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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1969

Page

19

Baylor Coach Beall Builds Image Fresh Outlook for Bears

Baylor's new coach and athletic director Bill Beall promotes a new image with a defensive emphasis, new mascots, and facility upgrades to erase a 1968 3-7 label. He notes depth and speed limits but believes players can compete nationally while facing a tough 1969 schedule including Kansas State Georgia Tech LSU and Arkansas.

Waco Bears Baylor Beals Beall Kansas State Georgia Tech LSU Arkansas

Meek Second in Texas State Bowling Meet

The W. J. Keefe bowling team of San Antonio shines at the Texas state meet in Amarillo. Mal Meek posts 665 in singles for second, 660 in doubles for 1 855 all events, fourth in Class A, with a 267 singles game highlighted. E. B. Dozier leads with 1 903. Nicky Reid holds 1 882, and Meek with Milt Syring sit fourth in doubles at 1 242. The event continues for two more weekends.

Amarillo W. J. Keefe San Antonio Mal Meek Keefe Meek Nicky Reid Columbia E. B. Dozier Lubbock Milt Syring Syring Bob Harris Okie Carberry LaFeria

St Marys, Lutherans Clash In Big State Conference Tilt

St Marys University 5 4 entered a key Big State Conference baseball clash with Texas Lutheran College 6 3 at W J Keefe Field at 3 this afternoon. Wet grounds were reported delaying start due to weather conditions.

St. Mary’s University Texas Lutheran College W. J. Keefe

El Térrible Rafles Rum defeats Curtis in Alamo wrestling card

On the Alamo Wrestling Association program at El Rancho Club Rafles won the main event over Don Curtis. Other results saw Black Knight and Roberto Cruz defeating Fabulous Zombie and Pancho Lomas, Johnny Ramos defeating Eddie Barrera, and La Sombra del Norte beating Angel Azul.

el Térrible Rafles Don Curtis Alamo Wrestling Association el Rancho Club Black Knight Roberto Cruz Fabulous Zombie Pancho Lomas Johnny Ramos Eddie Barrera la Sombra del Norte Angel Azul

Amateur Ball Second-Place Garza Finance Faces Farmer's Party House

Garza Finance holds 2-1 with second place as it meets Farmer's Party House at 7 30 tonight in a Spanish American League baseball game at Hi Lions Field.

Garza Finance Farmer’s Party House Hi-Lions Field

Better Golf by Mickey Wright Basic setup for consistent shots

The Chicago Tribune offers Mickey Wright guidance on a repeatable golf routine. She instructs lining up, drawing imaginary lines, squaring the club, selecting a followthrough spot, and aligning stance to the intended flight. Aimed at training automatic consistency with every shot.

Mickey The Chicago Tribune

Pro Am Tour Pairings At Pecan Valley In Wallace Event

Pro Am pairings listed for Wednesday at Pecan Valley. Names include Orville Moody M H Gamble Bernard Sugarman Jessie Pope Jim Colbert Marty Fleckman Bobby Briggs Jr Don Leach Chi Chi Rodriguez Larry Ziegler Bob Stanton Earl Jacobson Tom Dill Dick Crawford Homero Biancas Bob Charles Charles Coody Ron Cerrudo Rod Funseth Bertweaver Larry Hinson Frank Boynton Bert Green Jim Wiechers Jack McGowan Doug Sanders Fred Marti Bob Smith Dick Turner Don Massengale Wes Ellis Wes Ellis Jr R H Sikes Billy Maxwell Phil Rodgers John Schlee Joe Montgomery Al Bolding Bertht Lee Ellis Bill Johnston Charles Sifford Don Finsterwald.

