South Houston High School - Palladium Yearbook (South Houston, TX)

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Vicious defensive play is shown hy a nuniher of Trojans. Larry Avant t55r, Charles Nash 1281, and Hoy Blake 4685 are pictured in aetion. outh Houston Yields to Bellaire South Houston opened its 561 season by fooling the sports writers. The Trojans' annual opener with Bellaire proved to the spectators that the scarlet and gray would not he a pushover to anyone in spite of the 28-13 loss. the extra point. After a hard-fought first half, Bellaire was ahead ll-0. During the third quarter, Dickie Muehlen heck completed a touchdown pass to David Law horn. Rodney Hanks Completed the Trojan scoi ing in the final quarter with Lothar Deiss kicking Trojans Beat Ft. orth Off the talented toes 'of 'l'onnny Kruft and Lothar Deiss came the three decisive points giving the Trojans their first victory of the year. The Trojans came from hehind to score the winning touchdown in the final minutes of the game, Dana Key doing the honors. The final score was 15-141 in favor of the Trojans. STERLING LAIRD Sr. Guard 262 VERNON GARTMAN Sr. Guard

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David Langseth shakes hands with a Brazosport player after a decisive Trojan defeat. Good Sportsmanship ls Essential Many South Houston players are pictured walking off the field with members of the Smiley team. Following along with sports of any kind, good sportsmanship plays a big part. Al- though tempers are difficult to contain dur- ing a football contest, the South Houston Trojans have learned to he Mmodest win- ners and good losersf, Good sportsmanship by members of each team is shown as they shake hands and walk off the field after a hard fought hat- tle. Even though sports of all kinds he- come heated on occasions, the treasured tra- dition of congratulations in the center of the football field has remained through the years. 26I

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BUD HUDSON BOBBY FLUKER Sr, Tackle Sr. Tackle MICKEY BOYD Sr. Guard Joe Bob Wolf turns the corner against Galena Park. JIMMY HAYSLIP DENNIE PETERSON 50Ph- Center Jr. Tackle