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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1971

Page

5

Border JC Track Sparks Shift as Wheatley Legacy Dims

The Border Olympics junior college events at Shirley Stadium show Wheatley’s dominance fading with Lee Volunteers and Odessa JC advancing. Wille Harrison of Odessa JC posted top 100 and 220 times, while New Mexico JC led after five finals. Baytown Sterling led high school scoring, and college finals cap the meet with 6:30 p.m. conclude.

Bob Ostrum Laredg San Antionio Highlands Wheatley Lee Shirley Stadium Wille Harrison Odessa Junior College New Mexico Gallope Harrison Evaristo Salinas Brackenridge Wharton Junior College New Mexico JC Odessa Brad Winter John Whitson Bob Coles Rick Everett James Strahan Lee Volunteers Coles Ramon Valera Mexico Poly High Everett Strahan Eddie Palacious Buckly Collie Baytown Sterling Houston

Tag Team Match Tops Wrestlethon Card in San Antonio

Action features ten champions and Gorgeous George TI making his first San Antonio appearance. Toru Tanaka and Johnny Valentine challenge Wahoo McDaniels and Thunderbolt Patterson in the tag main event at Municipal Auditorium. Bronko Lubich and Chels Markoff defend against Pepter Goritz and Tim Woods. George Scott saved by George’s son in a special attraction. Benny Matta vs Jimmy Vallient is a preliminary. Start time 8:00.

Action By Ten San Antonio Gorgeous George Wrestlethon, Inc Municipal Auditorium Toru Tanaka Johnny Valentine Wahoo McDanic Thunderbolt Patterson Sein Bronka Lubich Chels Markoff Pepter Goritz Texas Tim Woods

Cycles Run At Coliseum

The second of the 16 races on the 1971 Motorcycle Promotions unfolds Saturday night at Joe Freeman Coliseum. Races start at 8 oclock in five classes with heat races and finals. Top bikes advance to grand finals. Willard Kelley leads MPY points with 28 after the first event. Danny Forke Larry Beall and Richard Philips tied for second with 16 each.

Tnc Joe Freeman Willard Kelley Danny Forke Larrye Beall Richard Philips

Texas Travelers sponsor AMA races at Medina River Raceway

The Texas Travelers Motorcycle Club will sponsor American Motorcycle Association sanctioned races Sunday at Medina River Raceway off Somerset. Time trials begin at 12:30 p.m. and races start at 1:30. Local riders and spectators are invited to attend.

Texas Travelers Motorcycle Club Medina River Raceway Somerset

Dickinson Guards Lead at Doral Eastern Open

Dickinson guards and professionals contended at the Doral Eastern Open at the Country Club, with Nicklaus and Player among leaders. Dickinson shot a 70 with four birdies and bogeys, sitting four under par at midway, while Filbert Leisher and Jayes trailed close behind. Barber and Weaver posted 65s as top rounds.

Miami Dickinson Florida Country Club Course Hayes Nicklaus Gibby Filbert Bruce Leisher Ted Jayes Doug Sanders Dave Stockton Snead Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Arnold Palmer Evan Miller Barber DeWitt Weaver E Dickinson Fleisher Coral Country Club Haling Gilbert

Golf Notes 5 Winners In Friday's Tournament

Golf notes cover winners from Friday's annual Women's Golf Association tournament at Hills Country Club. Low gross honors go to G A Sykes. other top finishers include Mrs J Mepel, Mrs R By Galley, and Mrs E Ergish with notable scores and placements. The report lists many participants and their scores across flights, noting low putts and low gross achievements.

A. Womens Golf Association Ok Hills Country Club Chanyptansh Sant G. A. Sykes de RE Locke Mra. J Tre F. Estrenky Vera Richard Farrell Ns. R Galley Cas Ptr Pegars Irene Stead Fletcher Low J. Mepel Stoport Sara Tolbert E. Ergish M. Caldereooh Lern Geass Kg. LE Alta Texas Wiley Mary F Wilkerson South Side Golf Club South Side Imheneidge Pack Swidoy Tarling

Records fall as Region 6 meet opens at Alamo Heights

Nine regional marks tumble as preliminaries begin at the Virgil Iust in pool with 22 teams. Friday's record breakers include Rick Worrel of Alamo Heights in two events, Adrianne Ridgeway of Corpus Christi King, Till Thomas of Austin McCallum, and others across 10 and 20 yard frees, butterflies, medley, and breaststroke events.

Virgil Justin Alamo Heights High School Rick Worrel Alamo Heights Adrianne Ridgeway Corpus Christi King Till Thomas Austin McCallum David Perkins Churchill Tony Corliss Doug McPherson Alaina Heights

Victoria Leads Golf in Austin High School Tournament

Victoria led the field at Morris Williams Municipal with Bruce Niles posting a four over par 76 as the medallist. Austin high schools dominated the top standings with Aulington second at 318 and Bryan third at 320 while San Antonio teams like Alamo City and Reagan placed well. Roosevelt, Marshall, Teffer son, Edison and Lee posted scores in the 340s indicating a close team race. New Braunfels and ? gai tied for sixth at 333.

