Rebels Lifted by Best 15-Year Season at Lee College
Lee College Rebels posted a 21-14 overall record and won the Texas Junior College Athletic Association Region 14 south zone title. Under coach Mike Hefley, the team featured double-figure scorers Howard Phearse and Joe Guillory, toppled San Jacinto for the south crown, and earned a playoff berth against northern powerhouses. The season showcased strong freshmen performers and solid rebounding led by Lee and Guillory, signaling solid recruiting prospects for next year.
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Astros Optimistic For 1971 Season Under Walker
Editor notes seventh in a series and highlights manager Harry Walker's optimism for a strong April start to avoid the 1969 1970 doldrums. Key returns include Don Wilson Tom Griffin Larry Dierker and Wade Blasingame plus new Cubs additions Roger Metzger and Jack Hiatt boosting catching and infield depth. The pitching staff depth and improved bullpen give Houston a credible chance in the NL race.
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Nine Teams Enter Preseason Softball Tourney
Nine teams have entered the pre-season softball tournament set for April 24 sponsored by the city Parks and Recreation Department. The double elimination event requires March 24 entry, with teams including J. Mark's St. John's Tar Babies Upjohn First Baptist Johnny and Jacks DuPont Cougars and Aces.
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Astros edge Reds in ninth as Harris seals win
In Cocoa Florida, the Astros led 9-8 with bases loaded and one out in the ninth before Walter Harris came on to retire Cincinnati and preserve Houston’s victory. The rookie pitcher explained bullpen work differs from starting duties and emphasized readiness and quick adaptation.
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Barton's Team Wins Scramble at Goose Creek
The Barton squad of Charles Barton Vince Bresan Vernon Massey Evelyn Mann and Tom Montgomery captured first with 63 in the weekly Goose Creek Country Club scramble Sunday. A 64 by Patterson Carpenter Barnhill Mann and Barton was second. a three way tie for third at 65 included Barton Bruce Durham Wadley Derden Stewart Doerrie and others.
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Vince Bresan
Vernon Massey
Evelyn Mann
Tom Montgomery
Goose Creek Country Club
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Marge Carpenter
Iw. W. Barnhill
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Lou Barton
Barton Bruce
Bill Durham
Frank Wadley
Leonard Derden
Ula Stewarts
Laura Doerrie
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Baytown Clubs In Eagle Meet In Pasadena Tournament
Sterling and REL are among 16 teams competing in the Pasadena Invitational baseball tournament at Pasadena Memorial Stadium. Sterling opens against Memorial at 1 p.m. Thursday, REL faces Houston Memorial at 3 p.m. The finals are set for Saturday evening.
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Sterling Teams Defeat Angleton In Dual Tennis Meet
Sterling defeated Angleton 6-2 at Ranger courts on Monday. Sterling won both boys singles and all four girls events, with Massey and Buescher taking singles. Boys doubles teams lost only one match. Chase and Rodger won girls singles. Forester and Wallace and Strassner and Miller won doubles. Sterling girls 15-13, boys 12-16.
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Sally Forester
Pat Wallace
Peggy Lang
Lynn Stelle
Donna Strassner
Shirley Miller
Libby Munson
Jill Hughes
City Spring Sports Card
Tuesday events include REL at Texas baseball at 7 p.m. Clear Creek at Sterling baseball at 7 p.m. REL junior varsity at Rayburn 4 p.m. Sterling girls tennis at Angleton. REL girls tennis vs Texas City at REL. Wednesday has no events scheduled.
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