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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
2
The piece discusses TCU football under Fred Frigo and potential leaders like Lagtygee and Ross Montgomery as they chase a breakthrough season. It covers roster notes from Abilene Christian and others, coaching changes at Texas Tech, and Dallas Cowboys preseason form as context.
The Brownfield Country Club hosts final rounds of the annual Ladies Golf Tournament after Tuesday qualifying. Leaders Jo Hickman and Evelyn Cruce enter the championship flight with Wednesday first-round matches. Nine-hole flight scores noted with Pat Parker and Jackie Hunter among entrants.
Mike Malone and Jim Whitteker of Sweetwater captured the first annual invitational partnership golf tournament at Brownfield Country Club. They edged Denver City duo Bob Cryer and Cotton Kilpatrick after a birdie three on the first extra hole, finishing 132 in 36-hole best ball.
The Wayland Parker Chapter of the Order of DeMolays will run a car wash at Orbit Car Wash on Saturday starting at 8 a.m. and lasting until the last car is served. Proceeds fund 14 DeMolays to attend the State Conclave in Galveston with students listed and adults accompanying.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls coach Had Style Had Lessons From Early Strife reining in Texas at Arlington. The text mentions Lake Chicot and a boyhood swimming race toward a dock, with a dangerous moment as a boat and dock drifted away.
The Brownfield News announces a special football section titled Football-1968 to be published Thursday August 29. The color issue will cover Brownfield High School, District 3-AAA teams, Terry County schools and Texas Tech with schedules rosters forecasts photos and feature stories.
J. W. Riley becomes president of the Men's Terry County Bowling Association at Sands Bowling Lanes with Richard Ferguson as outgoing president. Ed Loftin is the new secretary treasurer. A new three man league, the Chan Fellowship League, may start at 9 pm finishing by 10 30 pm.
Public works notes modern radio facilitated delivery, with city dispatchers coordinating drivers to save time and money. Bowling league participation invites contact with Clarence Livesay, secretary, of Sands Bowling Lane.
Brownfield High School announces freshmen football practice starts Monday August 26 at Cub Stadium. Uniforms available at noon after physical exams. Schedule lists games vs Seminole Denver City Lamesa Levelland and Littlefield from September 19 to November 14 with times and home or away designations.
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