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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1968

Page

12

Whitworth Leads LPGA Money Standings After Midland Open

Carol Mann tops the money list with 11,180 after a Midland finish that kept Kathy Whitworth in contention with 9,070 and Donna Caponi rising to 3,513. Mick ey Wright stands at 7,368, Shirley Englehorn at 4,727, and others in the top ten as the LPGA moves toward the Dallas Civitan Open on May 24.

Cincinnati Cara Kathy Whitworth Midland Téx Mickey Wright Sibe Ee Ives LPGA Dallas Tex Iwon Carol Mann Kathy Whitworth Sandra Hayne Marilynn Smith Betsy Rawls Shirley Englehorn Cuilford Ann Creed Sandra Spuzich Donna Capon

Play Better Golf by Tommy Armour

A garbled description outlines the starting swing position with wrists cocked and forearms at right angles. It emphasizes aligning the hands, shaft, and body toward the target and mentions mid shaft and wrist action in the setup.

Tommy Armour

Rain Threatens Colonial Golf in Fort Worth Clash

Thundershowers and tornado watches disrupted practice as the Colonial National Invitational opened amid soggy fairways. A star-studded field shrank with Weiskopf withdrawing and other top players skipping, while George Archer earned a $20,000 Orleans purse keeping him among leaders in PGA earnings.

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Golf Notes: Hicks and Reynolds win San Antonio Membership title

Gene Hicks and Dr. Tom Reynolds carded a 62 Monday to win the San Antonio Golf Association Men's Membership Tournament at Pecan Valley Country Club. Tan McNab was low amateur with 67, two strokes ahead of Col. Lou Button. Joe Moore Jr. won low pro Jagrels with 72 to Earl Jacobson 73. Finishing behind the winners were Daniels Kamperman 63, Fred Austin Dan Akromis 63, Slinkard Saur 64, Moore-Gentle 64, Green-Meipur 64, Gilbert-Pott 64.Bob Daubert opened defense at San Antonio Country Club Men's Championship Tourney as the event kicked off its six-day run.

Gene Hicks Tom Reynolds San Antonio Golf Association Pecan Valley Country Club Tan McNab Col Lou Button Joe Moore Jr Earl Jacobson Mark Daniels Bill Kamperman Fred Austin Dan Akromis J. Slinkard Saur Joe Moor Bud? Gentle Paul Green Bill Mepeur J. Gilbert Joe Pott

Alamo Wrestling Monday Night Highlights at Ran i the Club

Roberto Cruz defeated The Zombie in the feature. Agesing defeated Angel Aru. Salvaje Luna beat Indio de la Garza. Eddie La Azana Barrera defeated El Rafles in other matches.

Roberto Cruz the Zombie Alamo Wrestling Association Rani Agesing Angel Aru Salvaje Luna Indio de la Garza Eddie la Azana Barrera el Rafles

Fish biologist studies bass growth at Casa Blanca lake

Loy Guerra, a noted fish biologist, discusses why bass sizes vary and cites Casa Blanca near Laredo as a model. He notes stocking increased fish surface area to 4,200 acres, waters fertilized to support growth, and bass reaching six pounds within two years, challenging prior expectations.

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Sportlights and Local Players Stir Baseball Buzz

Spor tlights notes growth of local baseball talent across leagues. Mentions Greg Fisk and Mel Corbo as standout pitchers, Elijah Johnson in amateur play, and Bob Myer used in relief. References Atlantic League, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, and farm system activity as teams bolster depth.

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Boating Trades Group to Meet on Lake Restoration Efforts

The Boating Trades Group plans a meeting to discuss irrigation demands and lake restoration in Falcon, Mathis Lake, and nearby waters. Officials report vegetation growth, algae, and shifts in shorelines affect fish habitats, with plans to restore areas and stock bass to balance ecosystems and support fishing and recreation.

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