Cowboys Struggle Amid Green Bay Ghosts In Exhibition
A late season tone drives the critique as the Dallas Cowboys show mental lapses in a Dallas exhibition loss tied to last year's playoff defeat by Green Bay. The piece compares AFL and NFL showings, notes Texas A&M backfield speculation, and previews Southwest Conference backfield picks.
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Evelyn Brent
Green Bay
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys
Packers
NFL
Dallas
Tokes
Tom Landry
Houston
Oilers
Astrodome
Texas freshman-to-be Mildren judged gridiron destined star
Jack Mildren a 190 pound 6 foot 1 inch Texas high school standout is hailed as a future Oklahoma quarterback with speed accuracy and leadership. Coaches note his left handed passing while planning to boost strength for longer throws and he impresses with intelligence and poise.
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Jack Mildren
University of Oklahoma
Mildren
Texas
Oklahoma Schoolboy Stars
Wichita Falls
Floyd Gass
Austin College
Abilene Cooper
Fort Worth
Barry Switzer
Oklahoma
Switzer
Miss Archery Star Prepares for Texas Contest
Miss Diane Fugitt known as Miss Archery of Brownfield makes her final local appearance before the state Miss Archery of Texas contest in Abilene on August 31. She will represent Flaming Arrow Archery Club and perform in a Robin Hood costume at the Abilene event. Donations to cover state contest expenses are being accepted by club secretary-treasurer Sue Ingram at 705 S. 14th. The note also mentions the US film at the San Antonio World's Fair.
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Diane Fugitt
Brownfield
Texas
Abilene
Fugitt
Flaming Arrow Archery Club
Sue Ingram
S. 14Th
Ruidoso Downs Hosts Record All American Futurity Weekend
Ruidoso Downs Race Track in New Mexico prepares for a major racing weekend ending Labor Day. The event features the All American Futurity Sale and Yearling Sale with 147 yearlings, two 7 PM sessions, and a $600,000 All American Futurity purse Monday.
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Ruidoso Downs
Chaparral Convention Center
Partnership Tournament Opens Friday
One of the largest fields in recent years is expected to compete in the annual T-42 partnership golf tournament opening Friday at Brownfield Country Club. Teams representing West Texas will enter the three day event with final rounds Monday Labor Day.
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Brownfield Country Club
West Texas
Pole Vault Tool Aids Boat Poles With Duck Foot
A pole vaulter's pole fitted with a duck foot at the bottom improves grip for poling a boat, providing greater purchase on wet or slippery surfaces.
Brownfield Cubs Build Up for Season With Two A Day Drills
Brownfield Cubs completed two a day workouts ahead of school registration and fall sessions. A Friday game condition scrimmage is set with Hereford of district 2-AAA. Coach Keese cited strong hitting but mixed blocking and expected notable improvement by week’s end. No major injuries reported besides pre season issues with linemen Gary Baccus and Gary Paddock. both are expected ready for Sept 13 opener versus Lubbock Estacado.
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Brownfield Cubs
Hereford
Gary Baccus
Gary Paddock
Lubbock Estacado
Dragsters Return to Odessa for Southwest U S Fuel Championship
Top fuel dragsters from five states descend on Odessa Raceway Park for the Southwest U S Fuel Championship. Up to 20 machines are expected as AA fuelers vie for top money of 750 with an eight-car elimination field, featuring entrants from Colorado Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico Texas and West Texas teams.
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Odessa Raceway Park
U.S
Permian Basin
Colorado
Johnny Abbott
Williams
Rice
Jerry Wilson
National
Hot Rod Association
Abbott
Oklahoma
Goins
Wright
Butch Chessman
Arkansas
Bob Pavioni
Snafu
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Texas
Dallas
Carroll Brothers
Buddy Cortines
Ken Bernstein
Landreth
Tune
San Antonio
Rodriguez and Harrera
Bobby Rutledge
Floyd Head
Corpus Christi
Blackyard
Rogers
Green Gang
West Texas
Ray Whisenhunt
Seminole
Prentiss Cunningham
Lubbock
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