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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1947
Page
4
Shafter and Wasco meet tonight in a gridiron clash with Wasco favored by locals but analysts predicting a tight game. Rodriquez may miss portions of play for Shafter as the Generals seek a decisive win over the Tigers.
The league leaders Navy Oil, Wasco Firemen, Rotary Chubs and Shafter Kiwanis claimed wins in a busy Tuesday night bowling action. Sam Mettler led Navy Oil with a 237 high game and 545 high series, while Kiwanis edged Richland Chevrolet 2304 to 2232 aided by handicap conditions. West's Service and Neuman Lone tripped as Wasco Firemen toppled them 2847 to 2185 without full handicap, and Shafter Kiwanis defeated Richland Chevrolet by 2304 to 2232.
Richland Schools release new standings for the football and volleyball leagues as the intramural season nears completion next week. Roy Farrell, physical education instructor, notes a basketball league will open immediately after the current competitions end.
Shafter High School Colonels travel to Wasco to face the Wasco Kittens in a crucial season finale. Starting for Shafter are Jerry Johns at left half, Tom and John Kelly at backfield, with Burton Nance at fullback if they kick off, or Dick Fletcher to receive. Wasco carries a strong 1 loss 26-0 to Taft and has won a string of games. the lighter-weight matchup precedes the 8 p.m. varsity game, with a 6 p.m. kickoff for the junior clash.
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