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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1966

Page

5

Safety Gear Rise in High School Football

The article notes helmets and tooth protectors have become mandatory in high school football. Referees may eject players not wearing protection and require compliance before they can enter or continue play.

Long shot protest over game time and equipment rule

A chaotic fragment notes potential protests about compliance on the field, referees checking for proper gear like mouth guards, and unclear penalties for rule violations. It mentions coaches, players, and possible disputes during a game with high scores and timing issues.

Espe Clally

Rice Takes Early SWC Track Lead

Rice opened the Southwest Conference meet with strong preliminaries led by Ricki Jacobs who hurled the javelin 224-10 to claim the finals spot. Rice dominated sprints and hurdles with 12 qualifiers, including Jimmy Epps and Ronnie Conner in both the 100 and 220 yard dashes, while SMU and Texas A&M trailed in qualifiers.

Austin, Tex UPI Rice Ricki Jacobs Jacobs Mike Sowers Texas Sowers Owls Jimmy Epps Ronnie Conner Southern Methodist Texas A&m

Coaches in San Antonio Spur Junior High Athletics Scene

San Antonio junior high sports under a strong coaching staff faces a tobacco scandal scare as players reportedly chew tobacco and spit at times. Coach Miller observes a secret in the program and notes SMU tops and Texas schools in the SWC race as Baylor falls two games behind after a 2 0 loss to Rice pitcher Bill Palmer.

Ing Miller San Antonio Oscar Miller Antonio SMU Bob Bohren Frogs TCU Texas Ings Mani ThelThe Sum J Laermer Paul Peebles Olsen Stewart Bobren Davis Waco Tex UPI Bill Palmer Baylor Owls Bears Rice Palmer Ai Los

Five Los Angeles Netters Reach State High Finals

Five L A Netters moved into the state high school tennis finals with wins in several AAAA and AA semifinals. Walthall and Smith of Alamo Heights beat Smith and Loftin 6 1 6 4 in AAAA boys doubles. Langham defeated Parker 7 5 7 5 in AAAA girls singles. Boldt and Valentine beat Little and Hochman 6 4 6 4 in AAA boys doubles. Finalists include WalthallSmith vs WilliamsMcMillan for AAAA doubles, Langham vs Hagerman for AAAA girls singles, BoldtValentine vs CarrStewart for AAA doubles, and BrowneWilliams for AAAA boys singles.

Tor Austin Pancho Walthall Bohn Smith Alamo Heights Annie -Ingham Lee Bobby Soldt Jimmy Valentine Jam Houston Walthall Smith Boldt Valentine Douglas Little Joe Hochman Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated Mike Turner Sam Houston Bill Saunders Brownwood Johnny Williams Kenny McMillan Fort Worth Arlington Heights Williams McMillan John Ragland Rusty Powell San Angelo Central Miss Langham Betty Sue Hagerman Dallas Highland Park Lubbock High Cindy Hale Boldt and Valentine Larry Carr Billy Stewart Wichita Falls Hirsch Carr Stewart Sweetweater Newman Steve Browne Corpus Christi Ray Joe Williams Browne Robbie Sargent Wichita Falls High Williams Houston Reagan John Mazola Renee Brown Nancy Clark Harlingen Debra Darby Jackiel Sundagnoli el Paso Irvin Ramona Kile Pearsall Nancy Kidd San Saba Beverly Thompson Van Melissa Gallo Y Way Lyn Reas Kay Ice Brendan Thompson Maria Susan Searis Cindy Wells

SMU Routs Texas Christian in SWC Baseball Thriller

Southern Methodist stunned Texas Christian in a decisive Southwest Conference baseball clash on Friday. The Mustangs dominated early and cruised to a commanding victory, boosting their conference hopes as TCU faltered.

