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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1969

Page

18

Austin McCallum Wins Eighth In Playoff Thriller

Austin McCallum edged Jay 5-4 in eight innings to open Region IV AAAA playoff action. McCallum, 19-9, rallied from a 4-4 tie as Rusty Pounds scored on a squeeze attempt that misfired, while Jimmy Brown improved to 12-2 in a tense affair watched by nearly 500 fans. Jay finishes 17-10, with several pivotal plays including Deglandon’s triple and Gonzales driving in two.

Fred Walker Austin McCallum Jay Austin Knights Corpus Christi Miller McCallum Miller Bill Horlen Blanchard Butler Jimmy Brown Bob Williams Mickey Mahler Rusty Pounds Darrell Deglandon Pounds Ray Hubbard Mustang Gary Peterson David Gonzales Brown Mahler Ralph Scott James Keller Peterson Ed Powell Deglandon Scott Williams Padron Gonzales Mike Gardner McDuff Deglander Stasney Snip Aus McCallum Lala Hubbard

Unusual Opportunity Offers Branch Ownership and Prestige

A terse notice advertises a once in a lifetime chance to own and manage a branch under a long term exclusive contract. It promises high income security and prestige and invites interested associates to call for complete information and local interview regarding the opportunity.

Dallas and Houston set for polo final after OT win

Dallas defeated San Antonio 8 to 7 in overtime at Brackenridge Park to advance to face Houston at 2 30 p m Sunday for the Southwestern intra circuit polo tournament title. Alec Ramos scored the OT winner as Roy Barry Jr led San Antonio with five goals.

Dallas San Antonio Brackenridge Park Houston Chicago Alec Ramos Roy Barry Jr Bill Hudson Les Armour Dick Latham Tom Crea Jack Crea Roy Barry Sr

Lackland Wins Air Training Command Rifle Meet At Camp Bullis

shooters from Lackland Military Training Center captured the team title and both top individuals in the Air Training Command high powered rifle matches at Camp Bullis. Technical Sgt. Henry D. Evans was the high scorer with 954-17x and Staff Sgt. David A. Phelps was runner up with 952-24x.

Lackland Military Training Center Air Training Command Camp Bullis Henry D. Evans David A. Phelps Lackland Randolph Afb Lowery Afb

San Antonio Falls to Arkansas in Texas League clash

San Antonio right hander Dean Burk lasted just 2 1 3 innings as Arkansas exploded for 11 runs on 18 hits, scattering early damage and pulling away to beat the Missions 11 4 in Little Rock. Brock Davis, Al Montrieuil, Jimmy McMath and Oscar Gemble had notable Braves.

Castre Shreveport Arkansas Memphis San Antonio Ae Pei Dallas-Fort Worth Albuquerque Amarillo el Paso Little Rock Dean Burk Travelers Missions Burk John Hermanek Danny Napoleon Gaylen Pitts Lenny Boyer Terry Bongiovanni Brock Davis al Montreuil Jimmy McMath Gary Werdick McMath Oscar Gemble Marty Miller John Dudek Davis Cruz Rt Montreuil Melendez Cf Cambero Tracey Gamble Cf Coulter Dudek Stasland Schueler Burling Hermanek Hughe Shreveport Pattee E—Heintz Arkansas - Nee Bhaster Sb— Tonpieen Pain Eeetee Nus - Seals Bee Oan Burk L Bongiovanni Econdene Bakenhaster W Shreveport Mphis Chlupsa Gambie C.carrett Stevens Hermane Murphy Baker Stanton Grant Wallien A.garrett Martinez Finlay Smith Zabala Cart Heber Bethke Carthel King Hepler Dallas - Ll Parker Grich Ss Reeve Gamlin Burrows c Keller

International League scores roundup

Toledo 5 Rochester 5 Buffalo 3 Syracuse 2 Columbus 7 Richmond 3 Tidewater 5 Louisville 4.

Toledo Rochester Buffalo Syracuse Columbus Richmond Tidewater Louisville

Kennedy Edges Burbank to Claim Bi District Baseball Title

Kennedy pitcher Jimmie Gutierrez delivered a game winning hit scoring pinch runner Mario Gomez to break an 8 8 seventh inning tie and lift the Rockets past the Burbank Bulldogs 9 8 in the third game of a best of three at Kennedy Diamond. The Rockets improve to 18 8 and advance to face Sam Houston in the regional opener with games scheduled at Kennedy and Sam Houston next week. Hernandez.

Ray Juarez Kennedy Jimmie Gutierrez Mario Gomez Rockets Burbank Bulldogs Kennedy Diamond Sam Houston Kennedy Blossom Athletic Center Diamond Bulldogs Fernando Moreno Robert Pena Burbank Jesse Gomez Gutierrez Fernando Mo Roger Valdez Johnny Cortez Mata Roger Berllanga James Villarreal Gomez Cortez

Erfurth Resigns At Rice

Augie Erfurth longtime Rice assistant athletic director resigns to join L G Balfour Co after a career at Brackenridge High School and Rice University. He coached at Brackenridge Highlands and served as Rice assistant athletic director since 1967. A news conference on staff changes is planned.

Houston Augie Erfurth San Antonio Rice University Rice Associates Erfurth L. G. Balfour Co Brackenridge High School Alamo City Brackenridge Highlands High School Bo Hagan

Seguin Coach Quits to Enter Private Business

Seguin Matadors coach Earl Lankford has resigned as head cage coach after guiding Seguin to the Class AAA state tournament two seasons ago. He said the decision is for private business and he may pursue work in Houston, with no classroom role planned.

Seguin Earl Lankford Seguin Matadors Lato Lankford Matadors San Marcos Houston

Medina Valley Faces Hebbronville In Area Class AA Playoff

Medina Valley and Hebbronville meet Saturday at 4 p.m. in a best of three series for the area Class AA baseball crown. Medina Valley beat Southside in bi district, Hebbronville eliminated La Joya. Regional play determines the Class AA champion with regional titles due by June 7.

Hebbronville Medina Valley Panthers Medina Valley Southside la Joya Pall Castroville

Sam Houston Wins Playoff To Reach NAIA Tourney

Bubba Pullen hit a two run double and Mike Holt added a two run single as Sam Houston beat St. Edward's 5-3 to sweep the best of three series. The Bearkats improve to 22-9 and advance to the Area 2 tournament starting May 28 in Phoenix, with the winner moving to the NAIA nationals in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Austin, Tex UPI Bubba Pullen Mike Holt Sam Houston St. Edward’s Bearkats Phoenix Ariz St. Joseph

Match Game Action Begins at City Bowling Championship

The annual City Match bowling tournament starts Saturday at Won der Bowl lanes with Nicky Reid defending his title. About 70 bowlers enter, including former champ Fred List and Mal Meek, as top rivals. Qualifying covers 20 games in four game blocks, top eight advance to finals next weekend.

Southside Nicky Reid Reid Fred List Mal Meek Sta Harold Stone Bo Harris Milt Syring Wes Merck Gump Gombert Bill Baker Bo Martin Stan Turek Scott Lowes Jake Granato Jo Lua

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