Flying Wishbone Adds New Twist At Sterling
Sterling Offensive Game dubbed flying wishbone by Jim Hess blends SMU and Texas wishbone concepts. Spring drills show 25 to 30 players considered for season as head coach Hess lauds speed and effort while noting linebacker concerns and a standout sophomore Sammy Singleton. Blue-Silver game slated after final scrimmage May 22 at Stallworth Stadium.
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Bobby Risinger
Sun
Ross Sterling
Jim Hess
Rangers
Stallworth Stadium
Sterling
Melvin DeBose
Randy Ackerman
Nat Mathis
Greg Cummings
Tammy Sanchez
Mets and track tales mix in rambling sports roundup
Rabe surveys Mets rival pack in the Eastern Division after a series win. The piece notes Cleon Jones colliding with Astro catcher Jack Hiatt, Jones' high school football past, and a nod to solid Mets play. It also covers golf results by Thelma Sanders, upcoming Mother’s Day scramble, Texas track stars Randy Lightfoot and rival sprint relay strengths from Houston, plus coaching updates at Robert E. Lee with Horace Mann staff and Indianapolis race coverage.
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Mets
Cleon Jones
Jack Hiatt
Dome
Jones
Hiatt
New York
Thelma Sanders
Goose Creek
San Antonio
Waco
Stamey Bonecrusher
Randy Lightfoot
Lightfoot
Plainview
Bobby Littlefield
Littlefield
Jimmy Gailey
Clear Creek
Gailey
Austin
Houston
Robert E. Lee
Horace Mann
Roger Adams
Bobby Sorenson
Elvis Istre
Ganders
Indianapolis
Jim Kyle
Jim
Beverly Rockhold
Roy Hutchins
Rock
Hutchins
Texas doctor urges mandatory stretcher for injured players
Dr Harry W Slade chair of the Texas Medical Association Athletics Committee says players often fake injuries to save face and recommends mandatory stretcher withdrawal from the field. He notes the current practice of hobbling off can worsen injuries and affect team morale. The panel also suggests evaluating artificial turf cooling options.
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Houston
Texas Medical Association
Harry W. Salde
Waco
Tex
TMA
Slade
East Loop Wins Are One-Sided
The Hast Little League Thursday night featured two lopsided games. The Dodgers beat the Tigers 15 to 1 as Tommy Smith pitched a two hit performance with 10 strikeouts and eight runs in the second inning sealed the win. Luke Morgan added a two hit performance for the Eagles in their 6 to 0 victory over the Oilers.
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Dodgers
Tigers
Eagles
Oilers
Tommy Smith
Luke Morgan
Dierker and Lemaster hold off Montreal 5-2 win
Houston pitcher Larry Dierker earned his fifth straight win, pitching seven innings as the Astros beat the Expos 5 to 2. Dierker left after a leadoff single in the eighth, with Denny Lemaster finishing the victory. Houston led 3-0 through the first, aided by Metzger Wynn and Alou, while Montreal scoring came on a bases loaded error and a seventh inning single by Ron Swoboda.
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Montreal
Larry Dierker
Houston Astro
Astros
Dierker
Wynn
Houston
Lee
Joe Morgan College
Manning
Kountze
Ron Swoboda
St.atyon
Foirey
Bocenblia
Eden
Yeas
Ferney
War
Lalor
Reman
Moron
Teed Mae
Noroon
Dream and Crappie Time Across Texass Lakes
Local fishing outlook highlights Toledo Bend scattered bass due to winds with crappie at night on Lake Livingston still top choice while bass seek daytime bites. Sam Rayburn shows lunkers in 20 to 25 foot holes with worms. Gulf Stream offshore offers uncertain but expect kings, ling, specs, and reds ready to bite.
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Toledo Bend
Lake Livingston
Sam Rayburn
Gulf Stream
King
Ling
Ganders Scrimmage Schedule At Ganders Practice Field
Ganders football opens spring with a 9 30 a m scrimmage Saturday at the practice field under coach Ron Kramer. He praises early workouts and notes defensive units are meeting the standard as players show determination. A second scrimmage is set for May 15 with the spring game concluding practice at 4 p m on May 21. David Chamberlain and Jake Smitherman, all-district standouts last year, are in spring drills. Smitherman will attend Rice.
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Hess
Sterling
Rice
Rangers
Robert E. Lee
Ron Kramer
Ganders
Gander
David Chamberlain
Jake Smitherman
The
Maroons
Insane
Dania Crain
Baseball scoreboard from The Associated Press
American League East Saturday games Oakland at Baltimore California at Cleveland Kansas City at Detroit New York at Chicago night Boston at Milwaukee Hoston at Milwaukee Washington at Minnesota Sunday Oakland at Baltimore New York at Chicago Boston Milwaukee Thursday results Houston 5 Montreal 2 Los Angeles 5 Cincinnati 2 Chicago at New York St Louis 6 at Philadelphia Saturday Houston at Philadelphia Chicago at Montreal night St Louis at New York Cincinnati at San Diego Piscurga at Los Angeles night Atlanta at San Francisco Chicago at Montreal St Louis at New York Cincinnati at San Diego Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Atlanta at San Francisco 2
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Oakland
Baltimore
California
Cleveland
Kansas City
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Washington
Minnesota
Boston
Houston
Montreal
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Iain St. Louis
Philadelphia
St. Louis
San Diego
Piscurga
Atlanta
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Chicago Philadelphia
Francisco
Reivers Beat 1 J Reivers Beat 1 J
The Reivers scored nine runs in the fourth inning and held on for a 15 11 win over Johnny & Jack s Food Store in the city softball open division at Rose land Park. In open league play Tar Babies beat YMCA 142 Kovar s lost to the Cou gars 20 12 and Humble Credit Union defeated the Soft Balls 18 1. In junior action Memorial juniors edged St Mark s 54 and Highlands toppled Second Baptist 12 1. Ex Met Ron Swoboda pinch hits a triple in his first plate appearance for the Montreal Expos. Phillies won 14 1 rookie Roger Freed drove in five for the winners.
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The
Reivers
Johnny & Jack's Food Store
Roseland Park
Tar Babies
YMCA
Kovar’s
Cougars
Humble Credit Union
Memorial
St. Mark's
Highlands
Second Baptist
Ron Swoboda
Ihit
Montreal Eixpos
Phillies
Roger Freed
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Mike Campbell
Rabe
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J. W. Dant
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Cold Duck
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Windsor
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Sun Outdoor Guide
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