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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1966
Page
3
Silsbee faces Liberty at Kirby Stadium at 7 30 p m after three straight road games. The Tigers bring six wins and three losses into the finale as an improved offense shows promise late in the season. Harold Blythe is lost to injury and David Barnes may slow, while Liberty’s Panthers seek a signature upset.
Silsbee prepares for a clash with Liberty as star ground gainer Barnes, slowed by an infected leg, aims to play on crutches. C. J. McMillen is favored to start at Blythe’s spot while the defense, led by coach Ray McGallion, seeks to curb Liberty’s offense. The Tigers hope fine line play and a strong Silsbee defense can secure a three touchdown victory in a thriller that could decide the district title if Bridge City stumbles.
The Astrodome hosted a Monday night heavyweight title bout where Muhammad Ali defeated Cleveland Williams in 1 minute 8 seconds of the third round. Attendance reached 35,460 with gross $161,290, setting indoor boxing records and surpassing prior arena marks. Spectators, media, and concession staff praised the venue as a new boxing era while the space prepared to convert back to football for Houston Cougars on Navy 26.
Ninth grade Cubs roll past Jasper 26-8 to stay undefeated and set up a district title showdown with Bridge City. McGallion scored on a six yard run and connected with Hebert for two TDs. Eighth graders fell 48-14. next, eighth grade travels to Bridge City at 6 pm with ninth grade game at 7:30 pm.
East Texas hunters continue to pursue the squirrel in forests where hardwoods decline. Squirrels cache nuts in soil and hollow trees, aiding forest regeneration while feeding wildlife and people.
Silsbee's junior varsity, coming off a 42-13 win over West Orange, seeks its 30th straight defeat avoided at Liberty High School tonight at 7 30 p m in the finale of the season.
Waldo Mathews reports the Panthers finished the season with a 12-0 win over Madisonville to post a 4-3 district record and place fourth behind Jasper Crockett and San Augustine. Quarterback Lownell Lowell connected with James Richardson for a 50 yard scoring play in the second quarter. Marvin Lewis added a 10 yard TD run in the third period. both extra points failed.
Houston's Oilers Youth Corps return home to host the Eastern Division leading Buffalo Bills at Rice Stadium Sunday. Don Trull, with 327 yards and 3 TDs, leads a rebuilt backfield as Houston aims to rebound after a 27 21 loss to Boston. The game airs NBC TV and Oilers radio.
Silsbee dominates West Orange 27 to 8 on a muddy field to perch second in District 9-AAA. Harold Blythe scorches 91 rushing yards and a 60 yard TD. Brad Norvell throws for 170 yards with two TDs to Larry Wallace.
Mrs Rayford Gore of War ren reports nephew Willie Hoffman returned from overseas with two monkeys. Hoffman said one escaped days after his return, matching a monkey brought by Mickey Webster and W. T. Holland of Beaumont on Nov 7. Location aligns, prompting further speculation.
Tiger cagers start the season next Tuesday under Coach Dan Montgomery at the Silsbee gym against Channelview. Junior varsity at 6 pm and varsity at 7:30. A schedule note changes the game from Wednesday to Tuesday November 22. District 9-AAA opens December 20 at Cleveland with three tournaments set in Jasper West Orange and Big Sandy in December.
The Bills and Oilers meet as Buffalo fields a strong defense led by Tom Sestak and a deep line while Houston relies on rookie Bobby Burnett and veteran backs. Oilers quarterback Don Trull has scored 10 TDs in limited action, and Houston seeks a road win in a tight 7-6 series history, with two home games upcoming after Nov 27.
Evadale clinched the District 22-B championship with a 48 14 victory over Colmesteil last Friday night. With one game left, Evadale faces Sabine Pass Friday at 7 30 pm in Byrodal. Key scoring came from Roy Young who rushed for two TDs and connected repeatedly with Billy Joe Burrell for TDs and PATs. Bruce McCormick and Jimmy West added late scores as Evadale dominated, while Sabine Pass remains winless in district play.
The Texas Forestry Association reports Texas has been a leading lumber producer for 75 years, with an output of 995000000 board feet in 1964.
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