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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1935
Page
7
District 7 B race narrows to Pecos and Wink as undefeated contenders with Pecos favored to win the title. Odessa could force a tie by beating Wink or Pecos on Thanksgiving, while Wink impresses with a 95 yard kickoff return and a quick reply.
The McCamey Badgers seek their first district championship Monday as they face Big Lake at McCamey. Me ames boasts a perfect four and zero conference record and a win would clinch the district title and a bi district playoff berth against Wink or Pecos. The team rests two weeks and enters the game in peak condition.
Capital Prize Screeno Night returns this Friday at the Grand Theatre with a $25 jackpot and $15 regular cash prizes. Fourteen cash prizes plus passes will be awarded in varied amounts, with a large ten dollar prize among them. The program features a full screen show with SCAPA attraction and star Willian Pow Rainer, plus short divertissements and a complete show after SCREENO.
W. W. Brookfield and staff took delivery this week of 150 steer yearlings purchased from Port Daggett. The commander's unit was relocated from the old Cottonwood Ranch west of Orla. The selling price was not announced.
Plans advance for a two day basketball tournament set for January 24 and 25 in Pecos. Fifteen high schools in the region have been invited by Henry Blackwell to participate. Trophies shaped as caps will honor champions. The invited teams include Kermit Van Horn Monahans Odessa Barstow Toyah Fort Stockton Kermit Davis Mentone Grandfalls Midland and Crane.
I. W. Anderson completed a deal with Pat Wadley for 150 steer yearlings at 26.50 per head. The staff relocated to Anderson's Winkler County ranch this week with Nick Newell and Wil Cowan moving the yearlings.
The revenue and taxation committee met with a quorum but bill authors were absent. Normally authors attend while the committee is otherwise present, making this an unusual absence pattern for the session.
In Carlsbad on November 2 Roswell high school's eleven halted the Cavemen's bid for an undefeated conference season with a 14 to 0 victory. Holloman led Roswell, with help from the Stockton brothers, as Roswell piled up 164 rushing yards while holding Carlsbad to 60 yards and one first down. It was Carlsbad’s first conference loss and their second defeat of the season, after a loss to Pecos earlier.
A scheduled exes football game between Pecos and Wink high schools at Wink on Armistice Day has been canceled in deference to the Decos Odessa conference game set for that date in Pecos.
Sanderson defeated Fort Stockton 7 to 6 on Saturday, marking Fort Stockton’s second conference loss in three starts. It was Sanderson’s third conference win after a loss to McCamey, with McCamey favored to win the District S-B title, as only the Big Lake Owls remain to challenge.
Fabens Wildcats defeated Monkhans 13 to 0 Friday afternoon at Fabens. Claude Towe sprinted 25 yards for the first score in the first quarter and Cronkrite went 70 yards on a reverse in the final period for the second. Monkhans earned five first downs but failed to reach Fabens’ 40 yard line.
In an injunction suit against the Grandfalls school district over 65 000 bond cancellations and a bond sale, Judge Crane ruled the election valid. Plaintiffs S 8 Messinger Jack Miller S Caprieto John Crawford and others gave notice of appeal and the case proceeds to the El Paso Appellate court. The bond issue carried in May by a 69 to Et vote.
Mrs Henry Derrick of Toyah becomes a new subscriber to the Enterprise, joining local readers who support the paper.
Pecos Eagles erase Crane defense with long runs and two early Kleton 95 yard score. Crum P A Crum passes and interceptions shift momentum amid injuries as Pecos dominates with four touchdowns in a lopsided Friday night win.
Wink Wildcats remain atop the district T B standings after a 51 to 12 win over Odessa Broncs at Wink Friday night in front of about 5 000 fans. Bob Knight returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown and Harold Smith answered with a 90 yard kickoff return to tie the game. The win marks Odessa Broncs first conference defeat of the season.
Officials in New Mexico consider a referendum to cut the high school athlete age limit from 21 to 70, aligning with Texas Interscholastic League plans. If approved, the rule would take effect September 1, 1936, the same as Texas.
Mesa Eleven built a lead with two first half touchdowns and another in the second frame, then held off Austin High Panthers 18 to 14. Cline, Mesa halfback, helped pin the Panthers with stellar punting though Austin rallied with a passing attack in the second half. Eight first downs for Austin versus twelve for Mesa.
The Christian Horned Frogs defeated the Baylor Bears 2 to 0 at Waco. Sammy Baugh showcased passing accuracy, delivering long aerials to receivers across the field for the shutout win to retain their undefeated status.
Mes S J Sharpet is named to lead the Enterprise for another year, with continued duties and responsibilities reaffirmed in an official notice.
Judge J B Woolfelk was in Torah Wednesday to oversee county affairs and conduct official business.
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