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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1970
Page
7
Rice junior varsity squad defeats Columbus 16 to 8 in a tight game. Key plays and standout efforts from Rice offense and defense highlighted the victory as both teams competed for early season momentum.
Rice Freshmen were shut out 8-0 for the second straight game as the squad struggled offensively. The defense held, but the offense failed to generate points, with key players including Crouigs, Gayle Gert, and Ruben Cavex Thames limited in the loss. The team hopes to spark a more productive attack in upcoming games against Brenham.
Sealy tops E B 336 as Bernard scores five points and Garsek delivers a 235 yard scoring pass to James in the third quarter. Pless adds extra points while Defratus passes through tight defense and Lieve Q remains involved in the rally.
Lemin's Oilers introduce a new head coach amid a Royston television feature. The game will be carried nationwide by Oiler Radio Network with KILT serving as the originating station.
An opening kickoff return set Columbus Card at the edge of a 25 to 7 win over the Raiders. Key plays included a 30 yard opening TD, Terry Clover and Willie DeFran scoring, and a late Columbus drive with Passes to Hoppe and Rice. The Raiders struggled with four fumbles and 74 rushing yards while Columbus totaled 157 on the ground and 125 passing yards.
The Raiders prepare for a Friday game at 2 00 pm at Hatcher Stadium hosting Brenham. Both teams exchange four punts as star players tally yardage stats including Carus with 35 yards and seven by another back. A capacity crowd is expected with bands performing during a colorful half time show.
Rive JVs posted a 16 to Columbus TV win while Fresh Rive U defeated Golmbus 25 to 7. Other results include Sweeny 36 over A&M Con 19, Sealy 39 over astroach 8, Angleton 2B over Bay City 7, and Brenham set for Thursday with Dreansm and Palacios games in the schedule.
The south zone dove season begins this Saturday September 26 at noon and runs daily until sunset through November. Daily bag limit is ten birds with possession limits starting after the first day. shotguns up to ten gauge allowed with plugs in place. The text also notes concurrent rail and goose seasons and general hunting hours.
Weimar Spartans beat Schulenburg 7 to 6 in Schulenburg. Glenn Wicks caught a 35 yard pass from Henry Strunk for the first score. Joe Marshall added the point after. Schulenburg tied late on a 24 yard pass from Joe Deiel to Alvin Carroll, but the extra point was blocked.
Wallis Steers overwhelmed Marian 45 to 0 as Seve Hattan and Tan each scored twice and Harold Maya added two rushing TDs. Wallis totaled 205 rushing yards with Lutz never attempting a pass while Martial threw two picks.
Garwood junior high football opens October 1 in Schulenburg with a 5:00 p.m. game following a schedule including Shiner at Garwood October 6 and Flatonia at Garwood October 13. The Eagles hope to build on a recent two game span against Columbus and Lamar Consolidated with standout performers Dancy, Lawson, Wilkerson, and Lupa contributing on defense and offense.
Chesles McGage Junior, 28, and Daniel Matura, 29, were fined for illegal hoop net fishing in the Colorado River near Altair. Matura also charged for no life preservers. McGage paid 150 dollars, Matura 159 dollars. Arrested by Game Wardens Sam Cent, Leo Kuhnitzel, and Emmett Wolfsdorf. The arrest occurred around 7 p.m.
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