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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
6
Fire chief says the Fireboys quit the amateur league to avoid rule violations and protect the original team limits. Pasotex Pipeline replaces them as Pecos season opens with public debate and a prompt letter promised from Cotton Kirklin.
Barstow defeated Mentone 6 to 3 at Alkali Park in the first meeting of the season. Barstow pitcher Eddie Dorris limited Mentone to five hits over seven innings, while Turner paced Barstow with two hits in four at bats. Box score note mentions a Pecos 16 15 victory over Barstow in a separate game and a colorful account of fielding and errors.
The city will install a new 400 gallon per minute water pump at city well No 1. Mayor B A Toliver says it arrived this week and extra connections are expected later this week with installation scheduled for next week. Cost was $1100 to bolster supply if other pumps fail.
The Pasotex Pipeline Company replaces the Fireboys in the Pecos Softball Association after a league vote on eligibility for Barr and Turner. R. A. Crowe will manage the Pasotex team and follow the original schedule as they fill the vacant roster spots. Barr and Turner faced a six to three approval, with Fireboys threatening withdrawal if allowed. Barr, with Morris King, starred last season, including a no hit no run game with 19 strikeouts.
The Conoco Travel Bureau predicts 366000 visitors will tour Texas in 1938, spending about 37000000. Joe H Thompson, director, bases the forecast on last year and current tourist trends, noting Texas will draw more motorists with strong retail and hospitality spending expectations.
Mr and Mrs Charles Boyd of Balmorhea visited the city Monday to handle business matters and conduct personal errands in the downtown area.
Cecil Lee becomes the new head of the Pecos Softball League and has worked to preserve order as the league faces its ongoing problems and challenges.
Eligibility forms submitted to President Cecil Lee detail six teams with managers and rosters. Christian Church Richardson Harrison Crawford Holmes Rumbaugh Fletcher Dardin Prewitt Buchannan Cotton Kirklin J B Kirklin Bush Penn McProud list includes Cotton Kirklin as manager. Pecos Oilers managed by Jim Sample with players Allen Mitchell Cothrun Herie Letsinger Benson Howell Smith Whitley Harper Tips Templeton Sample. Baptist Church managed by George Milner with Buck Jackson Bill Ellis Kenny Richards Jimmy Stewart Davidson H P Bryan R S Sullivan Milton Wadley Bill Collie Buddy Withers Dr Byron Lackey Sid Sharp Jimmy Morrison. Mentone managed by Dunlap with J H Ulrich Chas Dotson Herbert Hickey Ira Stuart Lee Savage B Reed Friend Dotson Donald Shira Jim King Lester McKee R R Wall Spec McMahan Harry Ross Delbert Bond.
Kountz Ross son of Mr and Mrs James F Ross of Balmorhea had a tonsillectomy at a local hospital Monday and returned home Tuesday.
Dick Hinkle of Monahans visited with friends and attended to business Friday.
Miss Mary Magee and Mrs. J E Hartley with daughter Mary Jane of Lubbock arrived this week to visit with Mrs. Homer Magee at the local home setting.
Box score reports the Baptist team defeating the Christian Church nine to sixteen in the Pecos Softball Association season opener. The Baptists led throughout the game and posted the early win.
W L Sherrod announced a 4000 remodeling program for his Ben Franklin Store in Pecos. The store will close May 30 through June 3 for new fixtures and front, reopening June 4 with a special event. The move aims to showcase thousands of stock items and reflect modern design. The Ben Franklin League includes over 2600 member stores.
Mrs. E. L. Collings is in Sweetwater this week visiting relatives and friends.
Harry Holcomb traveled to Monahans on Tuesday for a business engagement. The visit highlights a routine professional trip linking Holcomb with local commerce.
Regular stated meeting of Pecos Valley Lodge A F and A M a Micer at 8:30 each month with attendance expected. Jack Camp of Hibbs welcomed. Pecos over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Camp and friends John Camp visiting.
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