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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1966

Page

7

Pro Grid Roundup: Oilers pick up Johnson after Steelers release

United Press International reports 36 year old John Henry Johnson six two two twenty five fullback with twelve NFL seasons signs with the Houston Oilers of the AFL after being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Don Klosterman predicts over 1,000 yards this season and notes interest from four or five other teams. Other notes include Bears players called to national guard duty, Arnett’s possible non participation, Chargers cutting Beasley and Kam, and Chiefs holding two a day workouts with rookies and veterans.

United Press International John Henry Johnson Houston Oilers Johnson Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Don Klosterman Johnsay Chicago Bears National Guard Chicago Butkus Jimmy Jones Jim Purnell Bears Rensselaer Ind Doug Buffone

Ralston Faces Upset as Froehling Advances in Clay Courts

Davis Cup star Dennis Ralston, top U.S. singles player, was upset by Frank Froehling 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the National Clay Courts quarterfinals. Ralston said he may quit amateur tennis after this season amid bad calls and fatigue. Meanwhile Walthall and Blocher reached the doubles semifinals with Graebner as the top seeds, and Rosewall and Laver dominated pro tennis action in Chestnut Hill.

Milwaukee UPI Dennis Ralston Ralston Bein Frank Froehling Coral Gables Fla Indianpolis Chiff Richey Dallas RAPS Bakersfield Calif Froehling Mee Hall San Antonio Woodyais Bull’ Marks Peakrs Ron Dredge Springfield Ohio Kentucky Walthall Blocher Robin Fry Chestnut Hill Mass F. D. Robbins Salt Lake Ciy SPI Austral Ken Rosewall Rod Laver Louisville Pancho Walt

Highland Park Tennis Tournament Opens This Weekend

The annual Highland Park tennis event begins today on the courts off Rigsby Ave with $30 entry. Juniors compete in the first weekend while men's and women's events start Saturday morning July 23. Tournament chairman is Ovidio Fiores Jr.

Highland Park Rigsby Ave Ovidio Fiores Jr

YMCA Ball Miles-Thompson 5 Denon

Genera in Birance 7 Juniors Optimists 24 Star Eine teleft Juniors Breck ast Anthaists Hows Comppall OQ Wonderlnad 5 Cosmoan tan

Miles—Thompson Denon Genera Birance Star Eine Teleft Breck Wonderlnad Cosmoan Tan

Softball ABA Slow Pitch Focus on Key Players and Teams

An OCR fragment outlines softball ABA action with mentions of Fitch Onhee and Ceby He, plus players like Zopate Coldwell and Kiddie City. Additional names include Marti, Sande, Bunn, Sande, Lewis, Hasty, McLoughlin, and Highland. The text lacks complete sentences or clear game details.

Coldwell

Major Fast Pitch Wrap Faces Weekend Lineup

Fragmented OCR reads TBircs vs Fotrun's 7 am at Kope Stokes Field plus Kiddie City vs Anguans's Berbershop 7 50 am with AA playoff implications. Names Dugaut APCO 023 10%-65 Frias Montelonga Porter Ga Heo Segure appear in scattered references.

Dugaut-Apco Frias Montelonga Porter Heo Tbircs Fotrun Pam Kope Stokes Kiddie City Anguans Roger Stokes Fiele

Frinton Hosts 7th Sussex Tourney Finals Summary

At Frinton England in the 7th Sussex Tourney the men's singles finals featured Ro Fairle of New Zealand defeating G Primrose of Australia 62 12 49. Mark Cox of England beat New Zealand’s Davis Cup captain Lew Gerrard 6 2 6 3. Women’s finals details unclear from fragments.

Frinton England Odudy Tegarr Nell Truman Australa Nglandres

Davis Cup doubles showdown looms as zones near titles

Brazil leads France in Paris as Thomas Koch defeats Franc Jauffret and Faison Manarina beats Pierre Darmon. West Germany tops South Africa in Munich with Wilhelm Bungert and Ingo Buding posting solid wins. The two leading teams must win a doubles match today to seal European Zone titles and set up an Italy showdown.

United Press International Brazil West Germany Lia France Paris Thomas Koch Franc Jauffret Faison Manarina Pierre Darmon South Africa Munich Wilhelm Bungert Cliff Drysdale Fed Ingo Buding Keith Diepraam

Women World Series of Golf to be televised Sept in Springfield

The Ladies Professional Golf Association sponsors the Women World Series of Golf September 1 and 2 at Springfield Country Club with TV coverage. Kathy Whitworth is slated to compete for a tentative $10,000 prize, with others likely to join. Also noted are swimming speed records by Doug Russell, horse racing honors for Northrop R. Knox's Batalion, and boxing chatter about Curtis Cokes facing Manny Gonzales in New Orleans.

