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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1969

Page

7

Cubs edge Mets as Banks ties RBI mark in shutout win

Ernie Banks, moving up the all time RBI list, drove in Chicago's lone run on a first inning sacrifice fly as Bill Hands blanked Montreal 2-0 for the Cubs' first shutout of the season. Banks' 1,537th RBI ties Joe DiMaggio for 15th. Mets top Braves in N L action, Atlanta edges San Francisco in 12 innings while Dodgers beat Cincinnati. Astros sweep Padres. Orioles split with Indians as Red Sox-Yankees rainout. White Sox beat California 4-1. Royals defeat Seattle. pilots split doubleheader.

Internakernaligo Cubs Mets Leagie Avante Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Cubs Ernie Banks Banks Chicago Montreal Bill Hands Jos DiMaggio Yankee Red Gibson New York Ken Roswell Jones Atlanta San Francisco Bob Tit Rico Carty Bob Aspremonte Braves Tory Cincinnati Don Drysdale Bint Lefebvre Pittsburgh Philadelphia Rick Joseph Gene Stone Astros Houston Astros San Diego Padres Houston Larry Dierker Curt Blefary Tommie Sisk Baltimore Indians Bamie Orioles Duke Sims Luis Tiant Tiant Ballimore Brooks Robinson Blair Uslam Red Sox Boston Yanks Joe Jepilene Brant Alves Washington Senators Detroits West Coast Paul Edmondson Chicago White Sox California Angels Wally Bunker Kansas City Seattle Pilots Ray Tyler

Arizona Names Negro Coach at University of Arizona

Wille L. Williams, 28, former San Jose State athlete and Compton High track coach, was named head track coach at the University of Arizona Friday becoming the school's first Negro head coach. He replaces interim coach Dave Murray.

Yuestin UPI Wille L. Williams San Jose University of Arizona Williams Compton High California Willams San Jose State Dave Murray

Rams LB My'con Pattins Potted on Disorder Charge

Rams linebacker My'con Pattins was released on $125 bail after a late night arrest on suspicion of drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Police say Pattins chased three youths from Recreation Park during a 600-strong youth gathering, and fought with two officers before being subdued by four. He is due in Long Beach Municipal Court Friday.

Long Bkaun Taur UPI Los Anpetes Rams My'con Pattins Mars Pottins Rams Bird Recreation Park Patlios Paulos Long Beach Fuenday

Sun Devils Win 1969 College World Series Title

Arizona State Sun Devils defeat Tulsa 10 to 1 to claim the 1969 College World Series crown. Larry Gura pitched six strong innings for ASU, notching his 19th win of the year with 10 strikeouts as Tulsa briefly led early before ASU pulled away. Billy Cotton hit a three run homer in the fifth and John Dolinsch contributed a late homer as the Sun Devils finished 11-1 for the season. Tulsa ended 9-5-5.

Omaha Neb Arizona State Sun Devils Tulsa Letty Larry Gura Sun Devils Gura Is Laurth Arizona State Billy Cotton Wid Hhurnhy Klane Catlin Cotten Arle Vitis Sih Fan Daliegers Guro Somers

Whitaker Third In British Shoot

In Bisley England Whitaker of Lackland AMB Texas finished third in the grand aggregate of the stall bar rifle match against 11 United States competitors. The event featured bouts with Leon Adams of Atlanta and Spencer's win, amid a night of sharp exchanges and crowd action.

Apuciol Bisley England Whitaker Lackland Amb Texas United States Leon Britain Don Adams Atlanta Spencer Jhonks Apputeael Macrae Maier Joe Airautie Anveriton Sons Terry Tony Anchondo Anchoredin Audiftorium Krueger Phoenix Tory Anchonde Tel Pwinter

Krueger Clips Spencer in Fourth Round KO Showdown

Arturo Leon of Mexico City, a bantamweight with a string of wins, landed a stiff body shot followed by a right to the head to KO Chuck Spencer of Cleveland at 2:00 of the fourth round in a scheduled 10 round bout.

Arturo Leon Mexico City Chuck Spencer Cleveflan

Golf Notes and Local Ed Carpenter Entry Deadline

Golf notes record entries and results with names like Joe Conrad and Lee Cushman. Ed Carpenter lists an entry deadline approaching for a weekend tournament. The San Antonio country club hosts a weekend golf event with match times and a noted start time in the afternoon.

Joe Conrad Brun Andeada Ed Asarlit Lee Vke Cushman ED Carpenter San Antonio Calaa

Englehorn and Creed Lead Early At Patty Berg Classic

LPGA leaders Shirley Englehorn and Kathy Whitworth share top spots after opening rounds at Sutton Massachusetts. Englehorn shot 67 while Whitworth posted 70 to pace the field on the first day of the Patty Berg Classic. Also in contention are Betty Burdine and Susie Beesing as the 14th LPGA tourney begins with strong scores.

