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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1971

Page

6

Eight Year Old Advances In Punt Pass Kick Contest

Earl Williams of Shafter won the local Punt Pass and Kick contest in Wasco and earned a spot in the Santa Barbara Zone Finals. Williams, age eight, will travel to Los Angeles next Saturday for the District Divisional Finals. Brent Bryant, age 11, also earned a local first and finished eighth in the zone. Over 90 local boys aged 8 to 13 competed at Barker Park Wasco with multiple age group prizes awarded to Wasco entrants.

Earl Williams Shafter Santa Barbara Los Angeles Williams Brent Bryant Bryant Central Alley Ford Barker Park Wasco Brad Tomasini Buttnowillow Kyle Boydston Tim Ventura Damon Boydston Wade Tripp Scott Criswell John Walker Central Valley Ford

Colonels Fall 14 0 to Arvin Bruins in Tough Friday Clash

Shafter Colonels' offense struggled as Arvin Bruins won 14 0 on Friday night. Arvin relied on passing with Dennis Harris delivering a 44 yard strike late in the third quarter.

Shafter Colonels Arvin Bruins Bruins Shafter Arvin Bill Sharp Tony Pino Dennis Harris

Quarterback Club Adopts New Name and Meeting Time

Shafter High announces the Quarterback Club becomes Shafter Booster Club meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. in room 21. The evening features film of Shafter High Arvin game, coffee, and social time after noting Arvin quarterback Harris connected on a 61 yard TD pass with a good PAT. Gilbert Williams led Shafter with 30 rushing yards, as Randy Lara added yardage and punting interrupted play. Wasco awaits next week as Shafter sits 0-3-1, SSL 0-3.

Shafter Booster Club at _ Shafter High School Shafter High - Arvin Shafter Earl Randy Lara Gilbert Williams Arvin Harris Colonels Wasco Pat Wong Bears Avin Salazar Abernathy David David Thompson

Rich purses lure top trotters to Hollywood Park season

Hollywood Park begins a big weekend lineup with El Patron making a seasonal debut in a 15000 invitational mile. The three year old pacer arrives after two strong Little Brown Jug efforts and aims at top older horses. Also on the card are the 10000 Santa Barbara Pace for nonwinning mares and the 7500 Wilshire Pace for two year olds nonwinning 25000 this year.

Hollywood Park el Patron Timothy T Hollypark Nansemond Albatross Santa Barbara

Energy utilities expand to meet rising demand and growth

The utility outlines expected service growth of over 105000 people this year, equating to about 12 new customers per hour. Increased demand for gas and electricity accompanies new energy systems and cleaner plants, with a focus on reliable energy for homes, businesses, schools, and street lights now and into the future.

Arvin Bears blank Shafter in 35-0 showdown

Arvin traveled to Shafter and dominated 35-0 as the Bears surpassed 170 rushing and 170 passing yards. Ruben Salazar connected for two TDs with Steve Abernathy and David Kelly adding scores, while Darrell Clark ran for two more. Shafter, now 0-4, could not mount an answer.

Arvin Bears Shafter Generals Shafter Arvin Bears Ruben Salzar David Kelly Steve Abernathy Darrell Clark Ruben Salazar Robert Figures

Special Event Schedule at Shafter High

Shafter High School lists football games October 15 at Wasco with varsity junior varsity and C teams at 4 p m. Cross country meet October 15 features East Bakersfield Shafter Foot Hills and East Bakersfield teams at East Bakersfield location with other extracurricular activities planned.

KWSO Shafter ‘High School Shafter High Shafter High School Wasco East Bakersfield Shafter Foothill

Teachers Host Speaker Monday at Richland meeting

Frank McIntyre, director of communications for the California Teachers Association, will address the Richland Teachers Association on school and community relationships. The public meeting, noted for his humor and wit, is in the Richland Music Building on October 18 at 3:45 p.m.

Frank McIntyre Richland Teachers Association McIntyre California Teachers Association Richland Music Building

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