Ladies Professional Golf Association Springfield Ohio Kathy Whitworth San Antonio Pecan Valley Doug Russell Arlington State College Arlington Northrop R. Knox Batalion Knox Willis Martinian Albert Beck Rio Medina Palo Cecil Smith New Orleans Curtis Cokes Manny Gonzales New Orlennas Dallas Dallas Welfer World Boxing Seriation Ernie Terrell Cassius Clay Wnole Generalis Dallas Hater Vines Prinity University Leroy Hicks Baptist Memorial Hospital Lee Spencer Ol’ Satchel Paige St. Louis Browns Baltimore Orioles

Marine Lt Vickers Wins Fourth US Army Triathlon

Marine Corps Lt Mitchell Vickers of Ft Sill won the Fourth US Army and National Triathlon Championships at Ft Sam Houston with a 9:43.65 in the running leg and 2752 points, leading both divisions. Keith Krieger from Mill Valley placed second with 2747 points and Paul Anderson of Seattle was third with 2745 points.

Ft. Sam Houston Marine Corps Mitchell Vickers Ft. Sill Oklato US. Army Vickers Army Naional Keith Krieger Mill Valley Calif Paul Anderson Seattle Kriever Anderson Fort Sam Houston John L. Jones Shi Edwin L. Neal St. Sill St. Lawrence Paterson Ft Bliss Jones FT. Siil Ft. Bliss Ft. Hood Army Jagrina Jeneil Vickert FA Sill L. Jones Regersen

Major Boxes Baseball Update From Page 1

The Twins beat the Senators 3 1 aided by four Washington errors and Don Mincher drove in the deciding run in the eighth. Kansas City rallied past the Yankees 4 3 as Danny Cater drove in three with a double and sacrifice fly. Cal R. Brunet won his fifth straight after yielding five hits including two homers as the A’s defeated the Red Sox 3 4. Joe Fay homered in the sixth ending Brunet’s 23 1 3 inning scoreless streak and Rico Petracelli added a seventh inning homer.

Don Mincher Versalles Danny Cater Kansas City Athletics New York Yankees George Brunet Californis Boston Red Joe Fay Brunet Rico Petracelli

Playoff race hinges on eighth inning mix for Hot Wells

Hot Wells battles to fourth place with a walk a balk and a late rally. Arturo Biseno achieves three hits including a double as the Mustangs fall short. Alamo Civ leads the league, while Pacfic Coast League scores list Oklahoma City, San Diego, Portland and more.

Hot Wells i Phy Pere Lopes Mustangs Leonavey Our Lady of Gand Albert Orreson Mustangs Arturo Biseno Inday Alamo Civ City Lumber Hot Wells Diamond Alamo Enterprises Tsa Oklahoma City San Diego Danver Indisanadts Eapbons Ll Portland Tocama Vencouver Phacnte

Sports on TV Bowling and auto racing highlights

TV listings note taped sports programs including Bowling star matches on Channel 4 and CBS Spectacular at 2 p.m. Baseball features Baltimore versus Detroit at 2 p.m. on channel 4, plus The American Challenge auto race in Sicily and Europe at 3 p.m. International League wrestling on tape from Los Angeles airs at 10 p.m. Eastern with other regional scores and matchups listed.

Baltimore Detroit Sicily Aly Belgium Germany France Wide World of Sports L. A. Wrestle Hom Auioins Rochester Syracuse Richmond Columbus Toledo Jacksonville

Purex Seeks Salesman for San Antonio Grocery Accounts

Purex Corporation seeks a salesman to service retail and direct grocery accounts in and around San Antonio. Age 25 to 35, college preferred, grocery product experience required. Salary plus expenses bonus insurance retirement profit sharing and company car. Send resume to Light Box 4854. Equal opportunity employer.

Purex Corporation San Antonio

Baseball Umpires Urged to Attend Southwest Meeting

All members of the Southwest Baseball Umpires Association are urged to attend a meeting at McColum High School gymnasium at 7:30 am Sunday, according to President Bob Smith. Additional nominations for officers for 1967 will be accepted. Includes references to XAS league and Arkansas, Amarillo, Austin.

Southwest Baseball Umpires Association McColum High School Gynnasis Bob Smith Xas Ieague Dating Amarilie Arkansas Fleg Austin

M. T. Walker District Manager Seeks Postbox Address

M T Walker district manager provides contact as P O Box 9007 San Antonio Tex CAT 7375.

M. T. Walker P.O San Antonio, Tex

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