David Wheat to speak at transfer of Galveston park lands
Deer Park native David Wheat, White House coordinator of the Legacy of Parks, will lead a public ceremony on May 17 in Galveston marking the transfer of almost five acres of federal land to Seawolf and Crockett Parks. The ceremony at Galveston City Hall lawn includes the transfer of 3 548 acres of undeveloped federal land for Seawolf Park expansion and 1 33 acres from the Naval Reserve Center to Crockett Park.
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David Wheat
White House
Galveston
Deer Park
Wheat
Anne Armstrong
Armstrong
Federal Property Council
Seawolf and Crockett Parks
City of
Seawolf Park
Pelican Island
U.S. Quarantine Station
Naval Reserve Center
Crockett Park
Navy
Corckett
U.S. General Services Administration
Galveston City Hall
Letter To The Editor Praises Taxpayer Service
Deer Park Progress reports a letter from Richard J. Stakem Jr District Director praising southern Texas taxpayers for timely returns and toll free help. He commends local staff cooperation and information access during the 1974 filing period.
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Deer Park
Texas
Richard J. Stakem, Jr
Teenage baseball round up and colt league results
The Reds swept four games including 5-3 vs Tigers and 13-1 vs Cubs. Dodgers beat Cubs May 5 but lost 8-0 to Orioles. Pirates beat Orioles 6-5 and lost to Cubs 15-5. Tigers defeated Cubs 4-2. White Sox won both games 5-1 over Yankees and 6-1 over Braves. Cardinals shut out by Braves 2-0. Cliff Griffin no-hit Yankees 340. Jim Garrett addresses Deer Park Kiwanis May 14 about Texans fan participation and post game locker access for about 25 youths starting June.
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Reds
Tigers
Cubs
Dodgers
Orioles
Pirates
COLT
White Sox
Yankees
Braves
Cardinals
Cliff Griffin
Jim Garrett
Houston Texans
Deer Park Kiwanis Club
Texans
La Marque star Harrison signs with San Jacinto College
La Marque High School guard Reggie Harrison, 6'2" and 175 pounds, signed a basketball letter of intent with San Jacinto College. He averaged 25.7 points per game to lead the La Marque Tigers to the District 24-AAAA title and earned third-team all state honors. San Jacinto head coach Wayne Ballard, appointed this week, praised Harrison as a top outside shooter and versatile player. former coach Dean Evans is on a one-year leave. The Ravens posted a 34-4 season before an early exit at the National Junior College Tournament.
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la Marque High School
Reggie Harrison
San Jacinto College
Harrison
Dent Taylor
la Marque Tigers
Wayne Ballard
San Jacinto
Dean Evans
Tigers and Cubettes Play Memorable Deer Park Softball Duel
In a standout 10-12 softball game, the Cubettes beat the Tigerettes 4-1 after a tied 1-1 sixth. Janyth Evans earned the win with six strikeouts and one walk through six innings, while Tonia Stutts hit a Cubettes homer and Lisa Dromgoole homered for the Tigerettes.
Major Little League Round Up
The Cardinals sit atop the Major Little League with an 8-0 record and hold a solid first place, while the Sports are 6-1 and the Indians 3-5. Buffs and Pirates trail at 2-5, Dodgers 1-6, and Balfs 5, Cardinals unspecified. Brian Floyd earned his fourth win as Camp closed the Buffs’ threat in the seventh, lifting the Cardinals to their seventh straight victory over Buffs. Buffs baseball saw five runs off Scott Gorton in the second inning. Pirates defeated Indians 6-4 in extra innings as Carey Shamburger hit a decisive homer in the seventh and Richard Brashear added two hits for the Pirates.
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Cardinals
Sports
Indians
Buffs
Pirates
Dodgers
Balfs
Brian Floyd
Camp
Darrell Endsley
Trent Polk
Royce Willis
Steve Evans
Frank Hickman
Scott Gorton
Robert Allen
Tommy Gresham
Buff
Carey Shamburger
Richard Brashear
Mark Babineaux
Shamburger
Jeff Pyeatt
Lynn Ford
Mike Williams
Brian Mills
Mike Escobeda
Todd Schoppe
Mike Woods
Kenny Lewis
Dodger
Jake Davis
Roger Camp
Bruce Dishough
Randy Shetter
Anthony Gibson
Army private earns parachutist badge at Fort Benning
Army Private John D Dunaway, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Willie M Dunaway of 2610 Pickerton Drive, completed a three week airborne course at the U S Army Infantry School Fort Benning Ga and received a parachutist badge after five static line jumps in the final week. Also scheduled are talks by Mr and Mrs F K Ward at the Alvin Christian Center 115 W Sealy Alvin with Mrs Ward speaking May 17 at 730 pm and Mr Ward May 18 at 730 pm.
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Army
John D. Dunaway
Willie M. Dunaway
Pickerton Drive
U.S. Army Infantry School
Ft. Benning
F. K. Ward
Alvin Christian Center
W. Sealy
Alvin
Cubs Triumph in 23-11 Opening Win for May 6
The Cubs won their first game on May 6, defeating the Pirates 23 to 11. They then narrowly lost to the Cardinals 11 to 10 in a tight follow-up contest.
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Cubs
Pirates
Cardinals
Educators Banquet Highlighted Deer Park School Staff
Deer Park Educators Association held an end of year banquet at Deer Park Junior High School on May 2 with all seven members of the Deer Park Board of Trustees recognized by incoming president Steve Glenn. The Human Relations Committee presented employees from each building honored for their positive attitudes and relations with colleagues. Antoinette Miller, a past Texas State Teachers Association president, installed next year’s officers. In local baseball action the Twins defeated the Red Sox 12-11, then beat the Pirates 16-13. The Red Sox later tied for second with the Orioles after the Orioles edged the Braves 19-18. The Cardinals outpaced the Athletics 14-13. the Pirates and Athletics tied 18-18, and the Athletics lost to the Braves, who earned their first win.
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Wheat
White House
Armstrong
Federal Property Council
Cost of Living Council
Council
Harvard University
Harvard
Public Interest
Orange
Deer Park
Deer Park Educators Association
Deer Park Board of Trustees
Steve Glenn
Deer Park Independent
Antoinette Miller
The
Texas State Teachers Association
Twins
Red Sox
Pirates
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Harris County
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