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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1968

Page

4

Archer Takes Lead In New Orleans Open Golf Round Two

In New Orleans Archer of Gilroy California fired a 32 East to surge into second round lead at the Gregler New Orleans Open benefiting from a 48 foot putt on the 14th green His 14 under par 134 half after two rounds topped a crowded field Miller Barber led a chase with 135 tied for third were Gary Player Dave Stockton and Tom Weiskopt as Player complained of poor putting and Archer hit every green in regulation except one

New Orleans UPI George Archer Gilroy Call Archer Lakewood Cenny Club Wim Miller Barber Sherman Tex Barber Gary Player South Africa Dave Stockton San Bernardino Calif Tom Welskopt Gaffney D.C Player Stockton Weiskopt Bob Stanton Tim Weicher Oakland Bob Goalby Weicher Shin Pmte Soryayer Marr Chris Blocker Phi Rudwers Bontessa Dohay Yancey Hilda Sugimoto Harold Kneece Doy Hebert Bobby Nichols Dave Eickelberger Jim Wlechers Dabs Smith Bob Verney Mroson Rudolph Ron Cerrudo Som Carmichael Bon Sikes Robert Lunn Sharies Larry Hinson Bag Landers Maxwell Char Gaulhee Dickinson

Wright Leads Midland Golf in Open

Midland golf report highlights Mickey Wright shooting a 34 on the front and leading after 18 holes in the $20,000 Tall Veteran event at Hogan Park. Weather forced a hole into par before play resumed. Mary Lou Daniels trailed in second. other contenders included Cathy Mas and Marilynn Smith as the field ably navigated soggy conditions and course adjustments.

Midland Tes UPI Ted Mickey Wright City Gover Weil Hogan Park Golf Club Miss Wright Uikyard Long Lake Mary Lou Daniels Chamipion Marilynn Smith Mary Mills Sandra Spuzieh Shirley Eneleboen Michey Mary Low Mann Mariya Smilly Sandra Spurich Shirley

Houston Striders Track Meet Postponed to Sunday

The Houston Striders Invitation Track Meet, originally set for Sunday, was postponed to Sunday afternoon at 2 p m. General Manager Dave Rickey said all participants will stay over. Expected entrants include Randy Matson Jim Hines Charfielle Greens and John Petinell with teams from Southern California Pacific Coast and area colleges.

Houston UPI The Oelon Striders Salunday Dave Rikkey Rickey Tiv Eve Southern California Skaders Pacific Conge Chin University of Austen Rice Lewisiany State University Randy Matson Jim Hines Charfielle Greens Party O'Brien John Petinell

North Texas golfers win Missouri Valley championship

North Texas golfers won the 36 hole Missouri Valley Conference golf championship at Cloverlawn Country Club. Jim Clayton of North Texas won medalist honors after a sudden death playoff with teammate Jerry Greiner. Louisville finished second with 604, Cincinnati 611, and Memphis State 618. Drake University names new athletic director Bob Maries.

Texas State University Jim Clayton North Texas Wis Jerry Greiner Clayton University of Louisvill Cincinnati Memphis State Fli

TLC Wins Big State Golf Championship at Seguin

Texas College clinched the Big State Conference golf title at Seguin led by Boland and Maas who posted strong individual totals as defending champs Bachmann and teammates contributed solid scores in the team victory.

TLC

S F Austin Wins Golf Title

S F Austin College captured first in the Lone Star Conference golf tournament at a rain-reduced 45 holes. SFA scored 712 to Sam Houston State's 713 with East Texas and Sul Ross among others close behind. Low individual was Sam Houston's Bill Bunter at 172.

Nacogloches Stephen Z. Austin College San Houston State Lumberjacks Sam Houston State Rai ‘Vexas A&d East ‘Texas Sul Ross Southwest Howard Payne Sam Houston Bill Bunter Ainey Woods Country Club

American Richey Advances in Rome Tennis Finals

In Rome the American Cia Richey Yought defeats Australian Jin Moore in three sets to reach the finals of the men's singles. Seeded Martin Mulligan, living in Italy, rallies past Harald Elschenbraich in four sets. Top seeds Riessen and Hewitt advance, while Milan Hulot ousts eighth seed Mark Cox in a British Hard Court context.

