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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1966

Page

6

Clay rests as Cooper works hard ahead of title clash

Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay took a day off in London while challenger Henry Cooper sparred with Jim Fletcher of Los Angeles. Cooper showed sharp form and sparring improvements as the May 21 bout nears, with comments from Carpentier and veteran manager Broadribb debating Clay's potential.

London UPI Cassius Clay Henry Cooper Jim Fletcher Los Angeles Clay Cooper Fletcher Fietcher Jim Wicks Georges Carpentier Cassius Jack Dempsey Carpentier Ted Broadribb

Leveque Defends Title in Marseille Bout

French light middleweight champion Yoland Leveque outpointed Dramane Ouedraogo in a 10 rounder in Marseille. Ouedraogo staggered by a seventh count in round four from a left hook. Co feature saw Olympic silver medalist Jo Gonzales KO Johnny Cooke in round four on return.

Marseille France Yoland Leveque Dramane Ouedraogo Ivory Coast Ouedraogo Leveque Jo Gonzales Johnny Cooke England

Andretti Sets Track Record at Indianapolis Practice

Mario Andretti shows speed at Indianapolis Speedway with unofficial 167.5 mph lap on eve of time trials as weather renews rain threats. Jimmy Clark tops first day at 165.7 mph while Dan Gurney also records near 164.8 mph. 60s forecast keeps clouds and showers. Speedway draws about 25,000 fans for the pole battle on Memorial Day.

Indianapolis UPI Mario Andretti Indianapolis Speedway Andretti Alrecords Aveadi Jrecord Jimmy Clark Indi Dan Gurney Clark Speedway

Races Slated At Pan-Am Speedway

Eleven races including a 35 lap main event set for Panoche Speedway tonight. Warmups at 7 p.m. Time trials at 7 30 and heats at 8 p.m. Promised action for auto racing fans with a varied program.

Paniche Speedway

YMCA auto racing notes track novist records and comebacks

Novice driver Buddy Marbach set an 18.03 record and plans to race tonight after a severe pileup last week. Eddie Woltersdorf brings a ready car to drive while Buddy Yantis returns from repairs. Standings show Cecil Lankford leading the six cylinder division with 17 points.

Buddy Marbach Eddie Woltersdorf Buddy Yantis Cecil Lankford Don Fowler Woltersdorf Buddy Jerkins Joe Byrd Albert Nielsen Jerry Koch Cook Joe Bennett E. J. Weeks Ronnie Hal Wright Groff Clyde Whiteside Wil Ham Wilson Gustav Batizy Hector Urrutia Ralphi Hammond San Antonio Bombers Charles Stephen Shaw Herb Ene Womeresigeners Villagran AC

Texas adjusts USC Arkansas games to day kickoff

The University of Texas announced two fall football games shift from night to day. The USC opener at 2 30 p.m. will be nationally televised due to a scheduling mixup, while the Arkansas game moves to 2 36 p.m. and will be televised regionally.

Texas USC Arkansas University of Texas Austin University of Southern California University of Arkansas

Goalby Leads Pro Golfers in New Orleans Open Round Two

Bob Goalby fired a 49 to take a slim one shot lead over Jack Nicklaus in the second round of the $100,000 Greater New Orleans Open. Arnold Palmer battled a back injury to card a 71, while Nicklaus stood one behind Goalby after a 70.

New Orleans Bob Nicklaus UPI Bob Goalby Jack Nicklaus Goalby Arnold Palmer Palmer Tony Lema Charles Coody Frank Beard Hartford Conn Lema Beard Kel Nagle Harold Henning Johannesburg South Africa Coady Fort Worth Sanders Doug Sanders Dave Marr Bobby Nichols Marr Nichols Bob Gadlby Jack Nickia Ken Nagle Tony Lema Hara Henning Tommy Aaron Billy Casper Don Guespi Jack Burke Charles Harald Enesca Rendy Stover Julius Baros Steve Spray Ed Griffiths Jock Mantgom Roner Ginsberg Miller Barber Gardner Dickinson Dim Ferreeves Chuck Courtney al Geiberger Chi Chi Rodrig Johnny Pott Pete Brown Doug Ford Johnny Cook Guy Brewer Bob Charte Bob Rosby Abe Hiskey Freddie Hans Feis Roady Pett Bob Verney Don Sikes Wayne Yates Rodgers

Surber Wins Oak Hills Medal in Overtime

Janet Surber captured the Oak Hills Country Club women’s golf championship in overtime after a medal windup where she and Carol Calder tied with 89. Surber sealed victory by parring the second extra hole. Skeeter Masters won the consolation title with a 90 and other regional flight results followed including Day 99 and Lucille Muratori 98.

