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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1966
Page
6
Clyde Glosson of Trinity University led qualifiers in the Weyard dash and tied Stage Field records in the 220 and 100 yard dashes during Friday preliminaries at Stage Field. The freshman clocked 21.3 in the 220 and 20.9 in the semifinals, setting up a final showdown Saturday.
In a strong performance for the Dodgers, Sandy Koufax earned his eighth straight win as Los Angeles beat slumping San Francisco and moved into first place in the National League. John Roseboro hit a third inning homer, Jolson opened the frame with a hit, and Koufax struck out 11 while allowing four hits. This victory places Koufax two weeks ahead of Dizzy Dean’s 20 win season pace, a benchmark last achieved in 1934.
In San Antonio the Optimist page reports misc sports scores and rental ads. International League games show Toledo 74 Rochester 45 and Columbus 4 Syracuse 1. Other lines mention Jacksonville and Toronto against Richmond with rain conditions.
A fragmented note mentions demeaning a product and switching to an off brand unit at a cut price. It suggests checking with the Better Business Bureau or contacting CA:5-5833, attributed to the Better Business Bureau of San Antonio, Inc.
Lt Gary Anderson of the Sixth Army Presidio Calif breaks the US free rifle record with 1165 of 1200 at Camp Bullis in day two of world championship tryouts. Capt John R Foster Fort Benning Ga second with 1146. At Lackland AFB SFC William Blankenship wins center fire pistol with 596 of 600, Sgt Rayford Marine Corps second 593, Fort Benning Sgt Emil Heugatter third 590. Firing continues Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
United Press notes Orlando Cepeda of the St. Louis Cardinals may miss a week after a line drive struck him above the right eye Friday night. He was incoherent at a Philadelphia hospital after regaining consciousness. The Giants sold pitcher Bob Shaw to the Mets in a straight deal. The Yankees sent pitchers Bil Stafford Gil Blanco and outfielder Roger Repoz to the Athletics for pitcher Fred Talbot and catcher Phil Bryan.
The AAU reiterated a two week ban unless sanctions are secured as athletes competed despite warnings. Brigham Young led Jayhawk Track Club 30-28 after day one with New Mexico third and Southern Illinois fourth, while records were set by Arizona, Colgate, Texas A&M and others in events including javelin, hurdles, sprints, long jump, steeplechase and distance.
Five events feature novice cars on the Pant American Speedway program Saturday night. Ten events total plus a demolition derby as an added attraction. Time trials begin 7:30 p.m. with nine races to follow. gates open at 6:20 p.m. and warmups start at 7 p.m.
Lt James H Coots of Fort Lauderdale led the invitational modern pentathlon after four events at Ft Sam Houston, surpassing Paul Pesthy with 4234 points to 4113. The Center A team led with 14713 points. Final cross country run set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Ft Sam Houston golf course.
UT Longhorns lose tackle Wade Key to grading issues from the previous season. San Antonio Edison tackle Key redshirted last year after failing to meet academic standards. Also noted are racing events with super stock and novice classes, a demolition derby, and admission details. Baseball Umpires meet set for Sunday at McCollum High School with officer nominations planned.
In London Ann Haydon Jones beat Nancy Richey and teamed with Virginia Wade to defeat Billie Jean King and Jane Albert in the Wrightman Cup. Britain needs two more wins to secure the cup with two singles and a doubles to come. UPI reports also note Davis Cup action in Rome and Warsaw.
Emilie Burrer from San Antonio defeated Mary London of Fort Worth 6-4 6-1 to reach the Texas Open women's singles final. Burrer will face Carol Gay of Arizona in the title match Sunday after teaming with Marilyn Montgomery to win a 1 64 quarterfinal in women's doubles over Nancy Clark and Paulette Riepen of Harlingen.
Commercial seiners hauled speckled trout near Bolivar and Freeport. King mackerel appear off Freeport and Galveston while bay and reef trout show improvement in areas like Green's Cut and Carancahua reef. Port O’Connor and Aransas regions report slow to good activity with live bait available and offshore conditions improving. Winds and a cold front may affect weekend success.
Immediate cash for used furniture and appliances, open 24 hours. We buy stoves refrigerators TVs and more. Also buying sewing machines typewriters and office equipment. Wrecking services for doors lumber and plumbing. Local ads list free pets and a variety of puppies and kittens for sale.
Classified ads list 7 Black Angus steers and various cattle, horses, ponies, and farm stock for sale or rent. Notable items include registered Jersey bulls, Palomino and Quarter horses, Shetland ponies, and a racehorse catalog. Prices range from 35 to 75 dollars for some horses, with multiple breeders and ranch contact details in Austin and surrounding areas.
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