Houston junior Len Spain tops 1964 Class AAAA all state hoop
Houston Austin junior Len Spain led the Texas Sportswriters Association all state Class AAAA basketball selections with 59 of 70 votes. Fort Worth Halton’s Billy Arnold trailed with 54 votes as Stockton Miller Voight and others earned first team spots. Spain Stockton and Voight are juniors, Arnold Miller seniors.
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Bill Voight
Dallas Highland Parks
Larry Miller
San Antonio Lee
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Milter
Mister
Terry
Trippett
Odessa
Ronnie Perez
Plainview
Jerry Kroll
Houston Spring Branch
Mickey McCarty
Pasadena
Terry George
Denton
Gene Wilson
Fort Worth Poly
Steve Brennan
el Paso Burgos
Bill Mehrans
Corpus Christi
Ray
Ray Gomez
San Antonio Burbank
Norman Grey
Dallas Adamson
Perez
Wilson
Tippett
Mehrens
Gus Lesnevich Dies at Age 49 in Park City
Gus Lesnevich, former light heavyweight champion known for the fastest knockout in a title fight, collapsed from a heart attack in Cliffside Park after chest and stomach pains. He died shortly after arrival at Dr. John Williams’ office. During a 15-year career he posted 57 wins, 14 losses, and 35 draws with 21 knockouts.
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All-District 12 4A Basketball Team Named
Pasadena star Mickey McCarty leads first team with Roger Gunter Galena Park Gilbert Ash and Willie Hagler Brazosport as hub. Texas City trio Jones Van Amberg and Gonzalez join second team along with Joe Newsome. Baytown’s Newsome anchors honorable mentions as districts’ coaches vote.
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Pasadena
Mickey’ McCarty
Roger Gunter
Galena Park
Hub Mayer
Albert Ash
Brazosport
Willie Hagler
Lowe ‘ Newsome
Ball High
Richard Gonzalez
Texas
Louis Sholmire
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Richard Jones
Billy Standley
Rick Henson
Jim Nicholson
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Eagles
Mickey McCarty
Dess
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Pasadens
Gilbert Ash
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Bravosport
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Texas City
Joe Newsoma
Mike: Horak
Roger Zwahr
Balbino Gomez
Charles Fuller
Jim ‘Nicholson
Galena
Ash
Gomez
Rick “Henson
Standley
Nicholson
Newsome
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Port Arthur
George Ferguson
Brazosport Facts
Aml Basketball
Baytown Sun
Galveston News-Tribune
Pasadena Star. News Citizen
The
Texas City Sun
Cards Aiming To Be Major Factor In NL Race
Cardinals manager reflects on 1963 season and projects 1964 as a strong campaign. Highlights include Tim McCarver’s emergence as a top catcher, additions of Jim Coker, Roger Craig, and a solid infield with White, Favier, Groat, and Boyer. Center field questions linger with Curt Flood starring. Musial's retirement opens spots for young outfielders Clemens, Kolb, Shannon, and Lewis.
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Dick Groat
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Cal Maxvill
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Frnie’ Broglia
Curt Simmons
Ray'Sadecki
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Curt
Flood
Stan Musial
Mal
Howe Ives
Charley James
Doug Clemens
Gary Kolb
Mike Shannon
Johnny Lewis
Davidson
Tulane
Louisiana State SC
Virginia Military
Tilane
Sonny Liston
Green Wave
LSU
Fone
Tuslane
Dave Kendall
Nicklaus rates New Orleans Open tough Lakewood course
In New Orleans at Lakewood Country Club, the Greater New Orleans Open rated one of PGA Tour’s six toughest. Friday’s first round showed a water-soaked, sand-filled 18th hole, a par 4 of about 460 yards, yielding several birdies as players coped with the challenging finishing hole.
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Jack Nicklaus
Lakewood Country Club
Jolly Charley Signs KC Lease
Kansas City AP report on Charles O Finley signing a four year stadium lease for the Athletics ending a bitter dispute with the city and prompting officials to pursue a binding pact. The mayor and city hoped to restore support and prevent moves while AL backing supported the agreement amid earlier threats to relocate.
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Austin Mustangs stun Pasadena to reach state tourney berth
Austin defeated Pasadena 67-51 in Houston regional action to secure a spot in the state tournament. Led by Ken Spain and Laury Liles, the Mustangs built a steady 63- to 24-point lead, dominated rebounding, and stretched their cushion as reserves poured in late. Pasadena struggled with 27 points in the final period as Austin clinched the win and the trip to Austin next weekend.
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Jerry Bryant
Gunter
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Laury Liles
McCarty
Baytown sports scene links families and teams across years
A Baytown town paper page recalls Galena Park star Wally Simpson, Elswick, and Ervel from 1954, Baytown’s top miler, team captains, and Baytown coaches. It notes Cedar Bayou basketball depth, 12 4A title contention, and Bears versus Texas City. The piece mixes memories of swimmers, wrestlers, and boxing transitions with local coaches crediting teamwork and hustle.
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Wally Simpson
Baytown
Elswick
J Hiamm
Robert
Ervel
Dwight Young
Jin
Porky) Cockreham Elain
Ganders
Young
Cockreham
Mark
Mack
Meigs
Barry Bobbitt
Pat O'Neal
Ron’ Kramer
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Aggies Top SMU 75 70 to Clinch SCC Lead
Texas A&M edged SMU 75 70 to reinforce its hold on the Southwest Conference title with two games remaining. Gene Elmore led SMU with 19 points while Bill Robinette added 17 for A&M as they moved to 11 1 in league play.
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Aggies
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Gene Elmore
SMU
Bill Robinette
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College Basketball Scores and Results Roundup
College teams posted multiple results including Utah over St. Princeton 90 78, Columbia over Harvand 73 59, Boston College 105 Seton Hall 93, Coast Guard 35 MIT 80 Yale 73, Texas A M 75 SMU 70, Brigham Young 106, Arizona State 86, Oregon State 63, Seattle 101 Portland 59. NBA Friday results show Boston 107 San Francisco 92 and Philadelphia 115 at Los Angeles.
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