Dallas UPI Southern Methodist Texas Christian

Larson Leads Triathlon Spot at Ft Sam Houston

Orrin Larson of West Point dominates the triathlon event at Ft Sam Houston as cadets compete in shooting, running, and swimming segments. Lt. Don Walheim and Lt. James Coots place among pentathletes. the day features shooting scores and a 4,000-meter run at the golf course.

Orrin Larson U.S Sp. James Triathlon Club Matheson Air Force Steve Cronenwett Spit Larry Faircloth Lewis Tunning Smith Robert Fresh Horseback Ridley Bill Bill Sickels Bill Sickels of Thelathlon James H. Coots North East Thar

Hayes tops Laguna Seca qualifying with 1 0 8.98

Charlie Hayes of Rockville Md turned the fastest qualifying time in the United road racing championships at Laguna Seca posting 1 minute 08.98 seconds in a Nickey Chevrolet on the 1.7 mile Monterey course. Lothar Motschenbacher of Van Nuys Calif was second in a McLaren Tees with 1 09.16 while Montreal's spot recorded 1 09.70 on a Nickey Vinegaroon. Horton to Toronto in Red Sox system.

Monterey Calif UPI Charlie Hayes Rockville Hayes Laguna Seca Lothar Motschenbagher Jan Nuys Montreal Nickey Vinegaroon

City Bowling Tourney Heads Into Third Weekend

The third weekend of the Men’s City Bowling tournament unfolds at Oak Hills Lanes with two Saturday squads and a 9:30 squad, featuring teams such as Medics Lonestar Jakrawns Poort Beer Juniors Bowl rama Teepee Elmer’s Automotive Big Men High-Lighters Monarcis Jungle cats Post Office Hustlers Five Flavors KBOP Skyline Construction Jonas Raydigler Shop The Service Five and more vying for high totals across varied lineups. Readouts include Don Flores Five Supply Brooks AFB Texas 327th Tech Sch Team No 2 and many more from San Antonio and nearby locales.

Oak Hills Lanes Medics Lonestar Jakrawns Poort Beer Rama Teepee Elmer's Automotive Big Men High-Lighters Monarcis Jungle Cats Post Office Hustlers Five Flavors KBOP Skyline Construction Jonas Raydigler the Service Kelly Afb Cubs Southside Jaggy Don Flores Supply Brooks Afb Texas Tech Potchernick’s Sports Vincent's Auto Parts No. 2 MR Tessman Bowling Bail Co Fatstaff Beer Outlaws The Ili ‘Rate Five Deen & Co Has-Beens Suby’s Bancera Road Leesch Lbr Randolph Bowling Center W. R. Craig. Iuitder Negley Points Cielito Lindo Korschman Laundry Rossman Construcion Co Pearl Beer

High Track Meet Results From Texas State Meet

Readouts from a Texas state track meet show Ernes Haynes and Polacini among top finishers in Class B. Eddie, Macon Hughes, and Zane Reeves posted leading times in sprints, jumps, and relays with marks in pole vault and discus. The meet highlighted records by Fort Stockton, LaGrange, and San Juan-Alamo contestants, with multiple school teams competing for top honors.

