Rough on Grandpa in a Highland Hills Little League clash
Lonnie Carter, famed local amateur baseball figure, referees a Saturday Highlands Hills Apartments versus Brooks Tailor Shop game. Grandsons Dale White and Steve Carter, both nine, pitch for opposing teams while Mrs. Carter monitors Lonnie’s blood pressure during the matchup.
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SACC Golf Into Semis
Fred Woodley Jamie Smith Travis Bailey Jr. and Bobby Watson reached the San Antonio Country Club men's championship semifinals with Friday wins at the SACC course. Woodley beat Stanley Glasscock 3 and 1 Smith defeated Richard Davis Jr. 4 and 3 Bailey downed Charles Schreiner 3 and 2 Watson edged Byron Smith 1 up Semifinals Saturday Woodley vs Smith at 12 30 p m Bailey vs Watson at 12 35 p m
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Foe Sought For Krueger On Rodriguez June Card
Promoter Reuben Rodriguez plans a third 10 round bout and two sixes for June 3 at the Convention Center Arena. Main event features Oscar Albarado versus Johnny Brooks with Cesar Deciga in another 10 rounder. Rodriguez seeks an opponent for undefeated Terry Krueger in one six round bout.
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New Orleans
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Monterrey
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Cardinals Sign Five Free Agents Including Hrabeski
The St. Louis Cardinals announced the signing of five free agents on Friday led by top pick Alan Hrabeski. The deal adds veteran talent to the club as it reshapes the roster.
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Jets Open AFL Title Defense on Sept. 14
New York Jets begin defense of their AFL title on Sept. 14 against the Buffalo Bills in opening day play. The schedule includes five opening games and marks the AFL’s final season as a 10 team league before merging into the NFL.
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Thornton Stays Alive In Oak Hills Tourney
Defending champion Johnny Thornton edged Tim Collins 1 up to stay alive in the Oak Hills Country Club men’s championship. Medalist John Cochran shot 69 to beat Dr. David McMahon 4 and 3, while Gilbert Brown fell to Bill Gibson 4 and 3. Other results list multiple flights with numerous 1 up and 2 and 1 finishes.
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Lackland AFB Hosts Commanders Invitational Golf Tourney
Lackland Golf begins with 23 air bases in the field. Competition spans commanders, open and senior divisions starting at 7 48 a m. After 18 holes Saturday the open and senior divisions trim to the low six teams and ties and the top ten individuals. All entries in the commanders division play Saturday and Sunday.
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Hole-in-One Helps Highland Qualify At Pecan Valley
Lefthanded Dennis Mikes, Highland High School junior, sank a 233 yard hole-in-one on No. 16 with a 2 iron at Pecan Valley Country Club Friday to shoot 79 and lead a Highland qualifying test. It was his second ace in four months, the other on Riverside No. 3. Teammates Gary Belk Eddie Hernandez and Robert Holm were in the foursome.
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San Antonio Women Elect Sullivan President of Golf Club
Mrs. John Sullivan was elected president of the San Antonio Women's Golf Association, succeeding Mrs. Paul Aramburu. New officers include Mrs. M W Gentle, first VP, Mrs. A R Kaufman, second VP, Mrs. George W Wells, secretary, and Mrs. George Lewis, treasurer. Championship flight results and upcoming Kelly AFB medal play and Conrad putting winners listed.
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George W. Wells
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Baseball Umps to Meet Sunday in San Antonio
The San Antonio chapter of the Southwest Baseball Umpires Association will hold a 7:30 a.m. meeting Sunday at McCollum High School to organize for upcoming games.
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Drag Racine A nitro dragster match race Saturday night
The Rodriguez Brothers from San Antonio race George Cox in the Banzi dragster from Austin at the San Antonio Drag Raceway. Unlimited rail cars reach over 200 mph in the quarter mile. Gates open 6 p.m. time trials. finals at 8:30 p.m. at northeast San Antonio track on Rittiman Road.
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Nation's Top Trackmen Meet in Modesto Relays
Modesto hosts the California Relays at the MJC Stadium drawing 1968 Olympians like John Carlos Lee Evans and Bob Beamon plus top relay squads from Villanova USC UCLA and others. Carlos has tied the 100 world record with a 9.1 wind aided sprint this year.
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Tom von Ruden
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Art Walker
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Browns Trade For Jerry Rhome From Cowboys
The Cleveland Browns acquired quarterback Jerry Rhome from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. Browns owner Art Modell and coach Blanton Collier praised adding a passer with Rhome's credentials while noting uncertainty about roster depth for the 1969 season.
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Nine Events At Pan Am Nine Events At Pan Am
A nine event racing program featuring high powered super stock cars is set for Pan American Speedway Saturday night. At least 30 racers are expected for cash prizes with an exhibition race by drivers from the San Antonio Go Kart Club. The field may reach 20 contenders. After the main event, youngsters will ride with drivers. Time trials start 7 30 p m with the first race an hour later.
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Kerrville Tivy seeks junior high coach
Kerrville Tivy athletic director Bill Farrington invites qualified coaches to apply for a junior high coaching position. Interested applicants should write Farrington at the school or call CL7-3223.
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Suburban Little League Scores by Division
Northside majors Chism Patio Covers 3 Prince Pet Foods 1 Colonies North 16 Waldhagen Pool 1. Minors Citizens National Bank 13 Mission 6 Lions 9 Joe Straus 9. Highland Hills seniors American Sports 12 Doug Van Buren Real Estate 4 Brooks Field Bank 7 Finleys Texaco 1.
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Prentice Leads Bluegrass Golf at Louisville
Jo Ann Prentice shot a 3 under par 69 to take the first round lead in the Bluegrass Invitational at Hunting Creek Country Club near Louisville. Betsy Rawls followed with 70, Beth Stone 72, and a five-way tie at 73 including Kathy Whitworth and Mickey Wright.
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