Columbus Ohio UPH Shirley Englehorn Kathy Whinworth Springs Calif Clifford Anni Mallas Patty Berg Gordon Shreveport Sutton Mass Jasl Fri Weel Jan Tertaris San Ararchensane Miss Eenglehorn Louisiana Sharpshooter

Valley State leads to co title in NCAA golf championship

San Fernando Valley State College led by Corky Bassler tied with Portland State freshman Mike Spang at 297 on the 7,209 yard UNM course to share the NCAA college division golf title after final round play. Rolling College of Whre Park, Fla., finished one stroke back.

Albuquerque N. MM San Fernando Valley Calif State College Corky Bassler Rolling College Whreter Park Fla Bassler Portland State Mike Spang University of New Mexico Spang Bassler Willl

Coed golf stars reach championship round

Southern Illinois Dorothy Germain and Arizona State Jane Bastanchory won semifinal matches to advance to Saturday's championship of the women's intercollegiate golf tournament at University Park. Germain defeated Odessa College’s Jane Schulte 3 and 2. Bastanchory beat Mary Dwyer of Miami of Florida 4 and 3.

University Park, Pa UPIX Dorothy Germain Southern Illinois Jane Bastanchory Arizona State Miss Germain Jane Schulte Odessa College Miss Bastanbury Mary Dwyer Miami Florida

A. Girls Win Golf Titles at Pharoah's Course

Special to The Light from Corpus Christi Dallas star Now ty Hager defeated Karen Cox of Corpus Christi 8 and 6 to win the Junior Girls Invitational Golf Tournament championship at Pharoah's Country Club Friday.

Corpus Christi San Antonio Clit Nowty Hager Dallas Karen Cox Corps Christi

Alamo City dominates semifinals in City Recreation softball

In a early round of the City Recreation softball tournament, Alamo City girls won key semifinals across divisions. Weitzel beat Mary Beth in a 3 and 1 display, with Morgan of Houston rallying to a 3 and 1 win as finals approach tonight at 7. Separate brackets feature fast and slow pitches, with Becky Braying and Cindyew among winners and Nancy White taking a consolation.

Alamo City Hever Ilon Allstar Ly Weitzel Mary Beth Morgan Houston West Diamonds Becky Cindyew San Antonin Tup Nancy White Tennya Rottfielder Fort Worth

Braves Beat Missions 4-1 in Shreveport victory

The Shreveport Braves beat the San Antonio Missions 4-1 Friday night at Keele Field. Dave Welnitz opened a two run fourth with a bases loaded single and John Miklos allowed two more in the eighth before Adrian Garrett and Dick Grant added insurance. Marty Miller tripled for San Antonio in the fourth.

Ray Evans Shreveport Braves Gether San Antonio Keele Fielch Braves Ibe Joss Dave Lemonds Amarillo Dave Welniz Daug King John Burns King Burns Mike Watseth San Antonio Atiré Greg Werdick Shreveport John Miklos Mission Dean Burk Adrian Garrett Dick Grant Garrett Dave Amman Miklos Grant Hone

Rossi Beats Mack in Milan Rematch After Ninth-Jaw Chaos

Carmela Rossi, ex Euro Puan welterweight titleholder, outboxed Edwin Mack of the Dutch Antilles to win by decision in Milan. The result avenges Rossi, who was stopped by Mack with nine broken jaws last August in a brutal clash.

Milan Maly Italy Carmela Rossi Edwin

Umpires To Meet Sunday In Antonio Chapter

The regular meeting of the Antonio chapter of the Southwest Baseball Empires Association will be held at McCallum High School at 9 a.m. Sunday. President Bob Smith asks all members to attend.

Antonio The Southwest Baseball Empires Association McCallum High School Bob Smith

Pan Am Signs Lee’s Chandler Baseball Star

Odessa Junior College catcher Bill Chandler signed a letter of intent to play at Pan American College next season. He earned all conference honors and batted .419 in the Western Conference, proving a standout in the league.

Edinburg Bill Chandler Lee Pan American College Chandler Odessa Junior College

Wrestlethon Card Highlight At Muntellal Attditanium

Wahoo McDaniel and Johnny Valentine top the Wrestlethon card at Muntellal Attditanium starting 8:30 pm. Raschke and Dusty Rhodes clash with Wild Bull Dirry and Jon Blanchard in the top team semi final. Thunderbolt Patterson faces Bobsy Pancum, Parks meets Gaiser, Loyd faces Conway in prelims. El Raffles and La Moura No 2 beat La Arana Barrera and Zonoble by disqualification. Jerry Thumings defeats La Pantera Negra in the main event. Kindlio Luna defeats Sultre in the second event.

Wahoo McDaniel Texas Tohnny Valentine Haton Raschke Dusty Rhodes Wild Bull" Dirry Jon Blanchard Biatch Thunderbolt Patterson Bobsy Pancum Gie Parks George Gaiser Buster Loyd Tiger Conway el Raffles la Moura No. 2 la Arana Barrera Zonoble Jerry Thumings la Pantera Negra Maria Pedraza el Gran Manuel Secon Kindlio Luna Sultre

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