Baytown Battle Lines Up: REL vs Ross S. Sterling in 50th Clash
Editorial reflects on the 50th Baytown showdown between Robert E. Lee and Ross S. Sterling high schools. It traces the long rivalry since 1966, notes historical margins, and calls for spirited but sportsmanlike play with no injuries. The piece honors the community ties and memory behind The Game.
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Sterling
Sterling Grads
Rivalry Remains Alive In Lee Sterling Battles
A Baytown Sun guest view recalls the Lee Ganders and Sterling Rangers sprawling Memorial Stadium with a 0–0 JV draw in 1966 and a 28–7 Ganders win in 1967. The long history includes yearly clashes at Memorial Stadium until 1970 and later at Stallworth Stadium.
Today in history highlights across American milestones
On this date in history the U S Treasury Department was established in 1789. Union General Sherman’s troops occupied Atlanta in 1864 during the Civil War. Theodore Roosevelt delivered the speak softly and carry a big stick line at the Minnesota State Fair in 1901. Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay in 1945 ending World War II. Thought for Today reflects Joseph Conrad on personal integrity.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Joseph Conrad
The 50 Year Lee Sterling Game Remembered in Baytown
At a Friday lunch at El Toro on Garth Road old friends recall the first Lee versus Sterling football clash. Community memories span Baker Road to Wade, Grace Methodist, and the famed Texas Avenue drag with traffic controls and a tree proud in Culpeppers. Stores wore school colors, KWBA 1360 aired Scoreboard with Mayor Walker hosting.
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Ron Barajas
Peggy Tuck
Debbie
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Cedar Bayou
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Sterling
Culpepper’s
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Eva Maude
Ward Rd
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H.H. Nitschmann
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Bay Area
Glen Walker
Opinion: athletes, fame, politics and profit collide in Baytown piece
Bert Marshall argues against Colin Kaepernick and Natalie Maines mixing fame with political causes. He asserts athletes should play, entertainers perform, and personal wealth politics belong off the field, urging funds for social issues instead of public demonstrations.
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Natalie Maines
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United States
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Smothers Brothers
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Kaepernick
Nessa Diab
Berkeley
George Clooney
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