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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1976
Page
7
Deer Park defeated Dickinson 53 33 Saturday to move to 4 3 in pre district play. Riley led with 16 points as Hughes added 14 and Dishough nine. Endres has been out since Christmas with an infected foot.
Deer Park overwhelmed Alvin with a full court press for a 66-44 victory on Jan 2. The Deer built a 24-14 first quarter lead and finished with 18 steals as 12 players saw action. Frank Dishough led with 16 points and seven rebounds. Jon Hughes scored 12 while Byron Tully and Neil Hutto added 10 each.
The Deer junior varsity opened substitution early so all 10 players scored in a 94 28 blowout over Dickinson. Brad Crawford led with 14 points, Mark Phillips 13, and David Pilkington returned from an arm injury to add 11. The JV record improves to 21 2.
Deer Park junior varsity rolled to a 75 21 victory over Alvin Friday. The lead grew from 16 after one quarter to 30 by halftime as Alvin went scoreless in the third. All 10 Deer Park players appeared. top scorers were Mark Phillips and Byron Moake with 12 each, Moake the leading rebounder. Nickey Snell and Billy Shock added 10 each.
The Deer improve to 13-3 with a 61-40 win over Dickinson on Jan. 3 and a 68-29 victory over Alvin on Jan. 2. Mike Wagner and Mike Sly lead Deer scoring with 10 each in the Dickinson game. Wagner tops with 14 against Alvin. Kevin Ford, Larry Johnson and Troy Hayes add solid scoring.
Archer City Texas columnist notes the banner quail year for Mr Bob as large hatches improve coveys. He details bobwhite survival against heat blizzards predators and hunting, stressing habitat as the decisive factor for persistence and recovery.
Houston GM Tal Smith traded away 10 players including veterans Doug Rader Tommy Helms Milt May and several minor leaguers for seven pitchers led by Joe McIntosh aged 24. The reorganized rotation and bullpen aim to spark growth with a core that includes Cesar Cedeno Greg Gross Bob Watson and Enos Cabell as the team eyes a lean season in a city tired of losses.
Rufus H. Wilson, VA chief benefits director, urges veterans not to delay applications for benefits. Benefits counselors in 58 regional offices can help establish eligibility for GI Bill education, home loan, compensation, pension, and insurance programs. Secondary proof of marriage or birth may be accepted to verify eligibility or increased benefits.
Deer Park Bombers fall to Clear Lake City Leopards as goalie Jay Roger shines on a rough day. Offensive drives come from David Heard Greg Johnson Ted Grounds and Ronald Jackson with defenders busy throughout the match. The Ajax beat Friendswood 3-1 as nine players push a 3-0 Class D start.
The Deerette varsity defeated the Clear Creek Wildcats 60 47 in a well played Friday game. Kristi Lewis led scoring with 26 points as forwards showcased teamwork and timing to maintain leads each quarter.
No. 1 ranked Chris Evert headlines the Virginia Slims event in Houston on January 12. She seeks a big year after earning 425000 in 1975 plus endorsements. The piece also notes men’s and women’s match experiments on TV and references Evonne Goolagong Cauley versus Ilie Nastase. Deerettes open district play January 8 at South Campus versus Baytown Sterling.
Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States, was born on December 28, 1858. The brief notes his birth date and role as a key national leader.
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