Sterling, AEL Set Cage Action
Sterling and Robert E. Lee clash in Gulf Coast area hoops action this weekend. Sterling meets Smiley at 6 30 Thursday in Conroe tourney while the Ganders host Texas City at 7 30 Friday. Sterling 8 5 and 10 3, with key scorers Barnett Osterhus Hazlewood Beauchamp Peter and Ellis.
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Sterling
Robert E. Lee
Gulf Coast
Rangers
Smiley
Ganders
Texas City
Ranger
Lamar Consolidated
Doug Osterhus
Nets
Ted Hazlewood
Alan Beauchamp
Mark Peter
Woody Walker
North Shore
Orange
Gander
Jay Bollinger
Bollinger
Alton Anderson
Don Ploeger
Thomas McLendon
Charles Ellis
Joe Wells
John Beaty
Sterling JV
Houston Lee
Clear Creek
ABL
Oilers Seek Upset in AFL Title Game Showdown
Houston Oilers hope to upset the Oakland Raiders in the AFL title game after a dramatic comeback win led by Pete Beathard. Beathard, back from a minor ankle sprain, threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns as Houston rallied to beat the Patriots 27 23. Alvin Levins Jerry Levens and Jim Beirne pace the Oilers receivers while Hoyle Granger returns a strong ground game for Houston ahead of the matchup in Oakland.
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Oakland Raiders
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Bob Dagame
Vis
Boston
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Patriots
Raiders
Alvin Reid
AFL
Jerry Levins
Jim Beirne
Levins
Jerry
McLemore
Hoyle Granger
Woody
Campbell
Cage Calendar Highlights Thursday Events and Friday Games
The schedule lists Sterling and Lee in multiple junior varsity freshman sophomore and freshman games across tournaments at Clear Creek Conroe A&M Consolidated and Humble venues. Teams include Deer Park Barbers Hill Crosby St. Pius Drew La Porte Lumberton and Texas City with various JV and varsity matchups and times.
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Conroe
Clear Creek
Deer Park
A&m Consolidated
Barbers Hill
Hardin-Jefferson
Shepherd Girls
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Shepherd
Crosby
Crosby Girls
Hardin Jefferson
Channelview
Humble
Deer Park IV
Crosby In King
la Porte
Santa Fe
Lumberton
Anahuac
Lumberton JV
Baytown Students Spar Over Texas Arkansas Grid Battle
Baytown University of Texas students defend their team against an Arkansas win, blaming biased reporting for crediting luck over guts and teamwork. The letter criticizes perceived favoritism, defends Texas defense amid turnovers, cites controversial officiating, and notes fan impact and stadium context.
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Baytown
University of Texas
State University
Arkansas
Texas
Marti Ties For Second In Golf Charity Tourney
Marti of Baytown tied for second with Don Massengale and others at 70 in a charity golf tournament. Texas coach Darrel Royal and Houston’s Yeoman led the effort, with Doug Sanders posting a six under par 64. The event raised $12,000 for Cystic Fibrosis research.
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Massengale
Baytown
Marty Fleckman
Miller
Barber
Homero Blancos
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Babe Hiskey
Darrel Royal
University of Texas
Bill
Yeoman
University of
Doug Sanders
University of Houston
Parpre
Goodfellow Fund Appeals for Christmas Help
The Goodfellow fund, nearly $1000 short of its goal, appeals for holiday contributions. Chief Goodfellow asks readers to send donations to P. O. Box 90, Baytown, promising a moneyback guarantee with each penny used to bring Christmas joy to needy children.
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Goodfellow Fund
P. O. Box 90
Baytown
Hagan Given A Vote Of Confidence
Harold Bo Hagan Rice University head football coach and athletic director received a vote of confidence from university president Dr Frank Vandiver after the outdoor sports committee endorsed continuing and enhancing Rice athletic programs. The move came amid criticisms from students and alumni.
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Harold
Bo) Hagan
Rice University
Rice
Frank Vandiver
Cougars Roll To Seventh Straight With Santa Clara Win
Houston Cougars, ranked 19th, extended their win streak to seven by defeating 11th ranked Santa Clara 91 to 76. Willie Taylor led Houston with 29 points, while Melvin Bell and Jeff Hickman added 18 each. Santa Clara’s Ralph Ogden scored 23 and Dennis Awtrey 21.
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Houston Cougars
Cougars
Santa Clara
Broncos
Willie Taylor
Melvin Bell
Jeff Hickman
Ralph Ogden
Dennis Awtrey
Oklahoma State Triumphs Over Texas In Far West Contest
Oklahoma State posted a 72 to 51 victory over Texas in the Far West clash. Arizona and New Mexico teams posted scores of 111 and 89 respectively, highlighting a day of regional play beyond the main Texas game.
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Texas
Far West No
Baytonian Earns Second Football Letter at SHSU
Baytown’s Mickey Tiner received his second letter in football at Sam Houston State University. He was among 30 players honored. Tiner played for Robert E. Lee High School’s Ganders.
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Huntsville
Mickey Tiner
Baytown
Sam Houston State University
Tiner
Robert BE
Lee
Ganders
Myers Steps Down As Tiger Coach
Texarkana high school coach Watty Myers resigns after 25 years to become director of athletics. His teams posted 186 wins 43 losses and 12 ties with 15 district titles. Jimmy Goff named head coach on a three year contract as Myers cites belief a younger person can do better on the field.
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Tex
Watty Myers
Myers
Tigers
Dallas Wilson
Jimmy Gotf
Goff
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