Rome UPI Richey Yought Jin. Moore Raules Martin Mulligan Italy Harald Elschenbraich Marty Riessen South Africa Bob Hewitt Vicones Greece Nikilas Kalogerioplas America Allen Bax Respect Hye Tone Wis Czecn Milan Hulot Wek Mark Cox Britain Cox Panehe Generales Wid Roy Emterson

Booth Wins SACC Crown in 1–hole Championship Flight

Mrs. Carol Booth defeated Mrs. David Stephenson Friday to win the 1 hole championship flight at the San Antonio Country Club Women's Golf Championship. Other results include Mrs. Walter Clark claiming the tele-hole championship flight 2-1 over Mrs. Brad Oxford, with various consolation and first-flight matches noted among participants.

Carol Booth David Stephenson San Antonio Walter Clark Brad Oxford Chenpianssip A.W. Fyter Ors Franke Brad W. P. Littleton Campbell Erith Tiny Hell Fangae M. E. Wegentochr Schoo Tokyo UPI Ichizo Cham Nishi Koji Watanabe Stu Miller Tulsa ST. Louis St.San Pedro Japan Louis Cardinals Lurday Philippines Roman Bernal Poo Nick Garcia Fierson Larry Logan Connell Reed Antdny Lopez Whittier Ta Dawkies Sim MacNair

Rattlers Win Big State Baseball Title

SEGUIN The St Marys University Rattlers swept a doubleheader to clinch the Big State Conference baseball crown earning a 19 run win in game one and a big second game as East Texas State Pirates finally scored in the seventh inning. Pitchers Jim Wolfe and Charlie Rother earned wins with eight and four strikeouts respectively. Coach Elmer Kusub will meet Sul Ross officials next week to set dates for the NAIA District IV playoff series against the Lone Star champion.

Sul Ross TVI East Teans Baptist St. More's Snow Linzsa East Texas

Trinity Netters Lead Glosson Marks In Track

Trinity University athletes highlighted a Southland Conference meet in Arlington with Glosson setting two marks for UT Arlington, Trinity netters leading in tennis, and multiple field events. Lilly Hooper and Frank Conner advanced. Lamar Tech and Arkansas State figures noted amidst a rain-affected schedule.

Glosson Trinity Netters

Rattler Net Pair Advances In Texas Tennis Meet

SEGUIN Joe Tiblg and Edd Mansfield of St Mary's University advanced to the Ute doubles Conference championship semifinals at Texas Lutheran College. Singles play began at 8 40 am with doubles at 10. Saturday’s results included round by round progress and several noted match results among St Marys and rival teams amid a tense conference atmosphere.

Morland Price scores hole in one at Ed Carpenter course

Golf notes report a hole in one by Morland Price at Ed Carpenter's Far3 Golf Course Friday during the Carpenter Pro-Am amateur event. Tony Conrad and players vie for prizes with 720s and 26 strokes by De La Rosa, Seversock, Bech, and others noted.

Morland Yoko Ed Carpenter Far3 Riday Conrad Briday Nants Dies Ley Tim Dinkins Gare Ecune de la Rosa A. Hike Seversock al Bech U. Doke Ken Crow

Amateur Ball defeats Brass Rail in shortened five inning game

Alamo Enterprises broke a tie with two runs in the fifth to beat Brass Rail 1 in a five inning Hot Wells League matchup at Hi Lions Field. The memo notes upcoming games and player mentions including Garey and Guru with various team references and venues.

Alamo Enterprises Brass Rail Na Hot Wells al ‘Ramn Hi-Lions Field Ralcag Veeestergldht Garey Ie Tanyon Guru Francine May Bump Heeley

GO AHEAD AS MISSIONS FORGE RUNS IN LATE INNING

The Missions rally in the seventh produced two runs as Qualls doubled and Jestadt singled him home. Pena doubled to score Sestadt. An eighth inning run tied the game for Memphis on a reliever error and a Pena hustle. A rain delay hit after Diaz’s blast, Benson and Jestadt left runners on base, and pitching changes followed as the Missions attempted to close out.

Qualls Garry Jestadt Dome Pena Sestadt Tom Simon Jim Béthie Memphis Gary Encord Jestadt Struk Johnny Harraton Renee’ Pot Geo Brown Bacerti Cates Acoi Joe Mouck Sweda Ale Katee Dick Jamex Rich Fol Ac Sera Gary Ross

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