Tigers Rally To Beat Leonard 8-5 In Season Opener
The Leonard Tigers opened baseball season with an 8-5 win over Leonard after a pitching duel through three innings. Key moments included Ricky Slaughter reaching on an error, Bobby Branham driving in two, and a four-run fourth by Leonard before the Tigers answered with a late surge.
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Leonard
Tigers
Ricky Slaughter
Larry Morris
Mike Spann
Rodney Rice
Bobby Branham
F. J. Durham
Durham
Ken Bennett
Morris
Roy Layman
E. J. Durham
Pat Bow
Bill Shelly
Larry
CPS Wins Award for National Safety Leadership
Community Public Service Company tops the nation in the 1970 One the Job Society Contest sponsored by the National Safety Council as announced by Dan Henneig assistant safety director. Whitewright prepares to open Town and Country Restaurant in downtown this week on April 3 197L under owner operator ship.
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National Safety Council
Dan Henneig
Whitewright
School Candidate Pairs Named by Grade Levels
The document lists student pairs running as candidates in various grades. In Elementary, Rice and Rod Clark lead third grade alongside Mrs. Johnson. Kim Robinson and Scot Whipple in fourth with Mrs. Roger. Debbie Franklin and James Smith in fourth with Mrs. Hodge. Karen Anderson and Michael McCollum in fifth with Mrs. M ay. Gina Gilbert and David Fortner in fifth with Mrs. Brench. Rena Shephard and Jim Clark in sixth with Mr. Pierce. Junior High candidates include Mr. Langford’s seventh grade Brenda Thornhill and John Williams. Mrs. Hughes’ seventh grade Betty Kay Geers and Bruce Bodine. Mr. Little’s eighth grade Mari McFatridge and Randy Pittman. Mr. Capps’ eighth grade Debbie Bush and Randy Newman. High School names cover Freshmen Vickie Morris and Randy Hust. Sophomores Regina Bartley and John Chesser. Juniors Martha McFatridge and Bobby Branham. Seniors Stephanie Bush and Richard Walker.
Bass Catch 5 Catfish At Local Lake Near Bells
Two Bass fishermen caught 21 pounds of channel catfish Saturday at a nearby lake when the water level dropped two inches for their fishing trip. Pictured is Woodrow E. Bass of Carrollton who came up for the week.
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Bells
Woodrow E. Bass
Carrollton
Whitewright FFA wins at Leonard Livestock Show
Gary Christian of the Whitewright FFA chapter showed the Grand Champion Gilt at Leonard Livestock Show, with his Duroc gilt placing first then chosen best over other first place swine. Randy Wilson's lightweight Angus steer won its class and contended for Grand Champion steer. Other results include Jane Biggerstaff, Donald Caraway, Allan Harper and numerous members exhibiting cattle and hogs. The next show is April 3 at Dawson Memorial Arena with judging at 10 a.m. A UIL District Meet at Grayson County College occurs April 2 with students competing in multiple events. The Whitewright Historical Society meets April 7. A local fishing tale notes a seven and one-half pound catch by Woodrow and Otis Bass.
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Gary Christian
Whitewright
FFA
Leonard Livestock Show
Gary
Randy Wilson
Angus Steer
Randy
Jane Biggerstaff
Angus Heifer
Donald Caraway
Allan Harper
Bobby McCullough
Randy Hunt
Bob Bounds
Dennis Chesser
Robert Green
Kim Rogers
David Roberts
Hampshire Barrow
Jim Woresham
Whitewright Ffa
Dawson Memorial Arena
Grayson County College
Mike Spann
Richard Wealker
Pat Bow
Janice Summers
Holly Faison
Carolyn Tillett
Kathy Jarvis
Brenda Wright
Pat Marlow
Debbie Wortham
Joe Mays
Otis Bass
Woodrow
Sam Rayburn Lake
Woodrow and
Otis
O.S. Bass
Cub Scouts Hike Leads Eight Mile Round Trip
Bobby Mathis led a Cub Scout den on an eight mile hike last Saturday morning. The group left at 9 00 pm and, after arriving at their destination, continued explorations before return.
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Bobby Mathis
Whitewright Lions cancel meeting and plan April Bingo
The Whitewright Lions Club will skip this week’s meeting due to Western Week conflicts. They organize a Bingo night at Whitewright High School gym on April 16, 1971 with a main prize donated to attract a lucky player, details to be announced later.
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Whitewright Lions Club
Lions
Tige rette s visit Bonham for four volleyball sets
Whitewright B squad swept the first three games while several players stood out with aces including Jeanette Geers Krissy Walker Rae mona Boney and Mona Stevens Phyllis Barne heart and Darlene Williams on serves. Varsity claimed two wins led by Debra Wortham and Karen Holt as standout players. SEE PAGE'S.
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Tigerettes
Bonham
Warriors
Whitewright
Jeanette Geers
Krissy Walker
Raemona Boney
Mona Stevens
Phyllis Barneheart
Darlene Williams
Varsity
Debra Woretham
Karen Holt
Warning on Abandoned Refrigerators Endangering Children
Police chief warns of discarded refrigerators with doors, urging removal to prevent child deaths. Civic clubs and Boy Scouts urged to join effort to wipe out these hazards from the city. Also notes corrections from last issue regarding FFA winners Johnny Woodson and John Curtis caption error.
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Sun
Civic Clubs
Boy Scouts
the Sun
FFA
Johnny Woodson
Whitewright
John Curtis
American Legion
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Nuckel
Rebecca Hughes
Brian Neal
Guess
Cindy Almond
Eddie Lane Gford
Cox
Janet Smith
Travis Clark
Bennett
Tina Moats
Daevid Cook
Blanton
Diane Wortham
Chris Shaffer
Gilbert
Rhonda
CPS
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UIL
Hist. Society
Whitewright Historical Society
First National Bank
J. C. McMillin
Welccome
Cub
Lions Club
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