Orville Moody M.H. Gamble Pecan Valley Wallace Hilmer Fahrenthold Dudley Wysong Larry Speer Bernard Sugarman Jessie Pope Jim Colbert Billy Samyord Joe Davies Page Johnson Marty Fleckman Bobby Briggs Jr Don Leach Dave Scribner Chi Chi. Rodriguez J. A. Potts E. J. Burke Jr Maurice Smith Larry Ziegler Ray Creek Charles M. Imbordino John Allen Bob Stanton Jack Nankervis Bob Rogers Walt Windsor Earl Jacobson Bill Nichols Barney Waterman Stanley Angams Tom Dill Bill George George W. Clarke Jr Herb Brasher Jr Dick Crawford Vernon Willoughby Sam Anthony al Trip Homero Biancas John Gardner A. J. Range Michael Beldon Bob Charles Jim Wiggins Alan Sands Lou Button Charles Coody Arthur F. Wordmeyer M.D Johnny Roberts Don Donaldson Ron Cerrudo George Hannah James “. Sims Sr Handler Smith Rod Funseth J. A. McNab Frank Monfrey Dr. Herry Downs Bertweaver Stanley Stoke Lewis Higbie Arnie Klendshot Larry Hinson Col Irvin J Jim Wiechers Bill Weaver Jim Albright Floyd Wrignat Eae Lunn C. R. Vandervoort Wal- Rataj Oscar Coward Ban Sikes Dizzy Dean Darrell Royal Mickey Schmid Frank Beard Gilbert L. Brown Buckner Fanning A. W. Stewart Eeer Barber Gene Hicks Noran T. Dugas Bill Alley Jay Hebert Maj Don Lewis Jim Homby Art Schellinger Bob McCallister Conway Craig Nick Saigh Jr Stanley Rudes Lou Granam Dave Knaus Fred Clark Marvin Carr Jack McGowan Lloyd McCregor Jr Albert F. Timmons Olester L. McNary Doug Sanders Paul Spive

Boxing Roundup with Knockouts Across Three Cities

In Bangkok Chartwanchai outpointed Villacampo in a 10 round flyweight bout. In Paris Josselin stopped Bertini in eight rounds at welterweight. In St John’s Drove stopped Waldhelm in two rounds at light middleweight.

Bangkok Berglerk Chartwanchai Thailand Bernabe Villacampo Philippines Paris Jean Josselin France Silvano Bertini Italy ST. John's Newfoundland Bill Drover Don Waldhelm New York

Little League scores and Woodlawn results

Little League Kirby VFW Majors American State Bank won 6 to 0 over Shakey's Pizza. Minors Branding Iron defeated Zuider Zee 12 to 6. Woodlawn seniors American Sports beat Simpson 6 to 4. Majors Wright's Sports 13 edged Jefferson State Bank 3. Minors Ki wanis 16 beat Jesse & Chandler 9. Northside Lions majors Kelly Motors 6 beat Albert Pick Motel 5. Northside Lions 4 over Alamo Savings 3 in majors. Peewees Three Bears 17 defeated Blauser's Pharmacy 6. Sendero Corp 11 beat Shoe Box 0.

Kirby Vfw American State Bank Shakey's Pizza Branding Iron Zuider Zee Woodlawn American Sports Simpson Wright's Sports Jefferson State Bank Kiwanis Jesse & Chandler Northside Lions Kelly Motors Albert Pick Motel Alamo Savings Peewees Three Bears Blauser's Pharmacy Sendero Corp Shoe Box

Davis Coppers Spain 3 Rhodesia Colombia

Davis Copper upset results list Spain defeating Rhodesia 3 to 0 while Colombia tied Venezuela amid rain in Mexico. British Caribbean posted 1 in a separate score.

Davis Coppers Spain Rhodesia Colombia Venezuela Mexico British Caribbean

Glassboro Talks Between Johnson and Kosygin in 1967

President Lyndon B. Johnson met Soviet Premier Kosygin in June 1967 at Glassboro New Jersey to hold discussions known as the Glassboro Talks.

Lyndon B. Johnson Kosygin Glassboro N.J

NFL AFL Owners Resume Realignment Talks in NY

New York AP The 26 club owners plan to resume efforts to craft a realignment formula for 1970 at a New York meeting on Thursday. Joint AFL NFL talks recessed last Friday after failure to reach agreement.

NEW York

Simpson bowls perfect 300 in Southside Masters opener

Simpson, age 63, rolled a 300 game as the opener in the Southside Masters League on Monday night. He finished with a 619 series after 149 and 170 in the final two games. Corky Smith added a 707 series with 212 228 267 in the same league.

Searcy Simpson Daylights Corky Smith

San Antonio bowlers struggle at WIBC tournament in San Diego

At the 1969 WIBC International Bowling Tournament in San Diego six Alamo City entrants failed to reach the top ranks in singles or doubles. Results show Storms, Biederman, Paradowski, Rhoades, Caldwell and Stephenson posting mixed scores across doubles and singles with various totals and placements.

