7th Graders Post Second Win Friday
The 7th grade Grizzlies beat White Oak 49 to 11 with a 28 to 6 halftime lead. Charles Gordon led with 15 points, Dennis King 12, Ernie Poston 10, and others contributing. White Oak’s Max Beall had 6. They travel to Kilgore for a 4:30 pm game on Wednesday Dec 18.
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Oliver Sorrells
Grizzlies
Charles Gordon
Dennis King
Ernie Poston
James Brannen
Steve Robertson
Wendell Brooks
Max Beall
Kilgore
Notable golfers 1967 season and track trials results
Arnold Palmer Julius Boros Dan Sikes Gay Brewer and Billy Casper averaged under 71 strokes per round in 1967. PGA rounds ranged from 81 to 95. Bob Charles of New Zealand won $72 468 in 1967 after $8 472 in 1966 on the US tour. Twelve California athletes earned honors in final track and field trials heading to the 1968 Olympics.
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Arnold Palmer
Julius Boros
Dan Sikes
Gay Brewer
Billy Casper
Bob Charles
New Zealand
California
Bowling Standings and Highs From Twilight and Early Bird Leagues
In the Twilight League Bottle Shop posted a team high 2233 series while Impalas led with a 788 team game. Barbara Van Houten had top individual with 529 199. Bertie Harris made a 3-6-7-10 split. Standings list Bottle Shop 43-17 and others. In Early Bird Gay Nell Perkins and Frances Nowlin posted notable games, Pat Rector joined Herndon Paint, and Mary Hicks led with 548 series 232 game. Glade Lanes led team honors 2397-857, with standings featured. S&W Repair led the Coffee Cup League 1697-624. Jean Williams 474 and Janice Walker 178 topped. Couples League Outlaws lead with 2141 team series. Jim Mackey 653 and Hubert Berry 257. Billie Dorsey 604 and Barbara Van Houten 243 topped ladies. Bantam girls Donalynn Audas posted 85-64-85. Angels led 1252-454, with Carol Nolan 372 series 138 game.
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Herndon
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Mary Hicks
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Claiborne
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Apex
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King Pin Grill
Herndon Paint
S&w Repair
Jean Williams
Janice Walker
S&w
Foremost
Gutter Dusters
Buttercup
Outlaws
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Jim Mackey
Hubert Berry
Billie Dorsey
van Vormer- Arnold
the Family
Skelton-Roberts
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Spencer-Wake
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Well's Realty
Wood Butchers
Wash Oats
Bantam Girls
Donalynn Audas
Carol Nolan
Jill Dees
Ronda Williams
Angels
Kilgore Bullpups win two in ninth grade tourney
Kilgore Bullpups defeated Gilmer ninth graders 52 26 to reach the semifinals in the Gladewater ninth grade tournament. Forest Park edged White Oak 27 23 to earn a semifinal date with Kilgore while West Rush and Foster opened the event. Jab Blount led Forest Park with 21 points in their 36 34 win over the Raiders.
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Gilmer
Pine Tree Ninth Graders top Gladewater in opener
Pine Tree ninth graders defeated Gladewater 44 29 to advance to the semifinals in the Gladewater Ninth Grade Basketball Tournament. Willie Hawkins led Pine Tree with 17 points while Bridges added 16. Keel Liddell topped the Cubs with 10.
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Brian Kirbo
Mike Chandler
Mike King
Hugh Watson
Paul Dougan
Pirates of Pine Tree
Bobby Dill
Foster
White Oak Dominates 1968 All-District Football Team
White Oak Roughnecks, 19-A bi district and regional champions, place ten on the 1968 all district team. Offensive selections include Kenneth Bedford Tim Davis and Don Hearron, with Chuck Silvertooth also on offense. Defensive picks feature Jim Goss and Chuck Silvertooth, plus Roy Berry Joe Gentry Bowie McMillan and John Griffin. Seven more earned honorable mention. total 17 named.
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White Oak Roughnecks
Kenneth Bedford
Tim Davis
Don Hearron
Sive
Chuck Silvertooth
Bedford
Davis
Hearron
Roughnecks
Jim Goss
Roy Berry
Joe Gentry
Bowie McMillan
John Griffin
White Oak
Terry Williams
Gary Smith
Winford Wilborn
Joe Stephens
Ric Wood
Vincent Edmundson
Sam Hunt
Astros to Play Hall of Fame Game in 1969
The Houston Astros will debut in the Hall of Fame game at Cooperstown on July 28 1969 facing the Minnesota Twins at Doubleday Field. General Manager H B Richardson called the appearance a historic honor and noted Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame as outstanding sites.
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Waters Outlines Bears Basketball Prospects for Lions Club
Gladewater High School athletic director and coach Bill Waters outlined the Bears season prospects to the Lions Club. He noted District 14-AA power Daingerfield as the top team, with West Rusk, Pittsburg, Hallsville, and Jefferson following. the Bears sit toward improvement as they prepare for January 24 district play. Waters cited early practice, defensive focus, rebounding, and officiating challenges as key factors for the campaign.
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Gladewater
Bill Waters
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GHS
John Sperling
Waters
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Daingerfield
West Rush
Pittsburg
Hallsville
Jefferson
Cowboys to Sell Tickets for NFL Championship Game
Mail orders for the Dallas Cowboys NFL championship game go on sale to residents outside Dallas and Tarrant Counties. If the Cowboys win the playoff in Cleveland on December 21, the game would be in Cleveland with refunds for tickets. public sale for Dallas Fort Worth fans set for December 23. Tickets cost $10 with a six ticket limit and money orders payable to the Dallas Cowboys.
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