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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1966

Page

5

Zarley Keeps Lead In Doral Tourney

Kermit Zarley remained one stroke ahead after the second round of the Doral Open with a 137 total. Arnold Palmer moved up but could not overtake the young leader as several stars were eliminated and Jack Nicklaus posted the day’s best 66 to reach 138.

Miame UPI Kermit Zarley Arnold Palmer Jay Dolan Rollins College Frank Beard Johny Pott Phil Rodgers Palmer George Archer Jacky Cupit Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Doug Ford Ed Furgol Mike Souchak Miller Barber Dick Mayer Dave Ragan Day Colon Johnny Poll George Arcner Arnold Polmerdecky Cupit Gardner Dicks Bobby Nichols Sam Snead Bruce Devil Rex Baxter Chick Harbert Tammy Jacobs Gordon Jones Vy Dove Morad Dove Morr Don Sikes Ken Shi Tom Weisko Bert Yancey Julius Boros Dick Bradford Ray Floyd Dick Hart Lionel Hebert Bon Massengale Dock Nicklaus Ken Venturi Dale Douglass Dave Hill George Knudson Duff Lawrence Joe Moresco Charlie Sittard Tom Agron Herman Barro Bob Charles Bruce Crampton Bil Ezinicki Dow al Geiberger Ron Nichols Dack Rule Jr R. H. Sikes Steve Spray John Bartum George Buyer Coles Bob Goalby Dean Refram Bob Ross Bob Verney

Local Women Claim San Antonio Championship Title at Brackenridge Park

Mrs. John Lurber won the San Antonio Women's Golf Association Championship Tour at Brackenridge Park with a 14 hole card 246 Friday. Ruel Love was runner up with 252 and J D Monahan and L B Reed led the low net group. Oak Hills Four Ball draw lists sixteen teams with tee off times while Metropolitan and Pan American associations coordinate future events with short notice.

John Lurber San Antonio Una Baker Low Here'd Putman R.E. Smotherman Uhr BL Net Ken Lawson Jona H. McGee Oak Hills Oak Hills Country Club Alvin’ Beal Art Kidd Gene Gilt Don Smith Lannie Wendland Roger Zelinr Tim Collns Lou Gueringer Ode—Fred Clark al Braver Richard Mason W. A. Mason Merie Boeck R. J Stewart Alc Leslie James Roark LeRoy Brannon Tony Stonkey Bill Stannley Rusty Gemmer Ted Jefferson NtineQuare Mid Babe Ruth Bob Perkins Hugh Gardner Charles Revaolas Bill Randolph al Ranae Roy Jones Boo Jones Jr Monk Hudson Randy Brown Weaver L. D. Roberts Russell Wage al Paimarst F. C. Patton Milton Halpren Earl Cobb Pat Gardner K Eckhardt Bill Southwe F Markette Din Ryan Wally Thomas Jerry Jarek Everett Caughey Arthur Zecht Bob Filingin Ton King Bob Jones Sry Leobel Charles Palmer Tom King Boo Jones Len Lubel Jock French Graham Calinn H. A. Fanrenthold Pat French David McMahon Ted Mdmane C. C. Gunn Wyll Brown

Rivalry Bites Ford Chrysler After Daytona Win

The Chrysler Plymouth victory in Daytona sparks a Ford Chrysler war as Ronny Householder taunts Ford drivers and says the Peach Blossom 500 at Rockingham will use 426 cubic inch King Kong Hemi engines versus the 405 Hemi used at Daytona, giving Plymouth an edge.

Ford Chrysler Plymouth Daytona Fla Ronnie Householder North Carolina Motor Speedway Rockingham Richard Petti Io Plymouth

Goldsmiths Set for Weekend Race Return at Plymouth and Chrysler

Goldsmiths Petty and Paul Goldsmith plan weekend returns in NASCAR events at Plymouth and Chrysler. Bud Petty suffers a snare hand injury sidelining him for about a month. Jim Hurtubise, recovering from burns at Brooke Army Medical Center, is barred from Rockingham due to United States Auto Club membership. Ford aims to close gap after Householder’s Daytona win and his sharp Ford taunt.

