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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1972
Page
10
Richards shatters pentathlon record asCapt Edren Drum leads after Monday's pistol phase. Paul Pestay drops to sixth after a disputed 40. Contenders move to pool and swim as the three day event continues at Ft Sam Houston with strong showings in fencing and shooting.
The annual amateur base 4H double elimination tourney runs three weekends at Contra CYO Piola. Schedule lists matchups by day and time across multiple games, with winners and losers advancing through rounds.
Del Baker Rudy's Lounge and John Carola combined for a seventh inning run to push Dal Baker Amateur tourney opener at Keate Field into a 4-2 victory over Medina Valley. New Braunfels Lions defeated Robles Sports 7-1 in a losers bracket contest as high-scoring action and totals dominated the event with standout shooters and standings noted across the field.
Center Swen Water quit the U S Olympic basketball team. Chairman M K Summers said Water weighed the pluses and minuses and went home. UCLA product refused a workout but could return if he reconsidered. Coach Henry Iba said the next move was up to him.
The Houston bowling tournament standings list players from Houston and beyond with scores and earnings. Notable names include Jack Blondollino, Gur Lempo, Robinsos, Relson Burton Jr, Sir Johnson, Marty Plein, Gignant, Cut Scheidt, Endicott, and Bob Chase among others. شو
Detroit Lions backup quarterback Bill Munson, 30, ended a long holdout by signing a multi year contract. Munson had backed up first string Greg Landry through the 1971 season after playing out his initial obligation.
Ved Gere la’s 28 yard field goal with 27 seconds left gives British Columbia a 15th victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a CFL exhibition game Monday night.
Harold Scherwitz notes modern pentathlon tests athletes with horse riding jumps fencing shooting swimming and running. In national championships and Olympic trials the rider must complete ride fence swim and run twice. Experts say athletes often peak before or around the mid thirties.
Thomas Stewart, a Pennsylvanian contractor based in Ocala Florida, tops a modern pentathlon field at 43. He recalls years as an Air Force drill sergeant at Lackland and says he was drawn by John duPont’s pentathlon story. He travels to San Antonio for the competition, finding the sport engaging and transformative.
MEMPHIS The San Antonio Brewers face the Memphis Blues in a 6:30 p.m. doubleheader at Blues Stadium. The previous night’s 2 to 1 loss featured a ninth inning misplay by a bunt and a wild pitch that produced the decisive run as Centervelder Jackie Adams drew a key walk, advancing to third on a misplayed ball, before reliever Gary Chandler uncorked a wild pitch allowing Adams to score.
Mrs Malone recalls Thomas who has bounced among jobs after a season with the Cowboys. He played college football at the University and Miami track, faced setbacks but kept his upbeat. Fans cheer his enduring smile and leadership as the senior class shines alike.
The Muhammad Ali Floyd Patterson heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden has been rescheduled from Monday August 28 to Monday. The Garden announced the change on Wednesday February 20.
The fragmented report lists Little League through 99 statistics with hitters like Mayer, Higgs, Siedmay, and Thomas. It names teams such as Harlandale National, Highland Hills, Valley Hi, and Pan-American Optimists, plus pitchers and run totals, including district standings and individual tallies.
The Colt League slate on May 10 featured Pitre Ming and Paladleighs facing Cyondiee I, with Houston and Chicago teams noted for performances. Individual box scores highlight Yard, Conzattt, Lawson, Chandler, Sancher, Travers, Leinheiser, and Sanches delivering runs, hits, and fielding actions.
Fragmentary report lists Edgewood as a scheduled site for International League round robin games. Names and details are garbled, but the piece indicates tournament play involving teams such as Hedgewood Resorts, Hewes and Rethiatt with references to three or more games on a day.
Laemaus, Ohio—Dick Stockton, NCAA singles champion from Trinity University San Antonio, defeated San Molina of Colombia 7 8 2 6 4 in first round play Monday at the Buckeye Open.
A fragmented racing summary lists AQUEDUCT ARLINGTON ROCKINGHAM and AVONMOUTH results with assorted horses and payouts. Entries include Never Hao, Win Fer sonar, Candid Cauherine, Man of Parts, Asadi, Whiskay, and others with varied tote prices and times.
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