Wildcats Run Roughshod Over Pettit to Open 1983 Football Campaign
The Cass Weillman Wildcats under Coach Harvey Tubb, in his sixth year, opened the season with a decisive 64-28 win over Pettit. Team captain Dave Franklin and back Charles Morton lead a strong backfield, while defensive standout Franklin anchors the linebacking corps. The squad, steeped in a history of district titles, faces a leaner lineup due to five graduations but remains deep and capable as they host Pettit, with a schedule featuring Garden City, Sterling City, and Gail among others.
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Cats
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Permat
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Tubbs
Chas Morton
Morton
Davei Franklin
Terry Sims
Franklin
Mike Fails
Buddy Oliver
Scotty Hamm
Joe Moore
Steve Goza
Gail
David Franklin
Meadow Bronchos Fall Short in Opener at Amherst
Amherst Bulldogs defeated Meadow 13 0 in a Class B non district game. Gary Pigg scored early in the second quarter and Ronnie Smith connected with end Quinton Pierce for a late 19 yard TD to seal the victory. Meadow coach Duane Locke praised the defense but noted the offense struggled with a fumble thwarting a key drive. Defensive standouts included Mark Hulse Jerry Hester Tommy Burton and Jimmy Melcher.
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Bulldogs
Ronnie Smith
Quinton Pierce
Duane Locke
Broncs
Bronchos
Mark Hulse
Jerry Hester
Tommy Burton
Jimmy Melcher
Ice Capades Set to Open at Pan Handlie South Plains Fair
Ice Capades returns in Lubbock beginning Sunday September 22 for four nights five matinees. Headlining are Olympic champions Barbara Wagner and Robert Paul with a cast including Aja Zanova Grete Borgen Per Larson the Maxfields and Richard Garrett. Show features six productions and twenty acts with shows at 3 PM and 6 PM. Tickets $2.00 to $3.00 with children under five half price. sale at Pioneer Hotel lobby.
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Panhandie South Plains Fair
Lubbock
Barbara Wagner
Robert Paul
San Antonio
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Behold
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Amadas
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Grete Borgen
Per Larson
Richard Garrett
Rube Farm Boys
Demko
Ben Gee
Cleopatra
Prince of the
Ice
Firic Waite
Fifi the Poodle
France
Freddie Trenkier
Jimmy Grogan
Pioneer Hotel
Sichachhe South Plains Fair
Cox Serving in USS Bennington
Aviation electronics technician third class Lawrence F. Cox serves aboard the antisubmarine warfare carrier USS Bennington which recently took part in exercises in Alaskan waters. The ship acted as flagship of Commander Carrier Division 19 with calls at Juneau and Kodiak. Cox is the son of Mr and Mrs L D Cox of 197 E Reppto.
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Lawrence F. Cox
Bennington
Alaskan
Commander Carrier Division 19
Juneau
Kodiak Alaska
Alaska
Dr James Naismith Invented Basketball in 1891 92
James Naismith created basketball during the winter of 1891 92 while teaching at the YMCA in Springfield Massachusetts. His innovation gave birth to a globally popular sport and a lasting athletic legacy.
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James Naismith
First Paris to Houen Car Race Held in 1894
The initial Paris to Houen automobile race occurred in 1894 marking an early long distance contest. It showcased early automotive design and competitive spirit among early manufacturers and drivers.
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Paris
Houen
Wellman Opens With 46-28 Win
Wellman Wildcats improve to 1-0 in 1962 by defeating Pettit 46-28 in the season opener. Franklin 50 yard run and Morton two scores lead Wellman, with Fails tossing to Oliver for another and adding a keeper. Pettit answers late but Wellman holds on as coach Tubb notes defensive adjustments ahead of Garden City next.
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Wellman Wildcats
Pettit
Wildcat
David Franklin
Craigs Morton
Buddy Oliver
Mike Fails
Paydirt
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Morton
Glendie Mike
Fails
Olive
Petit
Wildcats
Oliver
Harvey Tubb
Garden City
Brownfield Band Boosters Dinner Fundraises For Sun Bowl Trip
Brownfield High School band boosters sponsor a Baked Ham Dinner September 27 from 5 to 8 pm in the Oak Grove Cafeteria. Tickets are $1 for adults and 50 cents for children 12 and under, with proceeds funding band activities and the El Paso Sun Bowl parade trip.
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Brownfield High School
Chiab
Oak Grove
Band Booster Club
el Paso
Princeton's 1890 Coach: Wilson Led Football Team
The record states that President Woodrow Wilson served as football coach at Princeton in 1890 guiding the Tigers through early collegiate play. This note places Wilson in a coaching role before his presidency, highlighting a lesser known aspect of his career.
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Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Borum among record San Marcos Baptist Academy enrollees
Terry Don Borum, son of Mr and Mrs J Borum, is a freshman at San Marcos Baptist Academy where almost 600 students registered. The overflow forced officials to turn away applicants as 18 other states and 15 foreign countries are represented. A record number of teachers were hired to support the essential learning plan focused on core subjects.
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Terry Don Borum
J. Borum
San Marcos Baptist Academy
Borum
Texas
Brownfield Cubs Routed By Lubbock Westerners In Scrimmage
Brownfield fields coach says the Cubs were outmatched as Lubbock High Westerners led by all state candidate Greg Lott scored on sustained drives and a 60 yard reverse. Coaches noted heat hampered workouts and praised players like David Winkles Ronnie Davis and Archie Jennings as depth work remains an issue. Tickets for Friday’s Cubs Littlefield game go on sale Monday.
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Lubbock
Greg Lott
Lott
Brownfields
David Winkles
Doug Cox
Cox
Ronnie Davis
Archie Jennings
Vernon Bingham
George Ingle
Littlefield
Cubs
Farm Labor Needs in San Angelo District
Texas Employment Commission weekly farm labor bulletin shows 265 workers needed across Brownfield San Angelo Lamesa and Sweetwater. Brownfield seeks 1 general farm hand 75 cents to 1 dollar per hour 10 tr igators. Lamesa needs 1 tractor driver 5 general farm hands 60 irrigators 150 pea pickers. Sweetwater requires 35 general farm hands. San Angelo requests 2 ranch hands and 1 general farm hand.
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Farm Labor Bulletin
Texas Employment Commission
San Angelo
Brownfield
Lamesa
Sweetwater
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