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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

2

Open Field Faces Tough 36-Hole Finale

In Birmingham Michigan a windup for the sixty first Open Gals championship saw Bob Rosburg and Doug Sanders at 1 under 139, leading a crowded field as Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan face strong threats from Snead, Snead, and Palmer’s contenders at Oakland Hills. Sanders battles injury while Palmer eyes a comeback from 14 strokes back after 38 holes.

Birmingham Mish Jeaders Bob Rosburg Doug Sanders Rosburg Sanders Oakland Hills Arnold Falmer Hogan Ben Hogan Sam Sneader Palmer Denver Cherry Hills Mike Souchak Doug Ford Eric Monti Bobby Brag Gardner Dickingon al Geiberger Andene Littler Jess Mark Prilay Ext Forge Ilulius Bates Cary Middlecolt III Lew War Peter AC Australia Wally PGA Gary Player South Mien Hymite Sist Hig Teath Oakland Husky Jack Mick Jans Hin

Lane Boosts Stock For Title Fight

Lane, a top lightweight from Muskegon, Michigan, demanded a rematch with World Champion Brown after a one opponent stoppage at the municipal auditorium. He dominated Portilla in a lopsided bout, winning 9 of 9 rounds, with a late promoter Perry Payne venture drawing a 1401 attendance and a net of $2590.02. Other results included San Miguel’s win, Castillo drawing with Cavazos, and Shelton scoring a six round win over Virell.

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Bonallack Wins British Amateur Golf Title at Turnberry

Bonallack defeated Jimmy Walker of Scotland 4 and 4 to win the British Amateur Championship in a 36 hole final as rain swept Turnberry. The event marked a key showcase in postwar British golf with Bonallack claiming the coveted title.

Turnberry Scotland Mike Renvallack Jimmy Walker

Nunes Faces Mayer In 10 Round Bout At Madison Square Garden

New York based Denny Mayer favored at 4 to 1 over Puerto Rican middleweight Nunes in a 10 round nationally televised bout from Madison Square Garden. Mayer seeks revenge after a prior stoppage by Nunes and a contentious buildup centered on a misrepresented posturing by promoters.

New York UPI Denny Mayer Ham Obutin Nunes Walker Phil Mayer Phil Madison Square Garden Soncetv San Antonio P.m Nunez Rod Lec St. Nichols Ayena

National Open Scores Mixed Golf and Player Names Listed

A garbled National Open scores snippet lists numerous players and figures such as Doug Pord Eric Mong Sam Snead Mike Souchak Arnold Palmer Frank Sivanainon Gene Litter and others with varied scores and partial club hints. The text resembles a pricing and results collage rather than a cohesive report.

Birmingram Mid Bob Berhiye Umum Banlere Doug Pord Allen Getbegger Eric Mong Bobby Bun Bickinerm Gene Litter Maris Ener Cravinton

ATC Repeats As Rifle Champ At Camp Rullis

Air Training Command wins the all air force high horn rifle championship at Camp Rullis with 131 points. Lackland AFB shooter A2C Robert Dickens set a record 97-72x, M-Set. Top ATC finishers include Maj. Donald Werner and Capt. Richard Gerey with other Lackland competitors. The event also featured National Guard and Strategic Air Command teams and a continuing race series began last Saturday.

Air Training Command Camp Rullis Atc National Guard Strategic Air Command Ain Mares Systems Command Air Force Robert Dickens Lackland Afb Charles Davis Air National Guard Patrick Doytr Lackland

Bonus Baby Krausse Shakes Up Mob of Pennant Hopes

Lew Krausse Jr debut slams Angels as Oakland Athletics win 4-0. Regan and Hunt win to lift Detroit and Cincinnati into pennant chatter, while New York, Cleveland, and Milwaukee see shifting NL and AL standings amid airy talk of star newcomers.

Detroit Tigers Cincinnati Reds Phil Regan Ken Hunt Kansas ‘City Athieligs Ciheinheit Hunt Reds Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers Miheau-ukee Braves Regan Luni Krausse Los Angeles Angels A’s Chester, Pa Connie Mack Lew Jr Ted Bluszewski Pat Kratsee Boston Washington

Junior Golf Clinics Build City Championship Prep

The San Antonio Soll assne series at Willis Hunt’s driving range drew 14 club pros including Felix George of Austin. The group spent June 175 days and Friday 18 hours training for the city junior championships. The next clinic is June 30 at Brackenridge park driving range, with a final session July 4 at Carpenter's Driving range. The city junior event is tentatively set for Brackenridge from July 31 to August 4.

Ainics Aye Grener Willis Hunt San Antonio

Hawks Extend Season Mark to Nineteen and Six

Voy Texler and Frank Kars led the Hawks to a strong win improving their season record to 19 wins and 6 losses. The pair contributed key points as the team defeated Laughby AFR, with Nateland APB car Eridas noted in postgame coverage.

Voy Texler Frank Kars Nateland Eridas Laughby

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