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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

4

Willie Mays Birthday Cake Prompts Giant Victory Tale

Aroducted cake weighing 599 pounds was given to Willie Mays by Hal King in Houston as celebration for his 7th birthday. The Giants lost 3-2 as Lemaster limited their hitters, while Staub and others collected hits for the Astros. Cincinnati blasted Philadelphia 10-1 and Pittsburgh beat Atlanta 21-? in other NL games, with Perry charged for seven runs early.

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Girls Tennis Clinic Scheduled at Alamo High Courts

A girls 18 and under tennis clinic is set for Alamo High School courts at 4 pm Wednesday with a match between Emilie Burrer and Becky West to showcase. The event precedes Friday’s Junior Weight Tag Team tournament setup. Billie Jean King defeats Ann Haydon Jones in Wembley pro mixed final 46 07 75.

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Softball schedule and results from local league play

Local softball results and upcoming games listed with team matchups and scores. Notes include Monday results and standings, with several named players and teams such as Union Rebels, Midnighters, Reds, and Kilowatts appearing among the scattered items.

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Missions Face Shreveport After Ill Winded Series

The San Antonio Missions travel to Shreveport for a four game series as Don Larsen delivers in relief for San Antonio. Gary Ross and Roy Bethell spark the offense while Larsen, in his first appearance for the Missions, proves pivotal in a tense late inning rally. The club fights to rebound from a tough setback at Turnpike Stadium, with striking hits from Simon, Qualls, and Pena contributing.

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Orioles 4 Tigers 0 as Leonhard, McDowell shine in wins

Baltimore starter Dave Leonhard allowed only Jim Northrup’s two out single and veteran pitcher Sam McDowell struck out 14 Yon Yankees hitters. The Indians beat the Yankees 4-2 while McDowell’s strikeout spree tied records and Mantle hit his 522nd homer moving into fourth on the all time list.

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Notes On People You Know Joe T Sam Antonio Dickit Browa and Latoy Frede ries

Community note lists Joe T and Sam Antonio Dickit Browa with Latoy Frede ries as players in a regional tournament at Valle Alwalsmaller shares flow Wie 1o Country Club Monterrey Mexico for 28 consecutive years. Mentions engraved statuette, prize details, and dinner at the Natit Pexas League gress official prize history with various figures and venues.

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Corpus Christi star athlete signs with University of Raustin

Corpus Christi West Oxy standout Riley Quan signs to play football at the University of Raustin after shining in football, basketball, and track. He earned first-team all-state honors in multiple football positions and claimed a Texas schoolboy high jump mark at 6 feet 8 inches.

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Carlisle photo finish features three jockeys and horses

In Carlisle on Monday night jockey Cuals Cullins rode Datnly Tor into a tight finish. Randy Tom steered Cal Ties off as Signal Guide and Utly Horse chased. Cullins sprinted after Utly Horse as the finish line neared, with the trio close in a dramatic photo finish.

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Weiskopl Leads in Top Money Winners in 1948

Palm Beach Fla AP report notes Weiskopl tops the list of money winners with 19 finishes in the top five, earning 78,422 dollars for the year. The Houston Champions circuit and other events contribute to his record as the sport’s leading money earner.

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Governor Connally Golf Round Sparks Speculation On Pro Career

Governor Connally joins pro golfers Don January and Miller Barber in a charity foursome at the Texan course. Barber and January posted under par scores while Connally drew praise for his effort and humor. Postround remarks hint at possible future in professional golf, with event organizers noting his public interest and potential for more appearances.

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