Petty Paul Goldsmith Plymouth Chrysler Bud Petty Jim Hurtu United “States Auto Club Ford Householder Daytona

Clay to defend title vs Chuvalo at Maple Leaf Gardens

Cassius Clay will defend his world heavyweight title against George Chuvalo at Maple Leaf Gardens on March 29. Chuvalo, nicknamed the Washerwoman by Clay, replaces Ernie Terrell who backed out over contract terms. Chuvalo, a local boy, has lost two of his last three fights and accepts the bout after a closing-doors agreement between Irv Ungerman and Bob Arum.

Toronto UPI Cassius Clay George Chuvato Maple Leaf Gardens Chavaio Clay Ernie Terrell Terrell World Boxing Association Chuvalo Ter ‘Rell

Golden Gloves L A. Boys Break Even in Wary Night

In Fort Worth and San Antonio the Canadian slugger and local fighters posted even results in six bouts. Contracts canceled or altered as Terrell and Clay crews renegotiate terms, with gate and ancillary rights split and the expected television carriage curtailed.

Terrell Fort Worth San Antonio Clay Alamos Harlingen Frank Castro Armando Mesa Nam War Nicolas Sosa el Paso Jimmy Garsent Veter Cin Jerry Piercevans Brownwood United States Gilbert Gonzales Plainthealers Thelview Mario Hesles Jond Jessel cir/Valdez Houston Juan Lara Michaels Paul Dimarco el Mahitz Fri-Paso Albert Padilla Alamo City Chuyalo New York

Spring Baseball Interleague Action From Clearwater and Miami

Patchy game notes show exhibition action with teams including Cincinnati Philadelphia Minnesota and Baltimore playing in Florida. Scoring fragments list players such as Johnson Cardenas and Bunning with pitchers Low Pascual and Hall appearing, while others remain unclear in the garbled lines.

Clearwater Fla Cincinnati Philadelphia Pappas Tsilis Nonebart Davidson Povietich Tischinsk Bunning Short Betinsky Jeakins Uecker W-Tsilouris Belinsky Hr-Johnson Cardenas Miami Minnesota Baltimore Pascuol Perry Rogogenburk Worthington Bettey Rollift Barber Drabowsky Hall Lorse Etchebarren Haney W. Berber L-Pascugl Hr-B. Robinson

Dobcats Rally To Beat Miller In Friday Game

South San Antonio pitcher Felix Juarez silenced Miller High School with seven innings of two hit ball after a rough first frame. Lloyd Ryan hit a three run homer and Feuerbacher drove in six runs in a 6 3 victory. Casey Sanchez had two hits for South San as Boeselt and Seiler homered. Next, a doubleheader is set on the South San diamond at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Lloyd Phillips Miller Casey San Chez South San Raider Diaz Shobe Sendejar Juarez Magen

Boerne Reaches Presidents Cup Final in Polo Victory

Boerne defeated Midland 34 in a Continental Airlines President's Cup polo semifinal at Brackenridge Park Polo Field. Ray Harrington scored three goals, Chuck Wright two, with Frank Vaughn and Bill Barry also starring for Boerne. Midland's two goals came from Bob Beveridge as Ricky Vela kept goal in a two-hit pitching effort.

Boerne Continental Air Lines Midland Brackenridge Park Ray Harrington Chuck Wright Frank Vaughn Bill Barry Bob Beveridge Ricky Vela Judson George Effort Antonian Ta Landrith Rube Evans Alamo Heights Antonion Iroy Tucker Vele DeWinne

Jockey Valenzuela Suspended at Santa Anita

Jockey Mario Valenzuela received a five day suspension from March 14 to 18 at Santa Anita park for careless riding and causing interference aboard Lush Life in the sixth race on Thursday at Arcadia California.

Arcadia Calif UPI Mario Valenzuela Santa Anita Park Lush Life

Drivers to Watch in North Carolina Speed Trials

Householder named two in-banked independent drivers to watch at the 300 lap event at the Motor Speedway. Paul Lewis of Johnson City purchased Richard Petty’s 1955 Plymouth from Rockingham world speed record fame. James Hylton, formerly a mechanic for Ned Jarrett and Dick Hutcherson, bought David Pearson's 1965 Dodge and finished ninth at Daytona.

