Regional Final Tilt: Wink Wildcats vs Rotan Hammers
Odessa fields host region final between Wink Wildcats and Rotan Hammers after bi district wins. Injuries shade Wink lineup with Don Ezell and Dee Ezell, Calahan and Alberding carry offense. Rotan relies on Smith and Swann in a strong defense. Capacity crowd expected at Fly Field with tickets selling in Odessa.
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West Texas
Wink
Wildcats
Rotan Yellowhammers
Odessa
Roscoe
McCamey
Gonfalon
Ezells
J. R. Callahan
Bob Alberding
Alberding
Rotan
Angus Smith
Howard Swann
Smith
Swann
L H Drug
Henderson Drug
Out of the Out of the ACK BILLS feature on up front page
The Winkler County News presents a humorous par agraph about an all district 7 B football team with five Kermit players three Wink players one Midland player and two Pecos youngsters. Betsy proposes a bet to Johnny Smith of Monahans about paying back a wager on Pecos versus Monahans and the column hints at a future apology or picture run depending on the game outcome.
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Ack Bills
Winkler County News
Kermit
Wink
Pecos
Jackie
Johnny
Johnny Smith
Monahans
John
Eagles
Frank Medanich
Armstrong
Medanich
District 7-B grid future eyed by writers and coaches
A San Angelo area column weighs next season's district power balance. Stuart Long predicts Crane Wink and Kermit will lead 7-B while noting West of Kermit as a rising back and recalling strong backs from Pecos Wink Crane Monahans.
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Ack
Stuart Long
Kermit Sun
Stuart
Jackets
Wink Wildcats
Stanton
Blondy Cross
San Angelo Morning Times
Blondy
Billy West
Kermit
Ezel
Crane
Wink
West
Medanich
Pecos
Alberding
Callahan
Ezell
Pendleton
Ellis
Hary
Monahans
Pecos Enterprise Spectacle Sparks Local Football Reminiscence
In a rambling reminiscence, the Pecos Enterprise recalls clashes between Monahans Green Wave and Pecos Eagles, mentions Betsy Ross as a caricature of sensational coverage, and shifts to Abilene papers praising the Rotan Yellowhammers regional title bid. The piece name checks coaches Little and Roby, players Har grove Day Wortham Durham Martin Swann and Angus Smith, and notes October football narrative across West Texas.
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Betsy Ross
West Texas
Pecos Enterprise
Monahans Green Wave
Pecos Eagles
Pecos
Betsy
Eagles
A. D
Bill Kerr
D. A
Herry Holt
Abilene
Rotan Yelowhammers
Yellowhammers
Wink
Wildcats
Odessa
Connor Robinson
Hargrove
Day
Wortham
Durham
Martin
HIS DEP. PAYS OFF BET FOLLOWING LOSES
A local department settles a season long football bet after two losses this season. Officials and participants mark the moment with a small ceremony and a public wager repayment.
Unlucky 1845 penny bet leads to public dispute
An odd wager about an 1845 penny involving the Wave and birds ends with no penny turnover. The narrator laments the loss and embarrassment after a 53 to 20 setback, blaming negligence and a failed backing, while acknowledging the bet was settled to avoid further issue.
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Enterprise
United States
Trans Pecos Coaches and Officials Banquet Highlights in Odessa
About 125 attended the Trans Pecos Coaches and Officials Association banquet at Odessa High School. Dutchy Smith of Texas Tech spoke on the Red Raiders season while Miss Donivee Purkey performed. New officers named were President Taylor Rushing, Vice President Thad Steele, Treasurer Froggie Lovvorn, and Secretary Phil Harvey.
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Odessa
Donivee Purkey
Texas Tech
Dutchy Smith
Lacy Turner
Wink
Thad Steele
Midland
Odessa High School
G. Ward Moody
Red Raiders
Association
Taylor Rushing
Froggie Lovvorn
Phil Harvey
Lovvorn
Monahanes
P. D. Lewis W. S. Ely
Toby Greer
Johnny Smith
Swann and Roscoe Star in West Texas Postseason Clash
In a high school playoff at the Pecos stadium Pecos Eagles edged Monahans Green Wave 53 to 20. Star back Swann and standout Ed Hary led Pecos while Monahans struggled with fumbles and a rugged defense. The Eagles built an early lead and sustained it with a flurry of passes and gains as Frank Medanich and Kenny Griffin connected repeatedly.
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Railbirds
West Texas
Ed Williams
Loraine
Wallace Gray
Roscoe
Swann
Texas
Pecos High School Eagles
Monahans Green Wave
High School Stadium
Pecos
Green Wave
Eagles
Ed Hary
Barly
Frank Medanich
Eagle
Kenny Griffin
Monahans
Ellis
Harris
Medanich
Griffin
Hary
Armstrong
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Brownfield
Colorado
Red Wolves
Wolves
Hammers
Wild Wildcats
Winkler County
Don Ezell
Don
Dee
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Mrs
A. A. Hunt
Hobbs
Eldorado
Littlefield
Hamlin
Clyde
Jayton
Snyder
Merkel
Lorraine
Roby
Ballinger
Browns
Sport
Yellowjackets
Jack
Ed Weary
FORD
Chevrolet
Ford Tudor
Monahans Motor Co
Mobilius
Mobiloil
Jimmie Terrell
Magnolia
Beagles
Trans-Pecos Coaches and Officials Assn
By Johnny Smith
Elton Elis
Himelf
Wave Boys
Monahans Pecos
Barstow
Yours Truly
F. I. Dyer
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