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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1965
Page
15
A Midland era snapshot of district track action features athletes from Pasadena, Abilene, Highland Park, and Austin High County clusters. Contenders like Gall Bouarees, Gene Rogers, and Mike Beans push regional marks with standout relays and sprints.
Coaches describe a new 1965 offensive plan with split ends and two active halfbacks. Spring drills reveal position shuffles from wingback to end and a shift of Jerry Baker to end while Billy Littlefield moves to fullback. Contending sophomores impress as returning players juggle baseball duties and football futures.
An Oklahoma angler enjoys water like never before while fishing near Collwell in Trinity Bay. Gear, a 50 pound bass, and a 24 pound fish excite Enderlie as he mounts trophies. Mrs Enderlie and A A Dackton report busy days at late Martin Fish Camp with plans to share a 40-50 pound drum photo with kin back home. Summer fishing is underway and crowds anticipate the next weekend.
Southwest Conference officers say the latest meeting shows no rules violations to review. The focus is on recruiting but sanctions for Texas SMU Arkansas are described as indefinite or ongoing with conditions. The conference set scholarship limits and new policy timing, with director meetings and track events slated across Friday and Saturday.
The Barbers Hill JH girls volleyball team won District 7A Wie, defeating Waller and Splendora after early losses. Coached by Mrs Bill Thompson, the lineup included Linda Dun can, Rose Mary Hatfield, Bar bara McQueen, Margaret Joseph, Shey Bell, Pam Hoder, Jody Hannon, Bonita Williams and Yvonne Sraly.
Wade Blasingame pitched all 14 innings, five hits allowed and 12 strikeouts, as Milwaukee beat Houston 2-1 in 14 innings. Eddie Mathews drove in the decisive run with a two-out double in the 14th. Dick Farrell of Houston left after being struck on the head by Hank Aaron’s line drive.
In Boston a hearing was set for Thursday over promoter authority for the Cassius Clay Sonny Liston heavyweight title rematch. Judge Felix Forte questioned license validity and noted Intercontinental Promotions as the promoter, with Sam Silverman acting for them. Neither Clay nor Liston appeared in court.
Commerce Texas AP Fast Texas State is a favorite to win all events at the Lone Star Conference meet Friday and Saturday. McMurry joins as a newcomer, with Southwest Texas State and Stephen F. Austin contenders in track and tennis.
Midway through a sectional game, the Brewers overcome Houston with a late push. Morgan and Aron lead Houston with key hits while Sloup and Torre receive holds. Final line: Houston seven, Milwaukee two, as late runs seal the win.
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