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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
7
Local sports notes cover Rice Institute plans for a Shrine Crippled-Children’s Hospital benefit game on March 12 and Coach Payne’s Eagle Lake Eagles preparing for the 1949 Spring Meet. Mentions snow impact on fishing, early golf talks, and a Huntsville basketball finish under Coach Finton.
Team from Big Sandy clinches Region V championship as players Cech WB Buntae and teammates deliver key performances. Sweeny and Fromm Cog contribute notable efforts while Minas and Sammerville add impact on defense and scoring in the decisive game.
Irregular OCR text notes progress on constructing new dressing rooms at the school. Mentions athletic facilities, Lake Basics, and supporters pushing for urgent completion amid unclear details and stray phrases.
Garwood defeated Orchard in the finals to claim the championship trophy at the Garwood Inyita Wendl Volley Ball Tournament held February 18 and 19. Awards went to LaGrange for the consolation trophy Ganedo for best dressed team and Crescent for best sportsmanship among 16 teams.
Cal Gerison wins the Silver Skeet Trophy at Houston Skeet Shoot with 32 targets. Jhimis Reel and Hareld Thamas also competed, earning high honors in a partial readable report.
Jinmie Revl announces a meeting for trap and skeet shooters at Lower Lake on March 9 to establish a local club. Enthusiasts will discuss organizing the season and selecting a clubhouse and facilities for practice and competitions.
Coach Payne of WieFa gie Lake High School attended a meeting of coaches and superintendents in LaGrange on Thursday February 24 to discuss district alignment and schedules for the 1949 season. The North and South halves debated division of teams and a tentative slate listed key games and home versus away formats.
The Independent tourney opened at 5 30 with Eagle Lake Independents beating Sheridan Cyclers 53 to 33. Rosenberg Independents and Katy battled to a 49 47 double overtime win for Rosenberg while Eagle Lake Independents crushed Katy 55 to 30 to reach the championship. Shaddox led Rosenberg with 17 and Ellison 17 for Katy. East Bernard, Louise, and Weimar also posted wins as the fast paced games drew a large crowd.
Moulton juniors capture the Sheridan Junior High basketball title by defeating Weimar 40 to 15 in the final. The consolation went to Harlettsville over Sheridan 25 to 11. An all tournament team honors Pets Liette, Briscoe, Linthsled, Meyer, and Glouke with gold balls. The text also notes a film showing at Cole Theatre and a classroom quip.
In a high school invitational, Columbus Cardinals edged the Eagles 40 to 36 in overtime after a late comeback. Orchard High clinched a separate final 24 to 23 with a late save. Rock Island, Engleine, and Gilmore teams posted earlier wins as spectators enjoyed a night of spirited competition.
All tournament honors were announced by coaches. Bowen en Deter Snawski of Orchard Froki of Eagle Lake Campbell of Columbus Gad Bunt of Garwood and Coach Arnold Payne named on the all tournament team. Eagle Lake team thanks citizens for support. profits benefit Eagle Lake High School Basketball Fund.
Mrs D Luna and Mrs Hoeninghaus attended Teas Day Wash of the Minsl Cab in Columus with Mr and Mrs Hoeninghaus. The event featured a sermon and musical program in the Educational Building. Mrs Vera Graves from Houston visited family in town. Ax Optician note appears in local items.
Albert Koneshcois, father of Mrs Aldred Leessin of Eagle Lake, died in Sealy hospital February 20. Funeral services were held February 22 at Preibisch Funeral Home in Sealy with burial in Sealy cemetery. Born February 18, 1850 in Wesley Texas, he married Tome Bernshausen August 4 in Temple. Survived by wife, daughters Mrs A C Nerker and Mrs M D Shelburne, four brothers, and one sister.
An incomplete notice from MES, ROGERS, and Mrs. Eleanir Willingham of Rosm B09 reports a broken wrist and aims to recover after surgery at a Houston hospital. Mrs Roger Killurh says she is doing as well as expected following the operation.
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