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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1955

Page

5

Tarpons Seek Win Against La Feria in District Open clash

La Feria Lions visit Tarpon Field as both teams chase victory in District 32-A open. La Feria holds a 2-2 mark with experienced scorers including Levelle Cox and Larry Zamponi. Port Isabel aims to rebound after a winless start and the Tarpons look to notch their first district win.

la Feria Lions Tarpon Field Port Isabel Gene Bates Levelle Cox Larry Zamponi Amosg Tarpons Wasville la Feria Port Isavel Camble Saldivar T. Lackey Ochoa D. Cox Barrera C. Stobler Garza Wenke Garner R.T. Glasgow Boudreaux RE. Wynn Wright B. Zamponi Galvan Trotman Mota Davis Esquitin B. L. Cox Varnarm Rex Patterson Dickie

Rattler Danger Warns Texarkana Hunters

Rattler angle alerts hunters as Game and Fish Commission cautions city folk about outdoor risk. Executive secretary urges watchfulness and careful behavior to prevent bites while enjoying nature. A Texarkana hunter reports an incident involving a rattler.

The Game and Fish Commission Texarkana Hassie

Tattlers Showdown Ends Swiftly With Double Knockout

A single aggressive strike felled both opponents in a rapid confrontation as the attacker mounted the scene and secured victory with a single shot. The incident left witnesses stunned and authorities alerted to the violent flare up.

Junior High Loses To Rio Hondo 24-6

The Port Isabel Tarpon Junior High football team suffered its first defeat against a fast Rio Hondo Junior team on Tuesday. Several first string Tarpons were injured and Isabel scored late in the final quarter when Alberto Cantu, the quarterback, broke loose for six points as Rio Hondo won 24 to 6.

Port Isabel Tarpon Rio Hondo Tarpons Isabel Minnutes Alberto Cantu Port Isabel

Valley Grid Schedule Friday Path to Friday Night

Valley high school football schedule lists games: La Feria at Port Isabel, San Benito at Kingsville, Edinburg at Alice, Mission at Donna, R G City at Mercedes, Rio Hondo at Edcouch Elsa, Lyford at Los Fresnos.

Banded Game Has Meaning in Wildlife Study

Texas hunters were asked by the Wildlife Restoration director for the Game and Fish commission to report bagging banded or tagged game. The aim is to help technicians track migratory habits and collect vital data for wildlife management.

Texas The Game and Fish Commission

Senators Recount 1955 Whitewashing Record

The Washington Senators set an unenviable mark in 1955 by being shut out 23 times, the most in the league, with a September 18 loss to the Orioles and pitcher Jim Wilson contributing to the tally.

Washington Senators Sporting News Jom Wilson Orioles

Roberto Vela Wins Pick the Winner Contest

Roberto Vela Jr won last week’s Pick the Winner football contest with two misses, predicting Brownsville 26 Port Isabel 6. Honorable mention goes to Archie Causey Juan A Gonzales and Mrs James La Roche with four misses and to Jerry D Arre and Gene Mack with five. Entry is free and open to the public by clipping the page or using a merchant ad with winner and tie breaker score.

Roberto Vela Jr Brownsville Port Isabel Archie Causey Juan A Gonzales James la Roche Jerry D. Arre Gene Mack

Los Fresnos Falcons Meet Lyford Bulldogs Friday Night

The Los Fresnos Falcons host the Lyford Bulldogs at Falcon Stadium in a district race showdown. Coach Jake Trice’s undefeated team seeks to extend a 3-0 start while Lyford carries a 1-3 mark after four games. Also note a family reunion visit of the J. C. Ray family with Pfc Sammy Ray and Sgt Jerry Ray home briefly before duty calls.

Los Fresnos Falcons Lyford Bulldogs Falcon Stadium Los Fresnos Jake Trice Falcons Bulldogs Merdeded J. C. Ray Pfc Sammy EB. Ray Sgt Jerry Ray Ray Laredo Laredo Air Force Base Fort Bliss Sammy Port Isabel John Henley

Junior Falcons Edge La Feria For First Win

Los Fresnos Junior High beat La Feria Junior High 13 to 7 Tuesday night. Felipe Balli and Johnny Faulk scored touchdowns for the victors with Angel Sanchez tacking on the extra point. The article also notes Sporting News firsts about million-dollar and two-million-dollar World Series gates.

Los Fresnos Junior High la Feria Junior High Los Fresnos Felipe Balli Johnny Faulk Angel Sanchez Sporting News Yankees Dodgers

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Public Business Alsemids TZ Junior High Valley Grid Roberto Vela Lyford Lyford L.E A. Com L. Shed L.T B. Leec K. Frederick L. R. Kretz & Infante B. Schuckman C. Moses P. Cavazos A. Baker Walker J.D. Baker E. Garcia D. Galyean B. Kelier I. Torres D. Jacobs D. Holloway A. Roberts T. Brooks A. Cavazos Ios Dallas Shy Orl Junior Falcons Firemen's Community USI First National Bank Port Isabel's Mark Jerry Y-Corral Vin RAY High Bobbitt LA Joya Nell's Peg Lavern Bedell Edcouch Fred W. L. Petch Southwestern Life Ins. Co Weslaco Rio Grande City ED Warren Hardware Edinburg Harlingen Humble Service Adley Armstrong Kingsville Vs. Laredo Houston Oklahoma Dial Ped Hunt Sinclair SMU the Gulf Cafe Raymondville Lighthouse Drug SAN Benito vI PSJ Incallen Alice B & B Grocery & Met Arkansas Champion Groc MET South Shore Drive Washington Charlie's Sporting Goods Texas A&m TCU
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