Wildcats Beat Crane 27 7 To Clinch District Title Bid
Wink Wildcats defeat Crane 27 to 7 in District 7 Class B action. Cheney Knight scored in the first period with Mays adding two more in the second and third. Crane's Ham had a 15 yard TD run in the third. Chaffin extra point. Key plays halted Crane drives, defense led by Thornton Ham Chaffin Sharpe for Wink and Anderson Grannon Garlington Webb Ezell for Wink.
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Mays
Wildcats
Cranes
Ham
Chaffin
Crane
Williams
Wink
Thornton
Captain Ham
Sharpe
Anderson, Grannon
Garlington
Webb
J. Ezell
Pecos football faces eligibility limit reshaping next season
The 15 year age limit for Interscholastic athletics to take effect September 1 1956 could retire eight Pecos regulars and remake the Eagles backfield with few experienced players. Burrell Holloway Claire Wicker and Kenneth Richards are listed as remaining eligible while several others would gain or lose years of eligibility depending on the rule. Coach Withers faces a brain racking task to field a competitive team next year amid widespread district impact.
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Pecos
Burrell, Holloway
Claire Wicker
Kenneth Richards
Duncan
MccClesky
King
Joe Bob Kelton
The
Eagles
Charlie Medanich
Torr Crim
Francis Davis
Max Stool
Paul Warren
Delbert Bond
Withers
Emama
Little Joe Bob Kelton
Pecos Hi
Odessa Brones dominate Iraan Braves 13 to 6 in late game
Odessa Brones, led by Keen at fullback, upset Iraan Braves 13 to 6 after Green sprinted 55 yards for a late score. Iraan outgained Odessa 515 yards to 103 and achieved 19 first downs, but penalties and stalled drives hurt their tally. Garland’s 14 yard TD run was nullified by a holding penalty.
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IRAAN
Navy
Odessa Brones
Iraan Braves
Keen
Brones
Green
Booth
Traun
Rarland
Braves
Standhde
Garland
Iraaun
Odessa
Eagle and Pecos Clash for Bi-district Honors on Rotary Field
Pecos battles Wink in District 7-B action on Rotary Field to decide the district champion with a possible playoff spot against McCamey. The Eagles hope to finish strong on Thanksgiving Day as veteran players like Kelton Stool Medanich Crumbley and King wrap up their Pecos careers.
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I's
Eagle
Wildcat
Rotary Field
Wink
Pecos
Eagles
Broncos
McCamey
Kagvire
Radio Giveaway Set For Grand Theatre Saturday Night
Grand Theatre hosts a 1936 Stewart Warner radio drawing Saturday at 9 30 PM. Purchase 50 cents at Leader Grocery earns an extra ticket. Grand patrons also receive an extra ticket. Tickets from both venues will be combined for a single drawing on stage with judges. Winners must be present to claim the prize. Also notes Camp Pecos hunts and hotel guests.
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Grand Theatre
Stewart Warner
Leader Grocery and Hardware CO
Grand
Leader
Pecos
Fatal Deer Hunt Claims San Angelo Rancher
Alten Williams 23 a San Angelo rancher was fatally shot while deer hunting at Line-Point Lodge near Alpine. Williams died about two hours after being struck in the stomach. Two other incidents reported near Alpine involved accidental shootings during hunting.
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Alten Williams
San Angelo
Line - Point Lodge
Alpine
Sam Williams
Rehl Mieher
Williams
Burleat
Joe Weatherford
Midland
Himntine
Big Bend
Tom Gilliam
W. Gilliam
Honda Ranchianu
Honda
Midland Bulldogs Rally to Beat Vionahans 13-0
Midland defeats Vionahans 13 to 0 after trailing at halftime. Wofford, halfback, sparks a second half drive for Midland with two touchdowns as Monlais Lobees outplay them early. Game played in Midland with Moansahanus territory dominating the second half.
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Midland
Monlaise Lobees
Wofford
Sou
E Dons
Moansahanus
McCamey Badgers Win District S Title in 60 Point Victory
The McCamey Badgers, led by quarterback Paul Campbell and Leon Belcher, crushed Marfa Shorthorns 60 to 0 to claim their first District S Class B football championship. Valenzia and Smith starred for Marfa, with Wink and Pecos set to decide the bi district matchup.
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McCamey
McCamey Badgers
Marlin Hayhurst
Jim Bardin
Badger
Paul Campbell
Leon Belcher
Avas Dareen
Marfa
L. Valenziuia
Smith
Beauty Operator Miss Benita Stroud Joins Pecos Shop
Miss Benita Stroud of Lubbock assists Mrs. Mabel Atchison at her Pecos beauty shop and will stay through the first of next year. Miss Stroud is a qualified beauty expert trained in finishing, permanents, and other refinements of the trade.
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Rotarn Field
Benita Stroud
Lubbock
Mabel Atchison
Miss Stromi O
Local Illnesses and Travel For Area Residents
Luther Williams has been ill this week with the flu. Priant Dawson returned to work after a week of illness. Mrs Ira J Bell left Wednesday for an extended visit in Los Angeles. Claif
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Luther Williams
Priant Dawson
Ira J. Bell
Los
Kermit Easy Victors Kermit Yellow Jackets Triumph
Kermit Yellow Jackets defeated Jal 32 to 7 last Friday with a strong passive attack and seven completions. Jal Juniors were edged by Kermit Dirt Stabbers 36 to the incomplete score in the same game segment.
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Kriermiet
Kermit Yellow Jackets
Kermit
Kermit Dirt Stabbers
Deer Hunt Party Leaves Barstow for Davis Mountains
Jack Hill, Johnnie Mackechney, and Judge and Mrs. Lee Bilberry of Barstow departed Sunday on a deer hunting trip into the Davis Mountains, aiming for a successful expedition.
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Jack Hill
Johnnie Mackechney
Lee Bilberry
Barstow
Davis Mountains
Judge Lee Monroe Plans Pecos Return About December 1
Topeka Kansas judge Lee Monroe retired Pecosite ex official plans to return to Pecos around December 1. The news notes his career in Pecos and his anticipated move back to the area.
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Lee Monroe
Topeka
Kansas
Pecos
Fort Davis High School defeats Barstow 20 to 0
Fort Davis High School handed Barstow its first defeat of the season with a 20 to 0 win in the final and fastest game of the season. Be Goan is listed as the Fort Davis coach.
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Fort Davis
Fort Davis High
Barstow Hh
Be. Goan
Port Davis
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Knight
Scor
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Heagles
Ysleta
Holcomb
Tom Crumlanky
McClosky
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Warren
Griffin
Tom King
Jit. Levper
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Hotel Brandon
Mr. Oliver
Camp Pecos
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Ror Nelms
Charles Custon
Tom Cullins
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Sage
30 & Norte
Fl Paso, Texas
United
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Oxfords
Texas
McCamey Cinches
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Bedgers
Angeles
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Plate National Battery
Pryor
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Suade
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