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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1958

Page

2

U. S. Sends Strong Track Team to Russia for Meet

Bakersfield June 23. The United States named a top track and field squad to face Russia in Moscow next month at the inter national meet. AAU officials selected the Olympic caliber team, with many first or second-place AAU finishers. Sprint star Bobby Morrow will be absent for business reasons. The squad includes entries for sprints, middle distances, long distances, field events, and relays with coaches from Ohio State Stanford and Manhattan College leading the effort.

Bakersfield Calif United States Moscow Amateur Athletic Union Russia Larry Snyder Ohio State Payton Jordan Stanford George Eastment Manhattan College Bobby Morrow Abilene Christian College Texas America U. S Warsaw Bucharest Athens Ira Murchison Willie White Glenn Davis James Serrest Eddie South Orm Charley Jenkins Tom Courtney Mike Peake Hd Moran Jim Gretle Hill Dellinger Max Truex Chordon McKenzie Jerry Smartt Charley Jones Bill Coleman Hayes Jones Ancet Robinson Josh Culbreath Ernie Shelby Jll Jackson Charley Unas Paul Stuber Ron Morris Jim Brewer Ira Davis Ken Figerke Parry O'Brien Dallas Long Digeis Rink Bubka AF Oerter Bud Weld al Carpello Harold Connally al Hail Ed Collymore Jack Yerman Ronald Laird Sine Hewson Switzerland Ray Norton Elias Gilbert Bill Neider Tom Whetstine Fran Welch Emporia State Germany Aneet Robinson Willie Atterbury Dave Davis Ralph Higgins Oklahoma State Sweden Rink Babka Arnie Sowell Jim Breser Ernie Shelton Noel Wiley George Olsen Tulare Japan der Givens Jack Wilcox Erome Walters Richard Howard Itt Thompson Earl Poucher John Homas Phil’ Conley Buster Uist John W. Morris University of Houston

Elliott Starts Another Hassle In Mile Record Push

Australian Herb Elliott broke the mile in 3:57.9 at the AAU championships amid uncertainty over world record status due to IAAF pace setter rules. National AAU officials expressed confidence Elliott’s time would be recognized, despite past disputes and preparatory rule changes.

Bakersfield Calif Herb Elliott Australia John Landy America Inter Los Angeles National Amateur Athletic Fed New York City Tom Sansone Sandy Landy IAAF Pincus Sober AAU Elliott I Ito Elliott toLandy

Texans hog Southwest Tennis Titles

In Little Rock Arkansas Bernard Tut Bartzen of Dallas and Sammy Giammalva of Houston won the Southwest Open titles. Bartzen beat Giammalva 6 3 7 5 for the singles crown and teamed with Giammalva to take the doubles 6 1 6 1 over Crawford Henry and Charles McKinley. Marilyn Montgomery of San Antonio and Martha Hernandez of Mexico won the women’s doubles 6 0 6 3, while Hernandez defeated McHaney in singles 2 6 6 2.

Little Rock Ark Bernard “Tut” Bartzen Dallas Sammy Giammalva Houston Bartzen Giammalva Barizen Crawford Henry Atlanta Charles McKinley St. Louis Giamalva

Southern California tennis stars head to summer circuit

Trojans triumph as Southern California leads the 74th annual Nead Wwurnan tournament group heads to the Tennessee Valley Invitational meet in Chattanooga. Alex Gimedo and Jack Douglas, both standout collegians, join a slate of top players finishing a weeklong event. Hoad and Rosewall duel in Forest Hills for a $15,000 title with Gonzales aiming for a 4-0 mark and top money.

Ntry Trojans Annapolis Southern California Suateur Tennessee Valley Tues Tae Cal Alex Gimedo Stanford Jack’ Doulas Lena Siarap Melo Obweds Edward Atkinson Ulfran Stanford Cougars David Nelson Forest Hills UPA Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Hoad Pancho Gonzales Rosewall Gonzales Sund Hag Bia Hosewall Fou Sedgman

Texas Trainer Named To Lead U S Track Squad Trip

Frank Medina, longtime Texas trainer, will coach the U S track squad on an European tour next month. Medina, at the University of Texas, accepted the invitation to oversee American athletes competing in Russia, Poland, Hungary and Greece.

Texas Austin Frank Medina United Siates Europe Medina Warner University of Texas U.S Russia Poland Hungary Greece

Cardinals to play five home games at Comiskey Park

CHICAGO June 23. The Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League announced agreement with White Sox officials to host five home games in Comiskey Park this year. Earlier disputes centered on playing at Northwestern University’s Dyche Stadium in Evanston. West Texas Golf Plainview Texas June 23. Ray Fergusson of Breckenridge shot eight under par 276 for 72 holes to win the men’s West Texas Golf tournament championship.