Householder North Carolina Motor Speedway Paul Lewis Johnson One Mile High City Tenn Richard Petty Rockingham Petty James Hylton David Pearson Daytona Hylton Ned Jarrett Dick Hutcherson

Golf Oldtimer Sinks First Ace

Edward F. Pfeil, an 11 year old known as an older statesman of Riverside Park half course, scored two holes in one. He ace on No. 11 using a 7 iron, while playing with partner Henry Castro.

Edward F. Pfeil Riverside Park Friday Pfeil Veterin Henry Castro

Trinity Netters Edge Rice Owls 5 4 In Tight Tennis Duel

Trinity University netters held off Rice University 5 4 at Trinity Tennis Stadium. John Pick led Trinity with wins in singles while Ed Turville and Alan Cummings won key doubles, as Trinity improved to 6 0 and prepared for Pan American College test.

Trinity University Netters John Pick Friens Frank Conner Rice University Trinityj Ed Turville Hill Tennis Stadium Steve Servans Lamar Roemer Alan Cummings Chip Travis Geas Trinity al Hill Jr Butch Lee Harris Comerion Tigers Owls Pickens Turville Son Bill Harris Roemer Aif Seewagon

Austin Jaycee Tennis Tour Opens With Several Finals Qualifiers

In Austin the opening round of the Jaycee Tennis Tour saw Alamo Heights place two finals entries and two more in semifinals. Richard Walthall and Gil Price won a juniors doubles match 7-5 7-5 to reach finals, while Nancy Folbre and Mary Pat Begeman outlasted Nan Dillard and Bertha Sharp 6-3 2-8 7-5 to advance. Senior doubles saw Pancho Walshall and Don Smith win 6-3 6-4, with more results including Parsons and others advancing to rounds ahead of a week break.

Austin Alamo Heights Austin Jaycee Richard Walthall Gil Price Joe McMillan George Frankel Nancy Folbre Mary Pat ‘Begeman Nan Dillard Bertha Sharp Pearsall Pancho Walshall Don Smith Jack Grinnan Stan Lebowitz Dallas Susie Schulte Melis Parsons Rosemary Bunt Fitie Jane Marshall Bayished Strona Matthews Town Rodriguez Holt de Egar Robert Campbell Reagan Charles Fischer John Mo Tony Leone Izola Houston Ann Hardeman The Snakes Renee Brown Mont Harlingen Scott Pool J Day Tenas Joser Danny Hubbard Lutheran College At

Texas A I Netters Top St Mary's 4 2 In San Pedro

Texas A I University netters defeated St Mary's 4 2 at San Pedro Tennis Center to hand the Rattlers their third straight loss. Ralph Hall won at No 1 singles 7 5 4 The Javelinas won three straight doubles then added two more singles for the final margin. Ernest Rodriguez beat Kent Rehars 3 6 4 6 4 and George Parker defeated Gus Kim 7 3 6 2 before Joe Hilbig edged Dennis Reagan 3 6 6 2 1

Texas A&i Victori St. Mary's Universitetmen Rattlers San Pedro Tennis ‘Center Ralph Hall Wends Matthews AG Ernest Roddriguez Kent Rehiars George Parker Gus Kim St. Mary's Joe Hilbig Dennis Reagan

Sports on TV Saturday Schedule Highlights

Televised sports line up includes taped bowling matches at 3 30 pm and roller derby at 3 30 pm. Goll shells Wonderful World features Ben Ardays and Don Finsterwald in Manila. L A Wrestle thon offers taped wrestling from Los Angeles at 5 30 pm.

Pam Channel 5 Goll Shell Ben Ardays Don Finsterwald Manila Philippines Apain L.A

Wills Refuses Dodgers Offer Over Contract Row

Maury Wills rejected a Dodgers offer and said he would not join the team if it weakened his negotiating position. Bavasi said Wills cancelled travel plans and indicated he would play without Koufax and Drysdale if needed.

