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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1966

Page

6

Seagren Sets World Indoor Vault Record In Cleveland Meet

Bob Seagren, 19, Glendale Junior College, vaults 17 feet 3.75 inches to beat his own world indoor mark at the Knights of Columbus meet. He had previously set a 17 foot 1.25 inch indoor record at the AAU championships in Albuquerque. The event also featured Martin McGrady winning the 60-yard dash, Sam Bair edging Ed Dean in the mile, and Stanley Albright clearing 6 feet 11.75 inches in the high jump, with several near misses and notable performances from collegiate competitors.

Cleveland UPI Bob Seagren Knights of Columbus Glendale Calif John Welses Albuquerque N.M Pennel John Pennel Martin McGrady Tom Farrell Bill Crothers Sam Bair Kent State Ed Dean Notre Dame Stanley Albright Albright Sam Perry Fordham Billy Gaines Willie Davenport Perry Gaines Mullica

Owls Poised to Win at Border Track Meet

A large field at the Border Track Meet featured Owls led by MacArthur and Wheatley runners. MacArthur posted top times in the open quartet and relay events, with Wheatley matching strides in the sprint relays. High-Ural White anchored the Owls and Wheatley’s six fastest marks threatened day records ahead of finals.

Bob Ostrum Ural White Highlands Owls Aijillta Y. Souther Stanley McDaniel MacArthur Dexter Wheatley Edgewood Border Howard Johnston Wheat Ronald Fieldley Leeing McCollum Gerald Windler Lee Glosson Fred Wiseman Igs Bet McDaniel

Dickinson's 137 Edges Orlando Field at Citrus Open

Slender 130 pound Gardner Dickinson led the Florida Citrus Open at halfway with a three under par 68 making a 36 hole total 137 and a one stroke edge over Joe Campbell and Dean Befram. Dickinson praised his putting while Campbell kept pace with a second straight 69 and Befram found new angles to improve his game.

Muiece Dickinson Joe Campbell Dean Befram Campbell Refram Gardner Dickinson JR

Mann Grabs Shot Lead In St Petersburg Open

Sam Snead and Carol Mann led the opening rounds of the $10,000 St Petersburg Women's Open with a 139 and 140 respectively. Mickey Wright followed at 140 as Marilyn Smith and Sandra Haynie trailed. Haynie fired a 70 to join Smith at 143, while Weatherford’s Dickinson and others pursued.

ST. Petersburg Fla Sam Snead Carol Mann St. Petersland Burg Snead Dickinson Miss Mann Mickey Wright Miss Wright Marilyn Smith Sandra Haynie Fort Worth Miss Smith Miss Haynie Fig Carol M Monn Sondra Haynie Morlivnn Simith Florida Ehret Juay Kimball Pee Seth Lonna Pon Gardner Dickinson Jr Aye Ie Pat Campbell Aise Peay Waynespick Tyne Wright Wheatley Ben Oe Et Ea Wadlington Highlands Cis Wis Noi Cher Fensenee Ae Highlands Kelley, Jr Izo John Lotz Phil Radie Tae San Antonio College Charles Sitterdag Bert Yancey oHepe Butch. Ball St. Mary’s Rattlers BR Sen Julus Boras Girery Din Eoach Elmer Kosub Morty Fargot Nicklaus Air Force Acad Bertween Arcgemy Randolph Tna Miamond Blinn Victoria Bad Seruary Jernberg San Jacinto Temple Schreiner Oanal University of Holls- South Plains St. Philip's Mt. Tew Harald Wiliams SAC Miller Rother Hager Cougars Edinburg Pone Ary Bee St. Mary's Henry Blanks Sea- Buster Air Force Falcons Wililing Hurler Trinity Tigers Lamanakus Rattlers

Snakes Meet AF Academy Left-hander Jan Jernberg

The Snakes face the AF Academy with left handed pitcher Jan Jernberg in a competitive matchup. Jernberg is highlighted as a key arm for the academy, aiming to stifle the rival offense and spark a win.

Snakes Meet AF Academy Jan Jernberg

Time Tested Leads Three $25,000 Added Races at Aqueduct

United Press International reports a trio of $25,000-added races on today’s national program. Time Tested top weight 126 pounds in the Pawomoko Handicap at Aqueduct with Braulio Baeza aboard, against Cupid and other rivals. Other features include Nellie Morse Stakes at Pimlico, Green Valley Handicap at Gulfstream, and the San Francisco Mile split into two divisions at Golden Gate, plus races at Oak Lawn Fair Grounds and Lincoln Downs. Results from Friday’s features are listed with multiple entries and outcomes.

United Press Aqueduct Braulio Baeza Cupid Seaman Amastar Dark King Pack Trip Kilmoray Warner L. Jones Valiant Queen Pimlico Green Valley Gulfstream Point du Jour Mundeen Point San Francisco Golden Gate Oaklawn Blue Murder Fair Grounds Skipper Bus Lincoln Downs

Texas Lutheran blanks Air Force Falcons 4-0

Texas Lutheran righthander Joe Berg shut down the Air Force Academy Falcons on four hits at Randolph AFB Diamond. Berg struck out seven as the Bulldogs won 4-0 with four ninth inning runs aided by two errors by pitcher Dick Guido and timely hits from Gary Maritz James Bohls Elwood Hermansen Larry Nowotny Newton Grimes and others.

