Brownfield CC Narrowly Misses State Title by One Point
Brownfield Cross Country team led by Coach James Morris traveled to Austin for the state meet on December 13 and finished one point behind the champions. Manuel Gomez placed 4th and other Brownfield runners followed with positions 13th to 56th in the 98-man 2 mile race as team scores show Brownfield 56.
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James Morris
Brownfield
Austin
Morris
Manuel Gomez
Mike Hernandez
Jr. Hernandez
Johnny Navarro
Octaviano Ramirez
Albert Martinez
Ezequiel Alvarado
A&m Consolidated
Falfurrias
Canutillo
Alief
South Grand Prairie
Richardson Berkner
Waco Midway
Spring
Karnes City
Gregors Portland
Grapevine
Meadow Fem Cagers Sweep Ropes Tournament Helo
Meadow girls captured the Ropes Tournament title with a 17-0 season run. Kim Smith led scoring with 23 in the opener 66-48 over Loop, Josie Branch added 12, and Kay Blair had 21 in the Friday 74-33 win over Union. They finished with a 70-32 final victory over Seagraves led by Branch with 28 and Smith with 17.
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Meadow Fem Cagers
Loop
Kim Smith
Ray Blair
Josie Branch
Union
Kay Blair
Nets
Miller
Meadow
Seagraves
Mitzie Smith
Meadow Guards
Laura Caswell
Diane Pendergrass
Cindy Mitchell
Tammy Patton Wins Bantam Girls Award At Sands Lanes
Tammy Patton nine year old daughter of Gordon and Mrs Patton of 1902 East Tate won the Bantam girls award at Stars Of Sands Bowling Lanes by bowling 49 pins over her average. It is her first year in the junior program and she says she enjoys bowling very much.
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Tammy Patton
Gordon Patton
E. Tate
Tammy
Victor Marez
Sands Fun Center
Victor
Shinnery Lane
Mark Ross
Brownfield High
Mack Ross
Mark
Retail Credit Becomes Equifax Inc at New Year
Retail Credit Company changes name to Equifax Inc at midnight December 31, highlighting a broader identity shift. The firm, founded in 1899 with 14 affiliates and 1750 offices, will trade on the NYSE as EFX and continues to focus on information services beyond credit reporting.
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Retail Credit Company
North America
Equifax Inc
Atlanta
Bowlin
Canada
United States
Mexico
Caribbean
Brownfield
New York Stock Exchange
Brownfield Girls Enter State Cross Country Meet
The State Cross-Country Meet held Saturday December 13 saw 89 runners. Isabel Navarro led Brownfield with first place, Dolores Navarro second group member Dah lia Cabrera 13th, Bertha Morin 34th, Annabell Morin 36th, Gloria Madrigal 77th, and Ruth Nieto. Team scores listed with Austin Westlake 56 and Brownfield 99. Coach James Morris praised the team for an outstanding year and said they will return next year.
Safety tips for a fire safe Christmas tree
Texas Extension Service agent Jim Foy urges choosing a fresh tree with green needles. Cut the base diagonally, place in a water-filled stand, and keep away from heat. Check lights for damage, avoid overloading circuits, use nonflammable ornaments, and unplug lights before bed or leaving home. Dispose of the tree promptly after the holidays.
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Jim Foy
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Foy
Gary Nelson
Cubs Grab Tourney Consolation Trophy
Brownfield basketball team claimed the consolation trophy at the Denver City Tournament held December 12 and 13 after a 68 66 opening loss to Kermit. Scott Jackson and Danny Hamilton led with 17 points, and the Cubs beat Denver City 97 40 before defeating Monahans 63 53 to claim the trophy. Coach Leon Pope called the showing learning but noted readiness for district play. Jackson and Hamilton earned All Tournament honors as Brownfield stood 10 3 on the season.
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Brownfield
Denver City
Cubs
Kermit
Scott Johnson
Rusty Wilson
Danny Hamilton
Scott Jackson
Ronnie Stockton
Monahans
Leon Pope
Snyder
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Meadow Fem
Kelly
Freeman
Smith
Lori Curtiss
Roy Woodward
Stars of Sands Bowling Lanes
Retail Credit
Terrell Bowlin
W. Broadway
Ker Guist
Pree
W. Main
Isabel Navarro
Dolores Navarro
Dahlia Cabrera
Bertha
General Telephone
Monica
D'Lynn Patton
John Stockton
Navy
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