Crosby to face Barbers Hill in season opener clash
Bay Tex previews Friday night showdown at Mont Belvieu as Crosby and Barbers Hill, two top district rivals, meet in the season opener. Past meetings swung the district title between them, with Crosby and Crosby’s 1960 upset and 1961 revenge shaping recent history. The 1962 tilt could set the tone for the year.
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Balinski and McCollum Lead High School Passing Duel
Kilgore and Barbers Hill face off as McCollum and Balinski battle for aerial dominance. McCollum threw 97 times last year with 54 completions for 1,029 yards, while Balinski carried 123 attempts last season with 51 completions for 1,029 yards as both teams return strong backfields and receivers in a season preview.
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Crosby Eagles Ready for Physical Battle at Mont Belvieu
Buffs 163 pass defense against Barbers Hill 166 offensive backfield. Crosby and Eagle coaches predict a tough Friday night. Spence and Kelley stress stopping the opponent’s passing game and note high team spirit and solid conditioning. Freddy Elliott out three weeks. Hargraves may play limited action.
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Reagan Square Off Baytown Scrimmage at Memorial Stadium
REL and Baytown meet in Houston Reagan's only interschool scrimmage this season at Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Ganders welcome back center Danny Batkin, sophomore end Mickey Wilkerson, and junior tackle Frank Terry. Boikin, Wilkerson, and Terry had recent injuries while fullback Kenneth Parker returns to light workouts and quarterback David Conway missses time due to an ankle sprain.
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Orioles Drop A Pair To Tigers- Detroit Can Be Key To Flag
Detroit Tigers split a doubleheader with Baltimore 3 2 and 6 0 as Jim Bunning and Hank Aguirre combined for strong pitching and a flurry of home runs. The Tigers’ victory tightens AL pennant race with New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, while Boston and Chicago posted wins elsewhere.
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SWC Scrimmages Highlight Injured Players and Standouts
Sylvester out as SWC teams stage secret scrimmages. Texas regulars defeat res squad 35 to 7 while SMU, TCU, Rice showcase offense and defense. Key players like Gibbs, Martin, Brabham, and Piper shine. injuries to Sylvester Parry and others limit several squads.
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La Porte Faces Conroe In Season Opener Tigers Favored In District 10-3A
La Porte meets Conroe in the 1962 football opener at Conroe. Tigers return 14 lettermen led by center Billy Beard and a fast backfield, while Bulldogs rely on a solid defense and shifting backfield due to injuries. Ted Strange，以quarterback, competes with Pete Gallagher for the starting nod as the game unfolds Friday night.
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Forecasting Football Starts For Area Writers
September opens the season as local sports writers attempt risky predictions. Anahuac and Sirbyville show early confidence while Conroe, La Porte, Barbers Hill and Crosbyfriend weigh in with varying score guesses.
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la Porte
Barbers Hill
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