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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1935
Page
9
Game between Men tone and the Fireboys postponed from Monday night to the afternoon of June 2 at 2 30 due to heavy rains turning Alkali Park to mud and water. Fans anticipated the matchup given the Mentone team's improved condition.
Mentone surprised Merecantile Telephone with an 11 to 4 victory on a windy night. Errors and timely hits aided Mentone as they scored in the 3rd, 6th, 7th, and 8th innings while Mere Tel managed four runs in the first two frames. Lee pitched for Mentone with Savage catching. Henderson pitched for Mere Tel with Morisin catching.
Pecos records show poles brought from Chil, New Mexico, a 22 mile distance, for city lighting. The delivery, described by "Slick" Lindgar at Rotary field on Monday, supports Pecos lighting efforts.
Motorists switch to Goodrich Safety Silvertowns for real blowout protection and longer mileage. Life-Saver Golden Ply protection keeps speeds safe while saving money by extending tire life.
May 30 Wadley plays Conoco. May 31 Merce Tel. faces Barstow. June 2 Mentone meets Fireboys. June 2 Fireboys clash Barstow.
Conoco held on to the city loop lead with a 29 to 4 victory over Barstow. Barstow struck early for four runs, but Conoco pitchers Klingers and Matejowsky shut down the offense while the bats produced steadily. Precht caught for Barstow. Klingers, Matejowsky, and Yorta were among Conoco’s contributors.
Johnny Neal from Hobbs New Mexico wins the Pecos invitation golf tournament after a tight 18 holes and two playoff nine holes against Jack May of Pecos. Neal’s strong iron play and clutch final holes secure the title as May falters with erratic putting. The event marks Pecos club’s strong showing in the West Texas medal play.
Umpire Harry Clinton ordered Garber from the diamond after a lengthy wrangle over close calls Thursday night. Thirty-seven players entered the tournament with entries from Pecos Alpine Fort Stockton Carlsbad Wink and Hobbs New Mexico. In the Calcutta pool H. H. Johnson Hilliard Camp and George Daniel of Toyah drew high bids. Jack May netted 40 dollars and Neal won 28.50 dollars in a pool totaling 800 dollars. A Dutch lunch free beer Suldey noon and a Saturday dance were featured for visitors.
Mentone wins a tough baseball game with new Conoco players adding depth. Lov ing county squad rose to the challenge last Thursday night, while fans critiqued umpiring and debated minor points, urging acceptance of official calls.
Mose Dumas a S year old mascot for the Merc.Tel team will depart soon to Fort Worth to join the Fort Worth Cats. Manager Harper said no replacement has been chosen yet and the team will miss the popular figure who kept spirits high.
A bizarre fielding mishap in a Thursday game kept Mentone in the action. A grounder caromed off Stewart’s chest to Stratcon for a put out, turning what looked like an error into a lucky out for Mentone.
Kenneth Davis, Carlsbad catcher, sustained a severe injury on Sunday. Details of the incident and current condition were not disclosed in the brief report.
Conoco team defeats Carlsbad seven to four and Wink team seven to seven in a double header at Alkali Park. Klinger powered a ninth inning homer as Conoco rallied from a 7 7 tie to win the game. Wink led early with two in the first and five more in the second, but the Conoco attack responded late to seal the victory.
Miss Isedore Grimes left Wednesday night for Baird Texas where she will spend the summer.
A damaged notice notes no collection was taken up at the game and urges more liberal contributions next event. It hints at league debt and responsibility of those in charge to cover expenses.
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