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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
1
The greatest Class B football game in the Texas Panhandle pits Panhandle Panthers regional champions against Wellington Skyrockets in Wellington. Analysts note Wellington’s scoring machine and Panthers’ power backfield while both squads seek a decisive championship win.
Sideline previews the Panhandle versus Wellington clash, praising both teams’ offense and defense. It highlights Wellington's versatile rushing and passing game led by tailbacks and receivers, and lists Panhandle players Sterling Walters Howe Meenskeey Coffee Dowlen O Keefe Sparks as key starters with captains Bailey and Sparks steering the attack. The piece touts the upcoming showdown as possibly the greatest Class B game in the Panhandle.
The report notes Connie Sparks and cousin talents, left half Smith a junior star, right half Crawford a fast senior in the passing game, with Fullback Adams a 14 year old first year player. The unit emphasizes blocking as a major strength while mentioning their ability to pass punt and carry.
Funeral services for William Davis Simmons of Quail were held Saturday at Quail Cemetery with Rev. Ike Skages officiating. He died at 6:45 am Saturday after living in the Quail area for 17 years and was a longtime farmer. He was born November 10, 1865 in Texas, unmarried, and survived by three brothers and one sister. Interment by Wellington Funeral Home.
Local residents report bus trip to Pampa and a rapidly progressing school term. A carnival is planned for Friday night December 17 with public invitation. Various parishioners and families visit relatives in Wellington Aberdeen House Jor and surrounding areas.
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