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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1978
Page
6
Port Isabel edged Kiwanis 3-2 as H Martinez allowed two hits and strong defense sealed the win. Port Isabel advances to 1-2 while Kiwanis falls to 0-4 after a six inning comeback and late scoring play.
Outdoors 'N Things outlines the Parks and Wildlife Department in Texas as an eight-branch system. It details Special Studies and System Planning, Interpretation and Exhibits, Comprehensive Planning, Training, Land Acquisition, Master Planning, Historic Sites and Restoration, Local Assistance, and Operations and Maintenance. The article notes vast property holdings, leased lands, and multi-million dollar assets, emphasizing behind the scenes work and staff training.
Port Isabel Tarpons, led by head coach Sonny Fonseca and assistant Chris Cavazos, posted their best three year record with a 7-11 overall season and a 4-2-2 district mark in B-AA. The young squad, featuring four freshmen and three juniors, defeated Hidalgo and Los Fresnos while losing twice to eventual district champ Los Fresnos. Johnny Camacho emerged as a top freshman pitcher with a 5-5 record, joining district elite Jess Rivas and Joe Knowlton, and Bill Watts contributed a home run as part of the team’s offense and defense.
In Espiritu Santo Bay near Port O Connor a gill net caught three rare species. Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists reported 15 bluefish, four Gulf whiting, and a spinner shark, unusual for bay waters where bluefish and deep ocean species are seldom seen.
The Port Isabel Tarpon Quarterback Club All-Sports Banquet was held on Monday May 15 at 7 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. Master of ceremonies Steve Woolverton introduced coaches who presented certificates to student athletes from tennis track basketball golf volleyball baseball and cheerleading. Guest speaker C L Smokey Boyle from Harlingen spoke about his 30 years as a football official. A special gift was given to former athletic director and head football coach Elmer Harbour.
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