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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1970
Page
7
In Texas prep sports a trio from Columbus Weimar and Schulenburg ranks high as contenders for the AAA bracket. The piece notes expectations for top players and teams, with mentions of class transitions and standings amid ongoing district action.
The Astros schedule a six game homestand bringing St Louis and Atlanta to Houston from July 21 to August 4. Notable dates include Friday July 31, Saturday August 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday August 2 at 2 p.m. Radio and fan events accompany the games with listed players including Rico Carty and Cepeda among Braves stars.
Bakersfield Calif report notes Ray delivers solid pitching in a Bakersfield game. The sparse OCR mentions Texas, Bankfordla, and digieat Ente with unclear details but highlights a strong performance by a pitcher named Ray.
Mathis a standout hurler from Eggle Lake Connie Mack team will face Brenham Mack in a Corpes tournament. The Harton Connie Mack squad finished first in the Cen Tex League and will also attend the state meet after two notable regular season games.
District 12 AAA action sees La Porte and West Columbia as favorites in a tough region with Sweeny Wharton Edna and Pearland among top contenders. Rice High School enters its first year after consolidation, relying on experienced players and a strong defense to compete in HAAA.
Miss Teresa Spanibel daughter of Mr and Mrs Spanibel was discharged from Fegie Lake Community Hospital after a weeklong confinement due to illness slipping into the record.
Brenham swept a doubleheader in Brenham Monday night to clinch the second Cen-Tex state berth behind Earle Leke edged Brenham in the final schedule game. Mathis, 17, Fire High School senior and son of Mr and Mrs James Meths, starred in youth baseball shaping a 17 season arc with a strong Connie Mack summer. The Brenham team opens state meet play at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Astroworld invites high school and college students to apply for park jobs at 9001 Kirby. Applicants must be 17 by year end and bring a photo and Social Security number. Retro world ends August 30. fall season starts September 5 weekends only. Labor Day extends to September 7. season ends November 1.
Rice High School Raiders prepare for a tough ten game season opening with a road at El Campo to face the Ricebirds in a non-district clash. The schedule includes home and away games against Columbus Brenham Gonzales Boling Edna Sweeny Dulles Wharton and W. Columbia with start times at 7:30 p.m. Coaches attend Texas High School Coaches Clinic in Houston and the team will receive football shoes and sacks on August 12 while workouts begin August 17. First scrimmage is August 24 versus Dickinson followed by a scrimmage with Palatios on September 1 with Ed Waggoner guiding plans.
Three driving while intoxicated charges were filed in county court during the past week. In the only case tried, Lifel Powell Sullivan pled guilty and was fined 200 dollars plus costs and three days in county jail. She had no driver's license. Arraigned but not tried were Creston C. Cleveland and Bobby Jay Walker Sr.
La Grange All Stars claimed the area tournament by defeating Weimar Schulenburg and others, earning a berth to the District 13 tournament in Hallettsville this week. They face Brenham in the first round Tuesday at 8:00 p.m., with Colorado Valley and Twin Cities also in contention in the consolation bracket.
Shiner's second invitational youth baseball tournament opens Monday August 3 1979 at Green Dickson Municipal Park. Invited towns include Sealy Weimar La Grange Eagle Lake and others. Eagle Lake will field a team coached by Bill Wilkerson. Game schedule had not been received at press time.
The First Baptist Church in Rock Island announces its annual Vacation Bible School from August 3 to 7. Area youngsters are invited and urged to register for classes beginning 10 a.m. Sunday, August 2, with sessions starting at 5 30 a.m. Monday, August 4.
A series of drownings in Texas has led officials to warn of high danger in waters. George nnk, head of Water Safety Service at Parks and Wildlife Department, notes rising figures and urges caution. The report cites multiple incidents across the state and underscores safety measures.
Acting regional director O Nelson Jr of the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife announced a bow hunting season at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Texas. The archery period runs from September 11 through September 30 with a bag limit of three deer, one antlerless. Hunters may take feral hogs and will be allowed one javelin.
In Texas the state saw 516 drownings last year and authorities warn that many victims are saved only by quick swimming strokes. Since January, officials report ongoing incidents where people struggle to reach safety after entering water beyond their swimming abilities.
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