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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1968

Page

10

Public Affairs Chief Seeks Private Funding for Olympic Effort

MALVIN DURSLAG profiles Kirk Douglas, director of public affairs for the U S Olympic Committee. Douglas wrestled in college, works to raise funds, and argues government backing should be a network of training facilities rather than sole support, while decrying public misconceptions about subsidies.

Malvin Durslag Los Angeles United States Olympic Committee Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas St. Lawrence University Upstate New York Brundage Mexico Scraub Lome Kirk Stany Bejbillians

Public interest in amateur sports versus professional drift

A fragmented discussion questions whether expansion of professional sports dulls public enthusiasm for amateur events. It notes apathy toward fencing gymnastics and weightlifting, contrasts Olympic ideals with celebrity pro culture, and mentions incentives like a $25 challenge to boost wrestling momentum.

America

Laver Dominates Emerson In MSG Invitation Semifinal

Rod Laver, the top seed, disposed of Roy Emerson in 39 minutes 6-2 6-3 to reach the Madison Square Garden Invitational final against Ken Rosewall. Rosewall eliminated Andres Gimeno 5-0 6-3 7-5 to join him. Billie Jean King defeated Francoise Durt 6-3 in 47 minutes to set a women's final against Ann Haydon Jones after Jones beat Rosemary Casals 6-1 7-5.

New York UPI Rod Laver Roy Emerson Laver Ken Rosewall Australia Rosewall Andres Gimeno Spain Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif Francoise Durt France Ann Haydon Jones Britain Rosemary Casals San Frattisco Mrs. King

Jim Heiser Resigns As Jefferson High Coach

Jim Heiser, longtime Jefferson High School basketball mentor since 1960 and 20 year coaching veteran, retires from active athletics to devote full time to distributive education at Jefferson. Heiser led the Mustangs to a 141 win 78 loss record in eight seasons and previously coached at St Mary's University South San Antonio and Kingsville gaining a broad coaching career.

James Jim” Heiser Jefferson High School Jefferson Heiser Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos Mustangs Rattlers St Mary's University South San Annonio Coldwater Ohio Miami University Oxford Southwest Texas State Percy Adams Kingsville National Youth Administration NYA Bastrop Salado Camp Swift

Pan Am Texas to Meet in NCAA District 6 Playoffs

UT and Pan American College were named to meet Friday in the NCAA District 6 baseball playoffs May 29 at Nelson Field in Austin. All games start at 2:30 pm. the winner advances to the Little World Series in Omaha. The article also notes coaching changes at South San Antonio and Jefferson with various staff appointments and past records.

Broncs Arkansas Bobcats Baylor Indiana Texas Tech Texas A&m Canyon Texas Conhart Beaumont Austin Poyas Heiser Carvajal Elementary PCI District 6 Baseball Commis Justee Doug Os John Robburn Rice Stalert Carter Houston Mustang Jefferson Berry Ehlert

Men's Bowling League Notes and Local Sponsors

A garbled 1960s style bowling league page lists teams and sponsors such as Five, J.P.’s, Northside Club, Ha. The mix includes lanes like All Star Lanes, Randolph AFB, and Columba 300 Baw. Misc names appear with institutions, clubs, and businesses, reflecting a busy regional bowling scene.

Anto Supply Las Sags Lackland C.C Alien Soh Shili Paul Morie Prive Tiny All Star Sentehan Cleaners Randolph -Auxets Kirk's Willown Gault Gulf Mart Spevtals J.P Northside” Club Cesmoumals Bal Perry Jon Aner AW Star Lanes Airvoc Palsvnk Randolph Afb Sherwin Stikers General Olds Mit Ay Ais The Batmen Billy Malehearies Np Laters Shill Oliver Roney Tie Dodas Hemoe Wilson Jdnior Peatl Brewing Co Bollam Leeds Herne Runis Potchernicks Wliomsy Insulation Tex Foor! Centar Alwjelt Aliget the Loney & Short Roy Auto Portis Quality Foods the Planners Columba Covender Didsmablie Nurinness Emil Catn Yap Koratkin

Baylor Veteran Jimmy Jasper Tops Sprint Field at Lamar Relays

News from Beaumont reports Southern University’s withdrawal of Clyde Glossor shifts sprint favor toward Baylor’s Jimmy Jasper in the 100 yards. Texas, Texas A&M entries see further withdrawals while Lamar Tech hosts the renamed Jule Ty Teetes Relays with strong showings from Texas mile relay crews and Southland contenders. The event features 160 entries across men and women, runs 2 pm to 5:30 pm at Purple Stadium with Lamar Tech honoring coach Jule Ty Teetes who died in a plane crash.

Beaumont Southern Tyrus Trinity University Clyde Gloss Glossor Jimmy Jasper Baylor Jasper Stephen VW Raatin University of Texas Texas A&m Lamar Tech Purple Stadium Jule Ty Teetes Texas Longhams Lafine Tech Cardinals Daye I Marton Spring Branch Memori Hohig Pryke Stan McDaniel Waeyna Luron Imar Tech Mike Robins Bobby Steck Steand Lee Ty University Baylor High Rai Haas Hill Faidie Ili King Shiropinns I'a Gordon Tidetm Jerry Utecht Raycral Williams Methodist Sun Park van Troha David Parsons Kenny Link

Gonzala Lumber Wins Big Over Brass Rail in Hot Wells League

Gonzala Lumber crushed Brass Rail 101 to 9 at Al Lions diamond Friday night with nine hits and two errors by Brass Rail. Jim Hernandez pitched effectively and contributed two singles while Frank Romero and Mike Gonzada added doubles. Mikey Sato tripled for Brass Rail.