San Diego San Antonio Alamo City Caren Caldwell Judy Stephenson

Texas Open field players and playoff contenders listed

The Texas Open top section lists players including John Miller Chris Gers Everett Vinzant Rick Martinez Rocky Thompson Chick Evans Jim King Jerry Hatfield and Deane Meyer. South African Allen Henning and Australian Kel Nagle head the seven players who must win playoffs to reach the field along with Cisar Sanudo Vern Novak Jimmy Day Ed Davis and Rodney Curl.

John Miller Chris Gers Everett Vinzant Rick Martinez Rocky Thompson Chick Evans Jim King Jerry Hatfield Deane Meyer Allen Henning Kel Nagle Cisar Sanudo Vern Novak Jimmy Day Ed Davis Rodney Curl

Ewbank Signs Third Three Year Pact with Jets

New York coach and general manager Weeb Ewbank signed a three year contract extension on Monday as he turns 62. He called the deal basically the same as prior agreements and noted a raise.

NEW York Weeb Ewbanks New York Jets Ewbank

Angelo Netters Triumph Over Texas A&I 6-1 in Neutral Site Match

Angelo State defeated Texas A&I 6-1 on a neutral court at San Pedro Tennis Center Monday. The match highlighted strong singles play and decisive doubles performance for the Rams.

Angelo Netters Angelo State Texas A&i San Pedro Tennis Center

Left Handed Bowlers Lead All Star Qualifying Night

In Miami the 28th annual All-Star Bowling Tournament narrowed to 48 semifinalists as left handers from Florida led the field. Mike Praznosky of Hialeah topped 18 games with 3878, Bill Allen of Orlando 3846, Virg Enger 3826, and defending champ Jim Stefanich 3786. In the women's division Dotty Fothergill of North Attleboro held a 96 pin edge over Betty Kuczynski with 2538 after 12 games.

Miami Mike Praznosky Hialeah Bill Allen Orlando Praznosky Allen Virg Enger Minneapolis Mike Praznowsky Fla Jim Stefanich Joliet Ill Bill Lillard Houston Billy Hardwick Louisville George Pappas Charlotte N.C Dick Battista New York Rich Canicatti Allie Clarke Akron Ohio

San Antonio Bowlers Miss Semi Finals In National Tourney

Four San Antonio bowlers failed to qualify for the semifinals at the National All-Star Bowling Tournament in Miami. Final scores included Nancy Prathier 129 190 195 201 715 2011, Jennie Lee Oates 155 190 139 175 659 1879, Nicky Reid 176 188 201 204 196 164 1129 3316, and Carol A. Smith 170 181 172 212 736 2123.

Miami Nancy Prathier Jennie Lee Oates Nicky Reid Carol A. Smith

International League scores and results brief

Toledo defeated Louisville 6 to 1 while Syracuse beat Columbus 6 to 4. Richmond topped Rochester 5 to 3 and Tidewater edged Buffalo 5 to ? The final score for Tidewater vs Buffalo is unclear from the fragment.

Toledo Louisville Syracuse Columbus Richmond Rochester Tidewater Buffalo

Angling Anger at a Once Great Bass Lake

Fred Maly recounts a discouraging fishing day on a vast ranch lake of 400 acres or more. Despite trying spoons worms and plugs, he catches only a single two-pound bass while catfish ignore lures along a two mile shoreline. The owner explains the lake has not produced in over two weeks, dampening Maly’s spirits.

Fletcher Clark Sr Game Department Clark Ranch Gate Key Don Schloss Wright and McGill

Beard Makes Final Run in Byron Nelson Classic Tie

Sunday Beard battled to a tie for second in the Byron Nelson Classic exposing a strong late surge. Larry Hinson clinched the win on the third playoff hole while Frank kept within striking distance and earned potential praise for his approach this week.

Sunday Beard Larry Hinson Georgia Frank

Tommy Nobis Tackles High Prices At Tindall Pontiac

Former Texas star Tommy Nobis now with the Atlanta all star team visits Tindall Pontiac at 3815 San Pedro. He pledges to help buyers learn the Pontiac line and assist in securing a touchdown on price reductions.

Tommy Nobis U. T Atlanta Tindall Pontiac Tommy Pontiac San Pedro

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