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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
7
The Leaguers beat Farm Team 13-4 in May action with rainouts rescheduled to tonight. Seguin Lions conclude with a 6 0 win. Powers Brekke led scoring with home runs and clutch hits while Cassiy opened the scoring.
The GY All-Stars win at Edna and advance to tonight’s finals at 7:30 in Lake Jackson. A local player remarks on gender and listening, while another cites strict play and upcoming competition. The event centers on the free plate contest and championship path.
Gardner Dugean advances in the Wharton County mixed tennis event after securing a first round victory. Details on opponents and match score are unclear from the fragmentary report.
Two allstar squads from the Rice Belt Junior Teenage League will meet in a three game tournament here August 5 8 and 10 The event features players from El Campo Wharton Fort Lake and other towns with local managers and umpires named Ready for an evening of baseball with free admission and a charity offering to cover expenses Oscar Miller of Besle Take and league secretary Roland Carlson organize the event PMID
Eagle Lake High School reports Coach Bom W. Cobb will depart for San Antonio Monday to attend a three week long high school coaching school. Experts from various sports will provide guidance on handling cashing problems as the school closes with north south contests in basketball and football.
The Rice Belt loop plans a tourney final between Rice Belt All Stars and South Central Texas Juniors, with selections from the East and South. A three-game series will be staged on a local lighted field, featuring Michael Sonntag and others. Injuries marred Garwood game as Dick Ovenhaus and Sten suffered dislocations. Dr J Taiughlic aided casualty care.
The Bay City team uses Bobby Meitz Lake as a versatile player in the district season. He will fill a utility role and see action on the mound during the tournament. Mr and Mrs Joe Hodnett and Jo Sue spent Monday in Houston.
The Eagle Lake Redbirds, a Latin American roster, kept a hot streak with eleven straight summer victories. Managed by Benny Cortez, they beat Port Lavaca EB Campo Hungerford Ganado Waelder Weimar Victorie and Columbus 7 0 in Columbus. Alfonso Mendoza pitched, Torion aided in seventh. Columbus’ Joe Green took the loss. The Redbirds travel to Weimar this Sunday seeking their twelfth straight triumph.
Mrs. Sam Jordan of Laredo mother of Mrs. W F Meitzen Sr died July 14 in Laredo Hospital aged about 89. Funeral was July 20 at St Peter Catholic Church Laredo with burial in Encinal Racing Cemetery. Survived by four daughters Mrs John Martin Mrs Walter Meitzen Sr Mrs Garr and Mrs Sidney James two sons Sat Jordan Sr and Ralph Gertson Jr plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dorothy Zshradhick visiting Weimar with friends.
Fire Chief Sunshine Dipple led a Le Grane bowling night posting a top score of 187 pins in solo games. Ladies team led by Mrs Pred paced at 116 average with a 121 high game, while Eddie Hansen assisted the men in a tight two games each.
The Fagle Lake Eagles held top spot in the Summer Bowling League at La Grange Inst, posting a 13 to 5 record. Team members include Louis Strhasko, Louise Voelkel, Alfred Voelkel, and Mrs Eddie Hansen, with most players from Eagle Lake area.
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