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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1960
Page
11
In a humorous aside on the official view of the Games, the piece contrasts the ideal of individual competition with roaring nationalism. It follows athletes and fans, highlighting Rafer Johnson leading the team and an Italian spectator urging a beat-the-Russians plea.
The writer recalls Olympic history from Coubertin to Rome, noting nationalism, partisan zeal, and dramatic moments. He cites Soviet triumphs, Haitian athletes, and a failed baton handoff in London, contrasting eras of dedication and despair in the Games.
A London restaurant owner and keen sports follower named H Zizge favors a detailed report on the Russian water polo team. He notes their strength but highlights a perceived weakness: they cannot swim well.
Robert Willi Be Spec Robert Moses is in Rome attending games and overseeing 1964 New York World Fair duties. He invites Phyllis Reed, daughter of American Express head, to lunch via note signed Stoses. Reed worries about recognition until a reporter jokes a bearded man in toga with a rod and tablets could be him in the lobby of the Excelsior at 1.
In Forest Hills, Neale Fraser of Australia and Maria Bueno of Brazil, defending U S. champions in men’s and women’s singles, were set for second round matches after rain disruptions. Fraser faced Crawford Henry of Atlanta, while Bueno was to meet Carole Wright of Brooklyn. Other results included Rod Laver and Miguel Olvera advancing as well as Christine Truman defeating Barbara Benigni.
A chaotic Olympic results snippet lists hockey quarter finals New Zealand versus Holland with 1 1 draws and other matches 1 1 and 2 0 plus wrestling and decathlon performances. Names such as Jamit Kapt Williams Vladimir S ki y. Russia and Dave Edstrom appear with various marks and distances.
Otis Davis of Los Angeles shattered the Olympic 400 meter record with a 45.6 second clock in Rome to lead into the finals. Rafer Johnson of Kingsburg, Milka Singh of India, and Klaus Grovoren studied for the decathlon as Russia’s Kuznetsov moved into third. The track program also featured U S athletes in the decathlon and sprints with Medals and team scores contrasted against the Russians.
Baltimore manager Paul Richards, buoyed by an 11 of 12 run and a seven game streak, worries about a letdown against the Washington Senators after the Orioles topped New York 5 3. Chuck Estrada notched his 16th win, while Whitey Ford was saddled with the loss in relief efforts following a close eighth inning rally.
Victoria pitcher Jim Raugh right handed posted a 6 0 record during August and was named the Texas League player of the month. League headquarters announced on Saturday. The report includes scattered scores from other leagues and games in brief form.
A fragmented list shows top National League players by team and stat lines including hits doubles triples and home runs. American League leaders cover batting, hits, steals and pitching with names from Boston Chicago New York Washington and St. Louis in a dense summary.
AP reports a long Olympic schedule for Rome with events across equestrian fencing track and field gymnastics shooting and wrestling. names include David Dour Clayton Mike Page Walter Mexico and Dick Babka among others with events from midnight to early afternoon.
The item lists multiple players with round scores and totals from a Dallas golf event. Notable names include Johnny Pett 66 71 207 and Art Wall 63 68 207, Tommy Bolt 67 71 208, Doug Sanders 70 209, Len Weooarcurd 70 6 209, Don Janncey 70 6 211, and Carey Middlecoff 211 among others. The fractured OCR provides partial pairings and totals for each competitor.
Long ago the Pirates led the 1938 National League by 14 games with 24 left, only to collapse as the Cubs surged, Gabby Hartnett’s game winning homer in darkness helped Chicago win the flag by two games. Pirates soon regained pace, while St Louis and Cincinnati closed gaps and Hoak, Nieman, and Alou highlighted late-season action.
A partial baseball schedule shows American League and National League games, with teams including Boston New York Cleveland Detroit Chicago Kansas City Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles and Cincinnati. Scores cited include Cleveland 16 Kansas City 2 and Baltimore 6 New York 3, plus various pitchers and times. many lines are garbled but indicate a night slate and several doubleheaders or multi-city listings.
UPI reported Kenneth L. Tug Wilson president of the U S Olympic Committee rejected allegations that American athletes favored nightlife over training. After a morning meeting with team managers and officials he called rumors unfounded and said administrative checks found no misconduct by U S team members. He cited rumors circulating in the past two days and urged restraint.
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