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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1960

Page

2

Finches Long Shot Wins Drawn Out By Aged Champion

The 10 year old gelding Find trained by Bill Winfrey and owned by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt won an allowance race to push toward a career money title. Find has 91 starts with 21 wins and 22 seconds, aiming to surpass Armed’s record and approach Native Dancer’s money total.

Finch Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Find Calumet Farm Darker Bill Winfrey Hillsdale Oe - Finch Stymie

Denver Max Kahn Attends National Open

Max Kahn Alamo Heights golf coach attends the National Open and notes windup viewing is rough for spectators with about 73 percent unable to see putts on the eighteenth green. Stan Moses falters over two tough holes, Rex Baxter shoots 67, and Don Finsterwald endures caddy turmoil including Altomore quitting on hole fifteen.

Denver Max Kahn Alamo Heights Stan Moses Wesley Ellis Everett Pond Pond Ellis Rex Baxter Ft Sam Houston Don Finsterwald Tony Altomore Finsterwald Altomore Altamore Charley laFranchise Portland Ore

Comets Beat Barksdale AFB for 15th Straight Win

The Comets defeated Barksdale AFB 14 to 3 at Christy Mathewson field extending their undefeated streak against air force clubs to fifteen. Zoll Randolph led BAMC with a triple and two singles while Phil Sapp had two singles for Barksdale. The teams meet again at Mathewson Saturday at 1 p.m.

Brooke Army Medical Center Air Force Comets Barksdale Afb Christy Mathewson Field BAMC Zoll Randolph Phil Sapp Barksdale Mathewson Diamond At&p.m Mawel and Burnette Mana Andlin

Minnesota Romps to Sweep with 16 Inning Thriller

Minnesota crushed Southern California 22 11 in 16 innings to move to 3 0 in the series as John Erickson and Barry Efress delivered key plays. Oklahoma State stayed in contention with a 10 win over Boston College. Arizona State and Texas Tech also notched victories in the college baseball scene.

Omata Minnesota Southern Califyrnia Oklahoma State Boston Trojan John Erickson Barry Efiress Bruce Gardner

Pepsi Girls Play Houston In City Recreation Doubleheader

The Pepsi-Cola girls softball team faces Houston Falstaff in a double header at San Pedro Park diamond Saturday night starting at 7 30 p m in the City Recreation division A American league.

Pepsi-Cola Houston Falstaff San Pedro Park Diamond City

Rockford Cosmopolitan Women's Open Golf Leaders

Marlene Bauer Hase leads with 34 35 70 after 38 hours in the Rockford Cosmopolitan Women's Open. Bonnie Randomnts carded 34 36 79 while Jackie Pung posted 28 73 and Mickey Wright 37 26 73. Other scores include Reiss 3 under, Lena Faulk 38 34 72, Roth Hessen 16 37 73, Jo Ann Prantion 41 23 77, Letty Yemerson 37 46 73.

Rockford Os Alee Tolkford Marlene Bauer Haze Bonnie Randomnts Reiss S Bachar Ramah May Lena Faulk Mickey Wright Jackie Pung Roth Hessen Jo Ann Prantion Letty Yemeson

Pony League standings and player notes from Alamo weights

The record lists Pony League results with teams such as Lions and Elk Club and players including Hendrix Fisk Brewar Rowe Baker Flournoy Miller Wyrick Sanchez Aguilar Bolsain and Martinez. It notes affiliations like Randolph AFB Galan Construction and Wright Sports with various scores and lineups.

Pony League ALAMO Lions Mama Aviation Potchernick Hendrix Fisk Brewar \Rowe and Baker Archebeere ELK Carl Powell Giants Flournoy Miller Wyrick Sanchez Aguilar Bolsain Mannerung Martinez iAguilar Wright Sports Randolph Afb Montemayer Lecocke Castillo Heath G.mckeun T. McKeen Andlrtinez Alvarado Maran Area Vargas

Souchak Sets Sizzling Pace In National Open Lead

In the sixtieth National Open at Denver they report Souchak out front with a 135 after 36 holes. Doug Sanders trails by three in the Miami Beach scorer’s column as the field contends with Riviera standards.

Denver Phierry Hills Mike Souchak Mountain Meadow Souchak Ah Ws Duke Ben ‘Hogan Riviera Country Llub Los Angeles Riviera Doug Sanders Miami Beach Sam Snead Hogan Dallas Northwood Dick Mayer Billy Joe Patton Inverness Toledo Souchasky Winged Foot Mamoroneck Sander

Guess and Rivas win four playoff in two-hole putting contest

Golf notes show T. A. Guess and Ronnie Rivas taking first prize after a four playoff against two other teams at Chuck Klein's range Friday night. Worley Campbell and Vittor Ortera finish second, with Tony Truex and Doug Mac Cloud third. Each team shot 23 under par for 72 holes.

