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Newspaper

Brownfield News

Location

Brownfield, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1968

Page

2

Speed and Rivalries Slash Early 3-AAA Football Buzz

Brownfield Cubs face a tough opener against Lubbock Estacado, a new 3-AAA member with speedy backs under 10.1 seconds. Estacado, Dunbar, and Sweetwater loom as district threats while Colorado City debuts standout Dan Steakley who lit up AA rushing.

Nelson Rockefeller Brownfield Cubs Lubbock Estacado Slaton Colorado City Charley Keene Estacado Lubbock Dunbar Sweetwater Mustangs Aubrey McCain Reese Brownfield Dunbar Cubs Dan Steakley Mitchell County

Rainbow Futurity Set To Go At Raidoso Downs

The Rainbow Futurity streams four hundred yards with a $79,178 purse and a $24,345 winner take. Top contenders include Lady Bug's Moon Parr's Request and Jet Deck Junior with Go Flight and Jet Deck Junior among the leading runners. Post time is 1 30 p.m.

Raidoso Downs Tne Nnd Kansas Parr Lady Bug Top Moon Boyd Morris Go Flight Straw Flight Keith Asmussen Jet Deck Junior Jet Deck Oklahoma Raton Willie Lovell Ralph

Brownfield Cubs Season Football Tickets Go On Sale

Brownfield High School offers season tickets for five home games at 7.50 with distribution starting Sept 6. Returning 1967 season ticket holders have first option on seats. Schedule includes Colorado City, La Mesa, San Angelo Lakeview, Snyder, Sweetwater and district foes as 3-AAA expands to 11 teams.

Brownfield High School Cubs Cub Colorado City Lamesa San Angelo Lakeview Snyder Sweetwater Cubs Lubbock Estacado Littlefield Levelland Lubbock Dunbar Slaton Navy Hereford Seminole Brownfield Keese Gary Baccus Barry Morris

Local Girl Pitches Winning Army Game

SPG Linda Warren pitched the Generalettes to the Fifth Army softball trophy after a 9-1 season record. She hurled a seven hitter against Ft Leonard Wood and later struck out 14, helping Fitzsimmons secure a 6-2 win over Leonard Wood and a 13-7 victory over Sheridan. Transfer of the Fifth Army trophy capped a breakthrough title run.

Army SPG Linda Warren D.C. Warren East Repute Fitzsimmons Generalettes Ft. Leonard Wood Donna Varga PFC Donna Culp Ft. Sheridan Warren Sp4 Varga Gayla Vann Vann Fitz Leonard Wood Sheridan Sharon Reinhart Reinhart SP5 SP6 Joe Graham

Junior Bowling League Planned for Terry County

Clyde Glover president of the Association board announces a Terry County Junior Bowling League to start in September. Directors met at Sands Bowling Lanes Thursday night to plan. two organizational sessions set for September 14 at 10 a.m. and September 15 at 2 p.m. at the lanes. Coaches include Vic Herring J W Riley Lonnie Mantho Tommy Wilson Johnie Pye and Mrs Weldon Martin. all area youngsters age 12 and under and 13 and older are invited to join.

Terry County Junior Bowling League Clyde Glover Terry County Junior Bowling Association Board of Directors Sands Bowling Lanes Vic Herring J. W. Riley Lonnie Mantooth Tommy Wilson Johnie Pye Weldon Martin Glover Louise Riley Aline Prather Hugh Thomas Adrian Henson Terry County Junior Bowling Association Pye

Local Bowlers Attend Jamboree in Lub bock

Brownfield bowlers joined the Southwest Bowling Jamboree in Lubbock to hear Frank Baker of ABC Milwaukee. Attendees included E E Wesley, Johnie Pye, J W Riley, and Vye Barrett. Baker noted over 25 million Americans bowl and growth continues. Winter leagues start at Sands Bowling Lanes in September, said owner Wesley.

Brownfield Lubbock Frank Baker ABC Milwaukee Wis E.E. Wesley Johnie Pye J.W. Riley Vye Barrett Sands Wesley

Miss Archery contender to represent Flaming Arrow club

Miss Diane Fugitt the Miss Archery of Flaming Arrow Archery Club of Brownfield will represent the club in the statewide Miss Archery of Texas contest on August 31 in Abilene. She appeared at the Flaming Arrow range on the Lamesa Highway last week hosting spectators as members conducted target shooting demos. Club officials request donations to cover Fugitt’s travel expenses to the Abilene meet.

Diane Fugitt Miss Archery Flaming Arrow Archery Club Brownfield Miss Archery of Texas Abilene Flaming Arrow Lamesa Highway Miss Fugitt

Women Meet To Organize New Bowling Leagues

The Wednesday Afternoon Housewives Bowling League will hold an organizational meeting at 1 30 p m Monday in the Sands Restaurant. All county women are invited to attend and join the league. The Bowlerette League bowls Monday at 6 30 p m and will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Sands Restaurant to organize its league. All members and those interested in joining are asked to attend.

Housewives Bowling League Sands

Double Handshake Measures For Concealed Weapons Check

The report notes a double handshake system used to enhance safety by proving the other party is not carrying concealed weapons. The procedure aimed to reassure participants and bolster security during exchanges.

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