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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1971
Page
5
The Houston Tennis Association will help promote the World Championship of Tennis Finals in November at the Hofheinz Pavilion. Hugh W. Sweeney announced the event and named Bob Rule as chairman of patron sales and head of public relations and press activities.
Houston Oilers under Ed Hughes open the 1971 NFL season at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in front of about 80 000. Veteran Charley Johnson starts at quarterback with a reshaped roster featuring 6 8 Ron Billingsley and 6 6 Mike Tillman plus rookies Allen Aldridge Scott Lewis. The Oilers emphasize a big football style with an explosive air attack led by Burrough, Joiner, Beirne and Reed while Campbell Dawkins and rookie Leroy Sledge pace the ground game. Hughes may insert rookies Dan Pastorini or Lynn Dickey if needed.
La Marque High School football travels to Cement Stadium in Galena Park to face North Shore at 7 30 p m Thursday with both teams short on experience. Coach Tom Williams notes North Shore size and experience edge as the Cougars rely on similar lineups and suffer injury loss to Mark Waters. District 24 AAAA standings show mixed results with Angleton 27 0 over Brazosport and Ball High bold 13 0 over Midland while Beaumont French was defeated 14 0 by La Marque and Bay City dropped 24 7 to West Columbia.
Bay City tickets go on sale at the school tax office for the Bay City La Marque football game on September 24 in Bay City. Reserve seats cost 1.75 dollars, pre game student tickets are 0.5 dollars, and Bay City buyers at game time pay 1.25 dollars general admission. Sales start in La Marque on Saturday September 18 at 1641 Magnolia.
The La Marque All-Play Football Tigers will meet Hitchcock Red Raiders on Saturday September 18 with the Freshmen game at 9 30 a m Maps will be issued to players Thursday after practice Attendance is invited from all La Marque supporters A Booster Club meeting will be held at the field Thursday September 23 during practice with a financial statement to follow.
Texas City La Marque Board of Realtors heard VA loan processing issues at a Holi day Inn breakfast. VA official Richard Cobb cited a two to three week approval window due to rising applications and staff hires to handle an 63 percent rise in appraisal requests and an 87 percent jump in loan settlements. He noted expanded eligibility and a $12,500 maximum entitlement with lifetime use, plus conditions to qualify for a new loan.
Dr Fred A. Taylor newly appointed president of College of the Mainland traveled to Atlanta Georgia for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools annual workshop. He was joined by Edward Brown and Roland Smith as COM officials to learn self-study procedures used by peers. The college, accredited in 1968, will undergo a yearlong self-study followed by a site visit and accreditation recommendation.
A compact collection presents Pierre Corneille's maxim do your duty and leave the rest to the gods. The line reflects classical virtue and duty in a timeless editorial voice.
The item appears in a single readable fragment noting a radio or press commentary segment labeled as a broadcast booth. It mentions a host or caller discussing sports or events but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to specify.
Coach Lloyd Parker hailed the victory over Pasadena Eagles as a hard fought, muddy battle. Floyd Simmons ran 125 yards on 17 carries for 7.3 yards per attempt, with blocking from Jason Justice Skipper Smith and a stout line. Galveston area teams prep for tests as KGBC plans broadcasts from La Marque and later Edinburg with Parker, Robbie, and Cowan.
The Houston International Boat Sport and Travel Show returns for a nine day run in Astrohall at the Astrodome complex. It draws dealers and buyers from 29 states and four countries after a record 1971 attendance of 278 397. The event showcases power and sail crafts, camping gear, and outdoor sports with easy access to motels, restaurants, and parking.
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