Eagles Rally In Final Minutes Tops Roscoe 14 0
Pecos defeats Roscoe 14 to 0 in a season opener as Frank Medanich scores both touchdowns and kicks the two extra points. Medanich runs 18 and 23 yards for scores after a late passing drive, while Roscoe’s Broadwell and Shalensky shine on offense. Eagles win despite Plowboys’ stronger ground game.
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Eagles clash with Midland Bulldogs in 1939 rivalry renewal
Clayton Hopkins and assistant coach Girvice Archer brace for a tough test as their Eagles meet the Midland Bulldogs in a long standing rivalry renewed for the 1939 season.
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Odessa Tames Poly Parrots In 1939 Opener
Odessa Bronchos defeated Poly High Fort Worth 19 to 7 in Friday night football. Jed Caudle sprinted 63 yards for the opening score, Alvin Caudle added a second on a Billy Hogan pass, and Meyer Winkelman recovered a kickoff for a safety. Poly's Allen and Russell Wilkins also featured as key figures in the clash.
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Elephants Reach Full Growth After Seventeen Years
A report notes elephants attain full physical maturity at about seventeen years. Researchers describe gradual bone and tusk development and lasting size increase through adolescence into adulthood.
Pecos Eagles Set to Clash With Midland Bulldogs at Rotary Field
Preview of tonight's Pecos Eagles versus Midland Bulldogs game at Rotary Field starting 8:30 p m. Midland is tougher this year with Jay Francis in the lineup. Griffin may play hurt after last week's win over Roscoe. Reports on injuries and lineup shifts color the underdog narrative as Pecos aims for revenge and a decisive upset.
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Six district games open second week of 1939 football season
District 7-A teams tilt in six extra conference games with Pecos hosting Midland in a key clash. Midland and Pecos enter undefeated, while Wink hosts Panhandle Saturday night. Other matchups include Crane vs Stanton, Kermit at Iraan, McCamey vs El Dorado, Monahans vs Grandfalls.
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Midland Bulldogs blank Edison High in Friday win
Midland Bulldogs defeated Thomas Edison High of San Antonio 19 to 0 on Rotary Field. Midland had 18 first downs to Edison’s four, with three Edison penalties. Jay Francis sparked the comeback late, returning for a 56 yard TD that was called back, and Temple Harris added two scores.
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Butch Smith Stars In McCamey 12-0 Victory Over Fort Stockton
Boley Butch Smith led the McCamey Badgers to a 12-0 win against Fort Stockton. He accounted for both touchdowns, sprinting 63 yards for the opener in the second quarter and then scoring from the 22-yard line in the third period.
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Florida Farms Devote Three Fourths to Citrus
A historical note states that three quarters of Florida farms focus on citrus crops. It emphasizes the predominance of orange and grapefruit cultivation in the state’s agriculture.
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Weekend high school games slate across West Texas
Tonight Kermit visits Iraan while Pecos hosts Midland Bull, Pecos Eagles host Midland Bull dogs. Monahans Green Wave play Grandfalls Cowboys in Monahans Crane Cranes face Stanton Buffaloes in Crane McCamey Badgers meet El Dorado Lions in McCamey Saturday Wink Wildcats host Panhandle in Wink There are about 2000 miles of highway in 27 national parks.
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Cranes Tie El Dorado In Muddy 6 6 opener
In a rain soaked Saturday clash Cranes and El Dorado battled to a 6 6 score as Pendleton busted through mud for a second score and Luckey blocked and recovered in the final seconds. The game opened the season as a likely district title race starter.
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