Austin UPI Ernest Haynes Polacinigh Macon Hughes Edcouch Esa Zane Reeves Philips Terry Fleming U-67 Cliff Strickland Roches Tey Wws William Gambrill Tommy Moore Lockney Loop Everett Childress Attison Mike Logan Burleson David Dalton Yookum Jerry Await Mark Bindock Leakey Charles Stephens Ana Eet Ilva Jimmy Salazar Calehuac David’ Rummel Taylor Neat Lynch Pflugerville Jedyard James Biggs Frank Lathridge Overton Totf Malcolm Voelkel LaGrange Ronnie ‘Pinckars Fallen David Fritsch James Ronald Hughes Carbon Terry Richardson Quangh Ronnie Grigsby McCamey Gary So Avis Bishop Tracy Devine Shory Marcus Helerman Land Mission Lestie Taylor Mark Moseley Living- Standon Midlothian Colvinston Donald Washington Sure Smith Plains Rickey Parris Edcoud- Wylie Edward Martinez Refugio Rudy Montez Merk Moseley Livingston Robert Foitsome Romnie Lightfoot Dr. Collins Zove Jarmes Roy Mingo Dales Ek Attanio Cole de Morris Seymour Ronnie Mercer Gainveville Marcus Heierman Eae Wayne Walton Azle Fort Stockton Erich Hardeway Monahans Palacios Bellville Glen Frantzen Polestiny Stinnet Plana Jery Cooper Andrews Terry Fred Cooper Stinnett Dckson Huntsville Ald Moark Rockie Lay Gunter Jacksboro San Angelo Lake View Tim Solies Hampshire Pat Aaitchell Tony Gibbon Decaur Ger Sainesville Carl Hayes Robin Rivera Mathis Terry Hill Towa Mike Myers Palestine Jimmitt Billy Haddock Commerce Charles Hill Conroe Lester Palacias Roland Nokes Quanoh Nock Billy Stites Pharrey San Juuan-Alamo Werren Hart Ladoya Winters Breckenridge Bob Keyes Earl Hatcher Deer Park Gainesvilla Sage Tennison San Sada Leonard Peters Rockie Woods San Ancoln Voelkel Ronnie Selo el Campe Randy Jinks Kory Niven Herring Belton Mario Palo Juethy Mecinivee East Central Lanislas Phorr-San Juan-Alamo Antonio Harold Shannon Den Merlin Eck Greenver City Mike Massey Gregory Ville Ricky Potts Portland L. Moyl Marion Pleasant Cuero Rockdale Rickey Gibson Winns Ken Alusgrave Channelview Koro Terrell Carter del Rin Scotty Stick S. MirKinney

Pieper Returns to Los Angeles Racing Show at Pan-American

Harald Piener and Imalaita return to the Pan-American speedway tonight after strong 1962 rookie year and 1964 runner up point totals. Imalaita led in 1965 points before finishing the final race, aiming to rebound in the upcoming events.

Mey Lling Pan-American Speedway

State Track Results Highlight Record Ties and Marks

Marcus Heierman leads Class AA with 24 points as four new marks and a tie surface in an eventful state meet. Team standings show Monahans atop with 43, San Marcos close, and Odessa Ector among top finishers.

Gonzalez Woods Marcus Heierman Taylor Robert Genzales Falfurcias Gonzales Homer Martinez Falfurrias Bennie John Walker Clear David Ramsey Mona Toby Csodman Wichita Falls Manahans Erich Hercoway Duane Bragg Greg Short Ricky Potts Channelview Odessa Ector San Marcos Mckinney West Columbia Glenn Graham Palestine Edmund Ernest Tresa Ruben Reyes Larry Moore Andrews Viyard Rockie Woods San Angelo Lake Views Lester Nokes Uvalde Jack Faubion McéKinney Dan Carter Liberty Lang Smith Cuero Frank Riney Breckenridge Merlin Eck Greenvite Kenneth Musgrove Charnelview Monghuns Fammy Colgin Johnny Gentry Marl Lon Pleasant Charles Calfihon San Larry ‘Schavaissa Lille Hirschi James Riley Adercedes Stanley Everett Kermit Ronald Hanson Monahons Eugene Fuhrman Gainesville Wickey Ecdtemon Arlington Sam Houson Duie Nolen Silsbee Jack Iorson Gary Young Dwight Harris Charles Coltihan Snyder Deer Park Monahans Kerrville Dulles Marcos Sen Angela Lakel Jew Chennelview Green ‘Ile Kingsville

Big State Tennis Tournament Hit by Absentee Rattlers

In Austin the Big State Conference tennis event moved through three rounds at St Edward’s and JEdwards University courts as St Mary’s missing from the field led to withdrawals. Results show singles and doubles action with players from St Edward’s Texas Wesleyan Southwestern and East Texas Baptist advancing to semifinals and quarterfinals. A second item notes Sandro Mazzinghi stopping Herman Dixon in Round Two at an international boxing night in Turin.

