Tigers Test Forest Park Friday in district showdown
Silsbee travels to Forest Park Stadium in Amelia for a 7:30 p.m. Friday district clash. Forest Park, opening district play with a loss to Jasper, aims to counter Silsbee’s improving offense led by quarterback Steve Gibbs and backs Harold Sisk and Tom Moore. The Tigers face injuries as defensive guard Barry Eason is out for the season and tackle John Nichols will be slowed after injuring a finger, but overall Silsbee readiness hinges on improving the passing game and maintaining momentum.
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Houston to have soccer team in new league
Judge Roy Hofheinz announced a new North American Soccer League will launch next April with 12 teams including Houston. Exhibition games start in 1967, with European clubs joining for a summer schedule and a four team playoff on August 6 and 13. The league plans a 30 game schedule from April to September 1968.
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Panthers Host Bunche High In District Showdown
Waldo Mathews Panthers meet District 7-AA leader Bunche High of Crockett Friday at 7 30 in Frank Robinson Stadium. Waldo Mathews seeks momentum after a 16 6 win over Cleveland with Lonnell Lowe connecting on a 40 yard pass and run to end James Richardson and James Taylor adding a 10 yard TD run plus a conversion by Marvin Lee.
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Tigers Prepare for Season With New and Returning Players
Nineteen Tiger basketball candidates report for opening practice under Coach Dan Montgomery. Returning starter Danny Bass leads a mix of lettermen Tim Rivers, David Harrell, and Russell Wright, who also plays football. JV players Mike Shuff and others return. several will join after football. Season opens November 23 at home against Channelview with scrimmages set against French, Port Arthur, and Beaumont High on November 16 to 18.
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Ernest Westbrook
Waldo Mathews
Wesley Yawn
Raymond Stout
Irving High
Jerry Redkey
Robert Shelton
Charles Frazier
Bobby Maxfield
Randy Rolls
Virgil Scott
Melvin King
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Good Advice For Fall Hikers
Safe hiking tips from Miss Lu cille Moore of Texas A&M urge never to hike alone and to plan return before dark. Carry water, purify if needed, wear suitable shoes, and stay with the group on marked trails while bringing a map, first aid kit, compass, and light gear.
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Texas A&m University
Watch Horses For Sleeping Sickness
An outbreak of Encephalomyelitis among Texas horses is widespread in east central south Texas and the Hill Country. The TVMA warns it could spread statewide with deaths ranging from 20 to 90 percent and lasting up to two weeks. Vaccination and veterinary consultation are urged.
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Texas Lumber Drives Build Jobs for Texans
A regional push promotes buying Texas lumber to create construction jobs for Texans, highlighting local mills, suppliers, and workforce benefits while urging homeowners and builders to source materials from state producers to strengthen the economy.
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Lamar-McNeese Renew Old Feud in Beauxmont Showdown
McNeese State Cowboys travel from the Gulf States Conference to Lamar Tech in Beaumont to renew a 60 mile rivalry. The teams last met a decade ago after four previous games with McNeese leading 3-1. Vernon Glass steers Lamar Tech after a 6-4 season and a Southland title bid.
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Parks Boom Pushes 5 Million in State Park Upgrades
Parks will push to about 5 million dollars in state park improvements begun in the last fiscal year and during the calendar year. Odom, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission chair, said the catchup program is starting and federal grants of 3 million will boost outdoor recreation. Projects include Davis Mountains Kerrville Meridian State Parks with 1.551 million for camping units shelters and restrooms, plus planned improvements at Eisenhower Palo Duro and Stephen F. Austin State Parks and recent work at Huntsville Corpus Christi Inks Lake and Lake Whitney State Parks and the new State Tin Dies Dam B State Park near Jasper.
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Eighth Graders Face Bowie After Narrow Varsity Win
Silsbee Tigers 9th grade edged Stephen F. Austin 12 to 0 on Thursday as quarterback Derl McGallion scored from 5 yards and connected on a 34 yard TD pass to Danny Kasserdler while the defense held strong. The 8th graders lost 8-0 and mark their second loss. Bowie game set for Kirby Memorial Stadium at 6 p.m. for 8th grade and 7:30 p.m. for 9th grade.
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C L Turkey Shoot Nears Record
The Chance Loeb Volunteer Fire Department turkey shoot in October set a record with 26 lineups last Sunday, advancing this year's total to 59 lineups. There are two Sundays left as twelve shooters compete per lineup with a turkey and free shot awarded in each lineup.
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Texas farmers own 21 percent of East Texas timberland
The Texas Forestry Association reports farmers hold about one fifth of the region's commercial timberland in East Texas. The finding highlights the key role of agricultural landowners in the state's forestry sector.
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Tigers Dominate Jasper Bulldogs 56-13 In Homecoming Thriller
Silsbee roared to a 56-13 victory over Jasper in District 9-AAA as Harold Blythe ran for 160 yards and four touchdowns, supported by strong passing from Brad Norvell. The Tigers outgained Jasper 431 yards to 178 with 21 first downs and a dominant ground game led by Blythe and Roy.
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Planning For Conservation In New Bill In Southeast Texas
A ten county long range Conservation and Development Project approved by the Department of Agriculture was announced by Congressman Jack Brooks. It covers Chambers Hardin Jasper Jefferson Newton Orange Polk Tyler and parts of Liberty and San Jacinto. The plan coordinates use of natural resources with water and soil improvement recreational programs pest and flood control and aims to reduce duplication while merging federal local and private funds with technical assistance and low interest loans for public and nonprofit agencies.
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