Garwood Girls Win Rock Island Gage Tourney
Garwood girls claimed the Rock Island Gage tournament title with a 40 to 29 win over Isisaii ce. They defeated Fe yereville 36 to 10 in earlier rounds, with Garwood and Fayetteville among the finalists.
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1953
Page
7
Garwood girls claimed the Rock Island Gage tournament title with a 40 to 29 win over Isisaii ce. They defeated Fe yereville 36 to 10 in earlier rounds, with Garwood and Fayetteville among the finalists.
Sheridan remained undefeated in district play with a 58 to 37 win over Hallettsville and then a 74 to 19 victory over Shiner on January 30. Patsy Bodgers led the Sheridan girls with 14 points, while Don Free and Wel don Hiscoe topped the Broncos in the second game. The team prepares to meet Waelder on February 6 in Waelder.
Den 5 of the Cub Scouts gathered Monday afternoon February 2 at the den mother Mrs. Laughlin s home with Mrs Loretha and Mildred Fry present. Clipson served as assistant and led the session with troop members.
Struska from Garwood High School earned selection to the State All Star 6 Man squad representing District 200. The May game will be held in San Angelo. Sheridan Broncos member Leroy Fricka earned first team defensive honors.
EH Henry High teams, the Henry Eagles and Eaglettes, defeated Hallettsville 26 to 10 for girls and 82 to something for boys. Ben Danton led scoring with 16 as the junior squads host four fast games at the gym. The season’s start notes wins over Leaky Ealing and others as Shiner games loom Friday night inviting fans to the Friday fray.
Adams explodes for 42 points to lift the Eagles past the Smithville Tigers 83 79 in Smithville. The game featured a tight first half and a 76 76 deadlock at regulation before Eagles pulled away in overtime, Kilgore and Lairdicky adding midgame scoring support. The win marks Eagles first district 24 A victory and sets up a key stretch in late season play.
Rock Is girls lose a 29 to 28 overtime district finale to Garwood. Mary Ann Wehuhn scores 21 for Garwood. Annie Gradt 2 for Rock Is. Eldoris Kotria 7. Dixie Townsend 1. Penny Good nee Audrey Kotria Carolyn Edwards in guard rotation. Rockettes face Somerville next in Brenham tournament. A hospital note reports Louis Reether is very ill in Caney Valley Hospital Wharton.
W. C. Reed Jr. of Houston spent five days in Eagle Lake at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Reed Sr. Friends were glad to see him recovering well from a serious recent illness.
The Gagers beat LaGrange 49 48 before Schulenburg edged them in a late thriller by the same score. Mary Ann Zick led LaGrange with 15 points and 22 18 edge for the B team win. High scorers included Shirley Froke 23 and Amosh 17 for LaGrange, with the Eagles taking early lead and using reserves late.
A baby boy named Ralph Cardinal Gertson arrived at 8 48 am at Laughlin Hospital weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. He is welcomed by proud parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Gertson of Lissie and extended family including Walter Mit zen Jr and Albertson relatives.
The Rock Island Rockets defeated Columbus Garwood with a 63 to 46 score. Leon Jeemenek led with 17 points, Henry added 15, Trapp 7, while Garwood’s squad struggled with turnovers and cold shooting.
The Girl Eagles lost a two overtime battle to Garwood in Rock Island after a late rally by Schulenburg. Carey Hanly scored 12 for the Eagles, while Shirley Froke led Garwood with 21 as Garettes edged them 24 to 22 in a tight finish.
The Eagle Lake Independents defeated Sheridan 52 to 44 as Sheppard led with 28 points followed by Botavi 15 and Flanney 13. Sheridan’s Richard Pree scored 28, with Foy Botavi adding 6. The crowd saw a tight game until the final quarter when Sheppard sparked the comeback. The Independents schedule a fresh All-Stars clash with Ikewaedle Bay in the local gym Saturday night February 8 at 7:30 PM.
Mrs Earl Braden named honoree at a Tuesday evening event arranged by Mrs Sam Anton with hostesses Mrs Alfred Reuther and Mrs Fred Fenie. Guests enjoyed gifts, a letter alphabet game, and refreshments. Little Gyn Austin helped escort gifts as Braden opened them. A closing joke about heaven and Texas appeared among the party notes.
Cypress-Fairbanks coach expresses gratitude for hospitality at the Rice basketball tournament. The letter from Cypress-Fairbanks boy's team acknowledges excellent conduct and calls the event one of the finest in the state. The team thanks host families for their hospitality and notes plans to return next year.
Sheridan girls beat Fayetteville 36 to 30 in consolation after losing 49 to 39 to Tidehaver in the Rock Island Tournament. Patsy Rodgers scored 15 in the consolation game, Ruth Fidler made the all tournament guard, Jane Kinelice led Sheridan with 9 points.
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