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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
3
A local sports column reviews AP top ten college teams and local gridiron picks. It recounts Eddie Yurbick’s lead and Dean Murphy’s predictions, then offers scores for district AAA games and a few decisive matchups among Brownfield, Andrews, Lamesa, Kermit, San Angelo, Sweetwater, Snyder, Big Spring, and other area teams.
Brownfield and Andrews Cubs meet at Cole Stadium for a key district contest. Both seek 3-0 records and feature strong ground games with Nunn and Davis leading rushers. Andrews relies on Vernon’s passing and Purtell Jennings as top receiving threat.
Coach Harold Blackburn described Andrews as facing the strongest, hardest-hitting Mustangs this season with a big line a speedy punting team and a powerful backfield. He noted the Pony quarterback runs the option well and that the defensive ends are standout players. Head coach Doug Cox echoed remarks on last week's game.
Brownfield junior high grid elevens return home at Cub Stadium to face Denver City Junior High with seventh graders at 6 pm and eighth graders at 7 pm. Brownfield's teams carry recent records from Seminole and prep for Andrews while coach Cox discusses mental readiness after a Hobbs game injury.
Johnny Boren of Snyder nosed out Jack Vaughan of Brownfield by two strokes to win the Snyder Country Club Invitational Gold Tourney. Boren shot 107 total on the par 105 course, Vaughan 109, with a 40-foot final-hole putt sealing the crown. Bernard Raines of Big Spring led medalists with a two under 68 and later took consolation in the championship flight.
The article analyzes Southwest Conference football strategy, noting coaches claim to favor passing yet often avoid it when behind. Darrell Royal argues risks of passing vs running, cites eras with undefeated teams linked to less passing, and highlights Baylor as a rare passing-oriented team. Historical champions include SMU 1935 TCU 1938 Texas A&M 1939.
Meadow travels to Whitharral as a 3B foe seeks a win while Wellman heads to Smyer for a non district test. The Cats ride a 3 game win streak into District 2B opener October 4 at Gail against Coyotes. Meadow has one non district game left after Friday then hosts Bovina October 4. Broncs return after an open date and begin playoff slate October 18 versus Ropesville.
Qualifying scores for the Men’s Club Championship golf tournament at Brownfield Country Club must be submitted by October 6. Medalist qualifiers are scheduled Sunday according to club pro C G Griffin.
A long list of matchups includes Andrews with Brownfield, Stamford with Colorado City, Lake View with Odessa, Ector with Lamesa, Kermit with Big Spring, and many more. The compilation spans Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and beyond, reflecting a dense schedule of early season contests among multiple schools.
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