Frank Johnson Texas Wesleyan Werner Braun Les Marins St. Edward's Rex Sheppard Southwestern Tom Cassidy Rank Johnson Texas Wesleyen Joe Hilbig St. Mary’s Don Vogler Texas Lutheran Craig Kirchoff East Texas Baptist Victor Powell Jonathan Fritz John Walker Rojas Edward's John Hatch Joe Stock Ralph Holt Mary's Wayne Heinelt East Texas Bapister Johnson Vogler L Walker Powell Braun Roger Jackson Les Morigs St Ed Ward's Larry i McCorckle East Texas Bapfist Dickie Orsar Kent DeMars Rates Stack Walker Marias Orsok Ferak Fy Texas Tutheran Ronald Driggers Cnd Walker McBurney Jack Som Delors Holt St. Mary's Defoult Shephard Schrum Hilbig Fischer Dee Foull Rajas John Borojos St Edward's Hatch McCorckle Marios Broun Howell East Texas Fritz Jackson Boraias Allen Gid Stock Rliz Barojos

Saturday TV Sports Schedule Highlights

Baseball Cincinnati versus Los Angeles at noon on CBS Sports Spectacular taped. Kentucky Derby at 3 p.m. on five. Gowling star matches on tape at 3 p.m. Golf Ask the Pro on tape at 4 p.m. Golf with Sant Snead on tape at 4 30 p.m. Wide World of Sports on tape. Rebel 400 stock car race and international figure skating on ice at 4 p.m. Wrestling on tape from 8 p.m. Wrestlethon at 5 30 p.m. Roller Derby on tape at 11 30 p.m.

Cincinnati Los Angeles Sant Snead Rebel

Funny Cars Duel At San Antonio Drag Raceway Tonight

Eight of the area's fastest funny cars race at the San Antonio Drag Raceway in northeast San Antonio. Notable entrants include Bill Jarrett with Tiajuana Taxi, Fritz Callier's Day tona Chevy, Gene Snow's Hemi Dart, Rodger Caster's 1965 Chevy, Ronald Swan's Ford Falcon, Fenner Tubbs world series champion from Lubbock, and Tom McCrean's gar land Texas car. Two rounds of eliminations offer $500 then $200 prize. Parade at 9 p.m. Gates open 5:30 with time trials 6 to 8:30.

San Antonio Drag Raceway Bill Jarrett Fritz Callier San Antonio Gene Snow Ft. Worth Rodger Caster Dallas Ronald Swan Houston Fenner Tubbs Lubbock Tom McCrean Garland Texas Rittiman Road

Clemente Punches Fan After Pirates Game

Roberto Clemente struck a 19 year old fan outside Connie Mack Stadium after Pittsburgh’s 8 7 loss to Philadelphia. Bernard Heller received first aid and was taken to hospital with injuries from the altercation.

Philadelphia UPI Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Connie Mack Stadium Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Bernard Heller Clemente Heller

United States Davis Cup Team Named for Jamaica Series

Arthur Ashe Chuck Pasarell and Cliff Richey were named to represent the United States in the second round Davis Cup series against the British Caribbean team in Kingston Jamaica later this month. Matches tentatively set for May 19 21 on grass courts.

New York

Trackmen Ready At Ft. Sam Relays Invite Gathers Big Names

Ft Sam Houston hosts a major invitation track meet with 22 colleges and military posts invited. Clyde Glosson of Trinity leads 100 yard dash entries alongside top hurdlers such as Richard Tuttle of Indiana now at Ft Sill. Carl White of Texas A J competes for the top spot.

Ft. Sam Houston al Newsmith Ft. Sam Trinity Clyde Glosson Clarence Johnson St. Peter Claver Richard Tuttle University of Indiana Ft. Sill Okla Carl White Texas A.&j

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