Bollinger Leads Baytown Basketball Traditions and Teams
Jay Bollinger, longtime coach at Baytown, built a strong program since 1954, guiding Cedar Bayou Junior High and later EEL to district titles. He holds a 4-200-105 career record, projects Pasadena and Sterling as top north zone contenders, and coaches a rebuilding squad with no juniors on varsity. His family includes two soldiers, Julie and Becky.
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11 Angry Men Await Oilers In Key AFL clash
Houston faces Oakland with a 7-3-1 record tied for the AFL Eastern lead. Oilers rely on Woodie Campbell and Hoyle Granger as Oakland boasts the league’s top rushing and a stingy defense. Campbell rushed for 141 yards on 18 carries last week. Granger added 111 on 19 attempts as Oakland shut out Miami and challenged for the East.
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Bucs Open Season Against Astros In April 8 Tilt
Houston schedules 1968 home opener against Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday April 8 at the Astrodome with most openers on Mondays. The Astros host the Twins in early games, Phillies and Mets join later. Night games start at 1 PM on Wednesdays for ladies, family day Sundays offer discounts, and a Ladies night is set for April 11. An Oldtimers Game is planned for August 24 against Leo Durocher’s Cubs.
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State 4A semifinal matchups shape late season clashes
Abilene Cooper and Richardson collide in the Cotton Bowl for a spot in the State 4A final while Reagan hosts Houston Bellaire to decide Class ABA finalists. McKinney and Brownwood wrestle in Fort Worth for the other 4A berth with El Campo set to meet the winner next week after El Campo toppled Seguin. In Class AA semifinals Phillips vs Plano and Randall vs Kountze station finalists set. Clifton and Tidehaven clinch Class A title path with Clifton’s big upset over Seagraves and Tidehaven’s win over Rogers.
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Majors Named Iowa State Coach On Five Year Deal
Johnny Majors former All-America star agreed Friday to a five year contract at 21000 dollars per year to replace Clay Stapleton and revitalize Iowa State football. Majors, an Arkansas assistant, scheduled to speak at a news conference, rose as a Tennessee standout and 1956 All-America pick who finished second for the Heisman in 1956.
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Sterling REL Take Ist Wins In JV Tournament
Sterling and Robert E. Lee opened JV basketball play with first round wins in the Baytown Junior Varsity Tournament at both campuses. Sterling defeated South Houston 52-41 as Willy Nichols scored 51 points and Keith Carr added 12. Clear Creek beat Sam Rayburn 62-57. At REL, Ganders edged Pasadena 51-47 with Thomas McClendon scoring 26 and Roy Martinez adding 12. Port Arthur beat Cypress Fairbanks 52-44. Schedule set for Saturday with early games and finals at Lee gym.
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