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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1963
Page
3
In a district opener, the Cubs dominate Colorado City 33-0. Key plays feature Ronnie Davis’s multiple rushing scores, Nunn’s standout runs, and Jennings’ kicking tally. Colorado City adds late defense, while Brownfield, Wheeler, and Bench drive the Cubs to a commanding third quarter lead and final defense.
Cubs weathered a late surge from Denver City to win 12-6 at Cub Stadium. Barry Parks recovered a fumble to start the Cubs’ scoring, Mike Gauntt added a 47-yard run, Leo Smith capped a 61-yard drive with an 18-yard TD, and Denver City’s final drive stalled at the Cubs three. Brownfield closed the opening half with an 18-yard TD by Smith as the Cubs defense sealed the victory. The Freshmen also won 28-6 as part of the night’s program.
District 1A AAA realignment places Levelland and Littlefield in the district, adds seven teams with one open Friday each week, and moves Colorado City to AA while Brownfield hosts Lake View Snyder and Lamesa with road games at Sweetwater Levelland and Littlefield. In a football game Brownfield defeats Denver City 16 6 with Cox and Webster scoring and Dana Mackey adding 16 yards, next hosting Levelland.
The Department of Commerce notes payrolls have grown significantly since 1959 with last year totaling 34,192,000 versus 26,556,000 previously. This 28.8 percent rise outpaced national and state rates and followed an increase in active U.S. concerns to over 4,750,000, a net gain of about 40,006 per year.
Former resident Mrs Clyde Coleman of Fort Worth recently stayed with Mrs W O Helms at 505 N CC and visited other friends during her stay. Coleman is noted as a former resident of Terry County and the local park wing bears her family name.
Brownfield rolled to a 28-0 win over host Denver City as they pulled away in the second half. Mickey Bench scored twice on 18 and 53 yard runs with Lee Clark adding a 55 yard reception nullified by a penalty, while David Loving added a 72 yard TD and 44 yard end sweep with the two point and extra score. Denver City had won earlier 36-6 and 22- count in the season series as Brownfield’s defense, with Randy Douglas, Kirk Brown, Johnny Lasiter, Mickey Keith, Tommy Gunter and others, held the Broncos scoreless in the nightcap. The Brownfield 7th also lost 36-6 to Denver City earlier, with Mickey Joplin scoring Brownfield’s lone TD. The 7th and 8th grade teams travel to Levelland next Thursday.
Meadow's Bronchos routed the Cooper Pirates 31 14 Friday night in a District 3 4 game. Three first period Broncho touchdowns set the tone as they even their league mark at 1 1. The Broncs next host Wilson, after losing last week to Ropesville 36 6.
Brownfield and Snyder led district 3AAA openers with decisive wins. Meadow built a 19-0 lead on a Sturdivant run and Carroll score, beating Cooper 38-6 while posting 297 rushing yards to Cooper's 105. Meadow improves to 3-4.
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