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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
7
The report outlines duck season opening November 6 and closing January 4, with a five day nonresident hunting window and fees for fishing licenses. It notes a shift to paper tags for big game while proposed metal tags are tested for practicality.
Notice announces that new hunting and fishing licenses will be issued starting September 1. It highlights licensing for the northern district and mentions dove season details and August 31 deadlines. The summary notes potential changes for the fiscal year and indicates licensing centers around the north cone region.
The Junior Leaguers deliver a strong 1953 season with standout pitching and improving offense. Lennie Wi and Charlie Duddieston lead the order as Eagle Lake’s squad finishes second, signaling a bright future for local baseball amidst depth in the league.
Eagles will start two-a-day practices September 1 with no equipment on day one and a short session scheduled at 7 to 9 p.m. at the high school stadium. The 35-man squad aims for a quick conditioning push before the September 14 opener with Cypress-Town Fairbanks. Returning players include Gayle Thomas and Cleo Bennicky among others, with several moving to Spring Branch later in the year.
Oil Company of Eagle Lake injects into the local softball league as Ashby and Sealy prepare for a playoff series. The series schedule is to be announced for a near future date with remaining games to be played.
The Little Leaguers lost to Sheridan 5-4 in a tense game on Friday night. Hugo Helmcamp earned the win for Sheridan as Bobby No pitched well for Leaguers in a doubleheader against Elk City and EI Camlia.
Selph resigns from his position at Eagle Lake High School after a career that began there and included lettering at Southwest Texas State College. He later served as head coach under Sealy and Foye, with Elkins also resigning to pursue other duties.
In a tense Friday night game at Eghtad field, junior players rallied in the ninth inning as three singles produced the deciding run. Bugle Lake pitcher Henry Alvarado allowed few hits as the host team beat Columbus 5-4 in extra innings. Bernie Milley and Nick Terrell contributed timely hits, while Tommorow May night’s make up at La Vida looms for a rematch.
Bud Fitzgerald prepares to move to Valley Mills Texas to take over as head coach of an eleven man squad at Glass B School. A Pryor de man football team last year posted strong results and Fitzgerald, a 1949 graduate of Sage Lake High School and Texas University, begins his second year coaching and first as head coach. He reports a talented group of youngsters ready for training and expects a successful season.
The public is invited to attend a ceremony where local high school graduates will begin an activity at 810g Dany. Details are sparse but the event appears to mark an important milestone for the students and community.
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