Galena Park Stops Ganders 18-7 in District showdown
Galena Park Yellow Jackets burst ahead in the second half to defeat the Robert E. Lee Ganders 18-7 in a non district boys’ game. Lee led 7-6 at halftime as fumbles and stalled drives hampered both teams. GP pulled clear with a 66 yard Robinson to Coleman Porter TD and a late safety to seal the win.
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Lee
David Chamberlain
Lee Armstrong
Tim Dodson
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La Porte Bulldogs Defeat Channelview 28-7 in Bayshore Opener
La Porte's defense forced two interceptions while Thomas Gordon led the offense with 77 rushing yards on 12 carries and an 85 yard punt return. The Bulldogs built a 14-7 halftime lead and pulled away after a key late third quarter interception by Gary Leckette, sealing a 28-7 victory over Channelview in District 123A.
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Ray Graves
Gary Garrett
Paydirt
Joe Leckette
Buddy Anderson
Craig Spivey
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Falicon
Garrett
Steve West
Dayton Broncos bombard Crosby Drew in District opener
Dayton Broncos overpower Crosby Drew 46-7 in the District 21-2A opener. Marshall Higgenbottom and Kenny Roberts split four touchdowns, including an 85 yard kickoff return by Roberts in the second quarter. Drew’s only score came late in the fourth on John Boothe’s three yard run. Dayton next hosts Crosby High and St Pius in non division play. King stays unbeaten with a 33-0 win over New Caney tying for district lead.
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Bulldogs Clinch Victory On Long Drive For Win
La Porte and Channelview traded numbers as a 65 yard drive set up Lockette for a three yard scoring plunge with 3 05 remaining. Garrett added two points to seal a game outcome. Next week La Porte visits Hitchcock and Channelview hosts unbeaten Alvin.
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Foyt Faces Travel Strain Ahead of National 500 Race
Houston native A J Foyt, a three time Indianapolis winner and five time USAC champion, says travel fatigue presses hard at his age as he gears for Sunday's National 500 NASCAR Grand National 116000 event. He qualified 12th and flies to Sedalia for a USAC race tonight, then plans a Charlotte return for the 500 mile race. The USAC title race remains tight with Don White and Roger McCluskey close behind.
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Barbers Hill Eagles Rally Past Lumberton for 26-8 Win
Barbers Hill Eagles beat Lumberton 26-8 to extend their district record to 2-0 and 2-3 overall. Kenneth Doucette scored two first quarter TDs and set up the final score. Lumberton's Ralph Bertrand returned a pick 70 yards for a TD.
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Galena Park Fidelity Manor tops Ganders in big district clash
Galena Park Fidelity Manor, merged with Galena Park, defeated REL Miscues Costly- Ex-Fidelity Manor Stars Key GP Win By BELL HARTMAN 9-0 after leading 7-6 at half. Quarterbacks Glenn Gunter and John Robinson guided the Jackets with Robinson throwing a key bomb and a safety sealing the win. Galena’s Coleman Porter, a 205-pound sophomore from Fidelity, caught a 66-yard TD pass. The Ganders, led by Ron Kramer, eye next week’s district showdown vs South Houston as several players recover from injuries.
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Roy Martinez
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Sterling
Rangers Open Season With Victory Over Clear Creek
Ranger Harriers opened the 1969 season with a 14 29 win over Clear Creek in a non district dual meet at League City. Sterling placed well led by Ricky Seely 2nd 10 28, John Strown 10 47, David Witzel 10 52 and Ricky Sherland 11 02. Sterling JV upset Clear Creek JVs 16 20 as Henry Brown led the Blue.
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Ricky Seely
John Strown
David Witzel
Robert Destin
Ricky Sherland
Raymond Clement
Phillip Nunn
Albert Solis
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