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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1965

Page

5

Traditional Rivalries Hold Sway College 11s in Last Big Saturday

United Press Interncliine notes the final big Saturday of the season features Army vs Navy with a sellout crowd at Philadelphia's Kennedy Stadium. Despite no top teams, the annual clash draws 100000 fans and TV attention as fans bet on an unpredictable outcome amid bathrobe traditions and expert secrecy around broadcast plans.

United Press Army Navy Philadelphia John F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium West Point Annapolis Lindsey Nelson Lindsey TV Guide Nelson Alabama Aubin Gremiinghiam Nebraska Auburn

Texas Preseason Buzz and Team Prospects in 1966

The text surveys college football ahead of the 1966 season, noting Navy’s 44-1 record and six-point favorite status over Army Cadets, potential Liberty Bowl bids for Mississippi after a regional rivalry, and freshman activity at Texas. It references Notre Dame, Baylor, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, California, and TCU with various foreseen strengths and historical notes on players and records.

Navy Cadets Mississippi Mississippi State Auburn Southwest Con Tg Ny Aggie Fish Texas Bills Jones Ramsey Notre Dame Bradley Baylor Miami Tennessee Bob Purvislis Vanderbilt Joe Younglis Terry Corby California San Antonio Quinn TCU

Ice hockey to rival football in Houston says bookmakers

Sports brief notes hockey's rising popularity in Houston with Apollo team in Sam Houston Coliseum. Mentions 60 point score in a Missouri game, historic WTMA vs Missouri photo, and various college and pro figures, including MacArthur photo with WTMA inscribed score.

Houston Apollos Sam ‘Houston Missouri Missouri U West Texas Military Academy Tmi San Antonio Douglas MacArthur WIMA University of Missouri Ralph Neves Thoroughbred Racing Association San Francisco North Texas State University Doug Branch Rickey Reedy Ina Simon Schuster

Lady Pitt Leads Pimlico Marguerite Stakes Field

United Press International reports Golden Triangle Stable filly Lady Pitt tops an eight entry field for Pimlico's Marguerite Stakes worth 73320. Other major runners include Indian Sunlite and Prides Profile in the 1 1/16 mile race as part of a busy stakes card across Aqueduct Lincoln Downs Tropical Park and Fair Grounds with multiple added events and top weights listed.

United Press International Golden Triangle Lady Pitt Pim'Tico Aqueduct Choker Berensenal Old Colony Lincoln Downs Timely Move Tropical Park Crescent City Fair Grounds

Nicklaus Sets Pace in Cajun Golf Event

Nicklaus leads after two rounds at Oakbourne Country Club with a one stroke edge over Babe Hiskey and Bert Weaver. Paul Bondeson struggles to a 72 for a total 138, two behind the leader as conditions hinder long drives and rough lies at the Cajun tournament.

Nicklaus Babe Hiskey University of Houston Pocatello Idaho Bert Weaver Broadwater Miss Paul ‘Bondeson Palm Springs Calif Oakbourne Country Club Bondeson Jack Lafayette Jacks Jock Nicklaus Babe Hiskey Veyte Beard Ney Glenn Stuart Larry Grigas Gordon Jones Herald Kneece John Lotz Claude King Oe Lionel Hebert Ec jBert Yancey Rocky Thompson Charles Cocdy Fetr Dick Hort Howie -Jonnsi Tere Stan Brion Pada Jock McGowen Bob ‘Godizerrr Tine Daha Scheer Roy Pace Ken Towns Ibe

Latin American Cage Tourney Opens Amid Strong Local Contests

The third annual state Latin Championship second round begins at Woodlawn and Holy Cross gyms with multiple games today through Sunday. Loyalties shift as teams from San Antonio and Houston vie for the title while Leroy Epp, a former San Antonio baseball star, dies at 48 after cancer. Funeral services are set for Monday at Alamo Funeral Home with interment at San Jose Cemetery.

Woodlawn Gym Cross Woodlawn McDonough Brothers I2iswings Satur Iof Hippo Valenzuela Rauna Los Angeles Heights Macumba Lakers Lone Star Brewery Hertz Houston Consollatorayo Dugout Lounge Ruskillon Hippo Size Texans Athletic Club of Houston Austin Laredo San Antonio Leroy JM. Epp Southern Pacific Railway BPE South ‘Flores Auto Sales Art Welt J. C.remling Joe Naranjo Juarez Club Rusk Gil Moreno St. Mary's University Rattler Joe Guzman Southwest iTexas State College Dacl

Rodriguez Named District Commissioner for NBC Roundup

Hector Rodriguez was named district commissioner for the National Baseball Congress and will oversee a sanctioned district tournament next July. The report also notes football and golf updates including Giants, Bears, and Vikings mentions, with several players and game highlights.

