La Feria Lions Top Port Isabel Tarpons 34 to 6
La Feria Lions defeated Port Isabel Tarpons 34 to 6 for their second straight win of the 1962 season. Lions led 12-0 after the first quarter with two failed extra points and extended the advantage in the second half despite penalties and a late fumble. An 80 yard run by El Galvan highlighted Port Isabel’s lone score, while Freddy Petty’s interception return was called back by clipping.
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Port Isabel Tarpons
la Feria Lions
Lions
Htera
St Isabel
la Feria
Thems
Isabel
el Galvan
Freddy Petty
Port Isabel
Tarpon B Team Falls To La Feria In Open Stint
La Feria Lions rallied from a 10 0 deficit to beat the Port Isabel Tarpons B team in the opening game. Defensive standouts included Pete Cal Timoteo Barrientez Joe Nora and Sylvestre Gonzales. Quarterbacks Gene Gal and Eddie Perez rotated. Sammy Ragusee contributed a notable return, the Tarpon only score coming on Ragusein’s run from behind his own goal line.
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Tarpons
Pete Cal
Timoteo Barrientez
Joe Nora
Sylvestre Gonzales
Gene Gal 1
Eddie Perez
Barrera
Sammy Ragucee
Sammy Ragusin
Wake effects on boat wakes at various speeds caution
Newcomers to boating should remember wakes affect water and nearby boats. Authorities note wakes increase with speed and load, especially in calm areas like lagoons. Observe your boat’s wake at different speeds and heed posted wake limits to avoid damage or liability.
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Jakes
Mercury
Muuels
Ome
Musick
Doves Scatter Across Texas Northern Zone Says Report
Officers report dove hunting in the Northern Zone near Tyler with a large concentration along the Red River. Numbers drop southward as rains spread scattering the birds. Some hunters still find hot spots and limit out despite small birds.
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Texas Game Fish Commission
Tyler
Redger
Humble to broadcast six Southwest Conference games Saturday
Humble Oil & Refining Co will air six SWC football contests on radio Saturday and co sponsor the Duke USC telecast. Matches include SMU Maryland from 11 45 a m and TCU Kansas from Memorial Stadium with announcers listed for each site.
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Humble Oil & Refining Company
Humble
Duke University of Southern California
Smu-Maryland
Wes Box
Glennrown
KBOR
Brownsville
Tcu-Kansas
Memorial Stadium
Lawrence
Kansas
Eddie Barker
Sian McKenzie
KRIO
McAllen
Baylor University of Houston
Rice Stadium
Houston
Jim Wiggins
John Smith
Texas A&m
KGBT
Harlingen
Jones Stadium
Lubbock
Connie Alexander
Jack Dale
Kite
San Antonio
KDWT
Stamford
Austin
Kern Tips
Alec Chesser
Lindsey Nelson
Terry Brennan
Kgbt-Tv
Local junior varsity and freshman schedules clash across district
The schedule lists Harlingen at San Benito San Benito B Team at Harlingen Freshmen at San Benito Harlingen Junior High at San Kingsville at Falfurrias Brownsville at Mercedes Edinburg at PSJA Rio Grande City at Edcouch Elsa Robstown at Linton Weslaco at Donna McAllen at Victoria La Feria at Rio Hondo San Isidro at La Joya Los Fresnos at Port Isabel Sharyland at Lyford.
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Harlingen
San Benito
Harlingen Junior High
Kingsville
Falfurrias
Brownsville
Mercedes
Edinburg
PSJA
Rio Grande City
Edcouch
Elsa
Robstown
Linton
Weslaco
Donna
Texas Safety Association urges drivers for 1962 football season
A campaign by the Texas Safety Association asks football fans to drive carefully to and from games. J O Musick urges cooperation from school superintendents and college presidents, with safety messages for use on public address systems and at games.
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Texas Safety Association
J. O. Musick
TSA
Musick
Turtles and turkey calls dominate Valley Sportsmen meet
The Valley Sportsmen Club backs a Dr. Hildebrand turtle repopulation project on Padre Island with likely legislation to protect greens. officials consider turtle egg collection in Mexico and a plan to reestablish the local turtle industry. Fisheries staffer Merovka touts wildlife calls and dove banding for zone expansion. The Mercedes meeting October 9 features Smokey Boyle as speaker with contests, prizes, and a barbecue.
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Andres Herrero
Tampico
Mexican Gulf
Valley
Henry Hildebrand
University of Corpus Christi
Padre Island
Valley Sportsmen Club
Tortuguero
Costa Rica
Old Indianola
Fulton
Valley Club
Mexico
Padre Beaches
Lawrence J. Merovka
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Srvice
Louisiana
Arkansas
Brownsville
Wildlife Service
Curtis Carpenter
Texas Game and Fish Raiten Pinl
C. L. (Smokey) Boyle
Harlingen
Mercedes
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Ose
Ecu, Tones
Mrs
Virgil Drewery
Avon Products
Port Isabel Area
Blackburn
Elizase&th
Lyford
Charlie's Sporting Goods
Rio ‘Hondo
Y Food
Mac
Glass Kitchen
Miller
Texaco
San Isirro
Joe “Codhe” Barrera
URA
J. Breedlove
Port Isabel, Texas
Miller C
Jepperson S.A
Freddie
Professional Pharmacy
Santa Rosa
Roy's Boat Service
Shore Drive
Los Fresnos
ST. Joseph Academy
EL Toro
Art
Highlands
Eagle Lumber CO
Harlandale
Laredo Martin
Tarpon
Lee
Tarpon Stadium
Alice
San Antonio Lee
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