Janet Surber Oak Hills Country Club Velmal" Jones Virginia Robinson Helen Larson Maarietta Kendall Ly Carolyn Harte Marion Scribner Ruth Marvin de Emmy Niederman Grace Givens Sesu B.m Tex’s Food Center Homer Wilson Motor Sales Kelly Ninehole Titans The Five Tap Pat Clark Pers San Antonio Bowling Association Ieon Ford Vivian Craig Corsoia Pearl Beer the Batmen Porsiders Margaret Boiser Freightways Foley's Repair Margaret Johinson Leber Auto Service Carl White Jed Emmomay Scheeter White Pirivas É. Ossie Newkirk Norma Gibson C. L. Hobbs & Son Ameri Exa Berger Bettyian Laundry General Oldsmobile Eloise Hooper St. Peters Edith Sheppard Koviman's Inc Harmon Kermits

Edison Seeks Final Win in District 15AAAA Clash

Edison and Highlands meet at Highlands Park at 4 15 this afternoon to close the season. Edison is 0 16 this season while Highlands stands 5 4 and seeks at least a share of second behind MacArthur in the district race.

Edison Hopline Highlands Highland Park MacArthur

Canyon Creek 54 Hole Partnership Tournament Pairings

Canyon Creek Country Club announces May 14 15 and 21 54 hole partnership event with first and second flight pairings listed by flight and tee times. Notable pairs include Knaus Ring Miller Kop and Jarret Dietrich Thompson and Holl Sanders etc.

Canyon Creek Canyon Creek Country Club Dave Knaus Ring Mller Ken Kop Dless Gilbert Harris Kimbell Sam ‘Gatrd Gayle Mercer Bi Reagan Jean Jarret Don Dietrich Bob Thompson A. B. Shuiz Jim Kirk Anthony Nichols John Murray Alan Kaufmen Bill Johagan Lee Holder Lewis Richie R. R. Hicks Jack Holl Tug Sanders Jim Horby Cort Atoore Fred Caldwell Alton Traylor Irv Barnett Jim_ Ewing Karl Schmidt Dudley Turner Gene Donil Pat Riddie Charles Guenther Jim Page Rick Conine Clyde Lorenz S.S Sid Callender Bill Levens Bill Spears Frank Monappelli Mort Chiles Rche Ed Gross Lynn FargoaBon White Bill Nichols Weldon Place Ralph — Cardenas Max Martinaz George Lawrasan Jim Sharp Jim_ Berry George Krog Bob Samvalson Dwight McC

France Leads Canada as Davis Cup action opens

France took a 24 lead over Canada in the first day of Davis Cup play. Italy and Czechoslovakia posted wins in singles with Pietrangeli and Kodes victorious. West Germany and Poland also earned early singles success as the tournament began.

United Press International France Canada Cate Como Italy UPI Disauiuay Nicola Pietrangeli Czechoslovakia Israel Hungary Sergio Tacchini England Francois Jauffert Valla D’este Mike Belkin Pierre Darmon Harry Faquier Jan Kodes Josef Stabhole Jiri Javorsky Joshua Shalen Istvan Gulyas Britain Mike Sangster Roger Taylor Andas Szikszay West Germany Switzerland Wilhelm Bungert Teddy Stalder Ingo Buding Dimitri Sturdza Poland United Arabs Republic Wieslaw Ceaiodek el Motaz Sonbol Mohamed Ali

Last Weekend For Bowlers

The final weekend of the Men's City Bowling Tournament begins at Oak Hills lanes with team doubles and singles finishing over the weekend. Brooks Misfi leads Class B with 2,885, American Laundry tops Class A with 3,,82, and Astro-Medics head Class C at 2,524 as squads run Saturday and Sunday.

