Silsbee Tigers Top Orange Stark 98 69 To Grab Co Zone Title
The Silsbee Tigers defeated Stark 98 69 in Orange to move to 8 2 in District 9 3A East and share the zone crown with South Park. Silsbee built a 19 9 lead early, dominated the boards, pressured full court for 26 turnovers, and stretched a 50 25 halftime margin as Rayford Dolford and Jerry Lowe sparked fast break scores.
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Silsbee Tigers
Orange
Stark Tigers
Tigers
South Park
Silsbee
F Red Williams
Orange Stark
Stark
Rayford Dolford
Jerry Lowe
Williams
Lowe
Terry Hulet
Dwight Fobbs
Tiger
Derrek Shelton
Shelton
Dolford
Kerry Dolford
James Ford
Mike Elam
William Graham
James Collins
McDonald Gym
Lamar Tech
South Park Greenies
Tigers Triumph in Dramatic South Park Thriller
Silsbee edged South Park 82 80 after a see saw fourth quarter as Shelton and Graham led the late charge. Fobbs poured in 31 points, Lowe 22, and Dolford 14 as the Tigers overcame fouls and a stout Greenies push to seize the win.
Little Dribbler action keeps Bulls and Lakers on top
In O'Neil gym the Bulls beat the Bucks 50-26 and the Lakers defeated the Celtics 45-29 to extend top spots as Rockets slip to 3-2 after losing to Bullets. Nets beat Stars 38-13. Tams 31-17.
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Sils
O’neil
Bulls
Bucks
Lakers
Celtics
Rockets
Nets
Stars
Tams
Cougars
Hawks
Pacers
Knicks
Bullets
Bo Horka Elected President of Silsbee Little League
County Attorney R F Bo Horka was elected president at the Silsbee Little League organizational meeting. Officers named include Morris Windham Bob Ogden Paul Hugon as vice presidents Jack Martin secretary treasurer Oscar Fannette player agent Charles McCaleb equipment manager and Bob Burgess chief umpire. Registration for the new year set for Saturday February 26 at the Little League Park from 9 AM to 3 PM with birth certificates required for unregistered children and a parent or guardian present.
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Silsbee Little League
R. F
Bo” Horka
Morris Windham
Bob Ogden
Paul Hugon
Jack Martin
Oscar Fannette
Charles McCaleb
Bob Burgess
Little League Park
Camp Fire Group Officers Elected After Beaumont Museum Visit
The Groteilo Camp Fire girls met January 8 and toured Beaumont Art Museum learning about Aborigine culture from paintings. They gathered February 8 at Mrs. Copeland’s home to make personal Valentines for mothers. Officers elected include Tabatha Hartman president Kayla Kelly vice president Angela Thames secretary Sandy Morris treasurer Helen Copeland song leader Wendy Morris Janet Hare game leaders Angela Phelps reporter Helen Copeland served refreshments.
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Groteilo
Beaumont
Doe Copeland
Tabatha Hartman
Kayla Kelly
Angela Thames
Sandy Morris
Helen Copeland
Wendy Morris
Janet Hare
Angela Phelps
Little Theater To Meet On Sunday
The Silsbee Little Theater schedules its final reading of the season titled The Interview for Sunday at 5 30 p m Members Ward Bush and John Dietrich perform under director Kyle Reeves A business meeting led by theater president Joe Watson precedes the entertainment A social hour follows with Mr and Mrs Jack Barrington in charge
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Silsbee Little Theater
Kyle Reeves
Ward Bush
John Dietrich
Joe Watson
Mrs
Jack Barrington
Heart Fund Drive Begins Sunday In Residential Area
A one week Heart Fund campaign in Silsbee’s residential area starts Sunday. Mrs James Smith leads 19 drive captains and volunteers who will canvass the city and suburbs, distribute educational literature, and solicit funds for heart disease research to reduce premature deaths and disability.
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Silsbee
James Smith
Silsbee Little League Auxiliary Elects Officers Feb 24
The Silsbee Little League Auxiliary will meet February 24 at 7 p.m. in the Silsbee State Bank. All interested persons and mothers of players may attend as new officers for the coming season are elected.
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Little League Auxiliary
Silsbee Little League Auxiliary
Silsbee State Bank
Card of Thanks for Hospital Prayers and Support
Robert Wood expresses gratitude for prayers, cards, letters, and flowers received during his hospital stay from his friends and especially his mans friends, noting heartfelt appreciation for the support during his illness.
John Busby Named To State Committee On School Buses
John L. Busby of Silsbee was appointed to the state subcommittee on school bus inspections by Joe White, Inspector Vehicle Inspection and chairman of the D7.4 subcommittee of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Busby, a long time state vehicle inspector, led maintenance for Silsbee school buses, owns Busby and Sons Garage, and serves as County Fire Chief after retiring as chief of the Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department.
