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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1958
Page
3
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Ooon Test s Staked a Southeast ferry Intex Oil Co and Universal Consolidated Oil Co both of Dallas for a deep wildcat at 11,800 feet depth targeting No 113 J L Crump et al 13 miles southeast of here. Hole 2 miles northwest of Devonian production in Corrigan field near a 9506 foot Pennsylvanian failure.
Mrs Byron Rucker of 1010 East Buckley was installed as vice president of the Brownfield Branch of the American Association of University Women. Mrs Clarence Roberts was treasurer by proxy as officers were elected. President Virgil Crawford led a business meeting planning future fund raising. Hostesses were Mrs Ricker and Mrs Alvin Davis. attendees included Mrs Brown Mrs Crawford Mr Pitzgemid Mr N Me ry Kent Merle Purdue Percy Spencer George Weiss and Miss Monte Giano and Creola Moore.
Dorothy Kirschner and Velma Parker won the first and second flight titles at a one day women’s wolf golf tournament in Big Spring. Mary Jo Hardy won the putting contest and trophies and golf balls were awarded. Other groups competed from nearby areas.
Thursday and Friday results across major and minor leagues show high scoring games. Notable: Yankees 10 Cubs 0. Indians 17 Giants 2. Yankees 14 Braves 4. Cubs and Red Sox 6. other spreads include Razorbacks 12 Mustangs 3 and Oilers 2 Senators 1.
National Safety Council warns new safety tech cannot remove human mistakes from driving. 1957 toll shows 38,400 injuries and over five billion dollars in costs, with many crashes linked to violations such as drunk driving speeding and improper passing across multiple cities including Sweetwater Kermit Odessa and Midland.
The Pirates won twice against the Tigers and Dodgers, moving into a tie for the league lead behind key hits from Billy Holliday and Tommy McCullough. The Yankees split with the Red Sox as Kenny Snider hit a decisive grand slam, while Floyd Tucker and MecCullough also homered for their clubs.
A wild scoring night saw Vernon and Gary Nunn launch multiple homers to spark the Yankees. Honerun Solurae highlights LL and a Cedar dwelling lead. Four tatty were sailed out of the park as the Yanks built a big early lead before the top of the fifth.
Lewis Sparkman fueled the Cub squad with a third inning homer sealing an 86 win. Elmer Sanders blasted a grand slam in the top of the fourth to break a tight game between Sports and Sats. Jets Frogs toppled Raiders as Oilers kept perfect record with a 21 victory over Senators.
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