1963

The East Texas State College Freshmen cashed in on 40 of 50 free throws Thursday night, December 5, in Commerce to defeat the invading Bulldogs 88-69. It was the first loss of the year for Coach Tom Collins’ agers. The Bulldogs trailed by only eight points at the half, but the free throws were too…

Using a ball-hawking zone defense and the shooting talents of big Don Morris, the Texarkana College Bulldogs whipped the East Texas Baptist “B” team 71-63 Thursday night in Tiger Gym. Morris poured in 16 field goals and five free throws for a total of 37 points, and the quick defensive playing of Jim Johnson and…

The Delta Sigma Delta fraternity won its first game December 8 in the 5-year old contest between the fraternity and the Circle K club. The 8-0 win for the Delta Sigs came in the second quarter following several plays featuring “Fig” Coleman, Jimmy Hopkins, and Richard Kyles. Johnny Tune made the 2-point conversion to Hopkins.…

The Bulldogs traveled to Carthage Monday, December 9, for a return bout with the Panola Ponies. After holding a 15-point lead at halftime, TC fell victim to free throws once more and lost to the Ponies, 75-67. Both teams scored 27 field goals, but the Ponies missed only two free throws while the Canines could…