Rayburn dominates 1969 23-4A All-District Basketball Team
Rayburn's Sam Rayburn 234A team placed four players on the 1969 23 4A Coaches All District roster led by first team selections Pat Naf and Don Fogo with Gary Moss Steve Trneak and John Hayre also on the top unit. Second team includes RELs Thomas McClendon Charles Ellis Floyd Ciruti Deer Parks Bob Borak Rayburns Dennis Broughton and Bill Haley. Honorable mentions list many players from Rayburn Deer Park Pasadena and South Houston.
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Sam Rayburn
Ross Sterling
Robert E. Lee
Deer Park
Rayburn
Texans
Sterling
Johnny Coleman
Pat Na F
Don Fogo
South Houston
Gary Moss
Pasadena
Steve Trncak
John Hayre
REL
Thomas McClendon
Charles Ellis
Floyd Ciruti
Bob Borak
Dennis Broughton
Bill Haley
Kelley Hazen
John Hull
Doug Martin
Billy Jolly
Russell Schroeder
Don Kennedy
John Matthews
David Watkins
Glenn Cummins
Joe Anderson
Felix Green
Lee
Charles LeBlue
Joe Wells
Ted Hazelwood
Carl Barnett
Steve Nelson
Rickey Triplett
Ellis
McClendon
Moss
Trneak
Houston
John Coleman
Steve Tracak
Don Foga
Pat Naff
Floyd Chuti
Robert Fe, Lee
Ib” Sr
Bob Boruk
Stray Redbirds Prove $425000 Worth It
The Cardinals secure major salary boosts as six star players accept new contracts. Bob Gibson tops with about 125000, boosting the club's payroll. Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Mike Shannon, Nelson Briles, and Ray Washburn also reach new deals in a decisive front-office expansion.
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Devine
Musial
St. Louis
Cy Young
Bob Gibson
Lou Brock
Curt Flood
Mike Shannon
Nelson Briles
Ray Washburn
Devince
Gibson
Omaha
Neb
Cardinals
Flood
Brock
Shannon
Briles
Washburn
Weather Delaying Openers for Local Baseball Teams
Persistent rain and flooded fields force cancellations for Gander and Ranger baseballs at Memorial Stadium and area venues. Gander meets Port Arthur at 4 p.m. while Sterling travels to St Thomas in Houston. Rescheduling hoped. start dates uncertain after pre season rainouts. Golf teams also affected by weekend flooding at Pinewood Invitational venue in Beaumont.
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Oz Hughes
Ross Sterling
Gary Herrington
Robert E. Lee
ABL
Sterling
Memorial Stadium
Ranger
AEL
la Marque
Victor
Rangers
Clear Creek
Pete Sullis
Ganders
Port Arthur
Houston
St. Thomas
Herrington
Hughes
Ranger and Gander
Beaumont
Pinewood
UCLA Tops Final AP Poll for Third Time in Six Years
UCLA finished atop the final AP poll for the 1968-69 season, capturing 44 first-place votes and 898 points as La Salle earned second with a 23-1 record. Santa Clara rose to third, North Carolina fourth, and Duquesne and Villanova completed the top ten. La Salle, Purdue, Kentucky, St. John’s, Duquesne, and Villanova all appeared in the upper ranks amid shifts from last week.
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Ben Olan
Associated Press
UCLA
Bruins
LaSalle
Philadelphia
California
Houston
Cougars
Elvin Hayes
la Salle
Santa Clara
North Carolina
Duke
Davidson
Purdue
Kentucky
St. John’s
N.Y
Duquesne
Villanova
Pennsylvania
Michigan State
Iowa
Vanderbilt
Notre Dame
South Carolina
Ty Fe
St. John's
Drake
New Mexico State
Uc South Carolina
Wilt Chamberlain criticized by former Lakers teammate
Baltimore’s Leroy Ellis, a four season L A Lakers forward, says Wilt Chamberlain hurts the Lakers with his style. Ellis cites Wilt blocking Elgin Baylor’s path as a problem and questions his ability to adapt quickly to a new position, suggesting potential improvement next season.
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Los Angeles
Baltimore
Leroy Ellis
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Wilt Chamberlain
Lakers
Ellis and Egan Compete With Lakers' Drive
The 6 foot 10 Ellis who played forward and center for the Lakers from 1962 to 1966 averaged 12.2 points in his final Lakers season. John Egan, a 6 foot guard in his first Lakers year, backs Ellis as a driving player who favors aggressive moves over a 14 foot jumper. The Bullets top the Eastern Division at 50-18.
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Ellis
Lakers
Los Angeles
Bullets
John Egan
Elgin
Regan
Venda Snack Sales Corp Seeks Distributor In Area
Snack firm seeks distributor to collect funds and restock new coin operated dispensers. No selling accounts required. Applicants must own a car and provide references. Cash requirement ranges from 688.50 to 2075.00. Include phone number for interview.
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Venda -Snack Sales Corp
Colts Donate Proceeds To Charity After Home Games
The Colorado Colts, a semi pro football team, played five home games this season and gave the proceeds from three of them to charity, marking a noble gesture by the team.
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Calo
Colorado Colts
First Astro Grand Prix Preparation Going Well
Houston fans anticipate the first annual Astro Grand Prix at the Astrodome with 60 drivers including A J Foyt Bobby Unser Al Unser Joe Leonard Mel Kenyon and Johnny Rutherford. The two day event features 14 races 11 000 to the winner and 40 000 total purse plus 200 plus press corps and fan turnout.
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Astro
Houston
Astrodome
U.S. Auto Club
A.J. Foyt
Indianapolis
USAC
Bobby Unser
al Unser
Bobby
Joe Leonard
Mel Kenyon
Bob Wente
Mike McGreevy
Bettenhausen Brothers
Gary
Merle
Tony Bettenhausen
Lloyd Ruby
Wichita Falls
Johnny Rutherford
Fort Worth
Jim McElreath
Arlington
New Jersey
Canada
Washington
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Rodger Ward
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
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Joe Parker
Charlie le Blue
Baytown School
Jay Bollinger
Woody Walker
Homer Powell
Gerald Robison
John Alrey
J. Frank Dobie
Gene McCarley
Bobby McKinley
Dick Couch
St. Petersburg
Fla
Gussie
Busch
Bing Devine
Stan Musial
Fard
Highlands
S. Main
Fleet Royal
Denver
Pat Kelly
Kansas City Royals
University of Denver
Wilts Style
Wilt
Bigin Baylor
Newsmen
Cincinnati Reds
Dave Bristol
Venda Snack Sales Corp. P.O
Dallas
Texas
H & F Block
LOX SL Rev
America
Baytown
LA Porte
W. Main
Seabrook
NASA
Baytown, Texas
N. Commerce
Bartok
Zenith
N. Alexander DR
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