Oilers Open Against Oakland in season opener
Houston Oilers defend AFL title with largely the same lineup as last year facing the Oakland Raiders at Jeppesen Stadium in a Saturday night 8 p.m. exhibition. Key rookies include Rob McLeod and Bob Kelly while Dewveall and Jamison miss time with injuries.
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Football opens Texas schoolboy season across eight classes
The Associated Press notes the 42nd season of Texas schoolboy football begins Friday night across eight classes from AAAA to A. Top teams Wichita Falls and Paschal start strong, with notable matchups including Jefferson at Abilene and Dallas Sunset versus Paschal. Thirteen games set Friday, plus several Saturday showdowns. Previous Thursday results include Class AAA victor and Class AA Port Isabel win.
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White-winged dove sensor opens for three day Texas hunt
Outdoors notes a three day dove season opening today in Texas stretching along the border. Baytown hunters expected on opening day with more joining Saturday and Sunday. Bag limits set at thirty doves two days with ten white wings maximum. Mourning doves plentiful in the Valley. No. 9 shot preferred for long birds. old pros show its effectiveness. Jim Nelsons Sporting Goods offers bulk ammo discounts and trade-ins on guns and scopes.
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Cedar Bayou Suicides Tackle Spring Branch B
Baytowns death by own action squad opens season at home Saturday at Cedar Bayou Stadium. The team hosts Spring Branch with start at 7 40, testing offensive and defensive lines as Kern, Kramer, Lounsberry, and Elliott assess a mixed group of 13 backs and 9 linemen. Starting lineup includes Lockhart at quarterback and McGahee at left halfback with Muscled guards and defensive backs shaping up for the first test of the season.
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Cedar Bayou tops La Porte in opener as Horace Mann falls
Cedar Bayou surprised Baytown fans by routing La Porte 34 to 14 on the road as Bobby Davis connected with Tommy Sooy on a 50 yard pass and run. La Porte recovered a Cedar Bayou fumble for a score and Wright added a late TD. Southmore defeated Horace Mann 12 to 6 with Tallent and Ammons providing key plays for the Greenies.
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Laver Talks Tennis Ahead of National Championship
Forest Hills reflects Rod Laver's star year as he discusses plans after the Davis Cup challenge, keeping amateur status for now. He advanced to the quarter finals with a 6-3 6-4 6-3 win over Chris Crawford, while Don Dell defeated John Sharpe to reach the next round alongside rivals Osuna and Sangster advancing in a wide international field.
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Boosters Set First Meeting
Gander boosters hold their first meeting of the 1961 football season Monday night at the AEL cafeteria. James W. Ellis said the session may include a film of the Gander opener and a Port Arthur scouting report by AEL staff. The informal gathering is open to anyone who wants to boost the Ganders.
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Lincoln Is Buc Foe Carver Opens At Home Saturday
Lincoln faces Carver in Memorial Stadium for a 7 30 p m home opener coached by Ira Nichols. The Bees seek revenge after a 20 0 loss last fall while Carver hopes to rebound with a strong backfield led by Eugene Comeau Hoy 170 and Haggerty 170. Port Arthur's Edwards Green leads a powerful Bees defense as Carver aims to counter with a backfield that includes Julius Hodges and James Smiley. Lincoln's line holds a slight weight edge and backs average 175 to Carver's 171.
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