La Marque Cagers Edge Alvin 62 61 In District Opener
La Marque varsity edged Alvin 62 61 to open district play. Reginald Harrison scored 19, Eddie Evans 16, Billy Smith 11 for the winners as Alvin trio Pirtle Hermann Holdorff boosted the visitors with Pirtle 28 and Hermann 12. The game ended when Ted Hermann hooked at the buzzer.
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Alvin
Yellowjackets
Varsity
Jackets
Reginald Harrison
Cougars
Billy Smith
Royce Reeves
Eddie Evans
Smith
Ramsey
Wyatt
Ted Hermann
Pirtle
Hermann
Larry Holdorff
Harrison
Evans
Carey
First fog warning device at West Quoddy Light
An American First fog warning device was included in the 1808 construction of West Quoddy Light, Maine. The lighthouse keeper received a $60 raise added to a $300 yearly pay for striking a 500 pound bell with a hammer on frequent foggy days.
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West Quoddy
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Sophomores Defeat Alvin In District Opener
La Marque Sophomores toppled Alvin 60 to 31 in Alvin Friday night. Stanley Dickson and Larry Randle led with 14 points each as the zone defense stymied Alvin, which had no double figure scorers. La Marque improves to 1-0 in district play under Coach Banister.
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Alvin
Yellowjackets
Stanley Dickson
Tony McDonald
Larry Randle
Jayvees
Cougars
Ron Young
Jackets
Dickson
Randle
Banister
Wallenda to Walk 640 Feet at Astrodome Thrill Show
Karl Wallenda choreographs a dangerous high wire act atop the Astrodome as part of the 1973 Thrill Show and Destruction Derby on January 12 and 18. At 67, he risks death above the arena with 40 ground crew supporting the 0.25 inch wire, continuing a career marred by family tragedies and fatal accidents.
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Astrodome
Great Wallenda
Karl
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Detroit
Mario
Sweden
Yetta
Omaha
Neb
Chico Guzman
LM JV Cagers Lose Narrowly To Alvin On Late Shot
La Marque junior varsity suffered a 47-46 defeat Friday as Alvin’s Olsdosky scored the deciding basket after a late inbound and time confusion. Olsdosky and Christian tied with 12 points for Alvin, while Hopes, Mahoney, and Nolley led La Marque with 12 apiece and five steals each. Coach Weehunt’s team stands 0-1 in district play.
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Alvin
Jayvee
Cougars
la Marque
Kenneth Hopes
Carlton Mayeaux
Jayvees
Don Mahoney
John Spangle
Hopes
Mahoney
Emery Nolley
La Marque Swimmers Dominate Home Meet Highlights
La Marque hosts a home swimming meet with top finishes across both genders. The girls tie for first, led by Terri and Sheri Lockhart, Karol Kuteman, Susan Eldridge, and Kristy Morton, while Kathy Mings and Martha McGinnis win diving and multiple sprints. The boys place well with Gary Carter, Jimmy Kirkpatrick, Marvin Kinsey, and others showing strong times and podiums.
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Texas City
Cougar
Terri
Sheri Lockhart
Karol Kuteman
Susan Eldridge
Kristy Morton
Linda Williams
Kathy Mings
Martha McGinnis
Susan Dunton
Karol Kateman
Laurie Marshall
Barbara Ratzel
Terry Calaway
Teri Lockhart
Art Helms
Paul Gill
Richard O’barbo
Marvin Kinsey
Gary Carter
Jimmy Kirkpatrick
David Decker
Steve Cole
Mike Plyler
Jeff Hathaway
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