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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1976
Page
3
Grace Thomas of La Marque High School capped a dominant run at Twin Lakes Country Club, defeating Margaret Blackburn 3 and 2 in the finals to win the prestigious President's Cup. Spectator president Ella Robinson watched as Thomas advanced through all rounds with decisive wins.
On Friday evening at Twin Lakes Golf Club members of Ben Arnold’s team including Harold Smith, Linda Bisbey and Margaret Blackburn finished five under par. Neil Snow’s team with Mitzi Oliphant, Danny Shelton and Allan Bailey followed at four under. Card games followed the golf event as plans for Friday include golf, a salad supper and cards for members and guests.
Ella Robinson claimed the low net 47 in the Women’s Golf Association of Twin Lakes Ringer Tournament while Mitzi Oliphant Clara Slough Grace Thomas and Marge Snow tied at 48 net in the first flight Four players tied for second in the flight and Dorothy McDermott led the second flight with 44 net Naydeen Kadle and Dorothy Wilson shared third at 48 net Maurine Sparks won the third flight with 39 net Opal Criddle was runner up 40 net and Dorothy Appel placed third at 49 net Regular play day Maurine Sparks won low net 70 Ina Pixley 74 and the team of Ella Robinson Katherine Bailey and Maurine Sparks posted a net 61.
St Thomas defeated La Marque Cougar Junior Varsity 13 to 12 in a tense game. Adrian Porter scored a 35 yard TD, James Brown added a 60 yard kickoff return for a Cougar score, and standout defenders included Derreck Rose H G Cooper Bud Jones with Barrera contributing on both lines. Coach Clay Givens praised player attitude. Next game is Thursday at Northbrook at 4 p.m.
The La Marque Tiger Seniors were shut out 7-0 by the Hitchcock Raiders on Saturday. Tiger defenders Fred Faour and Patrick Henderson produced two tackles for losses at the Hitchcock one yard line, as Mike Author was pressured repeatedly. La Marque fumbled on its first play, Hitchcock recovered a late fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, and special teams produced key plays with Greg Roach blocking a punt and intercepting a pass. Cargill Oliver Wegner and Henson also made fumble recoveries for their sides.
Darrell Watkins, a 5 foot 10 inch noseguard for the Cougars, shows leadership and dedication. He values team unity, hopes for a scholarship, and plans to attend TSU. He enjoys swimming, baseball, and track alongside football. Watkins is from a family headed by Mr. and Mrs. Ermus Watkins and has siblings Denise Doris Jenkins and Ermus.
La Marque Junior High Vikings dominated St Thomas with an 20 point edge. Keith McLaren returned the opening kickoff 80 yards and Neal Hubbard scored from 40 and 1 yard with Robert Rice to Ronald Cavelock connecting for a two point. Vikings held St Thomas in a defensive battle late.
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