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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1966

Page

12

Swift Dodgers Edge Phillies For Big NL Victory

Dodgers rout Phillies 6-1 as Maury Wills, Lou Johnson and Ron Fairly steal six bases. Koufax hurls six innings, fanning 10 for win amid spring elbow worry. Alston praises his ace while Mauch hails Koufax’s talent. Other NL results include St. Louis over Chicago 8-0 and Reds over Braves in twin bill.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Walt Alston Maury Wills Philadelphia Phillies Sandy Koufax Wills Lou Johnson Ron Alston Los Angeles Koufax San Francisco Philadelphia Gener Mauch St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta Pittsburgh New York Houston Dodgers Phillies Chris Short Sandy Orlando Cepeda Giants Bob Gibson Pete Rose Tony Perez Leo Cardenas Reds Deron Johnson Pirates Tom Haller Len Gabrielson

Kauai King Arrives at Pimlico for Preakness

Kauai King the Kentucky Derby winner landed at Pimlico race track on Tuesday ahead of the May 21 Preakness Stakes. Owner Michael Ford accompanied the colt on the flight from Louisville and said the ride was easy and comfortable. Pimlico veterans noted it is the first time an owner has personally supervised delivery between Derby and Preakness.

Baltimore Pimlico Race Track Michael Ford Louisville Pimlico

Major League Baseball Standings and Results

National League results show San Francisco and Los Angeles leading in different divisions with Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Cincinnati close behind. Tuesday games included San Francisco 2-8 loss to St Louis while New York, Atlanta, and Houston posted wins. American League games featured Baltimore, Detroit, and Kansas City securing wins in 10 innings or extra frames, with Thursday schedules noted for key matchups across league rivals.

Associated Press National San Francisco Pittsburgh Weve Qausion Woon Los Angeles Philadelphia New York Danta Cincinnati AIF St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Houston Cincinnaty Atlanta St. Lois of Ain Houston Roberts New York i McGraw Pight Sutton Philadelpnia Jackson Marichal Schwabl Elis Kerra Atlenta Wen Minnesota Nashington Xonsas Baltimore Kansas City Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington California Ostrait McLain Vowel Ford Ailn Pascual Morehead Kans Hunter John Baltimor Folly McCormick Via Brunet

Rochester dominates Cleveland 7 0 in playoff clash

Rochester blanked Cleveland 7 goals to none as the series stands 3 2 in favor of Rochester in the American League playoffs. Vesley’s Portland defeats Victoria in the Western League finals 1 0.

Associated Press Rochester Cleveland

Championship Grit Headlines Wrestlethon Card At Municipal Hall

World title action tops a loaded program in the city as Fritz Von Erich and The Destroyer clash while champion Gene Kiniski seeks defense amid a 60 minute time limit. The show features Dory Dixon rivalries, a 90 minute tag match with Zuma and Paz against The Mummy and Bull Curry, and Pepe Von Erich facing Indian Joe in the iron claw opener set for 8:30 p.m.

Gene Kiniski Fritz von Erich Pepe von Erich Gomez Joe

Indy 500 TV package priced at 5.50 a seat

Sportlights TV and MCA TV promote the Indianapolis 500 via closed circuit with passes and start time at 10 a.m. The Majestic Theater in San Antonio joins sponsors like The Light, offering pass-out checks so fans can lunch then return for the final 100 miles. Past race incidents prompted caution but crowd expectations remain high.

McA-Tv Majestic Theater San Antonio Majestic Lynn Krueger Lynn

Cosmopolitan League action at Saspamico Field features clashes

In a hitter’s night Boerne surged to 41 while Border Fence ran to 3 2 and Joe’s Lounge stood at 2 2 Independents sat 0 6 as Jack Frazier and Charley Taylor fueled Boerne with five and three RBI respectively plus a two bagger.

