Ball High School - Purple Quill Yearbook (Galveston, TX)

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jacfefs cgfzkzy 9345 Port Arthur's powerful Yellowjackets swept to the 11-AAAA district title by whipping the Golden Tors, 4-6-33. A stalling type of attack failed to material- ize for the Islanders, although Gregory Reckoff poured 24 points through the hoop. The Jackets led at the half, 17-11. Its two more points on the scoreboard for Ball as Greg Reckoff goes up for a shot. Three Tors wait anxiously for the ball to drop. in v1w'.n.-.li I 3 2 ' R ri 5 k DOUGLAS STRAIN 1 5 One year letterman ' . I Guard A - Season 81206 on Ofofe Beaumont's fighting Purples proved to be the last victim of the Golden Tor- nado, as Ball eked out a 65-63 win in Purple territory. Greg Reckoff tossed in 23 points to ensure his district scoring leadership. Ball led 31-29 at halftime and split point for point with Beaumont the rest of the way. I95

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.1 1 K X tmith Hartley goes up for a rebound and seems to be getting the hip on he way down. l 1 4,1 S 1 1 ls 1 JOHN CLARDY One year letterman Forward 30622912 7301121 jjczrfers ln their final tuneup for the all im- portant clash for the district title, the Ballmen eased past the South Park Greenies, 48-39. Smith Hartley dunked 15 points to lead Ball scorers, while Greg Reckoff was held to 14. Crawford of South Park was high for the night with 18. '4 FRANK ANNWEILER Two year Ietterman Forward ZYQITS' i70ppQ0f122 673612 With both teams playing a possession game, the Ball High cagers eked out a 415-42 win over Orangels battling Tigers in the Tigers' Den. Ball entered the home stretch in district play with Greg Reckoff meshing the cords for 14 points. Frank Annweiler is all set to pass off to teammate Johnny Covini as the Tors freeze the ball.

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5701722912 91135 7 7 tjfrkwfh or Gzfy QIYQ Kirwin,s Buccaneers entered the Ball High gym with an idea of taking their first city championship in the schoolls history. But as the old cry goes they'll have to wait till next yearf' With Gregory Reckoff, Smith Hartley and Frank Annweiler con- trolling the backboards, George Letsos, Robert Bryant, Johnny Covini, and Dougy Strain hitting from outside, and Alton Alsup, Tom Cillane and John Clardy giving needed support, the Tors swished to easy 59-46 and 68-4-1 triumphs over the highly rated cross-town rivals. TOM GILLANE One year letterman Forward Up in the air and going through. That's the hall. Notice the crowd! Three Buc cagers attempt to halt Reckoff's shot. X tx ROBERT BRYANT p q ' One year letterman Guard ,f, 7 K I All alone on a fast break Reckoff swishes for two quick points.