Vero Beach Fla UPI Angeles Bavasi Wills Los Angeles Dodgers Maury General Mana United Press Interiger E. J Buzzie Arthur Red) Patterson Tor Fellows Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Bavasiling Babe Ruth Koujmade Drysdale Ruth’ Sjand Walter Alston

Ala mo Heights routs Central Catholic at Olmos Basin Diamond

Pitcher David Brown walked four and fanned batters as Alan Feuerbacher and Steve Seiler powered Ala mo Heights to a 14 4 victory over Central Catholic Friday afternoon at Olmos Basin Diamond.

David Brown Alan Feuerbacher Steve Seiler Alamo Heights Central Catholic Olmos Basin Brown

Rattlers Host Houston Nine at Keefe Field

St. Marys University eyes a home win as it faces the University of Houston at 2 pm on W. J. Keefe Field. Jan Jernberg starts on the mound with an 1 0 record against a Cougar lineup that beat the Snakes 13 1 in their first meeting this season.

St. Mary's University University of Houston

Knights of Holy Cross Beat St. Louis Comets 7-1

Holy Cross Knights win 7-1 at Castroville in six shutout innings by Kenneth Haby. Villarreal drives in three with a bases loaded triple in the sixth as Knights score five to pull ahead. Morales-Topped allows one run in seventh.

Kenneth Haby Julian Villarreal Holy Cross Knights St. Louis Cometsat Castroville Haby Comets Bobby Morales

Mules Rally To Improve to 4-1 In High Scoring Win

The Mules pushed their record to 4-1 by scoring nine runs in the third inning off three hurlers led by starter loser Steve Kilmetz. Central fell to 1-2 as Kilmetz, Borsett, Siedel, Kinke, Briseng and Sotines contributed to the chaotic plate output. Alamo Heights Central Catholic is mentioned in the box but details are unclear.

Mules Steve Kilmetz Central Alamo Heights Catholic Brown Maxwell Kilmetz Borsett Siedel Kinke Briseng Sotines

Houston Tigers top Texas Lutheran in non-conference tilt

Wayne Westphal doubled and scored on Larry Strelau's timely single in the sixth as the University of Houston edged Texas Lutheran College 2 to 1. Strelau, Sparrow and Ne Votny contributed for UH in the afternoon game played in Seguin.

Apencl Seguin Wayne Westphal Larry Strelau University of Houston Texas Lutheran College Texas Lutheran Col Strelov Sparrow Ne Votny

Trinity Bids For Fourth Straight Win In Baseball

Trinity's Tigers seek a fourth consecutive win as they meet St Edward's University at Ft. Sam Houston. Jim Wingate starts his first game of the season on the mound with a 1-0 mark after a five inning relief win over TCU. The club recently posted two straight shutouts and stands 32-? on the campaign.

Trinity Tigers St. Edward's University Ft. Sam Houston Christy Mathewson Jim Wingate Wingate TCU Sid Blants Southwest Texas State

Texas Tenpins Open 50th Anniversary Meet Opens

New Braunfels hosts the 50th Texas Tenpins Open with a record 332 teams entering as the state club tourney begins. Opening ceremonies at 1 a.m. mark the start of a 15 weekend event, with Rosenberg-Richmond and host club bowlers joining the action through Sunday evening.

New Braunfels Texas Ten Satantonio Turner Club Patsud Rosenberg-Richmond Soecial Club

JOE CONRAD AND CHUCK KLEIN LEAD PUTTING GOLF RESULTS

A scrambled golf summary shows JOE CONRAD and CHUCK KLEIN posting strong 72-hole scores and leading putting results. Teams like Jae Conrad s 39th Hole Golf Crew and Aguisten Sem Hotton 28 under highlight a dense field with 25 to 30 under scores from various pairs and a playoff win by Jusy Bounds.

Joe Conrad Jae Conrad Bob Tavic Bif Hofland Buddy Jerkins Gary Wilson A Aguisten Sem Hotton Tins Binkins L. C. Bernie Chuck Klein Atfid Orifil Chester Werren Anderson Henry Vanderpool Yng Larry Kopplin Cheriis Wegenluehr Jusy Bounds Ting Og Dick Buxton Don Whiten Randyohn Jamie MacTaggert

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