Saspamico Field Joe’s Lounge Saladana Boerne Independents Border Fence Saspamico Jack Frazier Charley Taylor Kenneth Wingate Bowman Berminsk Wheeler Jim My Wingate Rudy Casaig Trinity Soya Arkansas State Wprn Au Jal Jel2 Gordon Johncock Andretti Dan Dennehy Csisble

Andretti Tops Indy Speed Trials As Pole Hopes Rise

Indy notes say Mario Andretti leads the speed trials with a 165 mph potential as A J Foyt and George Snyder crash the 160s. Officials emphasize official qualification speeds over practice while fans discuss past double winners and race-day favorites amid a busy prep period at the speedway.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Isame Ford Mario Andretti Bendianapolis Biven Arigvare Inaledine

Tigers Seek Southland Titles At Arlington Festival

Trinity University sends three coaches and four Tiger squads to Arlington for the 1966 Southland Conference Sprint Sports Festival. Track led by Clyde Glosson competes Friday and Saturday. tennis coach Clarence Mabry’s team faces Abilene Christian in the opener. golf captain Lamar Roemer and teammates challenge for the title while freshman Lamar O’Bryant and Bill Harris face illness. Baseball coach Houston Wheeler aims to defend the diamond crown with a 19-4 team as five hitters boast .300 plus averages, with Turnpike Stadium games set Thursday through Saturday afternoons.

Trinity University Tiger Arlington Ken Cooper Clyde Glosson Clarence Mabry UAICH Lez Nocks Lamar Tech Roemer-Hill Conner- O’ Bryant Trinity Houston Wheeler Tigers Arkansas State Abilene Christian Amarillo Johnny Bowman Turnpike Stadium Gene

Tigers Aim High as Golf Team Sets Toward Tournament

Lyndsburg Guyallars Uvel Trinity records show top four scores 74.7 to 76.7. With a 10 2 season, Hao B Lyndsburg Tiger golf team plans to compete for the team championship. Norris takes six golfers to the meet. five will compete, four low scores count. Top five are Tim Mayer Gene Potter Bob Savage John Markley Garry Warner. Marc Olson will seek medalist honors only.

Hao B Lyndsburg Guyallars Uvel Trinity Tiger Golf Norris Tiger Tim Mayer Gene Potter Bob Savage John Markley Garry Warner Marc Olson

Knicks Move To Draft Cazzie Russell At No 1

New York Knicks hold the first pick in the NBA draft to select Michigan star Cazzie Russell after finishing last in the Eastern Division and winning a coin flip with Detroit. Russell was the UPI player of the year for 1965-66. A second item notes a San Antonio fishing clinic at Woodlawn Lake at 7:30 tonight with tackle reps showcasing new bait styles.

NEW York UPI New York Knickerbockers Cazzie Russell National Basketball Association Knicks Detroit San Francisco Baltimore Cincinnati Los Angeles Boston Philadelphia Chicago Russell United Press International NBA The San Antonio

Racing cars and fans debate futuristic charms

Huntsville Texas reports a lively scene as racing figures and fans discuss two and a half mile car setups, curious gadgets, and possible savings between races. The chat touches on gear shifts, telecast gear, and a bid to guess race-day outcomes amid a district baseball title push.

Fellows Ebner Fold Bob Burman Barney Olds Field Ralph DePalma Huntsville Tex UPI Atd Isam Houston State St. Edi Austin Inata Aus St. Joseph

Softball Tuesday Slow Pitch League Scores and Rosters

Recap of Tuesday league play listing Precision Mig Hollywood Disorners DeLuxe Supermarket and Miss Texans teams with rosters, HRs and results. Key players Betancourt McNett Ortiz Doering Villarreal Cardenas Arredondo Dominguez Hernandez Alcides Capes Rigs Benedetti Garcia Cobains Hillbillies Tom Boys noted.

Precision Mig Svt and Co Betancourt McNett Siness Bateman Rogus Cnet Swit Ortiz Precision Marnturing Hite Owis Brady Garden Isi Horena Saenz Gonzales Meding Garcia Cobains Benedetti Urtada Rigs Guede Mountain Dew Hillbillies Tom Boys

Babe Ruth Leads Northside German Oilers Past Team Number Seven

Babe Ruth sparks the Northside German Oilers as they defeat Team Number Seven 12 to 3 in a local sports clash. UWeights’ Sports and Coca Cola branding appear in the scoreboard segment.

Northside German Oilers Uweight's Sports

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