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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
7
Fred R Frnka Sports Editor reports mixed, fragmented lines about a Lake Independent Tournament. Mentions MAStin Hale and local teams, with scattered references to fishing, vendors, and payments, all in a garbled account of events and outcomes.
L Davis achieved a hole in one at the local golf club on Sunday as spectators noted the remarkable feat. The event drew informal coverage with scattered details about the score and attendees, highlighting the standout shot by Davis amidst a casual round.
A fragmented 19th century school roster appears with names such as W B Hinton Benedict Curvuerd and Wilby Tarwerd listed as letter men. The text includes stray notes on years and roles and a parent child anecdote about a boy scolding and a fall from stairs ending with a mother saying no more swearing after a harsh lesson.
Skeet shooters from El Campo Garwood Wumsus Weimar Lisst join Eagle Lake members to organize the Colorado County Skeet Club. Dowdy elected temporary president Aber secretary. Meeting set for March 16 at Tower Park with invitation to area shooters to attend.
Wharton County Junior College announces its first baseball team with seventeen boys coaching by Tom Pickett. The project includes players from University of Texas and local colleges, marking the college’s inaugural spring season as a test of new athletic program.
Officials of the South Central League held a meeting in Columbus with representatives from Eagle Lake Calumet Giddings Flatonia LaGrange and other towns. A new eight team league was discussed with Ellinger considered for membership. Trayor of LaGrange elected president Kell of Giddings vice president. A further meeting will interpret the schedule and bylaws.
Eagles work out for spring track and field events at Eagle Lake with trials in distance and sprints. Coaches plan standings and invite nearby schools to compete in a district meet set for May in a nearby town, with events including races, jumps, and throws.
Aces basketball announces regular practice sessions to start Monday March 14 contingent on favorable weather. Players like Les and Popa are listed, with LaGrahgeApi 2AM WL kite Oram among those mentioned. Will Walker returned home from hospital in Columbus and is recovering from an operation.
Marine Private First Class, son of Mr and Mrs A L Harrison of Orchard, was named Honor Man of his platoon at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego after ten weeks of intensive training.
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