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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1961
Page
7
Mercy Bowi reports a fall gathering where Dan spoke to about 700 attendees, praising the effort of young players and coaches. The message urged community turnout for an upcoming home game, emphasising sportsmanship and pride as Shafter High students prepare to close a city chapter with one moment that could matter.
A Kern County oil well winnings scheme links yearly royalties to the fat steer contest winner and second place money. Calcot Ltd supplies a 500 pound bale of cotton for third prize. Kern Valley Packing provides two fat lambs for fourth place, and a year’s supply of Kern County table products accompanies fifth place prize.
Top national golfers have signed up for a four day event drawing thousands to the city. Spectators will pack the gallery with fans from San and Los Angeles. Golf clinics run Tuesday and the pro am Wednesday. The tournament spans Monday qualifying on the 25th and four days from the 27th through October 1. Tickets available at sports stores, pro shops, and at the gate. Local fans urged to arrive early for parking.
FSC battles Santa Barbara in Ratcliffe Stadium night game as part of a bid for a fourth straight CCAA crown and a Mercy Bowl berth against Bowling Green. Injuries trimmed FSC backfield. Montana State win noted as 16-13 thriller with pass success limited to six of 19.
The South High C team fell behind early as Shafter High Reds controlled the game from kickoff. South High struggled to build offense while Shafter piled up yardage and led 200 yards to 74 at one point, with passing advantage as the Rebs pressed.
Bakersfield dominates with a 50-0 victory as Craven and Fisher connect for touchdowns and Craven-Fisher later lift the score to 50. A trio of quarterbacks see action including Ricky Swan and L. C. Brown with standout running by Don ald. The win narrows starters’ questions ahead of Metropolitan Conference play.
South Rebels beat the Colonels 6 to 0 as defense dominated a tight first half. Ruben Borton's passing and Coach Fulcher’s play calling stood out, with Buster Martin’s kicking earning praise. Coach plans focus on punt return coverage and timing ahead of Arvin game.
The Wasco Chamber of Commerce home game last Saturday night ended with Shafter defeating Wasco 9 to 1. Local pros from the road trip contributed. Ernie Hofman managed the lineup with substitutions as the game progressed and the Leaders Club girls' team later took over the field.
The General Eleven overpowering the Tigers with a stout defense and controlled offense. Stevenson returns kickoff but the game quickly shifts to the Generals, who march via three straight first downs before stalling. Ballard, Stevenson, and Jones lead a run-heavy attack while Dean connects on key passes.
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