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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1960
Page
2
Brewer (3-4) defeats Pascual 64 in a tight bout. Reichse Miele boxes for AL to secure a 23 438 1 104 4 518 Urs win, with Honachick, Ch looanney, Sevens contributing in the 3 0 mark.
In Pittsburgh, Kid Paret defeated Jordan to win the title, but the result sparked confusion. Referee Randolph scored 71-63 for Paret, with judges 70-68 and 71-67, as Paret notched his 31st win in 40 bouts while Jordan dropped to 14 losses in 62. Paret’s camp demanded big-money terms for any rematch, and the bout’s unsettled feel lingered.
Benny Paret dethrones Don Jordan to claim the welterweight crown after a 15 round battle at the desert arena. Jordan suffers a rib injury, while Paret's first defense slated against Federico Thompson of Argentina amid purse disputes and manager upheaval. Meanwhile MLB actions shift as White Sox trade praise for Kemmerer and Orioles reclaim lead with late wins. Aparicio leads Chicago attack.
A chaotic recap of the opening auto race night at Innerd Track with drivers such as Patton and Dan Fowler Reed noted among finishers. Bets and placements are listed for multiple heats with drivers Wilber, Rollins, and Mack MacClendon among the top performers.
The Harlandale Indians beat Waco 5 to 4 on Monday while the Northside Rams opened their series with a 3 to 2 victory over Deer Park in the regional finals. Bob Myers was listed to pitch for Harlandale and Craig Blinkenship was slated to start for Northside.
Spring training ends with a scrimmage Friday night as Harlandale High Indians prep for September football. In a separate game the Maroons beat the Golds 36 to 14 with Norman Jordan Henry Henke Jimmy Tabor and Robert Teller scoring for the winners while Raymond Morin and James Stovall added Golds touchdowns. Amateur baseball at New Braunfels fair grounds features Cardona Welders versus New Braunfels Liang with a 2 p.m. start and Welders depart from the shop at 6 p.m. Sun game details to be arranged by coach contact.
In Alamo Heights, Alamo Aviation edged the Giants with a 7 to 6 final as Bray, Stewart, Culpepper, and Kelley starred. Livingston, Mercado, Cohen, and Maldonado led the Giants rally. Lyne Flournoy, Milleray, and Wyr Hogenson backed the Elks. Coast and Foundation squads posted scattered scores, while Flores Rivas and Gonzalon anchored their teams. Fastener and Lancaster games showed varied results with Williamsport and Allentown matches noted.
Julius Noble received the school’s most valuable trophy at St Peter Claver High graduation ceremonies. Other honors went to David Smith as most popular and Charles Clack for sportsmanship. Smith starred in football basketball and track while Clack played both track and football.
Ellis Bashara, former professional wrestler and all American football player for the University of Oklahoma, died Friday at his Houston home. He was 31.
Carr of Ireland became the first to win the British Amateur three times by dominating Bob Cochran of St. Louis in the 36 hole final at Portrush Northern Ireland. He led 6 up after 18 holes and finished with a 10 up march before wrapping up on the 29th hole, Cochran winning only three holes all match.
Pro Am golf results note a Riverside Gift weekly event with Lieut Manuel Gare and Joe Garcia. Scores reveal a 89 point total and a beet misprint in the week’s amateur self tournament round.
The San Antonio telecasting rights contest for the return heavyweight title match between Champion Ingemar Johansson’s son and Floyd Patterson was settled Saturday. P. L. Pinkie George’s group won the contract, the bout set for Municipal Auditorium at 8 p.m. June 20. George was in Los Angeles coordinating his heavyweight prospect Alejandro Lavorante and could not comment. It remains unclear if a live accompanying card will be arranged.
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Bowling events at Oak Hills Lanes include singles and doubles with finals anticipated. Competitors fear San Pedro will win, while Bilton Teleat Bane is noted among bowlers for the event.
Special to The Light LAKE WHITNEY Several San Antonio couples qualified for the finals of the State Bass tournament as the second day of qualifying wrapped up. Among them were Mr and Mrs John Thorn Mr and Mrs K H Everett Mr and Mrs Bob Badders and Mr and Mrs Walter Jones. They earned enough fish Friday to reach Sunday’s final in the husband wife division which has typically been led by Dallas area anglers. The Budd Mangolds won the state title in 1948 and the Thorns led the field last year. A total of 20 teams are in this year’s meet. Leading the division are Mr and Mrs Roff Hood of Dallas, state champs in 1936 and 1957, who have placed third the past two years.
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