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

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Tommy Hulsey 4429 and Robert Cade 1321 prepare to bring down Smiley ball carrier miley Defeats Trojans South Houston experienced its first district defeat when the fired-up Smiley Eagles rolled over the Tro- jans l9fl5. For the first time in the history of Smiley High School, a district 12-4A game was won. The Eagles dominated the Trojans until the third quarter, but it was too late for any chance of re- T covery. 1 LEE VanBURKLEO RICKEY JAKSHA Sr. Buck Sr. Guard DWAYNE SAMPLE TOllllNlY HULSEY ROY BLAKE Sr. Center .lr. Buck ST- Guard 267

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South Houston Downs Pasadenais Eagles Three years of school rivalry between South Houston ended in two out of three wins for South Houston. The Trojans faced the Pasadena Eagles with blood in their eyes. The Trojans dominated the Eagles in the first half, leading 7-0 at half time. The fired-up Eagles returned in the third quarter and moved ahead 13-7. Later in the fourth quarter Charles Nash tallied his second touchdown of the night after Billy lVIanis intercepted an Eagle pass. Lothar Deiss converted, making the score 15-13. Two more intercepted passes helped contain the Eagles, of- fense. Fierce defensive play and quick offensive blocking and running combined for the Trojans' victory. ROBERT CADE Y v Jr. Back DANA KEY RODNEY HANKS Jr. End Jr. Back Rodney Hanks Q4-IJ turns corner in game with Brazosport. 266

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'S I WAYNE ADDISON ,lr. Tackle JIMMY MATHEWS BOBBY BOONE Jr. Tackle Jr. Center Ganders Down Trojans The Trojans fought with all they had, but attempt after attempt failed to bring a score. The defensive play of the Trojans was very commendable, as they held some of the leading ball carriers in the district to minimum rushing yardage. The game ended-Baytown, 25 and South Houston, 0. David Lawhorn f88l catches pass after eluding Texas City defender. 268