Half-Dozen Indian Gridders Named White Sands All Stars
Six Venice players lead Herald-Tribune first White Sands Conference All Stars list with Ray Joelson Paul Peden Charlie Hodges and Bob Somers among offense and Bruce MacDonald and Joe Henriquez on defense. Honorable mention includes Nick Harper Tom McDonnell and Jim Darharias.
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Herald-Tribune
Venice
Ray Joelson
Paul Peden
Charlie Hodges
Bob Somers
Bruce MacDonald
Joe Henriquez
Peden
Henriquez
Nick Harper
Tom McDonnell
Jim Darharias
Venice High star Ray Joelson earns county back honor
Ray Joelson of Venice High School was named Sarasota County's top back for 1964 in the Sarasota Journal AIL County team announcement. Indians guard Bob Somers and end Charlie Hodges made the first team, with Joe Henriques, Bruce Mac Donald and Paul Peden earning honorable mention.
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Ray Joelson
Venice High School
Sarasota County
Sarasota Journal
Yesteray
Bob Somers
Charlie Hodges
Joe Henriquez
Bruce MacDonald
Paul Peden
Peden
Henriques
Venice Mooney clash highlights early basketball season
Venice High opened with a 46 44 loss to Cardinal Mooney in a tight finish. Jim Sikora led Venice with 18 points while Mooney’s Nalls and Grout each tallied 15 and 13 respectively as the Indians JV beat Mooney B 47 21.
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Venice High School
Cardinal Mooney
Venice
MacNabs
Nalls
Cougars
Mooney
Chris Kail
Cougar
Bert Grout
Bob Smithers
Jim Sikora
Grout
Morton Chiles
John Pitcock
Steve Dalton
Charlie Powell
Jayvees
Powell
Dalton
Pitcock
Bibbee
Walker
Egglefield
Lawrence
Varsity
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Sikora
Morgan
Chiles
Elliott
Ringo
Satava
Green
Totals
Cold compress for a black eye to reduce swelling
Apply a cold compress immediately for about 15 minutes per hour to lessen swelling and bruising. If pain persists or vision changes, seek medical advice promptly.
Venice city council approves new waterfront zoning plan
The Venice Florida city council votes to adopt a waterfront zoning plan designed to guide development along the coast, with officials citing flood protection and public access as key goals. The measure sets parcel use rules and height limits for future projects.
Evers Anthony Team Captures Seniors Event
The Seniors Monday Morning Breakfast Group at Lake Venice Venice Golf Club held a two ball best ball event with 41 players. Winners were Mark Evers and John Anthony with a low net. Four second place teams tied at a 32 net. Pro manager Carl Rohmann urged players to collect registration tickets from the cashier before teeing off.
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Lake Venice Venice Golf Club
Mark Evers
John Anthony
Art Hackett
Joe Lavery
Joe Hasler
George Hermansen
Gene Rayburn
Joe Scott
Bill de Mers
Bob Handley
Carl Rohmann
Bass Lure Aims Poorly For Brushing Bass in Jacksonville
Fishermen report bass in Jacksonville coast bite aggressively at a homemade plug made from a spoon decorated with metal foil icicles. Oldtimers say they have never seen such savage strikes, noting the unusual lure and ferocity of the fish.
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Jacksonville
Bennett Erickson win LVMGA match at Lake Venice
Guy Bennett and K W Erickson captured the Lake Venice Golf Club two ball best ball title with a 62 net. Three second place teams posted 66 nets while other pairs tied for fifth with 68. Nine hole division leaders tied at 36 and 37 nets. Members urged to play correct nine holes. next weekend features a four ball best ball format with self created foursomes.
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Men’s Golf Association
Lake Venice Golf Club
Guy Bennett
K. W. Erickson
Ralph Waller
W. Kaley
Dr. Duke
al MacNeill
G. S. Dunn
Doc Evans
Art Norton
Harold Lurie
Bill Cox
Jim Duncan
Bob Courter
Joe Scott
Walt Keitel
Waly Curran
E. G. Dunseith
A. G. Natzke
Bill Rose
Ev Brown
MGA
Venice High Athletes Win Football Scholarships
Venice High tackle Bruce MacDonald signed a four year grant in aid with Florida State University becoming the first area football player this fall to secure a major college scholarship. End Charlie Hodges joined Memphis State on a similar pact. Both players earned all star honors and were named to the White Sands Conference and All-County teams. Hodges also made the 1964 All-State honorable mention.
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Peden
Somers
Hodges
Venice
Bobby Harrison
White Sands
MacDonald
FSU
Memphis State
Lake City
Bruce MacDonald
Venice High School
Florida State University
Charlie Hodges
Der
Ralph Anderson
University of Tennessee
Pete Ripley
Lenoir Rhyne
North Carolina
Anderson
Tennessee
Indians
Jim Powell
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Malcolm MacDonald
Manasota Key
Charles Hodges
Schram Elected SFOA President In Sarasota
Bill Schram, a Venice resident born in Lansing, Mich, was elected president of the Southwest Florida Officials Association at a Tuesday meeting in Sarasota. Dick Van Serke of Bradenton was named vice president, Nick Lucas of Sarasota secretary, and Dr. John Brooksbank of Sarasota booking agent. The SFCA handles all games.
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Southwest
Sarasota
John Brooksbank
SFCA
White Sands
Power Squadron Offers New Piloting Course In Venice
The Venice Power Squadron starts a new Piloting and Small Boat Handling course on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Tarpon Center Yacht Club, 12 weekly sessions. Registration options include Stan Bennett at Venice Camera Shop or Charles Zabriskie in Englewood with contact numbers provided.
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Mariner
Tarpon Center Yacht Club
Stan Bennett
Venice
West
Venice Ave
Charles Zabriskie
Englewood
Myrtle
New dress made from 1913 fabric found in cedar chest
Mrs. Glenn Altland of Key West fashioned a dress from fabric bought in 1913 by an aunt who died in a car crash. The material lay hidden in a cedar chest for decades before being revived into a new garment.
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Key West
Glenn Altland
Myakka Lanes Beat National Bank In Sarasota League
Myakka Lanes won 56 48 over National Bank in a Sarasota County Men's Basketball League doubleheader. Bruce Andrew led with 18 points, joined by George Zuran 15 and Chuck Reiter Jr. 14. Ve-No Bank top scorer Ken Allen had six as both teams draw from Venice Nokomis and Englewood. Myakka 1 1. Ve-No Bank 0 2.
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National Bank
Edwards Barber Shop
Venice-Nokomis Bank
Sarasota County
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George Zuran
Chuck Reiter Jr
Bobby Ball
Jack Graham
Ve-No Bank
Ken Allen
Venice
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Englewood
Ve- No Bank
Southeast 68 Indians 37 in White Sands Conference clash
Southeast rolled to a 68 37 victory over Venice as Speedy Dale Gaskins and Steve Summers scored 25 and 15. Jim Sikora led Venice with 19 while Richard Wood had 19 for Southeast. Southeast Jayvees beat Venice 49 45.
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Steve Summers
Southeast
Venice
Indians
Chuck Elliott
Gaskins
Summers
Seminoles
Terry Green
Jim Sikora
Southeast Jayvees
Steve Dalton
John Pitcock
Richard Wood
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