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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

13

All American Red Heads to Play Terrible Swedes in Stamford

The Lions Club sponsors the All American Red Heads basketball team set to face the Terrible Swedes of Jones County on December 27 at Bulldog Gym. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. The Red Heads, famed women’s team, have played 200 games last season, winning 140, against men’s teams under regulation rules. The Terrible Swedes are coached by Charles Stenholm with notable players including Ed Murphy and Larry Wartes. The Red Heads’ lineup features Patty Eubank, Sue Dawson, Georgia Washington, and Sharon Glenn, touring widely with international interest.

Jones County Bulldog Gym Stamford Lion's Club Stamford Charles Stenholm Avoca Stenholm Ed Murphy Avoca Mustangs Tommy Lindsey Don Edwards Don Howard Wayland Shurlevy Charles Thorn Larry Wartes Bob McMillan David Freeman Bob Harrison San Francisco Red Heads Patty Eubank Sue Dawson Tulsa Oklo Georgia Washington Calico Rock Ark Sharon Tigerbelle) Glenn

Lt. Lindsey Assigned as Sandia Base Sports Officer

Lt. Troy D. Lindsey, USA, has reported to Sandia Base New Mexico for duty in the Special Services Branch as sports officer. A Stamford native, he earned a BS in Physical Education from Mar din-Simmons University Abilene and was a Distinguished Military Graduate. He resides on Sandia Base with his wife Ann Bryant.

Troy D. Lindsey USA Sandia Base N. M Special Services Adjutant General Officers Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Stamford Lindsey Mardin-Simmons University Abilene 19Th Loop Ann Bryant Byron Bryant Hamlin Texas O. L. Lindsey Wells

Milky Way Stars Count Surpasses One Hundred Billion

Astronomers estimate the Milky Way contains at least 100 billion stars, based on observations and modeling of stellar distributions. The figure underscores the galaxy's vast scale and the diversity of stellar populations across its spiral arms.

Milky Way System

Weekend Sports Upsets Show Wide Action Across Leagues

North Dakota State University edged Grambling 20 7 to claim top small college status while Iowa Park Hawks fell 40 8 to Plano ending their state AA playoff run Texas Christian suffered a 158 114 loss to Oklahoma City University in a record setting shooting spree as the Frogs led 81 80 with 11 minutes left before a dominant board game sealed the result.

North Dakota State University Grambling Iowa Park Hawks Plano Texas Christian Horned Frogs Oklahoma City University Frogs OCU

Aggies face probation over scholarships and PE class use

The SWC disciplines Texas A&M after withdrawing athletic scholarships for players no longer on the squad and placing football players in PE classes taught by coaches. The dispute centers on scholarship obligations and the P E F 315 football coaching course, with authors weighing the conference officials versus Gene Stallings.

Texas Aggies Gene Stallings Texas A&m

Stamford Beats Hamlin In Tight 43-42 District Opener

The Stamford Bulldogs edged the Hamlin Pied Pipers 43-42 in a league opener to claim their first District 5-AA win. Kenny Link led Stamford with 16 points while Milton Davis contributed 13 for Hamlin.

Stamford Bulldogs Hamlin Pied Pipers Kenny Link Stamford Milton Davis Pipers Bulldogs Hamlin

Injured Athletes at A and M Retain Scholarships

The article notes that injured athletes may keep their athletic scholarships if they maintain grades and stay enrolled. They must serve in a department role, such as manager or trainer, while remaining in school. It cites many Aggies who stayed on scholarship despite injuries.

A&m Aggies

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