La Marque Little Stars win area title bid in baseball
The American Little League all stars defeated the National League 6-1, then beat Texas City 1-0 to seize the top spot in the area. Able Rodriguez shined with 10 strikeouts and Curt Thomasson drove in two runs. Next up is Dickinson for district honors.
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Dickinson
Able Rodriguez
Curt Thomasson
Rodriguez
Mike Solis
Oilers Set for Hall of Fame Game Kickoff
Houston coach Ed Hughes opens his first season with a Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton against the Los Angeles Rams led by Tommy Prothro. Kickoff 4:30 p.m. local, ABC-TV. Nixon to attend. Hughes plans heavy quarterback rotation with Charley Johnson Jerry Rhome Lynn Dickey and perhaps Dan Pastorini.
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Ohio
Houston
Ed Hughes
Los Angeles Rams
Hughes
Rams
Tommy Prothro
Richard Nixon
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Charley Johnson
Jerry Rhome
Lynn Dickey
Dan Pastorini
Pastorini
Oilers
Baltimore Colts
Margaret Norma Win Golf Balls
The Women’s Golf Association of Twin Lakes awarded a ball for an unusual win after several players had solid rounds on 18 holes last Thursday. Margaret Blackburn and Jane Milligan nearly tied with 28 putts before Blackburn chipped in from off the green on the 15th hole. Norma Hozaepfel also chipped in on the No 1 hole with her first putt. Lucy Martin and Jean Macrini played in the Gulf Coast Sweepstakes at Lake Jackson on July 21, with Mrs Martin and her team placing in the winning bracket. Betty Kooi and Bill won the Friday night Couples Tournament, with Eileen Campbell and Les Robinson taking second. Robbie and Allan Herm tied for third with Norma Holzaepfel and John Martin.
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Twin Lakes
Jane Milligan
Margaret Blackburn
Norma Hozaepfel
Lucy Martin
Jean Macrini
Gulf Coast
Lake Jackson
Mrs Martin
Bill Slough
Betty Kooi
Bill
Eileen Campbell
Les Robinson
Robbie
Allan Herm
Norma Holzaepfel
John Martin
Reliable service promise from Southwestern Bell
The notice explains that even during power issues the line remains active with auxiliary generating equipment to keep batteries charged. Southwestern Bell commits to dependable telephone service and urges customers to call for help if a blown fuse leaves them without service.
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Southwestern Bell
Night at Meyer Speedway sparks local football pride
The piece notes Bill McMurray enjoying the Glass Hat after Saturday races at Meyer Speedway in Houston. It highlights Greater Houston football magazine and a feature on Norman Bulaich from La Marque, plus details on the Permatex 200 at Meyer Speedway with a two 15 lap qualifying format, race time around 6 p.m., practice at 3:30 p.m., ticket prices, and local drivers aiming for National Points.
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Bill McMurray
Meyer Speedway
McMurray
Greater Houston
Gulf Coast
la Marque
Late Model Sportsman
Nascar Group
Permatex
Hillcroft
South Main
Houston
Foleys
Farmer
Joe
Plowman
Alabama
Mississippi
John Haver
Haver
Ed Rivers
Houston Post
Speedway
Meyer Oval
Lloyd Parker
Parker
Tom Williams
Joe Woolley
Woolley
Tors
V F W Rebels Finish Season Undefeated In League
The V F W Rebels completed the La Marque Sophomore League season 16 0, edging Curry Electric Braves by a six game margin. Colts downed Zackie Cardinals 8 5 with George Bostick delivering a key triple, then Rebels crushed Crescent Electric Yankees 16 4 as George Myers hit a solo homer. Beeler Manske Texans beat Colts 10 5. V F W advances to the Texas City Tournament for region title.
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V.F.W. Rebels
la Marque
Curry Electric Braves
Medical Surgical Supply Colts
Zackie Cardinals
George Bostick
Crescent Electric Yankees
V.F.W
David Smith
Colts
Joe Lowe
Carl Lee
Billy Ludlow
Beeler-Manske Clinic
Texans
Braves
Randy Leggett
Yankees
Cardinals
Crescent Electric
Texas City
Softball Tourney This Weekend
The Mayor's Invitational Slow Pitch softball tournament runs July 30 to August 1 at the Bayou and Scott field. Sponsored by La Marque Recreation Department, it is a double elimination event with trophies for four places. Rosters due by 6 p.m. Friday, 17-man limit. an all tournament team will be chosen by team managers.
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Bayou and
Scott
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