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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1966
Page
5
An advertising snippet features Us Tareyton smokers asserting a preference to fight rather than switch brands, highlighting a provocative campaign line used in the tobacco ad era. The exact phrasing repeats across the fragment.
Edgewood clinched the 16-4A crown with a 5-0 win over Harlandale while Burbank defeated McCollum 3-1 to force a final day showdown. Edgewood stood 11-3 with one game left. McCollum Kennedy and Burbank trailed at 9-5 in the standings as the Red Raiders moved to 19-6.
District 30-A games feature Edgewood sharing pitching glory as Mike Rice and Don Falcon combine for wins while Raut Martinez drives with two homers. Kennedy humbles Fox Tech 9 to 0 behind Rene Esquivel. Burbank holds off Lanier with strong defense and Kuykendall powers Medina Valley to keep title hopes alive. Sabinal battles Judson in a pivotal showdown as districts race tightens.
Texas A&M defeats Texas 9 to 5 at Pittman Sullivan Park as Aggies move into first in the Southwest Conference race. Wheatley wins on the mound with 7 4 7 lines, while Hillhouse suffers loss. Brock and Lanier lead Texas in a hard fought non district tilt.
The piece notes Weiss left the Yankees after 1960, leaving Dan Topping Jr. as general manager. Talk swirls that Paul Richards could move in, with reports Richards was offered the manager role before Keane was fired but preferred the general manager position.
District 27-AA pacing Southwest games highlight a tight race with four teams in contention. Del Rio, Highlands, Uvalde and Poteet clash as Austin area squads chase district titles. Friday results and upcoming makeups shape Texas high school baseball standings across multiple regions.
On Derby day a man boasted paying 100 dollars to rent a limousine, while another stated he paid 5 dollars for a taxi with a 1 dollar per minute waiting charge, highlighting a clash over travel costs and fairness.
Jem All McLemore reports a quirky Miami scene with a doorman, a well dressed California stranger, and Willie Ratner the track handicapper. A banter filled taxi ride underscores the boldness of outsiders chasing a quick payoff and the locals’ wary humor about gambling schemers.
Mantle hit a 370 foot homer and Maris followed with a 410 foot shot to tie the game 2 2 in the fourth and seventh. Pepitone homered to win for Mel Stottlemyre. Angels, Senators, Athletics, Reds, and Braves also produced multi run outputs and key hits across the night.
In District 14-AAA baseball, six clubs remain title contenders after opening play today. Gonzales, New Braunfels, Beeville, Lockhart, Sam Houston, and Seguin each hold chances with 16 games to play. Sam Houston edged Schertz-Cibolo 3-2 as Guerra pitched a three-hitter.
Texas League highlights show Amarillo, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, Albuquerque, El Paso and Austin in recent results. Hitting leaders include Hutton Johnson Fosada and Wicker with multiple categories, while pitching leaders note Wilson and Coyl among top figures.
Summary of youth league scores across divisions: Dawn Minors with Jesse and Chandler 16 face Northwest Kiwonis 21. Majors see Hope Ambulance 4 over Jefferson Stats Bank 2. Seniors Ruben and Son 1 beat American Sports 0. Town and Country Majors 2 Pott Pott 0. Rambler Center 11 toppled American Sports 3. Alamo Heights Lions Tornados 4 over Terrell Plaza 2. Lions 12 over Dr Pepper 2. North Side Lions Seniors HEB 4 Mercantile Bank 0. Motors Gulf Mart 7 Porsche 6 Alene Savings 7 North Side Lions 3.
Durslag notes spring in Kentucky as the Derby field proves overrated and tired, with Kauai King barely winning. He questions owner motives for Derby entries, praises Willie Hartack yet withers his recent form, and casts doubt on a mile and a quarter race lasting to the wire.
The article notes Derby entries failing to break two minutes seven seconds for a mile and a quarter on a swift track. It mentions owners losing patience over no restraints and a controversial scene with bets and lodging, while observers question why owners waste money when others are allowed in.
The piece contemplates Louisville during the Derby as visitors fleece the town for money. It questions whether the city can resist the temptation amid south charm. It warns locals lose pride and character while outsiders push for greed.
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