Cinderella return sparks Tarkington title bid in district
Barrington, Crosby, and Tarkington reshuffle in a bid for district glory as the Buffs rebuild with sophomores and juniors. Klein, King, and Sheldon remain key contenders in Class A football while Baytown defenses test the bi district field amid rain and late-season momentum.
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Hatters Hill
Crosty
Eagles
Barrington
Tarkington
Iors
Ger
Klein
King
Sheldon
Butts
Tomball
Len
Waller
Peaker
Buffs' Repeat Bid Depends on Key Players
Crosby builds around Robert Stevens and a core of five returning lettermen including Bennie Loper and Larry Wiggins. The squad fields a veteran line with John White at tackle and Willie Janik as other tackle, while Leissner and Henson brace backfield and defense as the team aims for district success.
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Robert Stevens
Crosby
Cinners
Stevens
Bobby Randzicher
Anshuac
Butts
Ronnie Barec
Douglas Hedidon
Robert Zarsky
Bill Russell
Jerry Witlama
Belly Sellers
Williams
Russell
Barge
Bennie Loper
Loper
Foller
Larry
Wiggins
John White
Willie Janik
Tommy Leissner
Steveng Mn
Leissner
Leisgner
Lhey
Tually
Buffs
James Henson
Reading
Lincup
Willis¢ Beene
Lee Franta
Jack Baker Jave
Crosby Scout Henson Keeps Crosby Teams Ready
Henson Crosby, Bay Town refinery blacksmith, scouts for Crosby football, identifying standouts and weak spots. He accompanies coaches to home fields, briefs after games, and helps with tactics, while also aiding the Crusty Buffs Booster Club and sharing insights with coach Jock Barrington's staff.
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Henson
Imis L. C. Henson
Crosby
the Bay
Town Refinery
Acour
Crusty Buffs
Jocal
Son
Marine Corps
Bill Barrington
Camp Pendleton
Jook
Crosby Ground
Jon
Anahuac Defends 2.5-A Three Team Race
District 2-A action centers on Anahuac the defending champion joining Sour Lake and Hull-Daisetta in a tight three way race. Experts peg the trio to finish 1 2 3 with Warren’s Panthers also in the mix. Hull-Daisetta looks dangerous if it clicks, Anahuac’s backfield pace is strong, and Sour Lake brings depth, making a suspenseful title race as 1969 unfolds.
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Anahuac
Sour Slake
Hull - Dassetta
Pers
Hardin
Hull-Cassetta
Orangefield
Sour Lake
Amahuac
Dassetta
Hull
Jefe Larrison
Warren
Panthers
Jockey Bernardo Becomes Agent for Monacelli at Monmouth
Noman Bernardo, recently retired as a jockey, becomes agent for Gene Monacelli at Monmouth Park summer meeting. Monacelli rides for trainer Charles P Coco, with Bernardo handling the business aspects of the partnership.
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Oceanport
N. J
Noman Bernardo
Gene Monacelli
Monmouth Park
Monacelli
Charles P. Coco
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