track opener draws sixteen colleges

Sixteen colleges and 10 junior high teams enter the first Gulf Coast Federation indoor meet at House 4 on Friday. Notables include Ralph Alspaugh, Dan Roberts, Ray Cunningham, Lacher, Moore, and McMurry sprinter Bill Miller.

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