Proctor wins state discus title at Austin meet
La Marque senior Sam Proctor won the state discus crown with a final toss of 186-1 after entering with bests near 170. He also placed fifth in the shot put at 59-1. Proctor finished unbeaten in discus for the year and earned a spot on an international Coca-Cola meet in Chicago.
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Mauldin resigns from La Marque track post
La Marque High School announces the resignation of Larry Mauldin as track and field coach at the end of the school year. He will pursue a doctorate at the University of Houston while continuing PE and English teaching duties. Mauldin leaves amid three athletic department resignations this year, with no successor named.
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Recreation activities announced for summer program
Director Dawell Criswell released the rest of Summer Recreation activities with times to be announced. Activities include cheerleading for ages 10-15 at JHS Boys Gym, twirling and tumbling for ages 6-15 at JHS Boys Gym, boys track for 6-13 and girls track for 6-13 at Etheredge Stadium, tennis for ages 9-17 at high school courts with a $1 fee. Registration is June 7-11 in City Hall, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., $1 family fee. Optional $2.25 T shirts for boys and girls track. All start the week of June 14 and end around July 9.
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Hitchcock FD routs La Marque in softball grudge match
Hitchcock Fire Department defeated La Marque 6-5 in nine innings at Mahan Park after trailing 5-1. Windham earned the win over Doolittle, with Anderson and Meier clearing the fences for Hitchcock. A rematch followed, won 16-4 as Hitchcock exploded early and built a large lead.
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Fan Captures First Foul Ball at Astrodome Turnaround Dream
The writer, a Houston area fan, recalls moving from Baylor to the Gulf Coast and watching the Astros. During a 7-2 Expos victory, he caught his first foul ball off Greg Gross, after dodging a warning from Expo bullpen catcher Jose Gonzales. He imagines himself as a leading player from Damn Yankees, but ends with a humorous ache for another chance.
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