Ball Club Hits Snag in District Play
The Deer Park baseball team lost to Pasadena and then to the South Houston Trojans 6-0, dropping their district lead while a 3-2 win over Rayburn solidified first place. Trojan pitcher Danny Skiba no hit Deer Park, tying the district race with Deer Park ahead by one game over Rayburn and Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Pasadena
South Houston Trojans
Rayburn
South Houston
Trojan
Danny Skiba
Deer
Clear Lake
Texans
Robi Willis
Tommy Knox
Willis
Deer Park Junior High Girls Track Reign In UIL Debut Wins Multiple Trophies
The Deer Park Junior High girls track team closed the season strong with eleven trophies, 172 ribbons and three medals while competing in UIL events. They posted top finishes at Channelview Sheldon Webster and Baker La Porte meets, sweeping relay wins and multiple individual firsts. Notable performers include April Polk Dana Escobedo Lori York Shaun Alexander Terri Turner and Delores Larned among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Channelview
Sheldon
Kari Endress
Delores Larned
Terri Turner
April Polk
Donna Cain
Dana Escobedo
Janeth Evans
Lori York
Shari Alexander
Sheri Ladd
Cain
Escobedo
Evans
York
Shaun Alexander
Aprik Polk
Baker-La Porte
Melinda Poole
Jerri Smith
Mary Kirchner
Teresa Miller
Barbara Woodward
Clencher
Karen Painter
Teresa Deme
Youngsters Meet Slated at La Porte Elementary Track Meet
The La Porte High School track facility hosts three grade level meets from April 25 to 26. Third year events run 4:00 Friday with two entrants per event per school, plus two relays and two field entrants. entry limits differ by school. Sixth year events follow Friday afternoon with similar field plans. Warm-ups 8 to 8:45. events include sprints, jumps, and hurdles. Community invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte High School
la Porte
College Park
Baker and Bayshore
Nito Ceyanes
New Flu Theory From Down Under
Australian National University scientists in Canberra propose that flu epidemics arise from hybridization between animal and human influenza viruses. When animal and human strains interbreed a new virus forms, bypassing existing immunity and defeating vaccines designed for older versions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Microbiology
Australian National University
Cns
Mirth and Musings From a Hunter and Fisherman
A column notes boat safety laws require a throwable device on boats 16 feet and longer and a life jacket for every person with children 12 and under must wear one at all times. It also cites migrating hawks and birds like the duck hawk, plus a Texas Parks and Wildlife booklet on waterfowl identification. The writer shares opinions on lure oils and a bass fishing tip about oil on plastic worms and oil of anise aroma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
C. D
Stutz) Stutzenbaker
John Reagan
Austin
Texas
San Jae Holds Women's Tryouts at San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College announces women basketball and volleyball tryouts for next fall on April 30 and May 12 in Anders Gym. Open to eligible high school graduates who will attend full time and not played at a four year college or any junior college. A 1.6 GPA is required under Texas Junior College Athletic Conference rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto College
Anders
Texas Junior College Athletic Conference
Dean Evans
Evans
Raven
Donna Spencer
Opening Pee Wee and MLB Results Spur Early Season Action
Expos beat Pirates 10-8 with Toby Pulligs triple and Philip Davis park homer. Dodgers 13 Cubs 5 as Eddie Burke hits two homers. Cards 13 Pirates 4 powered by early leads and steady defense. Braves 5 Angels 3 as Jerry Simmons delivers inside the park homer. Yankees 12 Athletics 6 and Orioles 9 Mets 6 highlight day with inside park hits. Astros 9 Twins 3 opens season for AL. Redsocks 10 Rangers 4 and Orioles 15 Astros 11 show high scoring games.
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Expos
Pirates
Toby Pulligs
Philip Davis
Dodgers
Cubs
Eddie Burke
Cards
Braves
Angels
Jerry Simmons
Giants
Astros
Twins
Orioles
Yankees
Athletics
Jerry Fontenot
Craig Andrews
Ravens Sweep Wharton in Doubleheader Drama
San Jacinto Ravens beat Wharton 6-5 in 13 innings and 4-1 in the nightcap, extending their conference run. Ronnie McGaughey delivered the deciding hit in the 13th, while Steve Ramsey notched three hits and Mark McClain pitched five hitters for the win and earned a save in game one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto Ravens
Wharton
Bee County
Ravens
The
Birds
Ronnie McGaughey
McGaughey
Steve Ramsey
Mark McClain
San Jacinto
McClain
Stars Sparkle Open Heads Strong Houston Open Field
Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino lead a strong field for the 28th Houston Open at The Woodlands May I. About 175 touring pros have entered the tournament, sponsored by the Houston Golf Association, with more signups anticipated. Proceeds go to Boys Harbor at La Porte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
the Woodlands
Houston Golf Association
Boys Harbor
la Porte
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Robert Riley
Ronnie Driver
Dobie
Triou
Kara Garoutte
Donald R. Jones
Diamond Shamrock Company
Chlorinated Solvents Department
Jones
Olympus
Maherajah
Garcia
Fenwick
Penn . Wilson
Spaulding
McGregor
Karet
Calif
Converse _ Browning
Colt @ Beretta
Winchester
Rossi
Remington Coleman
Spencer Hwy
Red Bluff & Spencer
Az Ib
Rand
Moore's Shoe Store
Texas Ave
Baytown
Down
the Greene
San Jae
Diamond Shamrock Chemical Company
Bil Powell
Powell
Company
Dot
Highlands
J. R
Bill” Johnson
Johnson
Virginia
Mets
Steve Cook
Mark
Satterwhite
Bryan Griffin
Horory
Oriole
Deanie Pennington
Larry Vega
Abshier Stadium
Stars Sparkle
U.S.D/A
Chuck
U.S.D.A
Pit
Hormel
Daniel’s
Meat Met
Center Street
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