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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
4
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Texas coach Fred Akers smiles through a daunting task as he begins rebuilding the Longhorn program after DKR. He notes Texas remains down, cites Earl Campbell as a potential Heisman candidate, praises Johnny Sam Jones and incoming freshmen, and discusses shifts to a Veer and option offense while adjusting quarterbacks and injuries.
Sterling High School athletic teams dominated the District 21-AAAA scene. Bill Parrish led a banquet honoring MVPs across 14 sports as Nell Hall and Preston Antonini highlighted girls and boys programs. Coaches Coonce and Leifeste announced departures while standout athletes like Darlene Le Ten, Alexine Norton, Mark Walker, and Sharla Sinclair topped regional and league charts.
Lae College AAU swimmers scored multiple top finishes at the Houston Sym Chub meet. Tamara Niederhafer won the eight and under breaststroke while Valarie Oviedo led the 100 breast and claimed several thirds. Charlie Orr and Cheristy Morris posted strong times in senior events as Oviedo and Niederhofer earned four third places.
Offshore wave heights will be three to five feet with southeasterly winds around 12 to 18 mph. Temperatures in the upper 80s. Trinity and Galveston bays choppy, Galveston beach water about 77 degrees. Two high tides Wednesday at Galveston beach around 4:99 am and 1:27 pm. Low tides at 10:17 am and 9:17 pm. Trinity Bay reports bait stealer issues at HLAP discharge, with fingerling trout and other species noted. Galveston Bay reports saltier conditions and good fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and gulf trout up to five pounds near protected waters.
REL Ross coaches welcome University Interscholastic League move from six to five players for girls basketball in 1977 78. Marie Wolfe head coach at REIL and mentor Bernice Comisky discuss impact on scholarships and skill requirements across ages, noting small guards may gain chances while shooting ability becomes crucial for guards. The adjustment levels the field for newer programs as teams start anew.
Alvin built a four run rally in the sixth inning to beat Rayburn 8 to 7 in Memorial Stadium Pasadena in the first game of a best of three bidistrict series. The Alvin win advances them to face the Robert E. Lee Port Arthur Jefferson winner next week in the next playoff round.
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