Pre-Tourney Hype Fades as Teams Brace for State Meet
Austin AP reports coaches express fear and confidence ahead of the Texas state schoolboy basketball tournament. Twenty two teams travel for five conferences AAAA to B, with first-round pairings including Deweyville versus Kopper. Defending champs Snook and Lake Worth lead bids, while coaches warn of tough draws and strong opponents across AAAA AAA A and B leagues.
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Austin
Texas
Deweyville
Kopper
Snook
Lake Worth of
Fort Worth
Austin McCallum
Frank Rundell
Dallas Samuels
Samuels
J. W. Black
Black
Lubbock Monterey
Houston
Memorial
Falgore
San Antonio
Andrews
Clear Creek
Bill Krueger
Kilgore Penurstieyight
Marshall
Ted Dockery
Tmane Vincent
Rockdale Tigers
Lakel Worth
Rej
Wes
Crane
Rockport
Woodsbers
Honey Grove
Fairfield
Grover
Deweyville Koppers
Snook-Bronte
Channing
Alba-Golden
SMU footballer collapses and dies during practice
SMU student Tom White, 19, collapsed during spring football drills at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He received immediate treatment, was rushed to Baylor Hospital, and died eight hours later. White from Cochituate Massachusetts joined SMU last fall after prep school and had participated in intramural and varsity spring drills. This marked the second SMU football death in four years following Mike Kelsey in 1962.
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Dallas
Tom White
Southern Methodist University
White
Cochituate
Mass
SMU
Eddie Lane
Sam Morgan
Baylor Hospital
Ernest White
Massachusetts
Tfpounder
Southern Methodist
Mike Kelsey
Montreal Sought Championship Fight Skips Across Border
Montreal to host Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell heavyweight title bout as Illinois and Chicago block the fight. MBI holds closed circuit and related income rights while Montreal Forum gears to issue a license amid political backlash and Viet Nam war tensions. Clay, upset by U S refusals, notes he would fight if interested parties want him.
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Montreal
New York
Chicago
Bangor
Maine
Louisville
Clay
Huron
S.D
U.S
Main Boat, Inc
MBI
Mike Malitz
Illinois Athletic Commission
Malitzz
Montreal Athletic Commission
Itoday
Loren Cassina
A- Canada Sports Promotions Ltd
Toronto
Shorty
Viet Nam
Otto Kerner
Ilinois
Richard Daley
William G. Clark
Commission
Joe Tuiner
Joe Robichaux
Lou Radzienda
Miami
Wisconsin Says Owners After Some Fast Money
In Milwaukee AP report, prosecutors argued Braves owners moved the franchise to Atlanta for finances. Willard Stafford linked personal financial problems to the move, citing debts and thin equity. Defense, led by Bowie Kuhn, argued return to Milwaukee would destroy the club and was blocked by court orders.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Atlanta
Willard Stafford
Couny
Braves
EU Gee
Stafford
Ralph Delforge
Gordon Volz
Madison, Wis
Delforge
Volz
Bowie Kuhn
National League Tattormmey
Elmer Roller
Kuhn
National League
Georgia
Texas
Last Go Round For SWC Cagers
The final SWC basketball night features Texas A M and Southern Methodist atop the standings with 103 records. SMU plays Texas Tech in Dallas while A M faces Arkansas in Fayenneville. If both win they claim co champions and meet at Waco to decide the league representative for the NCAA playoffs. Texas and Baylor play at Waco and TCU and Rice meet in Houston.
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Texas A&m
Southern Methodist
Dallas
Texas Tech
Fayeneville
Arkansas
Aggies
Methodists
Baytown Bow Hunting Club grows from six to fifty members
The Baytown Bow Hunting Club, formed in May 1858 with six members led by president Ed Ratley, has expanded to 50. Williamson serves as president until the Saturday install banquet at the Holiday Inn. The club features a 28 target range behind Camp Reber, an active exhibition team, a 3,000 acre deer lease near Bryan with 15 deer killed last year, and annual invitational tournaments with multiple events and contests.
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Jown Black
Baytown Bow
Camp Reber
Williamson, Ratley
Calvin Muckleroy
Floyd
Formmy Handy
Bryan
Baytown Club
Baytown
Tommy Handy
Jack Walker
Walker
Baytoun Bow Hunting Club
State
Texas Field Archery
Chamber of Commerce
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Chrysler Imperial Apricot
Tropicans
Christian Dior
Camelot
Petunia
Baytown Feed and Supply CO
Sansabelt
Jaymar
West Tarns
Bronson Theatre
Six Bow Hunting Club
Pixs
Monthly
North Hwy
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