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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1932
Page
3
The Midland Bulldogs defeated Pecos Eagles 34 to 6 last Friday in Midland. Hallman scored early for Midland, Baker intercepted a pass for a 60 yard TD, and Midland added two more touchdowns in the second half after Pecos’ risky passing led to interceptions.
Balmorhea leaped to a first quarter touchdown and point after, earning a 7-0 lead. Pecos mounted a comeback in the third quarter as Cecil Lybrand caught a 50 yard scoring pass from Spec McMahan and ran for a TD, but the extra point was missed. The fourth quarter remained evenly matched as Balmorhea held on for the win at Rotary Field.
Pecos and Wink prepare for a decisive district clash next Friday November 15 with Wink favored on paper. The game is billed as the best of the season and Pecos seeks a financial lifeline while aiming to upset the Wildcats who have a history of strong showings against Wink.
Waters, playing fullback in the Midland game, surged through the line in the final seconds before thinking the play would not count. He dropped the ball, halting the potential score as the ball game ended. The starting lineup mattered with new names including Taylor, Mitchell, Neil, Davis, Toliver, Cowar, and Baker.
The Week in Sports reports Pecos routed by Midland 354, Sweetwater crushed McCamey 40 0, San Angelo beat Big Spring 26 6, and Texas Tech topped Trinity 79 0. It notes Texas and Rice wins, predicts several outcomes, and reflects on near misses and overestimates.
In this week’s grid picks Pecos is favored to beat Odessa with a likely single touchdown score for Pecos and a tough defensive stand. Odessa’s offense is predicted to struggle against Pecos as Marfa, Alpine, and Fort Stockton outcomes also shape the district. The forecast also calls for Irian over Fort Stockton and Baylor over Texas Tech, with Pecos favored in two touchdown margins.
A feature game on Armistice Day pits Texas Longhorns against T U Froggies at Fort Worth in a clash framed as a conference championship decider. The preview notes strong fan interest, possible travel from Pecos, and a near toss-up status with a one-point edge toward T U.
At a directors meeting Dudley F. Yard was elected Secretary and Treasurer succeeding William Brandon. Yard has served as a director since 1929 and, with John R. Brandon and William C. Brandon, owns all stock of the hotel company. He arrived in Pecos on 10 August to manage the hotel account of the serious illness of his.
The text reports William C. Brandon a former president of Pennsylvania Rubber and ex Frigidaire district manager in Atlanta relocating to Pecos with his wife Mrs Yard. Bert Brandon is recovering in Montclair New Jersey under care while Mrs Yard joins in Pecos. John R Standon also resides in Montclair and rejoices over Pecos securing a new Federal building allocation.
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