Sterling Rocks Pasadena in 78 63 seniors shine
REL Ganders top Brazosport Exporters 61 40 led by Ace Thomas 32 points and 15 rebounds as senior squad clings to district standing. Ross Sterling Rangers rally past Pasadena 73 68 ending regular season at 22 11 with Parker Coleman Chase leading scorers and next week’s District 124A title showdown at Rice University against Deer Park.
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Charles Ebbis
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Johnnie Coleman
Richard Chase
Mike Manley
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Woody Walker
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Lavoy Darden
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Sid Thomas Soars
Brazosport Edges Beaufort In Low-Scoring Tilt
Brazosport and opposing team traded limited scoring as Land and Ellis led for their squads with double digit totals. Calvin Land poured in 18 points for the visitors while Charles Ellis added 10 for EE, and Gita Walker led Brazosport with 21 points. Final score 64 to 40.
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Roy Martinez
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Joe Wells
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Sid Thomas
Charles Ellis
Don Ploecer
S. Thomas McGlendon
Acie Thomas
Brazosport
Clyde
Wood Finished Second U.S. Skater Matures In Olympic Trials
Timothy Lyle Wood of Bloomfield Hills Michigan, coached by Ronnie Baker, rose from junior ranks to capture a surprise silver in the 10th Winter Olympic Games trials in Grenoble France. He credits hard work and psychological maturity for his progress as he eyes another year of skating toward a world title while pursuing pre-law studies.
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Ballston Spa
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Germany
Emmerich Danzer
Austria
Peecy Fleming
Deer Park Tops Ball High in 85 63 Victory
Deer Park steamrolled Ball High of Galveston 85 63 to extend their South Zone streak to eight wins. Gary Porter led the Deers with 23 points, Gary Fridge 18, and Jimmy Green 16, while Ball High’s Wayne Johnson had 5 and David Burger added 30 in a losing effort.
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Deer
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Jimmy Green
Deer Park Scoring Details From Basketball Game
Deer Park players Gary Porter 23, Gary Fridge 8, Jimmy Green 16, Roland Clampet 2, Terry Cannon 3, John Hayre 2, David Watkins 2, David Reid 2, Hob Bourk 5, Doug Newell 7, Joe Anderson 2, Don Wilson 2. Team total 37 points on 23 field goals and 32 free throws. Ball High player Wayne Johnson 35 points, David Berger 10, John Brown 3, Dave Moore 3, Mike Tallenne 8. Ball High total 63 points on 13 field goals and 23 free throws.
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David Watkins
David Reid
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Doug Newell
Joe Anderson
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Wayne Johnson
David Berger
John Brown
Dave Moore
Mike Tamalenne
UT Signs Houston Running Back in Southwest Conference Drive
The Associated Press reports Texas signed Houston St. Thomas tailback Robert Payne Friday, part of a sweep that brought Texas to 24 signees. Oklahoma State joined the recruiting surge, securing several Texas schoolboy prospects including Ronnie McInturff and Kyle Rote Sr. Texas Tech announced four more signings to reach 36.
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Houston St. Thomas
Zack Mildren
Abilene Cooper
Sam Lawless
San Antonio Churchill
Oklahoma State
Ronnie McInturff
Dumas
Kyle Rote
Southern Methodist
Joe Crews
Dallas Adamson
Rote
Highland Park
Texas Tech
Gary Kennedy
Fort Worth
Don Crocker
Tulsa
Harold Hurst
Lawton
Okla
Phil Hay
Texarkana
Interest Rates Stir Liberal Debate in 1968
In 1968 liberals in Congress and the executive face a painful choice over lifting interest rate ceilings. Johnson backs raising the 6 percent FHA VA loan ceiling, while Congress resists, risking protracted debate. The 4 percent cap on long term government securities remains a rallying point, with Treasury calls for relief ongoing.
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Astroworld Bumper Sticker Drive Boosts Admission Offer
Astroworld announces bumper stickers featuring its four colored balls logo available at the Astroworld dome or by mail. The price includes one admission good for all rides and attractions for the visitor’s entire day, with unlimited rides.
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