Murray-Go-Round By TOM MURRAY
Rumors swirl around college football coaching as Bill Meek of Houston and Jim Tatum of Maryland surface in speculation. Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Maryland’s recruiting moves frame a volatile coaching carousel while key teams like Oklahoma and Maryland compete for top talent.
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Perk Parks
Deer Yarke High
Bill Meek
University of Houston
University of Maryland
Far
Meek
Houston
Jim Tatum
Tatum
North Carolina
Robert Neyland
Tennessee
Bowden Wyatt
Beaumont Purple Rise Promises Tough Football Season
Beaumont fans mobbed the stands as Dick Sheffield rebuilt a young football team at the Jefferson County plant. In 1956 the Purple show speed and grit, with 23 lettermen returning led by quarterback Robert Stanson, and a 84-59 upset over Frank Jams’ Gander basketballers signals a strong era ahead.
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Beaumont
District 8
Athietles
Texas Aggies
Siong
Dick Sheffield
Ola Tu Tenestar
Ro Bulilt
Jefferson County
Seaumont
Robert EL Tae
Gut Manpower
Sheffield
Hesh
Frenport
Port Arthur
Hides
Robert Stanson
Slick
Raminer
Notre Dame
Paul Hornung
Beaumont Purple Bounce Eyes Third District Title Run
Beaumont's Purple Bounce era revival under Murry Mitchell aims to reclaim a district title for a third time after coaching changes. The team benefits from a strong student body, supportive fans, and a new high school gym, signaling growth beyond past track and football struggles.
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Port Neches
Sheffield
Beaumont
Murry Mitchell
Stitchell
Ganders Fight To Stay In District Race At Home
Ganders face two home games this week against Ball High and Pasadena as they try to avoid an early district exit after a 69 59 loss to Beaumont. Key players include Jerry Don Smith and Leo Hechler, with Ball Pasadena Port Arthur leading the standings at 2 0.
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Pasadena
Tom Murray
Suporis
Wditer
Ganders
Ball High
Galveston
James
Beaumont
Jerry Don Smith
Sammy Myers
Smith
Leo Hechler
Rekoft
Lee Gluiiasium
Lee
Ball
Port Arthur
Baytown
Orange
Freeport
Galena Park
Rangers Rally Falls Short as Rebels Fall 82 to 76
Lee College loses conference opener to San Antonio Rangers 82 76 in the Ranger gym. Tom Parris scores 31 for Lee while Ranger Kemmerzebl nets 29 and Mendiola 19. Coach Alton Laird takes team to Beaumont for nonconference clash with Lamar Tech.
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Rangers
Parris
Rebels
John Chandler
Sun
Lee College
San Antonio Rangers
Ranger Gymnasium
Tom Parris
Fred Cochran
Cochran
San Antonio
Lee
Bill Chandler
Reds
John Kemmerzeh
Frank Mendiola
Richard Wolfe
Tommy Moser
Moser
Sonny Morgan
Wolfe
Wiley Johnson
Kemmerzebl
Mendiola
Ranger
Alton Laird
Beaumont
LEE Name Fe
Parris Ceevese
Maser
Don’t Overlook Hogs In Southwest Battle
Arkansas Razorbacks, under Glen Rose, face Texas and Rice in a critical SWC stretch after recent win at Baylor. With 2 victories in 10 starts but only five points per game separating them from opponents, Arkansas could emerge as a title contender if they split the Texas and Rice games this week.
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Hogs
Baylor
Waco
Rose
Austin
Texas
Fayetteville
Rice Owls
Southern Methodist
Rice
La Porte Faces Crucial District Tests In Non-Loop Game
Three Baytown area teams clash in district play Tuesday while La Porte meets non district foe Houston Kincaid at home. Deer Park visits Dickinson rivals in 20-A, Crosby hosts Hail-Daiseta, Barbers Hill meets Sheldon in 72-B opener as La Porte eyes Webster in non league action and other district games tip off with girls before the boys.
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la Porte
Baytown
Deer Park
Tuckinson Gymnasium
Gators
Oth Deer Park
Dickinson
Zick
Crosby
Hail-Daiseta
Barbers Hill
Sheldon
Frank Akin
Lion's den
Cotton Watkins
Sweeny
Honey Island
Lloyd Kelley
Eagles
Johnny Hauk
Crosby Buffs
Tatum To Carolina college park sports brief
JR Big Jim Tawim, famed Maryland defender, began rebuilding North Carolina football fortunes as a new coach. In Honolulu, two retired pros Elroy Hirsch and Doak Walker led the Collegiate All-Stars to a 41-20 defeat Sunday. Lloyd Mangrum pursues LA Open crown in final round. Ortiz aims for 30th straight win in TV bout with Portilla at St Nicholas Arena.
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Vols
Maryland
Lam
Tatum
Pennsylvania
Meekin
Terrapins
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Mir, Tatum
Carolina College Park
Big Jim Tawim
Honolulu
Elroy Hirsch
Los Angeles
Rane
Doak Walker
Detroit Lions
Hownah
New York
Carlos Ortiz
Ray Portilla
St. Nicholas Arena
Gates Named In Voting For Outstanding Texas Player
Dallas reports: Charles Milstead of Tyler is named the outstanding high school football player by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Milstead led the AAAA bi district finals Oscar class vote with 18 votes, edging Gordon LeBoeuf of Port Neches. Glynn Gregory and Glynn Gregory Abilene HS.
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Dallas
Charles Milstead
Tyler
Texas Sports Writers ‘Association
Milstead
O Abilene
Gordon LeBoeuf
Port
Glynn Gregory
Abilene High School
Larry Dueitt
Corpus Christi Miller
Bobby Boyd
Garland
Vernon Scott
Chillicathe
Bobby Lackey
Weskica
Clifford Grabbs
San Antonio
Harlandate
Merlin Priddy
Hillsboro
Edwin McDaniel
Midland
Marvin Lasater
San Angelo
Jackie Holt
Gainesville
Tacky Stodge
New London
Cameron Gates
Raytown
David Bourland
Abilene
Hunting And Fishing In A Weekend Field Report
A weekend hunting and fishing note covers geese and ducks bagged near Monroe City and field notes on afternoon vs morning results. It also reports speckled trout success around Baytown, commercial netting along Trinity Bay, and calls for reform of game and fish regulations with a push for clearer laws and expert management.
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Henry
Mildred Hecox
Tice Field
Monroe City
Anafune
Manson Clark
Cotton Lake
Grady Morris
al Young
Ben
Mary Love
Jeff Harbour
Billy Gunter
Sam Nawlin
Speck Williams
Tri-Chty
Trinity Bay
Game and Fish Commission
Ansaver
Game Department
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Tuck
Texas Banking Department
Guardian Financial Corp
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Shaw Ave
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Alan Maver Aber
NEWUS
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IDSS
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My Sea
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Purple Gymnasium
Red Emmons
Lee Gymnasium
Carter Lomax
Slick Fllis
Greg Rekof
Gander
Lamar Tech
ED Fite
United Press
Glen Rose
Arkansas Razorbacks
Mangrum
R— Lloyd Mangrum
Gates
By Jim Nelson
Houston Sporstwriters
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A. D. Corer
Lexas
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