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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
5
A community notice invites locals to inspect old and some newer sports photos. Andrew English, noted in Dave Campbells football magazine, is praised for potential as a 240 pound six foot three tackle. A new Darrell Royal Celebrity Golf Tournament is hoped for next June.
La Marque anglers faced hot heat on Lake Livingston out of Galloway's Marina. In Newton Creek Jungle and White Rock they fished Little Georges and Hot Spots with H. R. Owens taking first and A. L. Mason second. The La Marque Bass Club invites new members via Ron Stone at 938-1115.
The Twin Lakes Women Golfers posted a low net 68 with L E Robinson an 88, and Orlando Blackburn and Alvah Williams tied for fewest putts at 30. Friday’s sweepstakes tourney yielded 1st place as Martin Robinson Kool Snow 76 points, 2nd Spangle Royer Slough Bailey 73, 3rd Hinds Burns Robinson Blackburn 61. Gulfcoast events loom August 8 Riverside CC and August 21 Columbia Lakes CC. August 3 hosts supper after golf as Orlando Blackburn invites. Houston Oilers open 1973 preseason Friday in the Astrodome versus Joe Namath and the Jets in the Charity game at 8 p.m.
Wharton defeated La Marque 4 1 in Galveston to reach the State playoffs in Waco. Wharton used a three error third inning to plate all four runs while pitcher Siminski fanned 14 before relief in the sixth. La Marque also threatened in the sixth as Padia struck out two with bases loaded.
Mainland B oys Club competed in age groups against Galveston Club in a near mid court one on one setting. La Marque claimed 13 11 victory in a tight 16 and over clash led by Kerr Francisco and Jimmy Nellums. Galveston seized top finishes in younger divisions as Mainland 11 13 team earned third place. All star nods went to Ellison Matthews David Daniels and Tony Matthews.
Mainland Club held a competition with Galveston as guest. Points awarded three for first, two for second, one for third. Younger groups 6-10 and 11-13 fell to Galveston, while the older group won 22-19.
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