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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1969

Page

14

Monfrey Proposes A New Texas Open Plan At SA Golf Meeting

John J. Monfrey former president of the San Antonio Golf Association will propose a full time co ordinator to run the Texas Open with a salary not less than 500 dollars a month plus a bonus. He suggests a 125000 dollar purse and a 25000 dollar satellite event funded by 150 sponsors and no entry fees, with a service contract to PGA and top players plus 150 patrons underwriting the event. The plan aims to give the association control to 10 or 15 San Antonio leaders to run the tournament, triggering expectations of a possible donnybrook at the May 26 meeting over governance and management.

John J. Monfrey San Antonio Golf Association Professional Golfers Association Golf Association San Antonio The Donnybrook

Majestic Prince Owner McMahon Loosens The Derby Plot

Melvin Durslag notes Frank McMahon, owner of Majestic Prince, rose from a gas-station job to wealth from Canada’s oil and gas finds. He paid a then-record 250000 for Majestic Prince, a gamble praised and questioned for its boldness and odds of success.

Melvin Durslag Los Angeles Frank McMahon Majestic Prince Gonzaga Bing Crosby McMahon Canada

Majestic Prince Faces Differing Pimlico Track For Preakness

The piece notes Majestic Prince may clash with Pimlico's sharper turns and shorter stretch ahead of the Preakness. It highlights the sport's unpredictable luck and the rarity of eight straight wins, while recounting how consistency can falter under changing track conditions and fatigue.

McMahon Majestic Prince Pimlico Churchill Downs England

Pinwheel of Triple Crown Shapes Derby Preakness Stakes Outcome

The piece discusses how the Derby and Preakness influence Belmont interest, noting Majestic Prince and Citation as examples of strong and weak fields. It highlights field strength, odds, and trainer comments about Derby and future plans at Cahokia Downs and Waterford Park.

Marquis of Queensberry Citation Cahokia Downs Waterford Park

Pepsi Plays Region Stars in 7:30 P.M. Doubleheader

Pepsi Cola women's softball team, 13-3, hosts defending USA Regional champions J H Rose Comets of Houston at Roger Stokes diamond. Christine Rogers led a doubleheader sweep of Corpus Christi Blue Jays 10-1 and 9-3. Next weekend Pepsi and Texas Red Softball face Mexico City teams in doubleheaders.

Pepsi Cola USA J. H. Rose Comets Houston Roger Stokes Diamond Christine Rogers Corpus Christi Blue Jays Pepsi Texas Red Mexico City

Bonavena In West Berlin For June Non Title Bout

Oscar Bonavena arrived in West Berlin to train for his June 7 non title match with Wilhelm Von Homburg. The former Argentine heavyweight champion carried early momentum as he prepared with high spirits for the bout in Germany.

Berlin UPI Oscar Ringo Bonavena West Berlin West Germany Wilhelm von Homburg

Foster Kendall pass weigh-in for light heavyweight title bout

Champion Bob Foster of Washington and challenger Andy Kendall of Portland weighed 175 pounds each and passed physicals Friday in advance of their May 24 title fight in West Springfield Massachusetts.

Boston UPI Bob Foster Washington Andy Kendall Portland Ore West Springfield Mass

City Bowling Tournament Heads Into Final Weekend

City Bowling at All-Star Lanes enters its last weekend with three classes led by Potchernick's Sports in Class A at 3 048, Zero Refrigerated Lines in Class B at 2 813 and Beers Sippers No 5 in Class C at 2 614. Saturday schedules include 8 30 p m and 2 30 p m squads featuring numerous teams and local clubs.

Potchernick’s Sports Beer Sippers No

Cowboys sign seventh round pick Larry Bales

Dallas Cowboys announce the addition of defensive back Larry Bales from Emory & Henry as their seventh round draft choice. Bales joins the NFL team Friday in preparation for the upcoming season.

Dallas Tex Dallas Cowboys National Football League Larry Bales Emory & Henry

San Antonio Spring Tennis Tourney Semis Set After Friday Results

Johnny Hernandez faces John McCabe and Bill OBryant meets Chip Massey in Saturday's semifinals at San Pedro Tennis Center. Friday action saw Hernandez, McCabe, OBryant and Massey win through to the semis in men's singles, with mixed and doubles results also noted.

Johnny Hernandez John McCabe Bill O’bryant Chip Massey San Antonio City Recreation Division San Pedro Tennis Center Hernandez McCabe O’bryant Massey Ken Robinson Scott Pool Jay Harper Reed Witt Byron Tankersley Roman Bernal Bill O'Bryant David Oates Mark Nabers Barry McGrath McGrath Charles Emley Tom Rodriguez John Newman Pool Witt O'Bryant Nabers Akg Teng N’s Tankersley Gin Eng Anstice Ken Smith Oates Tom Wells Emley A Dunwoody George Holcomb

Saturday TV Guide Highlights A Busy Night Lineup

A dense listing of morning and afternoon programming features cartoons news kids shows and sports with NBC CBS and ABC national feeds. Highlights include NBC Baseball Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins and a 5 Star Shock bowling segment while The Appaloosa and other classic films fill the late evening.

Social Security NBC Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Charlie Chan Warner Orland Penny Single Arthur Lake Lara Simms

FCC Rules Crime Induced on TV Show

The FCC ruled that WBBM-TV Chicago induced a crime by telecasting a marijuana party but took no action against the station beyond directing CBS to set policies for investigative reporting. The 6 to 1 decision blamed producer John V. Missett for staging the event, despite station warnings.

Washington UPI Federal Communications Commission Chicago Wbbm-Tv FCC Columbia Broadcasting System WBBM John V. Missett Northwestern University Missett

Best Bets On TV Preview Described for May Broadcast

TV Key previews top shows including The Preakness live from Pimlico Baltimore and The Ghost and Mrs Muir episode Dear Delusion with Hope Lange and Edward Mulhare. Hollywood Palace features Rowan and Martin with Irwin C Watson gag bits and a book bit by Simmy Bow.

Petticoat Junction Janet Deaty Hooterville Hollywood Palace Rowan and Martin Simmy Bow Jackie Gayie Gaylord and Holiday Betty Walker Gene Shelton Irwin C. Watson Mrs. Muir Hope Lange Edward Mulhare

L A Resident on TV Program Dating Game Feature

San Antonio restaurant owner and actor John Hamilton competes on The Dating Game with Gordon McClendon and Vern Knickerbocker as rivals. The winner and date will be flown to Bern Switzerland for a week of sightseeing and skiing.

San Antonio John Big John” Hamilton Channel 12 Hamilton Gordon McClendon Dallas Vern Knickerbocker Midland Bern Switzerland

Antonian High Glee Club to Present Spring Concert

The 70 member Glee Club of Antonian High School performs a spring concert Sunday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The program spans pop to classical selections.

Glee Club Antonian High School

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