Deer season opens across counties under Parks and Wildlife rules
White-tailed deer season begins November 18 and runs to January 1 in most counties under Parks and Wildlife regulations. Some Terrell and Pecos regions extend to December 10. Panhandle hunts start November 18 and end December 3. In sports, the Medical & Surgical Supply Colts beat the VFW Rebels 2 to 1 in 19 innings to claim the league title with standout performances by David Smith and George Bostick. The Colts advance to the Richmond Tournament and may go to Dallas for the State Tournament if La Marque wins the playoffs.
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Parks and Wildlife Department
Terrell
Pecos Counties
David Smith
Medical & Surgical Supply Colts
Colts
Robert Cumby
Rebels
Nate Novosad
Novosad
Cumby
Ned
George Bostick
Kenny Gimber
Johnny Oliphant
Ronnie Oliver
Jimmy Hopkins
Smith
VFW
Medical & Surgical Supply
Richmond
la Marque
Medical & Surgical Supply Clinic
Dallas
Braves Capture League Crown In District Tournament Run
The La Marque Braves of the Texas Freshman League defeated the Kiwanis Club Cardinals on July 15 to clinch a share of first, then beat the VFW Dodgers on July 18 for the league championship. Jimmy Jones anchored the win with pitching and six players contributed hits as the team extended a 10 game streak. They advance to East Houston July 25 for district play against Angleton Lions, Candlelight, and East Houston, in a double elimination tourney with admission. The Braves may add three players from other leagues for the trip.
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Crowder Funeral Home Braves
la Marque
Kiwanis Club
Cardinals
VFW Dodgers
My Jones
John Allen
Jimmy Jones
Don Vinson
David Mohlman
Alfred Ray
Mark Blisset
Larry Schofield
Braves
East Houston
la Marque Braves
Angleton
Lions
Tidwell
Little York
Smiley
Houston Candlelight
Houston
Jeff Leggett
Marty Tittle
Giants
Chris Lopez
Texas
Jeff Rose
Flynn Bucy
Floyd Simmons
Rose
Bucy
Cougar
Cougars
Rangers Open Season with Home Run Blast in Arlington
Texas Ranger Frank Howard led off the season opener at Arlington Stadium with a first pitch home run against the California Angels on April 21. Dave Nelson followed with a homer in the fifth as the Rangers won 7-6, while fans packed the stands expressing strong support for the team.
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Texas
Williams
Billings
Twins
Arlington Stadium
Veteran Catcher Billings Drives Rangers Clutch Hits
Rich Billings boosted the Texas Rangers with three hits in a recent victory. Ted Williams praises Billings as a key streak hitter atop a platoon with Hal King, noting his clutch hitting and rise to .285 with several multi hit games. Billings, 29, with MSU ties, has moved from utility roles to full time catcher and boasts a home run in May and a grand slam in 1970, while playing through injuries and a Venezuela winter stint to sharpen his craft.
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Arlington
Rich
Texas Rangers
Ted Williams
Rich Billings
Billings
Rangers
Williams
Michigan State
Husky Hal King
Boston
Carlton Fisk
The
Phil Hennigan
Cleveland
Washington
Zulia
Astros Return to Astrodome for Seven Day Stand
The Houston Astros resume play at the Astrodome after the All Star break hosting eight games in seven days against the Dodgers Padres and Reds. Louisiana Weekend features Dukes of Dixieland music a doubleheader and a youth game with Birmingham Collegeville vs Bellaire. Key dates July 27 28 and 29 30 July 31 Aug 1 2 with game times 730 pm 530 pm 130 pm and 730 pm. Tickets available at the Astrodome Foley's and other outlets.
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Houston Astros
Astrodome
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres
Redhot
Cincinnati Reds
Louisiana
Birmingham
Alabama
Bellaire
Astros
Walter Alston
Dodgers
Padres
Reds
Dukes of Dixieland
Don Zimmer
Collegeville
Birmingham Police
Bellaire High School
Ray Knoblauch
Foley’s
Houston Citizens Bank and Trust
Fishing Dorado in Galveston Waters and Telling Tips
A fisherman extols the Dorado or dolphin as the Gulf’s vivid rainbow fish. They thrive offshore beyond 10 miles, follow bait to boats, and offer dramatic jumps. Best bait is peeled shrimp tail on a small hook with light tackle. Skin, salt, pepper, broil, baste with lemon juice and butter.
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OLD Forester
Gilbey’s Vodka
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Ranger Review
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Steve Greenberg
Denver
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Horacio Pina
Matamoros
Mexico
Pina
Ken Suarez
Florida State University
Goodyear
EMEC
Galveston County
G.E
Holly & Hwy
Genesatton
Spwt Vytacord
Rally Polyster
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King
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Baltimore Orioles
Larry Blittner
Kansas City
Carlos May
George G. Seibels, Jr
Astroworld
Birmingham Pat
New York
Yankee Stadium
Bobby Hayes
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