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John L. Busby
Silsbee
Busby
Joe White
Texas Department of Public Safety
White
Busby and Sons Garage
Pinecrest Baptist Sweetheart Banquet Celebrated
The Pinecrest Baptist Church held its annual Sweetheart Banquet on February 11 at the church. Rev. Rice of Beaumont spoke, Martha Harrell was queen, Jessie Harrell was king, Kathy Sharp received active Acteen recognition, with a church key presented. Helen Castalow led food, Debbie Davis organized entertainment, Mrs. George King handled publicity, Randy Stanton served as master of ceremonies.
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Pinecrest Baptist Church
Rev. Rice
Beaumont
Martha Harrell
Jessie Harrell
Kathy Sharp
Texas
Helen Castalow
Debbie Davis
George King
Randy Stanton
Family of Clayton Stutts Thanks Friends
The family expresses gratitude for prayers visits cards and acts of kindness during the loss of Clayton Stutts. They appreciate the community’s support and blessings are wished for all who offered comfort.
Volunteer Firemen Answer Six Alarms
The Silsbee Fire Department answered six fire calls last week. A house fire at 11:20 a.m. on Feb 10 on Como Lane gutted a front room and spread to the attic, with a woman treated for smoke inhalation and released from hospital. Earlier, Feb 9 brought four grass fires on West Avenue J, Fre senius Road, old Spurger Highway, and Neyland Road, all extinguished quickly.
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Silsbee
Russell Busby
Ronnie Nicho
Como Lane
Nichols
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
West Avenue J
Leo Beatty
Fresenius Road
Spurger Highway
Neyland Road
Brittonville Road
Tigers fall to Orange Stark in season finale 68 61
The Silsbee Tiger Cubs closed their 1977 season with a 68-61 loss to Orange Stark IV, finishing 6 wins and 4 losses and taking third place in their zone. Coach Pat Day's squad traded baskets in the first quarter as the game set the tone.
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Silsbee Tiger Cubs
Orange Stark
Pat Day
Cubs
Tennis Exhibition in Silsbee by Texas A&M Women’s Team
The City of Silsbee Parks and Recreation Department hosts a tennis exhibition on Wednesday Feb 23 from 6 to 7 30 pm featuring the Texas A&M women’s tennis team coached by Miss Ellen Buchanan An. The nine member squad will also play in Lamar’s Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament and duel Texas Tech before heading to Guadalajara for the Bing Crosby World University Tournament. Exhibition drills and mock games precede a chance for locals to rally with the visitors. Buchanan is a Silsbee High School and Texas A&M graduate pursuing a master's degree while coaching in the women’s athletic department.
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City of
Silsbee
Parks and Recreation Department
Texas A&m Park Board
Edward Dominguez
Ellen Buchanan
Lamar
Texas Tech
Guadalajara
Mexico
A&m
Dominguez
Miss Buchanan
Silsbee High School
Texas A&m
Cubs fall after halftime surge in jury-themed game
The Cubs trailed by seven at halftime 33-26 and by the end of the third 49-40. Iva Brooks led scorers with 21 points while Keith Holmes and Charles Holmes added 17 and 12. Julian Nixon had nine and Paul Read two. You can be judged by the company you keep if they are called for jury duty.
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Bucks
Bulls
Sam McCoy
Lakers
Wade Richardson
Celtics
Terry Lewis
Richardson
Tommy Terry
Patrick Maze
Keith Cole
Wayne Howard
Bob Simons
T. W. Cartwright
Herb Bockett
Andy
Bullets
Nathan Scott
Kevin Dodd
Jerry Stout
Paul Brown
Rockets
Gary McGuire
Ben Adams
Curtis Green
Terry Stanley
Ed Jones
Cubs
Iva Brooks
Keith Holmes
Charles Holmes
Julian Nixon
Paul Read
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Absense
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Ricky Thomas
Thomas
Derryl Mouton
Mouton
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Graham
The
Wade Forse
Kevin Ridley
Kenneth Collins
Raymond Dodis
Carlton Green
Keith Ervin
Travis Duncan
Dewberry
Barclay
Terry Land
Craig Moffet
Little Dribblers
Steve Martin
Richie Myers
Frederick Ruckett
Jimmy Perlitz
Stuart Perlitz
Moffet
Corky MacDonald
David Bell
Marshall Mitchell
Bo Horka
Little Theater
Heart Fund
Robert Wood
John Busby
Pinecrest
Clayon Stutts
Dererk Shelton
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