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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1969

Page

12

Arts and Letters wins Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct

Rokeby Stable's Arts and Letters at 111 pounds rallies from 10th to win the 116500 Metropolitan Handicap by 2 1/2 lengths under jockey Jean Cruguet in 1 34.0. It nets $75,725 for trainer Elliott Burch as prep for Majestic Prince in the Triple Crown series. Al Hattab tops Jersey Derby at Garden State Park, paying $13.80, while Ack Ack finishes second.

New York UPI Rokeby Stable Arts and Letters Aqueduct Sword Dancer Quadrangle Elliott Burch Majestic Prince Jean Cruguet Ribot Promise Garden State Park Mike Hole Ack Ack Rooney’s Shield Jay Ray al Hattab

Major League Baseball American League East Standings and Results

AL East standings show Baltimore leading Boston and New York with Washington and Cleveland chasing. Friday results include Cleveland over Oakland and Boston over Minnesota, Baltimore over California, and New York over Kansas City. Saturday games feature Oakland-Seattle and Chicago-Washington among others with key pitchers noted.

Baltimore Boston Detroit New York Washington Aea Cleveland Minnesota E.seueee Nee Paes Seattle Kansas City California Chicago Narene Oakland Gam Cleveland McDowell Dobson Sparma Barber John Washington Coleman New_York Drago Phoebus Brunet Woodson Siebert

Missions Rally to Beat Dodgers with Two New Players

The San Antonio Missions defeated the Albuquerque Dodgers 64 at St. Marys W. J. Keefe field before 2 118 fans, extending their win streak to two. New signings Gerry Szukala and Earl Lombardo joined the roster as Terry Bongiovanni earned his third win.

John Trowbridge San Antonio Missions Albuquerque Dodgers St. Mary’s W. J. Keefe Missions Jim Marshall Marshall Gerry Szu Kala Earl Lombardo Tacoma Szukala Lodi Lombardo John Hermanek al Montreuil Montreuil Memphis

Texas League Standings and Friday Results Highlights

Eastern Division shows Shreveport and Memphis tied near top with 20 wins apiece while Arkansas and San Antonio trail. Western Division lists Dallas-Fort Worth leading with 27 wins and El Paso at 23. Friday results include San Antonio 6 Albuquerque 4 and Memphis 7 El Paso.

Shreveport Memphis Sesesee Arkansas Coovee San Antonio Dallas-Ft. Worth el Paso Secress Amarillo Eos A Aif Albuquerque Memphis el Paso Amar

Cubs Extend Lead as Lipin Hits First Major League Homer

Cubs pull ahead with two seventh inning runs to beat Atlanta. Glenn Beckett drives in the only runs with a force out and single after two bunts and a hit batsman. Mets top Giants 3 2 in eighth as Dyer delivers pinch hit single. Other results include Kosco, Epstein, and Powell homers and key early innings for Dodgers and Yankees.

Ers Missions Bob Buckner Bongiovanni Pat Harrison Marshall Brown Harrison John Felske John Lipin Hands Atlanta Cubs Glenn Beckett Shea Stadium Mets Giants Duffy Dyer Mike Aemick Phils Dodgers Mike Ryan Larry Hisle Deron Johnson Andy Kosco Roy White Yankees Kansas City Fritz Peterson Lindy McDaniel Bobby Knoop White Sox Senators Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Baltimore Orioles California Angels Clay Carroll Boog Powell Brooks Robinson Baltimore Victory Powell

Lindstrom Takes Early Lead at O'Sullivan Open

Lindstrom shot five under par 67 to lead the first round at Winchester Virginia's O'Sullivan Open. Wright Mann and Ahern tied for second at 69, with Ahern carding five birdies including a 25 footer. Evans led the group at 74 among the rest of the field.

Winchester UPI Marle Lindstrom Miss Lindstrom Mickey Wright Carol Mann Kathy Ahern Jackie Evans

Hollywood Park Lakeside Handicap First and Second Divisions

Runners Delayed Tip London Jet and First Mate top the Lakeside Handicap divisions at Hollywood Park with times near 1 34. A King’s Handicap at AK-SAR-BEN features O Be Joyful Gay Pursuit and Mr Swinger. Golden Gate Poleax Dizzy abe and Haig's Task place high in a one mile race. Delaware Park Polly Drummond Stakes sees Ridin Easy and Sadie F. in strong showings. Arlington Better Bee Handicap highlights Out The Window Ludham Missouri Gent.

Hollywood Park Wraiera Mr. Swinger Oakland Omnes Hazel Park Arlington Missouri Gent

Young golfer ace at Carpenter's Par Three course

Ten year old Jimmy Hickman used a pitching wedge to score a hole in one on the 100 yard fourth hole at Carpenter's Par Three course during a Friday outing. The pro am tournament at Carpenter's Par Three sets entry deadline at 2 30 p m with a shotgun start 30 minutes later.

Jimmy Hickman Carpenter’s Carpenter's

Yancey and Elder Tie for Memphis Open Lead

Lee Elder fired a 67 to tie Bert Yancey atop the Memphis Open leaderboard at 9 under after 36 holes. Elder overcame heckling and a hedge ball incident on 16 as he joined Yancey at 131. Dale Douglass John Lotz and Hale Irwin trailed one stroke back.

Memphis Tenn UPI Lee Elder Bert Yancey Washington, D.C Yancey Elder Dan Sikes Dale Douglass John Lotz Hale Irwin Miller Barber Gary Player Lee Trevino Dave Hill Charles Coody Lou Graham Gene Littler Marty Fleckman Ronnie Rief Ssesees John Lively Jr Ese Bobby Mitchell Howie Johnson Bob McCallister Grier Jom Sveccoesescenes Jerry Abbott Jim Grant Rod Funseth Art Wall Don January Phil Roagers Seevereeeses Eve Dean Betram Rick Rhoads Ray Floyd Gay Brewer Bobby Cole Steve Reid

Hot Wells Undefeated Varsity Club Extends Streak

Hot Wells Varsity Club improved to five straight wins by defeating Prado Freight Salvage 11-1 at Hi-Lions Field. The game ended after seven innings under the 10-run rule. Larry Days led with three singles and a double. Rudy Martinez drove in three runs with two singles and a double. Prado fell to 2-3.

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Panola junior college downs Mesa in NJCAA tourney 7 2

Power hitting Panola Texas Junior College combined 13 hits with solid pitching by Dougl Ault to defeat Mesa Arizona 7 to 2 in the National Junior College baseball tournament.

Grand Junction Colo UPI Panola Tex Dougl Ault Mesa Ariz

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