Chicago Chicago Cardinals National Football League Chicago White Sox Comiskey Park Cardinals Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston West Texas Golf Plainview Texas Ray

Sponsors Day Draws 2500 to San Antonio Bowling Party

A rainy Sunday turnout near 2500 honored San Antonio bowling sponsors with a barbecue and awards at Como manche Park. The event celebrated city league sponsors, presented championship trophies, and saluted Fred Moore for his 300 game while honoring the Falstaff team for second in the ABC tournament.

San Antonio Comanche Park

Boxing Roundup of Results and Schedules

Boxing results feature Wrebrend Resulin toppling Armando Muniz in Hollywood while Torres knocks out Galvato in Yonkers and Hemphill outpoints Groom in Detroit. Scheduled bouts list fights across New York Las Vegas bedford Holyoke Atlanta and more with Tony Ortiz Husso TV cards noted.

Wrebrend Resulin Hollywood Calif Charnec Tombstone’ Smith Detroit Armando Muniz Juarez Mexico Brooklyn Jose ‘Torres Puerto Rico Joes Yonkers N. Yea Joe Hemphill Chicago Osger Groom New York St. Nick's Wilfie Greaves Otis Woodard Las Vegas Nev Willie Vaughn Artie Dixon New . Bedford Willie Pep Pat McCoy Holyoke Mars Dick Tiger Athol Mass Gordon Parker Lou Carmona Houston Tesas Paul Jorgenson Rocky Randal Chiengs Rory. Calhoun Bobby Boyd Louisville Duke Wartis Rudell Stitch Los Angeles Totuce Uopez Willie Parker Carlos Ortiz Johnny Husso Enrique Aceves Ernesto Fisero

Dodgers Defend Narrow Lead in Phillies Clash

Dodgers tighten defense as Robin Roberts faces Ruben Gomez with runners aboard in the sixth. Two costly errors by the Phillies and Bob Friend being chased for arguing with umpire Vic Delmore flagged a tense opener. Cincinnati rallies after Bell homered to beat Openey. Cubs rally on a 43-hit surge against Hal Jeffcoat in the ninth.

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Pep Guns for Chance at Title

Willie Pep the Hartford pro fights Pat McCoy of Ireland in New Bedford Mass aiming to boost his 28 of 29 streak toward a featherweight title shot. A win could position him for a mid September bout with Hogan Kid Bassey in Boston.

Willie Pep Hartford Conn Pat McCoy Ireland New Bedford Mass Wily Willie Hogan Kid” Bassey Boston

Rain Postpones SAGA Tourney at Willow Springs

The San Antonio Golfassa i tournament and party at Willow Springs Monday have been postponed with no new date set.

Willow Springs

The Neglected Art of Being Different in July Digest

A Reader's Digest excerpt promotes embracing individuality across science, entertainment, and business. The July issue features 35 curiosity arousing articles and encourages readers to buy the edition at newsstands.

Reader's Digest

Mulloy Wins First Match At Wimbledon

Wimbledon opening day in London features Ashley Cooper of Australia defeating Geoffrey Owen of England 10-8 3-6 6-4 6-1 to advance in the men’s singles as Gardnar Mulloy of Denver earns a second round spot amid rain delays. Christine Truman’s amateur status under scrutiny as Evening Star debuts Miss X interviews with coach George Worthington discussing her training.

Wimbledon England UPI Ashley Cooper Australia Yound Geoffrey Owen Center Court Cooper Owen Gardnar Mulley Denver Colo Malloy Budge Pally Andres Hammersley Chile John Cranston San Malling Calif Ramanathan Krisnman India Eugene Scott New York Paul Hearnden London Evening Star Christine Truman Britain Miss Truman Truman OWS Miss X Worthington

Bill May End Majors Farm System Bill

Rep Albert Cretella proposes a bill to abolish the major league farm system and ban uncontrolled broadcasting of big league games. It targets farm affiliations and permits only approved telecasts into minor league cities. The measure also exempts player contracts and reserve clauses from anti trust laws under specified conditions.

Washington Albert Wi. Crefella R-Conn Cretella Crefella House Judiciary Committee

Bragan Bypasses Williams Mantle Berra In All Star Picks

Cleveland June 23. Manager Bobby Bragan selected Cory Williams Berra for the all star roster, leaving Ted Williams Mickey Mantle and Yoel Berra off. He picked Gil McDougald at second base and Gus Triandos catching, with Bob Cerv over Williams and Harvey Kuenn over Mantle. The eight other players come from the remaining seven teams under new voting rules, with the game set for Baltimore on July 8.

Cleveland Cory Bobby Brattlos Bragan Gan Williams Berra Ted Williams Mickey Mantle Yoel Berra Bob Cerv Kansas City Harvey Kuenn Mantle Gus Triandos New York Gil McDougald Nellie ‘Fox White McDougall Yankees Baltimore

Amateurs Saldana seek out of town game next Sunday

Saldana's Food stores team seeks an away game for next Sunday. Contact ALanager Sandy Sanchez at PH3-0403. The Saldana squad will practice Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Price Elementary for Wednesday night home game with San Juan.

Saldana Alanager Sandy Sanchez P.m Price Elementary School San Uan

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