Gene Washington receives hero's welcome in Baytown area
Gene Washington, Michigan State All American, returns to La Porte Baytown area for visits amid local celebrations. A Friday assembly at Carver High School honored his football career and scholastic record at MSU, with a La Porte reception and parade planned in his honor. Washington highlighted Shrine Game and Hula Bowl plans, plans to pursue pro or track, and his dedication to academics and community service with FCA and Excalibur.
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Gene Washington shines on Carver visit at old stomping grounds
Gene Washington returns to Carver High School to recall his Michigan State career under coach Duffy Daugherty. The Baytown La Porte native credits MSU teammates including Bubba Smith and Clint Jones for a racially integrated, winning environment. He highlights MSU president support and reflects on changes in Baytown and La Porte regarding integration and athletic opportunities.
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Portrait at Carver honors Gene Washington at school
Gene Washington, former Buc star and All American at Michigan State, will have a life size portrait hung at Carver High School. Athletic Director Dan Stallworth announced the tribute during a Friday assembly noting Washington’s rank among the district’s four All America athletes alongside Stolhandski Johnson and Gray.
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Griese Fires Two Touchdown Passes In Hula Bowl Victory
Purdue star Bob Griese connected twice with Dave Williams for scores in the fourth quarter lifting the North to a 38 27 win over the South in the Hula Bowl. Williams earned outstanding lineman honors while Missouri back Charlie Brow was named outstanding back despite the loss. About 23 500 fans filled the stadium as top college players and scouts watched.
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Darden's Hot Shooting Sparks Blue Devil Win
The Sterling Blue Devils defeated San Jacinto sophomores 65 51 as Lavoy Darden scored 23 points and pulled in 27 rebounds. Darden matched his season high of 28 in the opener. Sterling pressed early, led 14 5 after one, and outscored 32 19 in the final period, shooting 33 percent.
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Colts Eagles Tange In Playoff On Sunday
In Miami Florida a dental student Gary Cuozzo arrived to back up quarterback Johnny Unitas for the Colts in the Playoff Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cuozzo plans to return to dental school at the University of Tennessee after the game. It was uncertain if he would see action as Unitas heals a sore shoulder through Miami workouts.
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SWC Basketball Opens Second Round Matchups
The Southwest Conference resumes play this afternoon with four unbeaten teams. Texas meets Texas Christian in Fort Worth at 2 p.m., each averaging over 87 points per game, while SMU and Texas A&M clash in Dallas. The schedule includes two lower bracket games and two or three top scorers slated to see action.
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