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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1975
Page
7
The Times recalls the return from spring break with tests and lectures winding down before holidays. A humorous UIL notice urges students heading to Friendswood on April 4 to compete in typing science reading shorthand public speaking spelling and related events.
La Marque Cougars beat Ball High 1-0 as Jim Brown drove in the lone run on a third inning error after a Myers single. Nathan Partain earned the win, extending scoreless streak to 26 innings as La Marque moves into a three way share of first with Tors and Texas City Stings. next hosts Pearl Friday in district 24-AAAA action.
Sam Proctor dominated the shot put with a 69.72 inch throw and set a new school mark in the discus at the El Campo Invitational, defeating Lamar Consolidated’s Greg Zulkowski. Proctor remains undefeated in shot put and eyes April 25 Region II trials for state meet qualification. La Marque placed sixth. Chuck Rice set a school record in the 880 and led a string of events including multiple relay marks.
Lucy Martin won first with a low net 66 in regular play day of Women’s Golf Association of Twin Lakes. Her winning team included Ina Pixley Ella Robinson Kathryn Bailey and Margaret Blackburn with a low net of 56. A Working Girls tournament saw two teams tie for first at 11 under par led by Ina Pixley Frankie Tucker Evelyn Burns and Margaret Blackburn versus Ella Robinson Rita Marcoulides Clara Slough and Mitzi Oliphant. A Florida Scramble starts April 5 with tee-off at 5 30 pm. report by phone or in person by 5 pm.
Hitchcock Bulldog JV baseball suffers an 8-4 non district defeat against O Connell Bucs. Nuss Martinez Lopez Monteau Medina and Wulf led hits while Martinez took the loss, as Hitchcock drops to four wins five losses with district tournament play upcoming in Brazosport.
The Hitchcock varsity volleyball team ended with a 7–7 season record after two straight losses to Santa Fe Indians on March 24. Lita Grace and Patt Brown led Hitchcock with two points each in the first game, Sumlin had the lone point in the second, while Grace Brown and Sumlin each posted two in the rematch. The Bulldogs went 2–6 in district play.
The piece recounts how Myrtle Beach transformed from a quiet seaside town into a national golf hub starting in 1940s. It highlights key figures like Robert Trent Jones, G.W. Bryan, and golf writers such as Larry Robinson, Grantland Rice, and Bob Harlow, whose visits promoted the Dunes Golf and Beach Club and the Grand Strand. It notes growth to 14 courses, bustling motels, and national publicity including a Saturday Evening Post cover.
After two years of study and negotiation the Texas Coastal and Marine Council has approved sinking twelve ships to create four artificial reef sites. Chairman A R Schwartz said the reefs will aid scientists, fishermen and divers with four ships per reef. a private contractor will cut, modify and tow vessels to reef locations. The council notes Alabama Mississippi Florida and other states have sunk ships, and lists current members.
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