Oak Hills Ahivision Tech Brady TV Jeader Kelly Falcons Astro-Medics He L. Davis Insurance Strenglars American Laundry Airport All Stars LoFeriat Dept Club Samoa Vaedoos Las Vegas Dons & Sons Simpiex Time Recorder Co Hermann Sons Jax Beer Lone Star Employees Lone Star Employers Richard N. Johnson Falstaff Field Drilling Co Wright Sports R. P Foot Co Psms Kelman Electric Ofchernick's Sports the Clown's ABC Transfer Co Frolacking Five Pout's Packeteers Hall At Fame the Flores Al's Five

Ft Sam Houston club championship second round slated Saturday

Golf notes report the Ft Sam Houston club championship second round to be played Saturday at the Ft. Sam golf course with a 6 22 a m start. San Antonio Women’s Golf Association results from Pecan Valley Golf Club list leaders in multiple flights and putters with names and scores. Pan American Golf Association schedules Sundey match in Seguin. Canadian Open and Seagram Cup dates set for June 29 to July 2 in Montreal during Canada’s centennial and World’s Fair.

Ft.Sam Houston Club Ft. Sam Golf Course SAN Antonio Wga San Antonio Women’ Golf Association Pecan Valley Golf Club Fielders. Co. A H. J Guernsey Quig J. R. Copeninger E. 0. Gossett R. C. Hirsch Nes Harold Putnam 2. E. Smatherman Wars P.oal Yachem Mire W. J. Verbert C. A Thoseley Rompot Capanhover A.B. Zinsmeyer Zinsmeyer Montreal Canada

Sports on TV Listings for Los Angeles and Nearby

Television schedule lists Baseball Los Angeles at Pittsburgh at noon on Channel 4. CBS Sports Spectacular on tape at 2 pm Channel 5. 5 Bowling star matches on tape at 3 pm Channel 4. Wide World of Sports on tape at 4 pm Channel 12. Golf with Sam Snead on tape at 4:30 pm. Wrestling matches from L A Wrestle at 5:30 pm Channel 12. Roller Derby on tape at 11 pm Channel 5.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh Channel Channel 4 Wide World of Sports Sam Snead L. A

Creed Leads Civitan Open After 36 Holes In Dallas

Clifford Ann Creed holds a one stroke edge at 142 after a 36 hole effort that included an eagle on the 12th hole. Sandra Haynie sits one back at 143 after a 69 as Mickey Wright and Peggy Wilson fade from the pace. Carol Mann and Beth Sti n tie for third with 70 and 72 respectively.

Dallas UPI Clifford Ann Creed Miss Creed Glen Lake Country Club Sandra Haynie Fort Worth Haynie Miss Haynie Mickey Wright Pepsy Wilson Miss Wilson Carol Mann Beth Stein Cutfford Ann Creed Corot Monn Sendra Haynie Beth Stone Petty Bers Marilynn Sanii Donna Capuni Judy Torluonke Jo Ann Prentice Judy Kimballitkey Wi Sybil Grif Pegay Wilsee Mary dAills Barbara, Rameck Sondra Palmer

Daubert and Phillips Lead San Antonio Club Semis

SACC golf defending champion Bob Daubert meets H H Phillips Jr at 2 28 p m and Travis Bail Jr faces Ned Barrett at 12 35 p m in Saturday's semifinals of the annual San Antonio Country Club men's championship. Daubert beat Tom Saunders 3 and 2 Friday while Phillips won 1 up over Byron Smith. Bailey defeated Stark 3 and 2 and Barrett defeated Dr John Case in a 3 2 match. Finals set for 12 30 p m Sunday.

Bob Daubert H. H. Phillips Jr Travis Bail Jr Ned Barrett San Antonio Country ‘Club Daubert Tom Saunders Phillips Byron Smith Bailey Stark Barrett John Case

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