Jim Hernandez Gonzala Lumber Brass Rail Al-Lions Hernandez Frank Romero Mike Gonzada Lumbermen Mikey Sato Gonzada Lumber Oval Rail Hernandes

Soccer MOB AMERICAN LEAGUE match results report

Washington defeated Bastin 3 to 1 in a Mustangs League game. Cecilia’s and Alama Sayingy each contributed a goal with Edna Rosun and Lite Ret among the players listed. Born 19 notes appear as fragmentary details from the scoreboard.

Golf Notes at Pecan Valley Weekend Tournament

Fragmented notes describe a PecAn Valley golf event with men’s Scotch and a tournament on Sunday. Players may choose their own partners and a cocktail party follows. First initial husband and wife tournament is scheduled. Miscellaneous credits and confusing phrases present.

Pecan Valley Foun Valley Govntry Chub Golfus Ant Orday Suncoy Scotch Tours Tur Ondicaps Scorp Isliawos

Lanier Tackle Picks Cameron Lanier at Cameron State College

Cameron De La Cerda was named to join Lanier at Cameron State College in Lawton Oklahoma. Jensen announced that Cameron Medina will start at fullback and linebacker. The story notes attendance encouraged by the Booster Club and local supporters as the program grows.

Richard de la Cerda de la Cerda Vaduale Lanier Cameron Lawton Okla Peoter ‘Intay Laniee Hooster Club Feuwin Roads Black Sox S.A

Fourth annual Spring Drag Championships in San Antonio

The fourth annual Spring Drag Championships will take place Saturday at San Antonio Drag Raceway. Time trials start at Boam and Tingls begin at 8 30 p m. There will be 400 classes competing.

San Antonio Drag Raceway Boam

Brackenridge Tourney Adds Golf Association Event

Brackenridge Golf Association plans a weekly Youngment event at Hondo Texas Golf Course this Sunday. Start time listed as 8:30. Participants are members from local clubs and expected to compete for top honors.

Brackenridge Tourney Brerkénrisige “Golf Association Hondo Texas Ina

South San Bobcats Open Home Series With BrarKats

South San Antonio's Bobcats plan a home opener at Burrows Field 4 55 pm Wednesday for a best of three in District 15-AAA playoffs versus BrarKats with a potential third game at Alice or Corpus Christi Friday or Saturday. Officials have not set final arrangements. South San Antonio beat Del Rio two straight in the 13-AAA bi zone playoff.

Igaaaa Biezone Harlandale Keal Ney Kennedy Atjed Kaymorovine Peales South San Antonio Burrows Field Alice Corpus Christi Danny Matacha Bobcats del Rio

Oak Hills Tourney Opens Amid Strong Favorites and Pairings

The Oak Hills County Club hosts its annual two weekend Oak Hills Tourney with top contenders including Bill Gibson and last year’s finalist Jim Grant not entered. The field features John Chommlon and JA McNab and veteran Weh Wilder, plus Harey Burns in the first Oak Mills championship bid. Evening and morning flights list rotating matches, with Paul Spivey facing Matt Atadan and other pairings across first, second, third, and fourth flights.

Oak Hills County Club Satuday Bill Gibson Jim Grant Hjohn ‘Chommlon JA. McNab Weh Wilder Oak Mills Harey Burns Hiltrday Amionsnir Paul Spivey Matt Atadan TMC Cheviot Dick Reiner Leroy Bronnen A. Newthery C. McNab BI Weaver Tw Collis Conway Craig Budely Jordan Stanley Keratkin Mirit Lady Obrint L. D. Robertey Bie Gibson R. l L. Slowari Vyoo John Thornton Act Lashed Web Wikier Vernon Willoughby Jim Ryan Lonale Wendianild Paul Gorsach Mac Works John Cochran Tom Wakely Gil. Brown Way Booth Widl Les Croucher B.C Nelson Beh Barbre Harvey Harris John Petratsas Tedo F. C. Palto Lewis Higbles Cubel W. DB. Brown Arthur Gaerpes John Rudy Roy Sprague Dean Jones Vedle Pharles " Bruchailiee Frank Wilsany Charles Palmer Et Gloss Henry Comey Generil Austin Manley Maurice Snitt Jack Less Bob Flys Ky Winton Bor Lishy James Roark Huber Greany Norman Grow Novak Boe Christopher Alor Atgsane Tom Barker Bill Tassos Pai Day Homma Dekontyr John Norris L. Bryant Watter Owieln Hoovey Mare Larry Satell Paul Klinger

Friday Softball Scores and Player Notes

A fragment of a local sports page lists softball activity and player mentions. Names such as Twedell Mendez Wadriqueas and others appear with incomplete details, alongside stray references to teams, venues, and times. The unreadable OCR yields a scatter of proper names and numbers without coherent structure or outcomes.

Rain Delays Seniors Golf Final Round Postponed in Waco

Rain postponed all final-round matches at the Texas Senior Women's Golf Association State Tournament in Waco on Friday. Competition resumed Saturday with play reconducted as organizers adjusted the schedule for senior women golfers.

High Waco Texas Senior Women's Golf Association

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