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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1931
Page
8
Preview of the Lobos versus Thundering Herd in Canyon faces key injuries and ineligibility including Pat Hatch. Dope pins a Canyon win while locals push for a tough battle as McMurry, Abilene and Marfa games loom with Armistice day practice and late-week drills shaping lineups.
Ford Jackson Wells McIntyre and Mrs J C Bird shipped thirteen cattle cars to Kansas for Kincaid brothers. H L Kober Son sent two to Fort Worth, Jim Wilson two to Fort Worth, Gene Benson one to Wichita, Dick Arnold five to Kansas City. Fifteen cars from Hovey to Peyton Packing in El Paso. T J Cartwright sent one to El Paso, H L Kokernot six to La Pryor, Dick Arnold three to Sabinas. Mrs J C Bird sent two to Globe, W H Kokernot sent 21 to Fort Worth.
The new city well with a turbine pump completed a first real test yesterday by raising water into the reservoir for 25 minutes. It produced 450 gallons per minute, lowered 12 feet to 88 feet, with the water column about 600 feet and the tip 177 feet from the top. The reservoir nearly finished, concrete sides and bottom done, top to tank to be completed in a few days. James Desipres, Marathon man, was acquitted on carrying a gun for commercial purposes. A case against Desipres for practicing medicine without a license was set for trial yesterday, with another case to be heard Saturday in Judge Wood's court.
E. Martin, a graduate nurse in Alpine for about a year, left this morning for Dallas to pursue special work in gas anesthesia under Dr. James G., chief anesthesiologist of Baylor Hospital. He expects to be away about six weeks to learn the latest developments. On his return he plans to bring a gas machine and begin practice as a surgeon.
A regular rodeo on Armistice afternoon at the fair grounds had Bob Owens in charge. Claude Roberts won goat roping in 18 seconds, Sid Roberts 17 seconds. Other contestants included Clarence Hord Alfred McCutcheon and R O Ogle. Girls raced on horses from the riding academy. Killaine Keefer won both the 200 yard dash and trotting, Ruel Skevington won the slow race, and Helen Brell won the saddling event.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a program starting with a closing welcome song titled Millionaire Blues and mention a price of 5 cents per 100. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or identifiable individuals, dates, or organizations.
A fragmented evening program details speakers and performances for a Rotary gathering. Key figures Andrew Meton, Henry Pord Meton, Cal Coolidge Berkeley preside as welcomes and responses unfold. The night features a sizeable check presentation, then dancing and an afterglow at 10 pm.
Lobos face McMurry Friday after a 7 to 6 Armistice Day upset by Daniel Baker. The Indians and Lobos clash as Sul Ross and McMurry push for second place while Can yon and McMurry lead. end of season with Thanksgiving game against Senreiner Mountain.
Dan Sheffield of Alpine was acquitted by a jury on a charge of carrying a pistol. Two civil cases were disposed of in the county court’s regular term last week with judgments for the plaintiffs in the civil matters.
The article notes deer and turkey seasons opening with wardens outlining laws. Hunters may kill fifteen ducks daily but no more than thirty in possession. Quail flushing begins next month as Nimrods target Jeff Davis County and the Me Cutcheon ranges for deer.
Lobos have practiced two weeks aiming to outmaneuver the Buffaloes with deceptive plays and lineup changes. Graves may miss games due to injury while Newton and Middleton shift to fullback and center. Artie Connally likely fills in at end. Canyon promises tough defense as both teams vie for the conference crown and revenge in a high stakes clash.
In a rugged game the Bucks and Marfa Shorthorns battled to a stalemate in the opening half as Marfa edged ahead in first downs. Bucks blocked a late Alpine drive but Marfa’s offense kept grinding, with key runs by Ezell Whitfield LaBels and Murray setting the pace. After a late Shorthorn scoring push, the Bucks faced a stubborn defense and a persistent Marfa jinx kept them from finishing strong.
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