Memorial Day 500 Mile Race Trials Open Amid Weather Hope
A mistimed clash of schedules kept drivers and crews from full practice time ahead of Saturday’s Memorial Day 500 mile race. The event expects at least 20 cars in four qualifying days narrowing to 33 poles while Jones aims for another pole after clocking 153 mph in practice. An open letter warns racers to curb crowd taunting and rocks thrown from stands during the Austin Mission stadium affair.
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Calif
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Eddie Sachs
Jim Meklreath
Agajanian
O Sléck
Curtis Turner
Austin
Mission
Alan
San Antonio
Devlin Leads Oklahoma City Open with Birdie-Birdie Burst
Australian Bruce Devlin shot a blistering second round at Quail Creek to seize the Oklahoma City Open lead. He carded seven birdies and an eagle in a 61-yard hole later, reaching 13 under par and pulling away from Dow Finsterwald and others as the field was cut to the low five plus ties.
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UPI
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Fron
Sydney
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Bob Doren
George Bayer
Julius Bates
Rex Baxter
Fred Hawkins
Miller Barber
Boab Goalby
Bobby Nichols
Bob Stone
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Bob Duden
Don Finsterwald
George Shyer
Don Faikleid
Frank Beard
Lionel Hewert Dove Marr
Ernie Vosstar
Dick Mayer
Jim Peterson
Tobtenbee
Bob Charies
Bob Rosburn
Dean
Joy Hébert
Tommy
Doll Docky -Cypit
Joe Cordenss
Charles Huckeby
Ron Thomas
So Kea Shine
al Kelley
Kel Nagle
Doug Sancers
Wright Holds Lead in Muskogee Open Golf Tournament
Mickey Wright of Dallas clung to a one stroke lead in the Muskogee Civilian Open with a five over par second round. Mary Lena Faulk dropped back as Marilyn Smith moved into sole second after carding 70 for 145 total.
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Okla
Mickey Wright
Dallas
Mary Lena Faulk
Miss Wright
Finlay
An Yan Mne
Len
Marilyn Smith
Mies Wright
Ceseey
Bat Stone
Sandra Heyn
Romy Cornelius
Amy Prentice
Betsy Powis
Clifford Ace Creed
Serbora Romock
Mmary Lene Faulk
Ssnero Meciiniten
Shriners Win Golf Meet Amid Controversy at Willow
San Antonio and Rio Grande Valley clash in an annual golf match with L.A. Shriners taking most awards while Valley’s Pete and Harlingen players rack up top finishes. The event features tense crowd moments and calls for sportsmanship amid tempers and fan conduct concerns.
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San Antonio
Rio Grande Valley
Pete
Harlingen
Jack Taylor
Bhas
Julius
Brinkoeier
Jack Holt
Carl Abee
Meeks
Pearl Wheeler
Chee Gossett
Karen to Pass Up Wimecon Defense
Karen likely misses defense as the Wood team hosts a tourney in Boston area. Names like Jean Moffill Carole Cald appear among possible representatives while other details remain uncertain.
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Wimecon
Boston
Karen Des
Jean Moffill
Carole Caldhe
Whytledon
United States
Gail Rad
Busbant
Mise Valley
Roger Mavis
Sanwinuio
Trinity Universe
Karen Will
Jeanie Butler Defeats Champion in Texas Women’s Golf Final
Sixteen year old Jeanie Butler daughter of Tony Butler of Harlingen ousts 34 year old Betty Ferguson Cuero 4 and 1 in the semi finals and advances to challenge Helen Nath for the Texas Women’s Jubng Linky Golf title in the 3th annual event.
Hot Drivers Eye Starting Spots In Indy Field
NASCAR veteran Dan Gurney and Jim Clark lead a strong Lotus Ford bid for top starting spots. Others include Jim Hurtubise in a big eight cylinder Nevis, Bobby Marshman, defending dq champion Roger Ward with Len Sutton and Don Branson, and Roger McClusky.
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Scotland
Jim Clark
Jim Hurtubise
Bobby Marshman
Roger Ward
Len Sutton
Don Branson
Roger McClusky
Dones
Ward
Marshman
Joes
Mickey Thompson
Graham Hill
England
Driviny
Man
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Thompsons
Mecehler’s 1 Hitter Beats Raiders in 3-0 Win
Mecehler pitched a one hitter as the Volunteers defeated the Red Raiders 3-0. Leo Mechler and Jim Messer provided a key walk and single rally, with Steve Aviler homering in a seven run seventh inning to seal the victory.
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Formance
Leo Mechler
Mechler
Jim Messer
Steve Avhelger
Lee
Volunteers
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Edgewood Red Raiders
Vols
Red Raiders
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Briseno
Larry Rower
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Ny Gerrisen
Gatien Q
Rod Corrantes
iBranks
Cryantes
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Epliched Procturers
Aguilars
Coryantes
Nehich
Lackland Apis
Wilineys
Wade
Bobcats Open Best-Of-Three Playoff At Mission
Bobcats and Mission Eagles meet in district baseball action with 3:30 pm first game at South San Antonio. Eddie Campos eyes the Bobcats and coach Clif Gustafson guides a 23 win team as the Eagles run a 13 1 record. If needed a neutral-site game follows at Alice on Wednesday.
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Johnny Curman
San Antonin
Southland Cagers Vie For First Conference Title
Southland Athletic Conference schools Abilene Christian Texas Arkansas Lamar Trinity meet to set spring festival in Abilene and plan football title in 1964. Roberts elected conference president for two years, officers name Boon and Jesses as vice president and secretary treasurer.
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Abilene
Roberts
JW. Roberts
Abilene Christian College Bible Department
Trinity
Cheirman
Emerson Leads Aussies Toward Grand Slam at Paris
Top seed Roy Emerson defeated Mohammed Belkhodja 6 1 8 4 to push toward a historic trio of titles. Fellow Australians Bob Hewitt Ken Fletcher and Alan Lane advanced to the third round while Marty Mulligan fell to Jean Claude Barclay. Other results include Judy Alvares and Tory Frets advancing in doubles and Darlene Hard losing.
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UPI
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Emerson
Mohammed Belkhodja
Tunisia
Rodd Laver
Leeds
United States
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Ken Fletcher
Alan Lane
Marty Mulligan
Australia
Jean-Claude Barclay
France
Judy Alvares
Tampa
Fleland Tory Frets
Harrisburg
Darlene Hard
Los Angeles
Bill Hoges
Berklee
Ed Rubinoff
Miami
Trinity Stars In Tulsa Tourney
The nation’s top two amateur tennis players Chuck McKinley and Frank Froghling of Trinity enter the sixth Tulsa Invitational Tournament. Trinity’s Clif Buchholz also joins. Ham Richardson of Dallas and Mexican Davis Cupper Antonio Palafox participate May 30 to June 2 in Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Okla
Chuck McKinley
Frank Froghling
Trinity University
Alsa
Ham Richardson
Dallas
Poe Sweeps Into Net Finals at San Antonio Tennis Meet
Poe High School players reach finals in San Antonio after sweeping singles and doubles semifinals. Mike Ridsway faces Donald Ievawn in singles, with Aguilera and Sanchez winning doubles. Coaches credit historic finals run to Poe team form and efforts.
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San Antonio
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Might and Park Courts
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Sanchez
Mike Sekibach
Norman Epatesa
Berry
Johagen
Russell Schertz
David Borden
Whittier
Per School
Emis
Per Eoach
Jimmy Dupser
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