All-State Teams Named By The Associated Press
Texas picks list from 1966 season with Sonora and Forney players dominating Class A and AA. Marler Renfro Cook and Chavez lead the first team, while Three Rivers Mason and Granbury figures appear across multiple positions. Sweeny earns few first team honors as state writers recognize scattered standout performances.
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South
Associated Press
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Daca Laney Cook
Vernon ‘Marler
Ed Lee ‘Renfro
Nee Chavez
Sonora
Forney
Sporty Writers Association
Lenen
Chevez
Guar
Tam
Cartimore
Hennie
Mason
Westmoreland
Magnolia
Henfro
Chavez
Junior Zepeda
John Koroczyski
Three Rivers
George West
Cook Ax
Danny Malone
Hallsville
Renfraj
Fund John Hollowell
Honey
Tralisville
John Howe
Honey Grove
Gary Whittemore
Formey
Ronnie Westmoreland
John Korczynski
Laney Cook
Vernon Marler
White Deer
Ed Lee Renfro
Larry Bush
Ney
Syd Keasler
Ray Suakl
Rogers
Carl Mason
Schulenburg
Gary Stewart
David Stroud
Grege Wright
Winn Robinson
Crosbyton
Phil Fuller
Jivan Lopez
Santa Rosa
Jackie Adcock
Rains
Carlos Lopez
San Isidro
Sweeny
Yea Champins
Elmor Wright
Texas Sports Writers Association
Granbury
Town Park
Harry Price
Mickey Fatterson
Wright
Jim Tidwell
James Hodges
Harold Ames
Pro stars twice cut in high school teams
Falstaff Sports notes surprising facts from Bob Cousy and Bob Petit being cut in youth basketball, confirms with NBA. It asks how many baseballs are used in a major league gate, citing about 80 new balls per game. It highlights famous golf shots by Lew Worsham and Gene Sarazen in Masters history.
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Bob Cousy
Bob Petit
NBA
Lew Worsham
Gene Sarazan
Pelekoudas Named Giever Klemn Award Recipient
Chris Pelekoudas, famed for fairness and sharp on field judgment, will receive the Bill Klem Award at the seventh annual Houston major league dinner on January 24 at the Shamrock Hotel. The Chicago born umpire, raised in a 14‑child family, began officiating in 1943 and rose through the Eastern Shore and Western Leagues to reach the Pacific Coast League by 1953.
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Pelekoudas
Big Wagnes
Chris
Bill Kiemla
Houston
Shamrock Hotel
Peiekoudas
Dizzy Dean
Dean
Tris
Baseball Writers ’Association of America
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Jocko Conlan
Dusty Burgess
Tom Gorman
Kelm
Pelekoutas
Pacific Coast League
Chicago
Sunnyvale
California
Mijers
Uniei
Ehiss
Matson Aims to Break Indoor Shot Put Record
Randy Matson, Texas A&M star, targets the world indoor shot put mark at the All-American Indoor Games in San Francisco. He doubts his indoor form but seeks higher distance, facing Neil Steinhauer and Parry O’Brien in a field that includes Dave Maggard.
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Randy ‘Matson
Texas A&m I
Gary Gubner
New York
Matson
Steinhauer
Parry O'Brien
Dave Maggard
Charlie Thomas
Batson
Top 10 Cage Roundup Highlights Wildweek in College Hoops
Ron Rapoport reports major upsets and close calls among top teams. Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt in overtime at home while Cincinnati and Bradley drop tight games. Louisville, Houston, Providence roll to wins as Tulsa, Wichita State, and Lamar Tech pull shocks. Keystone stars Dampier, Unseld, Chaney star in varied results across the nation.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
Tor
Kentucky
Wildcats
Vanderbilt
Adolph Rupp
Cincinnati
Tulsa
Bradley
Pol
Wichita
Louisvile
North Texas State
Houston
Lamar Tech
Providence
Massachusetts
Virginia
Therelinois
Lexington
Overal
Jerry Southwood
Southwood
Commodores
Bob Tallent
Bo Wyerrandt
Louie Dampier
Eldridge Webb
Mike Rolf
Warren Armstrong
Ganders Wind Up Non-District State With Deer
Gander host Deer Park Friday in a 7 30 pm meeting to close their pre district basketball schedule. Deer edged Ganders 68 66 earlier this season at Deer Park. Ganders 9 11 hoping to reach 10 wins before district starts. Sidney Thomas sprained ankle and Donnie Ploeger wrist injury. Charlie Strauss elbow cut. Coach Jay Bollinger expects both squads to be ready for the opener. JV game against Deer Park set for 1 6 p m with KWBA to broadcast tonight.
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Ganders
Deer Park
Deer 10
Deer
Sidney Thomas
Houston
Baytown
Kwba Wh
Rangers Host Bears In Final Prep Before District
Sterling Rangers welcome San Jacinto Bears to the Sterling gym Friday night for final pre district games. The Rangers, in their first basketball season, stand seven wins and 13 losses as height issues hinder their effort. JV tips at 6 p.m., varsity at 7 30 p.m.
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San Jacinto Bears
Sterling Gymnasium
Rangers
Sterling
Sterling Blue Devils
San Jacinto
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