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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1966

Page

8

Mudcat Grant Lacks Support in 5-3 Loss to Angels

The California Angels defeated Minnesota 5-3 as Mudcat Grant lost his 59th decision of the season. Grant complained of unfair decisions despite pitching better, while Ed Kirkpatrick drove in the go ahead run with a single. Washington beat Cleveland 4-2 and Chicago edged Kansas City 2-1 as errors by Chico Salmon helped Detroit?

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Olson’s miscue costs tied game in late innings

In a tense seventh, Tony Oliva dropped a fly ball with two on, allowing unearned runs for the Angels. The report also notes Grant’s ERA trimming to 3.26 this season and recalls his 1965 and 1966 figures, plus a spring holdout for over $50,000 before settling around $35,000 in mid-March.

Tony Oliva Angels Tuus Grant Twins The Kittens Right! Han Dér

Ortiz Turns Politician After Retaining His Title

PITTSBURGH AP Lea Ortiz becomes a political candidate after defending his lightweight title against Johnny Bizzarro in a 12th round stoppage. Ortiz, 135 pounds, plans to campaign in New York State Senate 29th District, citing his poverty and his people’s mistreatment while vowing to travel the district for speeches. He stopped Bizzarro at 2:29 of the 12th round.

Ortiz Flash Elorde New York Manila Sugar Ramos Los Angeles Mexico City Teddy Brenter Madison Square Garden Elorde Frankie Narvaez J the Garden Caros Y Ortiz Necro Pittsburgh Lea Ortiz Bronx Johnny Bizzarro New York State Civic Arena Bizzarro John (Buck) McTiernan Erie McTiernan Bizzaro Johnny Carlos Ortiz

Central Catholic Star Jim Bischoffberger Signs with Utah

Central Catholic standout Jim Bischoffberger, a state champion and baseball prospect, will sign a four year letter of intent with the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He is joined by his father for the signing. Bischoffberger will compete against Central teammates Chuck Henkel and Chuck Bowden, who head to New Mexico University.

Jim Bischoffberger Central Catholic University of Utah Salt Lake City University Bischoffberger Utah Central Chuck Henkel Chuck Bowden

Fight results by the Associated Press

Rocky Alarde from the Philippines knocked out Makoto Watana in Tokyo while John Houston of Los Angeles defeated Tuna Sea Jan in Auckland New Zealand. Roofer Rouse from Butte Montana stopped Rudoly Out in Anaconda Montana, implying a series of middleweight bouts with KO finishes.

Associated Press Tokyo Rocky Alarde Philipines Makoto Watana Japan Auckland New Zealand John Houton Los Angeles Tuna Sea Jan Butte Mont Rooer Rouse Anaconda Rudoly Jamaico

Astros Rally Past Dodgers In Rough Brooklyn Losses

Houston tops Los Angeles 4 2 as Don Drysdale struggles allowing seven hits before exit in the eighth. Oliver hits a three run fourth while Torre drives in three with a homer and single. Cardinals rally to beat Mets 4 2. Braves belted Phillies 7 5 with two Oliver homers and Torre homer and RBI. Braves serenaded by fan with Taps in center field during batting practice. Southern League scores listed.

Jim Wynn Jed Wiltie Braves Atlanta Davis Rustyl Instanb Houston Wynn Don Drysdale Ron Perranoski Los Angeles Dodgers Drysdale Chuck Harrison Astros Staub Oliver Tally Torre Cardinals Bill White Braves Gene Oliver Joe Torre Philadelphia METS St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets

National Boxes NL Leaders In Batting And Runs

National League leaders listed for batting and runs with players from Atlanta Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Louis and San Francisco. Highlights include Alou Agron Aaron Mays and Flood among top batters and Aaron tying for runs with 23. pitching leaders include Drysdale Koufax and Perry with strikeout tallies and run allowed figures.

Pittsburgh Pitter Pittsinburgh Ciementr Morgan Houesee Atlanta Alou Aflen Agron Hart Mota Ancisco Alien Philadelphia Sanh Chedgerage Mays San Franadelphia Flood St. Louis Aaron Cisco Ite Phil- En Polydelphia Houston New York San Francisco Staub Francona Acron Pinson Cincinnati Wryjohnson Asprmate McErver Rales Philadeisnin Lefebvre Kranpool Shannon Usles Callison Rosebora Nicholson Swoboda Buchek Oliver Harrison Bateman Murphy Maxvills R Roberts Regan Curtlay Pinsone Taylor Philadelphsay Owens Clemente Hort Santo Chicago Blond Tore Atlantee SAN Francisca Clemente E—Drysdale Raseboro Mayo Stlous -Issees Beeniaignta L Strouis Fon Phillips Wi’ Davis Carty Mulan White Hrtorre Houston Boteman Stoub Brock Se—B Los Angeles Giver Collison S.jackson Norgan McCarver Selma Perry OjGillam Francisco Koufax Loy Angelee Knowles Philedelphio Perranoski Angeles Gison St. Lours Ning Stars Sutton Los Angelns Ledelpinie

US shooting team named for world championships at Wiesbaden

Forty one shooters are named to the U S team for the world championships in Wiesbaden Germany next month with reserves to be named after final Lackland AFB tryouts. The roster includes many Fort Benning and Lockland personnel and lists scores in Free Pistal Running Boar Free Rifle and other events along with several women selected for the team.