T. A. Guess Ronnie Rivas Chuck Klein Worley Campbell Vittor Ortera Tony Truex Doug MacCloud Lander

Southside Colt League Home Run Highlights

In a compact game, Thomas, Smith, Wunsch, and Ramos propelled the Colts with a key home run, while Lar rand adds defensive plays. The matchup featured Smith and Ramos delivering notable batting and fielding moments for the Southside Colts.

Nema Tis Colt League Yanks Secree An. Thomas Smitlnie TI Smith Larrand Wunsch Ramos

London tennis crowns go to Truman and Gimeno

Christine Truman of England defeated Karen Hantze of San Diego 6 4 6 3 to win the women's singles title at the London Championships. Andres Gimeno of Spain beat Roy Emerson of Australia 8 6 6 3 to claim the men's singles crown.

London UPI Christine ‘Truman England Karen Hantze San Diego Calif Andres Gimeno Spain Roy Emerson Australia Atlanta Austin Texas Bef Susman Menry Tangle New Orleans Powless Dick Or Wife St. Louis Sur Bult Vitlaria Columbia Canada Justine Bricka Carol Tanks Louis Lynn Haines Dallas

Mack League Southside Candle and Players Named

Local sports brief notes team names Mack League Southside and players Zamora Albert Grote Patlare with roster references Lembr and numbers 104 554 102 003 432 indicating rosters or codes.

Zamora and Albert Grote and Patlare

YMCA Baseball Club Names Local Players in Mix

Fragmented OCR shows YMCA Baseball COSMOPOLITAN CLUB listing players and associates including Sparger Fonsy arotett and Hahcack Dentoya McCoix Luska pater White plus Parker's Pharmacy mention and various local Optimist names. Difficult to parse but indicates a community baseball roster and sponsor notes with several named individuals.

Cosmopolitan Club Wite Sparger Fonsyatortett Hahcack Dentoya McCoix Luska Pater White Parker's Pharmacy Otsa Her's McCann Ang Hadge Appiewhite Quillign Burkey Northwest Jr Basebalt Gulley Wilkins Doo Teatey Cupp Hornsby Tuminson

National Open Scores Show Wide Leaderboard Drift

Denver AP reports the U S Open golf standings after 36 holes with Mike Bouchak leading in low-score play and a crowded field of contenders including Doug Sanders Don Finsterwald and Arnold Palmer. The scoreboard lists numerous players with mixed rounds and big totals.

Denver Mike 3Ouchak Doug Sanders Don Finsterwald Jerry Barber Jack Fleck Don Cherry Bruce Crompton BU Casper Jr Ted Kroll Sam Snead Athe Julius Boros Gary Flager Keanick Niclas Ben Hogan Paul Harney Arnold Palmer Bob Goalby Dave Ragan Dick Stranahan Bob Shaye Johnny Pott Kee Ventw Gearnson Rob Warris Taston Laclair Charles Sifford Te A. Daten Bareison

Kansas and USC clash in NCAA track meet finals

Kansas qualified eight men for finals as USC set records. Alley hurled the javelin 264 feet 2 inches for an NCAA mark surpassing 1958 best by John Fromm. Dalles Long of USC added a 61-9 shot put record erasing Ken Bantura’s 1956 mark.

Berkeley Calif Kansas Jayhawkers California J Trojans USC Alley John Fromm Pacific Lutheran Dalles ‘Long

Stoneham Considers Giants Manager Change Amid Rumors

Amid reports and strong speculation Stoneham refused to confirm changes in the Giants management. The 41 year old skipper’s fate remained unclear as rumored candidates included Al Dark Bob Scheffing Lefty O’Doul and Leo Durocher with press accounts prompting renewed talk of a succession plan.

Stoneham Phoenix Giants Stoeneham Rigney al Dark Philadelphia Bob Scheffing Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Lefty Odoul Giant Leo Durocher

Softball lineup notes and player mentions fragment

Fragmentary softball notes list players Kelly, Pitci, Rig receiving stats and names such as Rodrigton Juamz and Garza. Mentions include Canta Rodriguez and Kennel Furng with partial numbers and positions.

Kelly

Baseball Standings and Results Highlight Busy Schedule

The file shows American League standings with Baltimore New York and Chicago noted, plus schedules and results for multiple teams including Boston Cleveland Detroit and Washington. It lists pitchers and game outcomes with partial records and notes like 7 Boston 3 and 3 0x figures, reflecting ongoing season progress with several games captured.

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Amateur Ball Schedule Stirs Local Controversy

The Pastryland Buffaloes and The Longhor Exporters clash in coming Sundays as organizers discuss games for July 3 and 10. Contacts Frank Arrevalis and Rug aiox-18 handle arrangements while players Hartenstein Exerlahen Green Robbing Arnold and Antwina Bailey are listed among participants.

White Sox Mansant Hartenstein Exerlahen Green Pastryland Buffaloes Frank Arrevalis Rug _aiox Antwina Emel U Geant Arnold Bailey Rodriguez Ed Ware

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