Summit to revive sports by Houston arena plan
Summit aims to reshape Houston sports with 18 000 seats at Greenway Plaza. Houston Aeros and Rockets seek bigger crowds than current 9 000 to 10 000 capacities at Sam Houston Coliseum and Hofheinz Pavilion. Opening planned for October, Summit will host indoor tennis boxing wrestling and concerts with two giant telescreens and a 20 suite luxury area.
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Proctor Qualifies for State in Regional Track Meet
Sam Proctor finished second at the regional track meet with a 164 feet 4 inch throw, earning the first state bid for La Marque since consolidation. He and Mark Giamfortone will travel to McNeese State College for a special event, while Chuck Rice joins for the 880 yard dash. Proctor and Giamfortone did not place in the shot put. The state meet in Austin is set for May 9.
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La Marque Sports Notes Highlight Local Events
Sam Proctor and Mark Giamfortone shine in regional track with Proctor advancing to state in the discus. La Marque Boosters Club hosts all-sports banquet at the high school commons this Saturday. Opening day for Little League baseball features a parade and events. Girls softball league opens with Channel Two coverage featuring Ron Stone and crew, new on-air presence includes Mayor George Freeborn and Councilman Harold Choate. Astros pitcher Doug Konieczny earns first win 3 2 over San Francisco. College of the Mainland Canoe races on Eckert Lake provide fun for students and spectators. Inter-City Elementary School kite contest sees students design and build kites at school with no parental help. Hitchock and Northside elementaries plan annual athletic competition Friday. parents invited.
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Hitchcock Bulldogs Win One Nothing Over Alief Bears
Hitchcock Bulldogs defeated Alief Bears one to zero in a district game. Joe Mims hit a solo homer in the fifth for Hitchcock’s only run, while pitcher Howard Winwood allowed five strikeouts, two walks and no misplayed balls. Winwood improved to four wins three losses with 1.75 ERA. Bulldogs stand three and three in district, five and thirteen overall. DR. JEROME M. McALLISTER retires from College of the Mainland Board of Trustees with a appreciation plaque noting service since inception.
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Hicks launches A J Hicks and Company steak seasoning
Fuzzy Hicks, a 25 year La Marque resident, starts A J Hicks and Company to distribute Fuzzy Hicks Steak Seasoning. Manufactured in Beaumont, the gourmet mix targets Texas hardware stores, sporting goods shops, marine suppliers, and barbecue outlets for meats seafood poultry and salads.
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