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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1986

Page

5

Clements White Texas race and TECAT results noted

The item discusses Texas governor race dynamics with Bill Clements and Mark White and reports TECAT exam results for teachers. It references a July 6 1986 Abilene Reporter-News story, denounces truth in politics, and mentions supporters of English language advocacy. It notes teacher certification pass rates and TECAT outcomes from May and June exams.

Texas Bill Clements Mark White White Mr. Clements Abilene U.S Texas College of Education

Reserve Ticket Orders for 1986 Football Home Games

Football fans may reserve seats for the 1986 season by calling the ISD business office at 447 2511. Tickets cost 12.50 for the five home games and reservations end Tuesday September 2. The opening home game is Friday September 5 against Crowell.

ISD Crowell

Boosters To Elect Officers Tuesday

The Wellington Booster Club will hold its first meeting of the school year Tuesday August 26 at 8 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building. The session aims to elect officers for the coming year, according to president Ken Peeks.

Wellington

Leader Readers Featured Citizens Named in Brief List

Mrs. E B Slay Rodney Kane Clarence Black Dodson Mark Read Garland Bill Tyler Olney are cited in a local leader readers brief highlighting community figures and their roles within the town. The note lists several residents connected to civic groups and neighborhood activities.

E.B. Slay Rodney Kane Clarence Black Dodson Mark Read Garland Bill Tyler Olney

Wellington Rockets Prepare for River Road Scrimmage in Amarillo

Wellington coach James Williams says the Rockets face a tough test against River Road in Amarillo Thursday night in a controlled scrimmage starting at 5 p.m. The event will use a 20 play alternating format for both teams, followed by junior varsity, with potential adjustments if time allows. Several players are sidelined by illness or injuries, including Kenny Peeks and Tony Leamon, while Jeff Thomas joins after appendicitis.

River Road Amarillo James Williams The Wellington Rockets Williams Kenny Peeks Tony Leamon Jeff Thomas James Patterson Daryon Brown

Little League Sets Meeting Monday in Wellington

The Wellington Little League will award trophies for the 1986 champions and plaques for All-Star players at a meeting Monday August 25 at 7 30 p m at the Farm Bureau Building. All players and parents are invited. The Board will discuss the 1987 season and players should turn in uniforms and money from the 1986 candy sale.

Wellington Little League Farm Bureau Little League Board of Directors

Former Skyrockets Reunion Missing Member Search

Skyrockets football alumni from 1936 to 1939 plan a reunion on October 24, 1986 at Shamrock football game. Organizers seek current addresses for J P Clark Buford Clement Woodrow Blassengame Pete Morton George Stafford Robert Polk Bill Stafford and Bill Kelley. Contact Henry Sullivan 1600 El Paso Wellington TX 79095 or call 806-447-5509.

J.P. Clark Buford Clement Woodrow Blassengame Pete Morton George Stafford Robert Polk Bill Stafford Bill Kelley Henry Sullivan el Paso Wellington Texas

Rockets Picked To Finish Fourth

The Harris Rating System for Texas schoolboy football forecasts Quanah as district champion with Canadian, Memphis, Wellington, Clarendon, and Shamrock trailing. Quanah returns 14 lettermen, Len Winter back from knee surgery, and strong offense. Wellington fields 13 lettermen and a stout line, while Memphis, downgraded class and coachless, looms weaker. Other district notes include Crowell predicted 4th in 5-A, Hollis strong with 14 lettermen, and Childress favored second in 1-AAA behind Perryton.

Harris Texas Quanah Memphis Wellington Clarendon Shamrock Len Winter Crowell Knox City Valley Paducah Hollis Carl Rankin Terry Mullins Bret Sherrill Sanford Fritch Perryton Childress Dalhart Amarillo River Road Fritch AAA

Projected 1986 Class Winners Named by Class

The forecast lists each class winner for 1986: AAAAA Cypress Fairbanks in class AAAAAAA, AAAA Lub bock Estacado, AAA Daingerfield, AA Shiner, and A Wheeler as the projected winners across all divisions.

Cypress Fairbanks Lubbock Estacado Daingerfield Shiner A. Wheeler

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