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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
2
The Jal Flare is published in New Mexico every Thursday by Long Publications with a business office at Jal News Stand. An application for second class matter entry is pending.
Kermit team dominates the Midland District Golden Gloves, winning three titles and placing four more in finals. Bob Weaver wins 112 pound title by ko over Johnnie Bickering. Mantam and featherweight titles also go to Kermit. Dexter Jay defeats Bill Coppage in 118 class. Luffian Rhone knocks out Jerry Ashburn in 126. Edgar Griggers loses in semi final to Len McKinnon.
McKinnon won the lightweight crown from Brooks Roberts of Midland while Ken Pace defeated Bill West by disqualification in welterweight judging. Bob Wright edged Bill Sanders in a razor close middleweight, and champions crowned include Weaver 112 Rhone 126, Jay 118, and McKinnon 125. The Kermit squad led with three wins and a KO loss as Fort Worth awaits state finals February 16 17 and 19.
Ernest L. Stevens had a small growth removed from his left shin this week and is recovering well. The operation proceeded without complications and he reports steady improvement.
Oil activity reports from Lea and Eunice show Magnolia No 51 and Vacuum pool wells producing after fracture treatments. Phillips No 38 Santa Fe location opened in Vacuum pool, Skelly No 5 Ellen Sims slated, and Texas Co No 1/7 F Black drilling deeper in lime formation with mid depth oil shows. Two State Drilling handles South Eunice lease in Lea.
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