Texas Lutheran Joe Berg Air Force Academy Falcons Randolph Afb Diamond Bulldogs Air Force Berg Dick Guido Gary Maritz James Bohls Guido Elwood Hermansen Larry Nowotny Hermansen Newton Grimes Grimes Air Force Ge Erg Nowatny Fis Clure Hageri Guido Oy

Model Cars And Bass Smuggling Hit Headlines Of The Day

Readers see American models praised while a New Zealand bass smuggling inquiry unfolds. Gerry Walin of Edmonds Washington sets a new outboard speed record at 130.929 mph on Lake Havasu, sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association.

America Danny Peterson New Zealand Hobbyland Raceway Jrass Gerry E. Walin Edmonds Wash Lake Havasu Arizona-California Assn

Shooting Skeet Championship At Olmos Basin This Weekend

The San Antonio Gun Club hosts its 1966 spring Open Skeet shoot today and Sunday at the Olmos Basin municipal range. Events include 100-target 410 gauge this afternoon, 100-target A gauge, and Sunday features 28-gauge and 12-gauge events. Also, Sidney Salomon Jr. announced the purchase of the St. Louis arena for $4 million pending NHL franchise approval.

San Antonio Olmos Basin Miami Beach UPI St. Louis Insurance Sidney Salomon Jr St. Louis, Arena St. Louis

Harlandale High Track Meet Finals and Qualifiers

Harlandale area track results and qualifiers list multiple schools and athletes with event placements. Notable names include Wheatley Fox Tech Highlands MacArthur Jefferson Lee Edison Alamo Heights Edgewood MacArthur and others in sprints relays hurdles distances and field events. Key performances include 44d yard relay and mile run winners with times and participant schools.

Pault Ronald Fielding McCollm David Harris Wheatley Bill Nlelzow Lee Bill Gray Highlands Clifford Johnson Guy McNamara Mac.Arthur Edgewood Harlandale Alamo Heights Sam Houston Jim Flora Joe Castro Harlandales Richard Wright Steve Stephenson George Gurzo Fox Tech Richard Solis Janier Don Fournier MacArthur Dennis Torroco Cy Phelps Cly Baytor Jefferson Henry Cisneros Mike Cushman Edison Terry Eggleston Rick Stratton Willie Mutkey Jim Fobish Jerry Wind Wictard Laster Jesse Ball Steve Webb Steve Lidick Carlos Cardenas Horlandate Tyerd Dash Herb Ellison Freddie Wiseman Wheat Evi Jim Fobish Frank Laster John Raull Chester Logan Robert Mendoza Roger Rogriguez Anthony Mendoza Senler Louis Barragan Brackenridge Log Algo Harlandale Sammy Corona Fox Ech MarcArthur Wheelley Rowland Hearne Clark Cris Wayne Wright Ben Wadlington Davis Morris Edward Gonzales Gerald Windler

Double Bogey Sevens Highlight Tight Citrus Open Action

US Open champion Gary Player shot a 74 150 Friday and failed to make the 147 cut, trimming the field to 77 for the final rounds. Arnold Palmer posted a 7 Friday but stood eight behind at 143, while Masters champ Jack Nicklaus was six back at 73 143. The 10 point gap between Dickinson and the cut shows a tightly bunched Citrus Open field.

Gary Player Dickinson Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus

Bad News Plagues Clay Hea vyweight Showdown in Toronto

UPI reports Cassius Clay faces setbacks as World Boxing Association questions his title status after rematch with Sonny Liston. Alimony order of 177000 to Sonji looms. WSB draft board rejection keeps Clay from military reclassification. George Chuvalo set to meet Clay March 29 at Maple Leaf Gardens with Jos Louis whispering secrets to aid Chuvalo. Drew Brown may join Chuvalo’s corner as tensions rise.

Clay World Boxing Association Sonny Liston Sonji W.S. Draft Board Irv Ungerman Chuvalo Brown Ungermen Louis Chovaio Toronto UPI George Cassius George Chuvalo Jos Louis Drew (Bandini) Brown Maple Leaf Gardens

Johnson Tops Attraction At Holy Cross Track Meet

St Peter Claver high jumper Clarence Johnson leads a field of high school standout sprinters at the Holy Cross meet with a Border Olympics record leap of 6 sly. Preliminaries start at 8 a.m. finals 1 30 p.m. Teams include St Anthony's Edgewood Kennedy LaSalle St Louis Castroville St Mary's Fredericksburg St Peter Claver Publications listed schools. CARDINALS TO BE FETED IN ST LOUIS DURING BASEBALL SEASON ceremony planned for living immortals during pre game events.

St. Peter Claver Clarence Johnson Holy Cross Johnson Border Olympics St. Anthony’s Edgewood ST. Louis UPI St. Louis Cardinal

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