Oilers and Bears set for pre season clash at Astrodome
Ed Hughes plans to start regulars as Houston hosts Chicago in the third Oilers Bears meeting this preseason. Charley Johnson or Dan Pastorini may start at QB with Lynn Dickey debuting last game. Chicago led by Concannon, Douglas and Baynham while Oilers emphasize Joiner and Burrough. Sayers out for Bears.
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Ed Hughes
Oilers
Chicago Bears
Astrodome
Bears
Dallas Cowboys
Hughes
Aga
Charley Johnson
Dan Pastorini
Lynn Dickey
Cowboys
Jim Dooley
Jack Concannon
Bob Douglas
Craig Baynham
James Harrison
Jim Grabowski
Dick Gordon
Ray Ogden
Jim Hester
Gale Sayers
Dick Butkus
Garland Boyette
Ken Houston
Zeke Moore
John Charles
Benny Johnson
Woody Campbell
Joe Dawkins
Mike Richardson
Civilization Is a Race Between Education and Catastrophe
A concise quotation attributed to H. G. Wells noting civilization hinges on education as a safeguard against looming catastrophe. The line emphasizes progress through learning and the risks of ignorance.
All Play Tigers Open Season at La Marque in Triple Report
All-Play footballers opened the season Saturday August 28 at La Marque City Park losing to League City 12 to 6 while games for sophomores and juniors ended in 6 to 6 ties. The seniors saw La Marque threaten late but fumble as League City scored twice and added a late 30 yard run with a blocked extra point. Local officers and dignitaries attended ribbon cutting with Mayor James Crowder presiding and Wendell Peveto presenting an American flag.
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LA Marqus
James Crowder
John Nesmith
Wayne Trbula
George Wetzel
Toni Garner
Debra Knight
Pat Knight
Garland Goode
Wendell Peveto
Texas City
la Marque
Tigers
la Marque City Park
League City Panthers
William Tigula
Tony Gardner
League City
David Kirby
Larry Davey
Dale Fife
Lord of League City
Kindler
Aaron Williams
Bruce McKinney
Williams
Ronnie Oliver
Aaron Wil
Tony Matthews
Matthews
Robb Wilson
Yoakum
Little
Golf Tournament At Twin Lakes For Labor Day Weekend
More than 60 Twin Lakes Country Club golfers will enter the club’s annual pari mutual golf tournament over Labor Day weekend. Pairings at 8:15 Thursday, four ball with handicap 36 holes. Eighteen holes Sunday and Monday, shotgun start 1 00 p.m. each day. Lucy Martin led women with low net of 36, while Jean Macrini and Marzella West tied for second with 37s and tied for low putts.
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Twin Lakes Country Club
Insurance Company
Ed Parsons
Men’s Golf Association
Twin Lakes
Parsons
Lucy Martin
Jean Macrini
Marzella West
Ice Capades at Sam Houston Coliseum Septembers Stars Shine
Entertainment for all ages brings Ice Capades to Sam Houston Coliseum on September 8 for 15 performances. The show features Tim Wood and a cast of skating stars, with acts like The Rappert's Bears and The World of Wheels. Tickets range 2.50 to 4.50 at the Coliseum box office and Foley centers.
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Sam Houston Coliseum
U.S
Tim Wood
Paul Ruppert
Danuska
Romeno
Tony
Helene
Patrick
Hans Leiter
Vienesse
George Washington
H.R. Pufnstuf
Sid
Marty Krofft
Coliseum
Foleys
Wesley Unruh Cited for Work by State Health Department
Wesley A. Unruh a La Marque utility plant operations specialist is cited for work proficiency by the State Health Department. The certificate, signed by the State Health Commissioner and Texas Water Utilities Association, recognizes his demonstrated skill in modern plant management after required work experience, regional and statewide schooling, and a passing exam. State law requires at least one certified operator per shift.
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State Health Department
Wesley A. Unruh
City of la Marque
Texas Water Utilities Association
State Health Department Sanitary Engineers
Health Department
Football Preview and Local Sports Coverage Highlights
The column previews the upcoming season with notes on broadcasts and officials, detailing KGBC and KGBC-FM coverage for Mainland area games and La Marque plans. It covers La Marque roster, key players, positions, defense emphasis, quarterback competition, Meyer Speedway rain delays, NASCAR events at the county speedway, and a chest X-ray drive at College of the Mainland with a $2 fee for students and staff.
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Bruce Robbie
KGBC
Kgbc-Fm
la Marque
Texas City
Tors
Joan Camm
Bruce
Orlando Blackburn
Cougars
Tom Williams
Cougs
Beaumont
Northshore
Bay City
Black Cat City
Jeff Rose
Walter Mitchell
Smith
Mike Fonteno
Joe Conley
Floyd Simmons
Don Richardson
Ricky
Francis
Jerome Bell
Flynn Bucy
Pat
Williams
Keith Pagonas
Mark Giminez
Pagonas
Lucas
Giminez
Meyer Speedway
Munson Stodder
Nascar
College of the Mainland
The
San Jacinto Tuberculosis Association
Cougars Scrimmage Victoria in Final 1971 Prep Scrimmage
La Marque Cougars host Victoria Stroman on Saturday in their final football scrimmage before opening the 1971 season. Coach Tom Williams aims to test the pass game as 15 lettermen return with four offensive and four defensive starters.
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la Marque Cougars
Victoria Stroman
Stroman
Cougars
Tom Williams
Nederland
Floyd Simmons
Jeff Rose
Mike Fontena
Don Richardson
Ricky Francis
Gary Meyer
Skipper Smith
Jerome Bell
Fontena
Rose
Cougar
Williams
Mark Giminez
Donald Lucas
Keith Pagonas
Jason Justice
Simmons
Lucas
Michael Jackson
Melvin White
Bulldogs
Jackson
la Marque
Justice
Victoria
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Ken Burrough
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4Th Ave
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Footballers
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Dempsey Strickland
Woodmen of the World
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Barcardi Smirnoff
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Windsor
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King George Scotch
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Galveston
Texas
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David Touchstone
Richard Touchstone
University of Arkansas
Russell Heald
H.L. Heald
Louisiana State Tigers
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A.J. Huffman
Texas Christian University
Woody Carson
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