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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
3
The piece surveys dusted hoops forecasts for Sanderson and McCamey tournaments, noting Alpine Badgers controversy over eligibility, Marathon and McCamey rivalries, and early season claims. It highlights Alpine stars, the Lobos defense, and upcoming Abilene games with Starnes Connally and Shaddix as key players.
Brewster County Texas sheriff will sell at public auction the interests of Dr McKee Caton in three 640 acre parcels in Sections 170 182 and 180 Block G-1 D & W By Company at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday of March 1931 between 10 am and 4 pm following a December 1920 judgment in a case between J Forrest McCutcheon and Dr McKee Caton.
Alpine Bucks overpowered McCamey Badgers 34 to 21 and triumphed 35 to 16 in the second game against Marfa all-stars. Hord led scoring with 18 points, Cook and Colby contributed, while Alpine’s strong offense and quick transition kept them ahead through both contests.
Jim drives the Alpine offense by crashing the boards and following his own shots to empower the Alpine machine. His relentless hustle fuels fast breaks and scoring momentum, anchoring the team’s effort as they press opponents.
Over 35 cattlemen gathered in Marfa for Highland Hereford Breeders elections and plans. J W Merrill of Fort Davis named president with T S Cartwright of Alpine among directors. A J Hoffman reelected secretary and treasurer, two Alpine members Jim Wilson and Feruso Parker added. Members discussed the second annual feeder sale, extensive advertising, and a two cent per head levy on the 1931 calf crop.
Fort Davis report from January 20 notes Austin visitors Walter Miller and W A Yarbro say plans for a Davis Mountains state park and scenic drive are flourishing. Work on the secure drive hinges on minor technical details, with broad legislative support and no opposition found among lawmakers.
At a Alpine PTA meeting several measures were discussed including the Robinson-Cooper bill offering federal aid to maintain a health nurse. Mrs Carnes was appointed to draft resolutions in favor, to be signed by local women’s clubs and sent to senators and representatives. The group also noted a visit by Mrs Irby Dyer on February 10 and planned a Tea with a silver dime donation, with a program by Vic tor Smith and Major on learning and technique.
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