Four Sports Figures Pass Away Sparing Little Time
New York sports digest recalls four icons lost in a grim week Dan Morgan and Jerry Hoyt headline the obituaries Arch Ward and Harold Burr also mourned Their passing marks a somber moment in a season already heavy with losses as Morgan famed for his quick tongue and long career is remembered for his colorful chat and influence.
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New York
Dan Morgan
Jerry Hoyt
Arch Ward
Harold Burr
North Texas Star Returns To Be Coach
Kenneth Bahnsen of Vinton Louisiana former North Texas fullback and 1953 UNT graduate will join his alma mater as assistant football coach on September 1. Bahnsen played for the 49ers in 1953 and Packers in 1954, later coaching backfield and baseball at McNeese State College. He scored 174 points and gained 2082 yards in three seasons at North Texas. He will also teach health physical education and recreation.
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Kenneth Bahnsen
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North Texas State College
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San Francisco 49Ers
Green Bay Packers
McNeese State College
Lake Chirles
Odus
Fishing Boat Race Ends With Baytown Wins Aug 28
Sunday Baytown Boat Club unveiled a new park and San Jacinto River mooring course near Highlands drawing about 1000 spectators. Two Baytown boats topped 10 outboard divisions with multiple Baytown crew members on top places. a 25 horsepower rig flipped before race eight. The event featured a preview for the September LSBRA race with a $700 purse and a $1100 prize package as gates.
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Ming
Highlands
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Bevent
Robert Anderson
Houston
Erwin Prinzel
Eugene Prinzel
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