Houston Trinity And Tech In New Conference
Sports columnist Tom Murray argues against adding teams to the Southwest Conference. He notes Houston Trinity Tech could form a core, with Western Texas, East Texas State, Hardin Simmons, Midwestern, Lamar Tech potential adds, and Rice as a benchmark for scale and prestige.
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Texas State
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East Texas
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Ark
Waco
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Baylor
George Sauer
Texas A and M
Baytown
Wasted Talent Could Boost New Loop in Texas
Opinion argues talent exists in state colleges facing folding crowds. Many bench players at Texas and Houston programs could thrive elsewhere. potential Texas and North Texas teams could anchor a new league. Proposes San Antonio growth with a major college team and regional support from El Paso, Beaumont, and Dallas areas.
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University of Houston
Texas Tech
Trinity
San Antonio
College
West Texan
Hardin Simmons
Cowboys
el Paso
North Texas
Dallas
Denton
Beaumont
Lamar Tech
League Would Face Troubles But So Does Old SWC
A new loop faces financial and competitive hurdles yet presents a golden opportunity, echoing the challenges seen by the former SWC as it contemplates potential expansion and alignment.
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League
Old
SWC
Bears Grab Share Of SWC Lead In Crowded Standings
Baylor Bears surged to the top of the Southwest Conference standings after a Friday night rally to beat Rice 87 75. District results show Baytown 68 over Galena Park 61 Beaumont 53 over Orange 49 Freeport 72 over Bull Bigh 52.
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Galena Park
Beaumont
Orange
Freeport
Bull Bigh
Baylor Bears
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Southern Methodist
Bears
Rice
Ganders Upset Galena Park In 68-61 Thriller
The Gander basket ballers at Lee Gymnasium stunned Galena Park 68-61 in a dramatic Friday night upset. Led by Tommy Parris 19 points and Jerry Don Smith 14 points, Gander battled through a 25 lead changes and used a full-court press to pull the victory, boosting their district hopes while Galena Park spurred a late effort.
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Jerry Don
Smith
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James
Tom
My Parris
Jerry Don Smith
Galena
Earl Langford
C.L. Williams
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Edward Denny
Armor McManus
Cameron Gates
Sonny Morgan
Sid Wag
Richard Wolfe
Tommy Parris
Gandet
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Travis Irwin
Bulldogs
Don Chance
Frank Akin
B-toam Bulldogs
Mike Eiscobedo
Webster
Rebels Tackle LT Tech Laird's Boys
Lee College basketball hosts Le Tourneau Tech in Rebel gym at 8 p.m. hoping to rebound from a 72-64 first meeting loss. Coach Alton Laird’s squad seeks revenge behind guards Louis Carter and Wayne Peterson and forwards J R Biansett Charles Daniel with Norris at center. Daniel shifted to forward after Norris heated up, scoring 26 in the Concordia game while Daniel added 20 for high score.
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Rebels
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Wayne Peterson
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Concradia
Bears overpower Deer Park in 70 53 loss at Deer Park
San Jacinto Golden Bears built a 70 53 win over Cotton Watkins Deer Park as Wilbert Biggott scored 25 to pace scoring. Bernie Kapner led Houston with 22 as Robby Mankin and Kenneth King added 19 each for San Jacinto. Deer Park drops to 4 4 in district 26 4 while tied at top with Dickinson. Tuesday hosts Santa Fe in 26 4 clash.
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Deer Park
Biggott
Cosk
Houston
San Jacinto Golden Bears
Cotton Watkins
Deer
Deer Center
Wilbert Biggott
Bernie Kapner
Scientillating Bears
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Kapner
San Jacinto
Kenneth King
Robby Mankin
King
Golden Bear
Santa Fe
Clash
Bulldogs Fall to Tigers in 1st District Clash
A sluggish La Porte offense and stiff La Marque defense held the Bulldogs to 55 points as the Tigers secured a 63 55 district 27AA victory Friday night marking La Porte first district setback after two wins.
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Tigers
la Porte Bulldogs
la Marque
Barbers Hill Eagles edge Sheldon 52 51 in tight finish
Dodson led Barbers Hill with 15 points and Hollis Naquin and Dan Hooks added 12 each as the Eagles beat Sheldon 52 51. The win improves Barbers Hill to 5 1 in district while La Porte and La Marque split later actions in other games.
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Sheldon
Barbers Hill
Eagle Cagers
Dodson
Hollis Naquin
Dan Hooks
Lloyd Kelley
Hagles
Eagle Gymnasium
Barbers Hill High School
Crosby Nips Dayton In 43-42 Thriller
Crosby led by guard Richard Keene who scored 19 points and hit a late clip shot to beat Dayton 43 42 at Broncho gym. Bobby Narvar impressed on defense holding Steve Lipas as the Buffs trailed most of the game and rallied in the final minute.
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