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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1940
Page
6
Enrollees Nathaniel Crosby Willie Thomas Robert Massey Robert Boyd and Willard Tipton competed in Bay City on February 7 and 8 their final game for Pioneer teams.
The Farwell Eagles defeated the Weidman Wildcats 27 to 25 on the road. Strong defensive effort limited Weidman to 25 points while Farwell added a late fourth quarter surge with a key free throw and field goal to secure the win.
Twenty two CCC enrollees entered the Golden Gloves tournament at Grayling. Ten reached semi finals and seven championships were captured by Camp Houghton Lake boxers. Trainers James Alonzo and Jess Watkins oversaw the team after hours. Technical Service Foremen aided placements and training guidance. Champions included Luciene Taliaferro and A. C. Rog.
Evart swept the Pioneers in two games here last Friday led by Bob Oren with 22 points. Pioneer scorers Daniel Burdo and Cleland Green each totaled 12 points. The Tigers' accuracy from all angles overwhelmed the visitors as the second team struggled early.
Clare High will award diplomas at Commencement as eight senior athletes graduate. Six football regulars finish the season with Hugh Maxwell and Junior Parsell as key substitutes. Five players Neilan Cradit Cleland Green Ronnie Brown Junior Parsell and Jack Mance will play their last basketball games.
Mr and Mrs Joe Strief hosted a pepper party with Mrs Clarence Ramey and Dale Drake winning first prizes while Mrs Oscar Max well took the consolation. Henry McNerney welcomed a baby boy February 11 with mother and child reported well. Mrs Will Allen and Mr and Mrs Barney Bennett visited Clarence Ramey home Monday. Tom Ramey and daughter Onelite of Pontiac were weekend guests at Clarence Ramey and Earl Hovey homes.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Irwin and son Jim visited their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Russell Stanley on Sunday. The Bay family cheer over Daniel Richard born February 8 paid visit welcome. Several relatives and friends stopped by homes in Frost Clare Flint Maple Grove and Elmhurst to share meals and greetings.
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