Renards San Antonio Hector Rodriguez National Baseball Congress New York Vioaucouis Giants Joe Morrison Shofner Eagleler Glenn Condren Chi Bears Lis Minnesota Nicklaus

Trimble apologizes for assault. CFL Grey Cup match set

Montreal Alouettes coach Jim Trimble publicly apologized for assaulting Ian MacDonald twice but would not explain the explosion. Hamilton and Winnipeg meet for the Grey Cup. Continen al League MVP honors go to Bob Broadhead and Joe Williams. NFL executives name co players of year. Vic Fusia withdraws as Pitt coach candidate. Boxing notes include Sugar Ray Robinson retiring. Radio and TV listings follow with sports coverage.

Montreal Alouettes Jim Trimble Montreal Star Ian MacDonald Hamilton Winnipeg Philadelphia Bob Broadhead Toronto Rifles Joe Williams Danny Anderson Texas Tech Jim Grabowski Hllinois Pitt Massachusetts Vic Fusia Pittsburgh University Brass Johnny Michelsen Sugar Ray Robinson Emile Griffith Manny Gonzales Madison Square Garden Karl Mildenberger Coun Arthur Ashe Jim McMana Miami Bob Brien Doug Eee Baylor Weat Reid Cliff Richey Herb Ynory Ty Fitzgibbon Peter Keller Qe J Eddie Beers Marty ‘Ak SMU Keat Riessen Clark Graebner Bil Coghlan Colin Victorian Lawn Army Navy Bourne Australia

Whitworth Leads by Five at Titleholders Golf

Kathy Whitworth surged to a five stroke lead at the Titleholders Championship at Augusta Country Club firing four birdies on a sunlit round. Carol Mann Wanda Sanchez trailed with 74 while Margie Masters and Pat Berg also featured in the field as contenders.

Aguspa UPI Kathy Whitworth Golls Miss Whitworth Augusta Country Club Carol Mann Land Wanda Sanchez Patty Berg Pegey Kirk Bell Eagles Beth Stone Margie Masters Quincy Carol Mang Wonda Sanches Pegoy Wilsor Betsy Cullen Marilyn Smith Sondre Roynie Ruth Jossen Marlene Hogge Mary Mills Shirley Engles Susie Maxwell Clifford Ang -Creed TNA

Pro Grid Drafts Open With High Profile Selections

Atlanta and Miami, the NFL’s newest clubs, hold first choices in the combined drafts. Notable targets include Heisman winner Mike Garrett and fullback Jim Grabowski. Draft order blends standings, coin flips, and traded picks across NFL and AFL, with six figure bids anticipated.

New York UPI Atlanta Miami Mike Garrett Southern California Jim Grabowski Red Grange Illinois Tom Mitchell Bucknell Tommy No Dallas Washington Green Bay Cleveland Detroit Minnesota San Francisco St. Louis Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore Vikings Toth NFL Lions AFL Boston Denver Houston

Golf Notes Winners at 19th Hole Golf Center

Winners in the weekly 72 hole best-ball twosome event at Joe Gane’s 19th Hole Golf Center include Becky Nordhaus and Bob Tayloc at 3 over par, J C Elijalt and Johnny Martinez at 3 under, Tim Dinkins and Mike Potenza at 29 under.

Joe Ganerads Becky Nordhaus Cnt Bob Tayloc J. C. Elijalt Johnny Martinez Tim Dinkins Mike Potenza

Poteet Defeats Keystone 61 to 39 on Friday Night

Poteet Agri team improved to a winless Keystone Kadets when Poteet posted a 61 39 victory. Key players include Tollerice with 18 points and Reiney with 1 point, as Rochester and Setar contributed. The game was reported with brief play-by-play notes and contract signings mentioned in passing.

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Texas Western Eyes Bid In Mineral Water Bowl

Fifth Texas school seeks a bid for the Mineral Water Bowl as Notre candidates discuss matchups. North Dakota, Northern Illinois clash in El Paso while West Texas State eyes a playoff stake in a week of bowl talk with myriad teams under consideration.

United Pres International Texas Western College Middle Tennessee State Ball State West Texas State Hawl North Dakota University Northern Illinois el Paso Considera Excelsior Springs Texas Christian Univer Georgia Syracuse Kentucky North Carolina State State University Abilene

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