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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1969

Page

15

Longden backed by horse training fraternity on Belmont withdrawal

New York based report notes trainer Johnny Nerud backs Johnny Longden for withdrawing Majestic Prince from the Belmont Stakes. Nerud cites horse health and future prospects, referencing Dr. Fager and the 1968 season, while praising McKnight and McMahon for supporting the decision.

New York UPI Johnny Longden Majestic Prince Johnny Nerud Nerud Dr. Fager Longden William McKnight Frank McMahon Johnny

Exhibitions in Cleveland and Memphiship results

In Cleveland exhibition play Hargan Tiant Kroll Fosse among scorers with Correll Nolan Granger Arrigo Corrales. Attendance 17 863. Mets beat Memphis 3 1 in New York area and White Sox defeated Appleton Wisconsin 4 3.

Cleveland Cincinnati Hargan Tiant Kroll Fosse Correll Nolan Granger Arrigo Corrales Hargaon New York Mets Memphis Chicago White Sox Appleton, Wisc

San Antonio Country Club Women’s Championship Results

Golf notes show Mrs. Ned Barrett defeating Mrs. J B Barnes 5 and 3 to win the women’s championship. Mrs. Ball advanced from semifinals by default. Consolation brackets list wins by Mrs. Roe and Mrs. Wallace among others. multiple flight and nine-hole results noted with several defaults and upsets. Alzafar Shrine and Alhambra Caravan No 56 begin their annual golf tournament at Olmos Basin Golf Course.

Ned Barrett T. A. Ball San Antonio Country Club Barrett J. B. Barnes Ball D. P. Stephenson E. J. Roe Ellis David Wallace Fred Groos H. H. Phillips Sr John Matthews David Straus T. E. Barnes Charles Armstrong Walter Clark O. G. Rowland Moyse Ratcliff Frank Lefevre A. W. Mueller Dan Oppenheimer Campbell Smith George Luhn W. F. Littleton George Harris Gene Ames Brad Oxford R. N. Gresham John Banks Dudley Hays Max Wier Jr Bill Braley Allen Menger George Wray Jr M. E. Wagenfuehr Ralph Lain Vernon Lewis Marvin Watson Jim Helland W. P. Shafer George Wrayers H. H. Phillips Jr Alzafar Shrine Alhambra Knights of Columbus Olmos Basin

Trevino Ties Record In Sun Kings Win

Amarillo scene notes Bobby Trevino extended his hitting streak to 37 games tying a Texas League mark from 1923 set by Ike Boone of San Antonio. The Monterrey native, 24, had a single in the Sun Kings 2-0 victory over Amarillo Monday night after debuting at season start.

Amarillo el Paso Bobby Trevino San Antonio Ike Boone Trevino Sun Kings Monterrey Mexico California Angels Seattle

L A Bowlers Lead Queens Qualifying in San Diego

In the first round of Queens Tournament qualifying at University lanes San Antonio bowlers Carol Smith and Myrt Defily led a field of eleven with scores of 778 and 756 respectively though not among the top 60. Ann Friedman led with 889, Rosemary Losee second with 887, as San Antonians posted several 700-plus games in the event.

San Diego Calif Carol Smith Myrt Defily San Antonio University Lanes Mrs. Smith Mrs. Defily Gladys Gembler Donna Kuehl Bettie Jo Geisler Queens Ann Friedman Garden Grove Rosemary Losee Poughkeepsie N.Y San Antonians June Muskopf Florence Jenkins Jennie Oates Dottie Nancy Prather Jerry Johnson

Liston Stops Johnson In Las Vegas Showdown

Sonny Liston 217 of Las Vegas defeated George Scrap Iron Johnson 212 of Los Angeles in seven rounds. Eddie Jones 172 of Los Angeles stopped Roger Rouse 1712 of Anaconda Montana in nine. Bennie Briscoe 154 of Philadelphia KOed Percy Manning 156 of Philadelphia in four. Jimmy Lester 162 of San Francisco KOed Pedro Miranda 161 of Puerto Rico in six. Chango Carmona 1352 of Mexico City KOed Ramon Blanco 136 of Caracas Venezuela in eight. Domingo Ortiz 158 of Hoboken New Jersey outpointed Billy Lonergan 155 of Glen Cove New York in eight.

Las Vegas Sonny Liston George Johnson Los Angeles Eddie Jones Roger Rouse Anaconda Mont Philadelphia Bennie Briscoe Percy Manning San Francisco Jimmy Lester Pedro Miranda Puerto Rico San Diego Chango Carmona Mexico City Ramon Blanco Caracas Venezuela Secaucus N.J Domingo Ortiz Hoboken Billy Lonergan Glen Cove N.Y

SIGMAR SHAMROCK CLOVERS TOP SAN ANTONIO OLES IN WIBC ACTION

In WIBC Tournament play the Sigmar Shamrock Clovers outscored the San Antonio Oles 764 to 663. Individual totals include Helen Flens 473 and Lucille Raab 475 for the Clovers, while Virginia Brumbelow 430 and Lea Williams 421 led the Oles. Singles and doubles results follow with Brumbelow and Howell posting top marks in singles.

San Diego Sigmar Shamrock Clovers San Antonio Oles Team Shamrock Clovers Helen Flens San Anthony Fern Holt Nettie Howell Lucille Raab Virginia Brumbelow Lea Williams Leonardo Gawronki Flo Valentine Dorothy Mazzola Brumbelow Howell Raab Anthony Holt Gawronaine Valentine Mazzola Williams Flens Gawronski Valentine

Horton Back in Good Graces After Walkout

Willie Horton returns to the Detroit Tigers after a four day suspension for AWOL in the seventh inning. General Manager Jim Campbell says the issue was personal problems not related to baseball. Horton plans to travel with the team to Chicago and denies seeking a salary raise.

Horton Jim Campbell Willie Campbell Minneapolis Tigers Burley Chicago Warren Spoelstra Detroit News

Kennedy and Burbank Meet in Bi-District Playoff Clash

Kennedy Rockets and Burbank Bulldogs open a best of three series at 4 15 p m Tuesday at Hi Lions Park. Kennedy carries a 16 7 record after a three way tie for the District 32 AAAA crown while Burbank rode seven straight district wins. Kennedy stars include Berlanga Luna Gomez Moreno Castillo Mata with batting over .300. coach Pete Carrera credits pitching and defense.

Kennedy Burbank Hi-Lions Park Kennedy Rockets Memorial Laredo Nixon Pete Carrera Bulldog Charlie Taylor

Sam Houston Vols Open Bi District Bid With Win

Sam Houston and Vols clash in a best of three Class AAAA bidistrict series opener at Blos som Athletic Center Diamond. Vols pitcher Danny Pena 9 1 faces Sam Houston counter Leroy Thomas 4 0 as BBC Diamond hosts all games with lights. Second game set for 5 p m Thursday and a potential third for Friday.

Lee Sam Houston Blossom Athletic Center Vols Shane LeStourgeon Danny Pena Tom Morris Leroy Thomas BBC Diamond

Liston Returns to Title Quest With Knockout Win

Sonny Liston, 37, stops George Johnson in seven rounds at the Convention Center in Las Vegas and eyes a 15 round bout with WBA champion Jimmy Ellis promoted by Bill Miller. Referee Harry Krause ends the fight at 2:55 of the seventh after Johnson absorbs heavy blows, Johnson credits Frazier for harder punching.

Las Vegas Nev Charles Sonny” Liston George Johnson Convention Center Sonny Jimmy Ellis World Boxing Association Bill Miller Ellis Liston Scrap Iron Joe Frazier Harry Krause Scrap Frazier

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