U.S Wiesbaden Germany Lackland Afb Herschel Anderson Fi Benning Arnold Vilfordo Lockland Donald Home Intan Lloyd Burchett John Kingeter Ft. Benning Richard Brown Frederick Dean Edmund? Moeller Gary Anderson Lones Wigger John Foster Margaret Thompson David Kimes F.C. Arthur Harvis, Ft. Benning, Tied, Record of 257, 44. Gordon Horner Strother Shumate Frank Suber S.F Eugene Rayford USMC Quantico John Dumore Lackland Lones Vrigger Tommy Pool Martin Gunnarson Clay Figeon Gordon Horner Benning Kenny Jones Lack Yond Chuck Jenson Bennning Bully Hicks William Abbot Satlre Carroll Ft Benning Gail Liberty Wilford Hall Mary Kinseila Dinie Coultar Aaargaret Thompson Fr. Benning Marianna Jensen Clay Figean Charlotte Bergen Camp Los Angeles

Ryun Faces Rising Challenge in Mile As Clock Pressure Grows

The text notes Ryun’s struggle with concentration as mile times dip toward 3:50. A French rival named Michel Jazy is cited with a 3:53 mark as a point of comparison. Mentions that at 19 Ryun ran 2:53.7, and a prediction that by age 23 he could reach 3:50 with proper management of distractions and logistical support.

Michel Jazy Wes Gijob Ryun Jim New Ryan Santee

Bass Club Sets Bastrop Tourney on Lake Bastrop Weekend

The Alamo Bass Club will hold a tournament on Lake Bastrop this Saturday and Sunday with Bastrop State Park serving as the weigh-in point.

Alamo Bass Club Lake Bastrop Bastrop State Park

Santee recalls rivalry with Ryun and training gains

Wes Santee, once at peak earning power, criticizes the Amateur Athletic Union for vindictiveness after two California meets. He notes Ryun as Kansas’s rising miler and recalls his own era’s training limits. Santee, now in Lawrence, explains distance runners improved by doubling training over the past decade.

Los Angeles Wes Santee Amateur Athletic Union California Wes Kansas Santee Lawrence Kan Jim Ryun Jim Ryun Compton Canary Islands Bannister Sandy Boo

Modern Training Methods and the Rise of Two-Workout Regimens

The article traces early 20th century shifts in distance running training from single daily sessions to two-a-day workouts. It cites Paavo Nurmi and other figures noting how increased weekly mileage and double sessions spurred faster mile times, highlighting a pivotal era in athletic science and the quest to push human limits.

Aston Paavo Bill Eh Naler

Mile record chase and era of great runners

The narrative traces early 1930s running advances led by Glenn Cunningham and rivals in the United States and Europe. It notes Bannister cracking 4 minutes in Britain, Landy’s 3:59.6, and Canadian-like progress by Athletes such as Santee, Bonthron, Venzke, San Romani, Lovelock and Haegg, amid growing media coverage and televised interests.

Roger Bannister Glenn Cunningham Alsoj Austa Kansan John Landy Bill Bonthron Gene Santee Cham Venzke Archie U.S Gunder Haegg Mintsville

Harris Predicted Peak Form In Ambitious Pentathlon

Sportlights profile William A Harris a pentathlon buff with a record total over 1600 in each event and hints he could shine at the upcoming world series of fishing. Highlands High School mentor Howard Johnston shapes the team while Cincinnati Reds face a rough patch under Don Heffner in the NL Second division amid doubt about pennant hopes.

William A. Harris Coots Baja Howard Johnston Highlands High School Cincinnati Reds Don Heffner Reds Heffner San Antonio

S A Baseball School Set to Open Next Monday

The S A Jewish Community Center hosts a summer baseball school for ages 8 through 14, starting Monday at Brackenridge High School’s diamond. Harald Singleton and Kenny Klein lead drills with sessions for different age groups from 2:15 to 5:15 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Fees are 5 dollars for community center members and 15 dollars for nonmembers.

Harald Singleton Ccoach Brackenridge High Kenny Klein University of Texas Taitial R Astruct Inmunity Center North Star Mall Hourity Center Klein

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