Austin—Victoria Bruce Niles Morris Williams Austin Aulington Yes Bryan Antonio Houston Alamo City Ond Killeen Auslin Austin Reagan San Antonio T Uheir Roosevelt Lamar Tech Beaumont Mark Krause Trinity Dave Williams Brian Combs Jay Gwin Richard Masty Mike Halpern Krause Combs Tigers Alamo Heights Big Flield Middleton Blake Middleton John Saundera Corpus Christi Abilene

Roller Derby Clash In Los Angeles Tonight at Convention Center

The Oakland Bay Bombers and Northeast Braves meet in the final roller derby bout of the spring tour at the Convention Center Arena. A rules demonstration precedes the game and is set to begin at 7 15.

Oakland Bay Bombers Northeast Braves Convention Center Seu Joann Weston Xen Monte Ronnie Rominson Jesko’s Handy Andy Simpson TV Sears Kelly Afb Aldg

Border Olympics Golf sees Texas edge Houston in tight race

At Laredo, Texas led Houston by three strokes after 54 holes as Ben Crenshaw of Texas built a 205 total with rounds of 67 and 71 to claim medalist position. Bruce Lietzke finished with 208, while Houston’s Bruce Ashworth and Tom Jenkins trailed. The field included SMU and several Texas schools, with Lamar Tech fading from recent dominance.

Spectal Laredo University of Houston University College Divisio University of Texas-Austin Longhorns Ben Crenshaw Houston Casal Blanca Texas Crenshaws Cougars Bruce Lietzke Southern Methodist Crenshaw Tom Kite Jr Paul Darwin Liezke Kile Bruce Ashyworth Tom Jenkins Corker DeLoavh T Jim McLean

School Trackmen Off and Running

The Border Olympics at Laredo-Lee Harlandale and Vilamo Heights features preliminaries at 8:30 a.m. and finals in the afternoon with field events at 2:30 p.m. and running at 2:45 p.m. The Edgewood Independent School District Invitational Track Meet gathers Holmes, Jay, Marshall, South San Antonio, Holy Cross, Edgewood, Kennedy and Memorial, with prelims from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $1 for adults and 25 cents for students. For the day’s schedule, Daylight hours include the Warhorse Relays in Devine and the Huts City Relays in Alice with a roster of area schools competing.

Edgewood Stadium Austin Alice San Marcos Devine Oval High Laredo-Lee Harlandale Vilamo Heights Edgewood Independent School Holmes Jay Mershall South San Antonio Holy Cross Edgewood Kennedy Memorial I Vision I Roosevelt McCollum Killeen Temple New Braunfels Seguin Eagle Pass Central Central Catholic Antonian Clemens Floresville Uvalde New Braunfels Canyon Gonzales

Austin State Fourth Seed In NAIA Meet

Stephen F. Austin State earns No 4 seed in the NAIA tournament at Municipal Auditorium opening Monday. The Lumberjacks, 22 6, meet North Carolina Asheville at 5 PM after two playoff wins over St Marys San Antonio. Fairmont State is No 2 seed. Kentucky State is No 1. Eau Claire State No 3.

Kansas City Stephen F. Austin State St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Municipal Auditorium S. F. Austin North Carolina-Asheville Kentucky State Fairmont State West Virginia Eau Claire State Wisconsin Texas Southern Texas

Exes Go For Encore Basketball Triple Header

Lanier High School and Ford Tech alumni gather for a 1970s charity triple header at Alamo Stadium gym. Former Tech and Lanier players in four age brackets compete, with gates expected to top $1,000. Admission 50 cents for youths, adults pay one dollar. practice sessions set for Sunday afternoon and more workouts planned March 10 and 12.

Lanier Hgh School Ford Tech Alamo Stadium Tech Lanier Lanier Gym

Texas Tech Baylor Basketball Leads Weekend TV Menu

College basketball at 2 p.m. Texas Tech plays Baylor on channel 4. Pro bowling airs at 2 30 p.m. The Doral Open golf third round is at 4 p.m. on channel 4. Wrestling tapes from Wrestlethon Inc. run at 10 48 p.m. Roller Derby features Bay Bombers versus Midwest Pioneers at 11 45 p.m.

Texas Tech Baylor Wide World of Sports Wrestlethon, Inc Municipal Auditorium Ponds Bay Bombers Midwest Pioneers

Horse Racing Results From Gulfstream and Golden Gate Fields

The racing card highlights seven furlong sprints and multiple purses at Gulfstream and Golden Gate Fields. Notable finishes include Freedor and Caprice dates with varied payouts, and several horses like Raga Boba and Hat purchaser listed among results.

Gulfstream Linslock Tor Am A & Rte Oarlaw Bold Tex Mls Hernan Lincoln Plantations Glover Wah Mamie Len Ralle

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