Beckham Places In Top Twenty In Mile Walk
Deer Park’s Vickie Beckham finished 17th in the AAU Junior Olympic National Multi-sport Championship mile walk in Lincoln Nebraska. She clocked 8:36, the best time she has ever turned in, while the winner posted 7:17. Beckham called the event the best time of her life, noting the cold Lincoln mornings and warm afternoons, and said she met Olympic coaches and athletes and made new friends.
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Vickie Beckham
Deer Park
Lincoln
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Beckham
Deer Park Footballers Begin Preseason Practice Sessions
Deer Park High School football opened its preseason with two day workouts as Gary Berry leads the squad. The first scrimmage is set for Thursday August 25 against Baytown Sterling at Clyde Abshier Stadium with junior varsity at 6 p m and varsity following. Sophomore and freshman scrimmages are also planned. The session emphasizes offense and defense, no scores kept during scrimmage, and the team will wear pads starting Friday.
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Deer Park High Schoo
Baytown Sterling
Sterling
The
Deer
Clyde Abshier
Gary Berry
Berry
Henderson Aids Benefit Tilt In Hofheinz Pavilion
San Jacinto College standout Tom Henderson, now a Washington Bullet guard in his third pro season, started for the East in the Super Star Basketball Charity Classic. He contributed 11 points eight assists and one steal as the East beat the West 142-195. Juling Beving led with 38 points and MVP honors. Henderson recalled his SJ days and recommended his younger brother Terry to Ravens' program. The WashingtonBullets, with Hayes Unseld Chenier and Kupchak, prepare for the upcoming NBA season after obtaining Henderson from the Hawks.
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Tom Henderson
San Jacinto
NBA
Washington Bullets
Hofheinz Pavilion
Juling Beving
Dr. J
San Jae
Henderson
Ravens
U.S
University of Hawaii
Washington
Atlanta Hawks
Hawks
Elvin Hayes
Wes Unseld
Phil Chenier
Mitch Kupchak
Houston Rockets
Local Student Sees UH Soccer Growing and Changing
Bobby Yampey a Deer Park resident and UH junior reflects on Houston soccer's rise since 1975 the team’s improved funding a dedicated field and a new sponsor. He notes more American players join from places like St Louis while coach Billy Psisidis brings global experience including time with the Greek national team and professional stints in Houston and Dallas.
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Led Zeppelin
Houston
Robert Plant
Manchester United
Liverpool
Plant
Bobby Yampey
Deer Park
University of Houston
Houston Soccer Program
Yampey
St. Louis
Billy Psisidis
Hia
Yugoslavia
Deer Park Optimist Club Sponsors Bay Area Youth Soccer
The Deer Park Optimist Club will sponsor a new youth soccer league in the Bay Area Youth Soccer Association. Registration is Saturday September 10 at the new Civic Center, fee is 20 dollars. Uniforms and insurance provided. Open to boys and girls aged six to 18. Birth certificates or player cards required. Changes include fields on the South Campus and tennis shoes allowed. Ages six to nine play in single age groups. Coaching or refereeing inquiries to Glenn Peterson at 473-5594.
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Deer Park Optimist
Bay Area Youth Soccer Association
New Civic Center
Glenn Peterson
Texas Ducks Poised for Strong Season Says State Biologist
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist C D Stutzenbaker says a Midwest drought could push more ducks into Texas for the coming season. He notes prairie ponds are dry and pintails nesting in Alaska look lush, but overall production may be down unless rains or heavy snow arrive. Teal season runs Sept 10-18 with best hunting along Matagorda's eastern counties and leases with water.
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Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
C.D
Stutz) Stutzenbaker
Canadian
Prairies
Canada
Stutzenbaker
Alaska
Matagorda
San Jacinto College Basketball Clinic Declared a Success
San Jacinto College head coach Ronnie Arrow called the three-week basketball clinic at Central Campus a total success.153 local youths aged eight through high school attended sessions led by Arrow and assistant Mike Newell with ex players Ollie Taylor and Arthur Ross. Guest speakers included Guy Lewis Bill Krueger and John Beasley. Girls demand rises prompt an extra girls only session next year. Award winners included Curtis Thompkins Billy Walters Wayne Parker John Van Artsdalen Steve Evans Carey Shamberger Scott Haney and David Sewell for various drills and competitions.
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San Jacinto College
Ronnie Arrow
Arrow
San Jacinto
Ollie Taylor
SJC
University of Houston
Arthur Ross
Mike Newell
Guy Lewis
Bill Krueger
Clear Lake High School
Texas A&m
John Beasley
Curtis Thompkins
Billy Walters
Wayne Parker
John van Artsdalen
Steve Evans
Carey Shamberger
Scott Haney
David Sewell
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Texas Ave
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Florida
Armam Shoes
Euro
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Higgason Jewelers
Red Bluff
South Africa
Houston Stars
Dallas Tornadoes
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Eertcency Service
Ford Chemical Company
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Alarm Systems
Pasadena
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