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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1966
Page
5
The Southwest Conference once opened with easy breather games against smaller colleges to build experience and test players. Now teams are prepared for top competition from day one, aiming for strong,”crowd-attracting” showings and a clear view of strengths and weaknesses early in the season.
The piece sketches early schedule chatter for several Texas Southwest Conference teams and others. It mentions Texas Tech, Baylor, Oklahoma, Texas, SMU, Rice, TCU, Nebraska, Ohio State, LSU, Tennessee, UCLA, Illinois, Navy, and Purdue with references to opening games and conference foes while noting fan anticipation and shifting lineups.
The column notes Austin, St Edward's, and Hendrix as minor programs amid 1926 action. It recalls Texas teams like Vanderbilt and Notre Dame, SMU versus Missouri, and Notre Dame type talk. It mentions Trinity, Baylor, Arkansas, and Waco teams, with hints of upcoming games and expected results.
Billy Casper closed to within four strokes of leader Kel Nagle at the Caring Open in Birkdale England. Casper shot four under par for the day finishing with an eagle and a birdie on the final two holes to reach 206 after three rounds. Nagle led with 218 after an even par 73.
Oakland defeated Miami 23 to 14 as two Miami passes were intercepted and Oakland mounting scoring drives in the second half. Tom Flores and Tom Mitchell connected for key touchdowns while Rick Norton and Dick Wood split quarterback duties for Miami and failed to spark a late rally.
Ardmore Pa reports a wide field chasing one shot off the pace at 217 after three rounds in a crowded amateur golf event at Canyon Creek Country Club. Leaders included Deane Morley and Mike Morley amid a dense field in the 6,500 yard layout with many players posting strong rounds and near-even scores.
Washington sources report Colts back Graham rejecting a proposed trade that would have sent running back Chattey Taylor to Washington for veteran Lenny Moore and a back Tony Lorck. Graham said the deal would have been a "word trade" and cited plan for retirement this season, arguing the swap would not be a good trade in his view.
Green Bay Packers reduce roster to 43 players by waiving guard Ell Strand, a 6 foot 2 inch 235 pound former Iowa State standout who spent last season on the taxi squad before joining the Steelers.
The Chicago Bears overcame a halftime deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 22-20 in an NFL exhibition. Roper LeClerc kicked five field goals including late 3-yard attempts, Gale Sayers opened the final scoring drive with a 17-yard run, while Willis Crenshaw and Jackie Smith scored for St Louis on early drives. Attendance was 58,409 as both teams closed their schedules.
Dallas Cowboys top Minnesota Vikings 28 to 24 in a preseason game. Bob Hayes starred with a 45 yard catch and a 44 yard TD pass from Craig Morton. Meredith left hurt but Morton added another TD toss as Dallas built a 21 10 third quarter lead. Attendance about 8,216.
Denver selects Doak Walker former SMU All American and Detroit Lions star to assume full coaching duties for the AFL Denver Wronses after two weeks of temporary crisis, elevating the staff to full strength. Walker retired after seven NFL seasons.
Carol Mann and Mickey Wright captured the Buffalo Women’s World Series title in a four stroke victory. Wright fired a 68 and 73 to finish 141, with Mann at 147. Other top finishers included Kathy Whitworth and Sandra Haynie, with prize money awarded to multiple LPGA players led by Wright.
Television schedule covers baseball SF against St Louis on CBS Sports Spectacular at 12 ten on Channel 4 tape delay. Carling Open and golf events listed with start times, bowling bets on channel 4 four and belated tape shows like Wide World of Sports and Sports World. Wrestling and other sports programming fill late afternoon into the evening hours.
A six annual golf tournament begins Saturday at the Kelly APE course with a 6:30 am start. The 72 hole match play event spans three days, ending Labor Day. Notables include Chuck Klobassa defending titles, and Harry Penn as a top contender along with Laydent Rieke and Cols. Carrell Welch and Clare Smith among others.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have obtained linebacker Dave Tobey from Pittsburgh in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. The club also placed reserve quarterback John Hankinson on waivers to stay within the 43 player limit.
Cincinnati center Wayne Embry, veteran of eight pro seasons with the Royals, announced his retirement. The Ohio University alum ends a nine year span in professional basketball, following coach Twyman into retirement as a Royals player.
Favorites advance to the second round at Forest Hills with Ralston King and Ener winning in straight sets. Upset by Anthony over Floyd Fales adds a shake, while Santana Ashe Roche Drysdale and Rickey also win. Stolle Osuna Contet Stilwell Tacchini and Graebner among others progress in the men and women’s divisions.
Horseshoe pitchers from across Texas converge in San Antonio for the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association state title event. Rev M Burgess of Ballinger seeks a fifth title as top contenders Archie Roach of Denton Matt Bowens of Houston and Jim Woodson of San Antonio vie for honors. Events include Lakeside Horseshoe Club competition and separate senior and ladies tournaments.
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