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Clarendon, Donle Counter, Texas Sunday, October 7, 1973 Volume II, No. 28
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Bronchos pound Wellington
32-6 in first district game
By DEAN SINGLETON
young ladles are Rodney Hicks, Jimmy Floyd mad Stun Shelten.
[Press Photo by Richard Allen]
Following the game, the Senior Class sponsored a
Homecoming Dance for high school students.
For those who didn't attend the dance, the Ministerial Alliance
sponsored a concert and supper at the Clarendon College
cafeteria. The Hard Travellers of Lubbock Christian College
presented the music, and members of Clarendon churches
furnished Sloppy Joes and refreshments for the students and
adults present. The event was enjoyed by high school and college
students.
And thus another homecoming was completed with a big
Success.
t UNA HARDIN, center, was crowned Homecoming Queen
¢ during the pep rally. Her attendants are Tracy Cagle, left,
Robertsen, right. Bronchus escorting the beautiful
Shauna Hardin crowned queen
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It Shanna Hardin was crowned 1973-74 Homecoming
Friday afternoon at the pep rally prior to the game with
gton.
attendants were also crowned, including Miss Debbie
qon and Miss Tracy Cage. They were presented at the
l again Friday night.
hand boosters then sponsored a chili supper at the High
cafeteria, and served chili and cake to a large crowd.
highlight of the homecoming activities was the game
ca the Bronchos and Wellington. In that game, the Broncs
hed the tough Skyrockets, 32-6, before a crowd of
g fans.
ledley prepares for Cotton Festival
by CLIFFORD JOHNSON
r a successful television preview Saturday, the town of
" has cleaned up and is now painting and decorating for its
rlual Cotton Festival this Friday and Saturday, October
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!|e the festival proper is Friday and Saturday the Midway
' Amusements will be open and operating the Thursday
, as will the Senior Class food booth.
[t will be served in the Lions Club Hall both Friday and
aY mornings from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
)ld Settlers will be honored. They start registering in the
Den at 10 a.m. and refreshments will be served. They will
t full ro ram lastin from 2 to 4 m Friday.
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' estival itself starts at 4 p.m. Friday. The program will
etgether some of the greatest talent from both the
Oelt and Golden Spread areas and bring the public two
uf entertainment.
00dge denies motion
riet Judge Robert Montgomery Wednesday denied a
i f summary judgment in the case of Jerry Lohoefer vs.
County Hospital District.
tttorney for the hospital district had asked the judge to
ling on the case prior to trial, and Montgomery, after
e case under advisement, rejected the plea by the board
fer filed the lawsuit last of
July,
seeking
an
accounting
ding of monies he claimed were spent illegally.
The McLean Boosters are due to arrive shortly after S p.m.
Friday and the McLean High School Band will preform from 5:30
to 6 p.m.
In addition to the free street entertainment and dances the
first festival dance will be at the Hedley American Legion Hall at
9 p.m. Jeep and His Western Trade Winds of Memphis will
furnish the music.
Saturday's events start with the kiddies pet and novelty
parade at 10 a.m. John Farris is parade marshall and Mike
McCully will furnish organ music. This parade will he followed
by continous events on the street until time for the festival
grande parade. Barbecue will be served in the Lion's Den
starting at 11 a.m.
At 2 p.m. the 22nd festival grande parade will start moving
from the Hedley High School grounds. This parade promises to
be the biggest and best of the 21 previous parades. Jackie Smith,
Mrs. "Cotton John," of Amarillo will be grande marshall of the
parade. Parade marshalis are J. S. Hinds, Garlau Freeman and
Harold White. Among the afternoon events will be the Maverick
Boys Club of Amarillo under direction of Ralph Dykeman, giving
their 21st annual performance at 3:30 p.m. The bale of cotton
and other prizes will be awarded at $ p.m.
The Old Fiddlers and Banjo Picking contest will start at 6:30
p.m. with Winfield Mosley in charge.
The eoronation ceremonies and the crowning of the festival's
new Queen of Cotton will be at the Hedley High School gym
beginning at 8 p.m. Letha Springer and Sharon Stafford will be
in charge.
At 9 p.m. there will be a dance at the Hedley American Legion
Hall. Lou Hurt and His Westerners from Amarillo will furnish
the music.
Hedley welcomes you to the 22nd annual Cotton Festival.
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The Clarendon Bronehos rolled up an impressive 32-6 victory
in their district opener against Wellington here Friday night to
highlight homecoming activities at Clarendon High School.
It was an impressive ballgame which saw the Broncs in a
tough, hard-hitting battle against a determined bunch of
Wellington Skyrockets and an even more determined bunch of
The next scere for Clarendon came early in the second period
after Tommy Hill recovered a Wellington fumble on the Rocket
20. Holland then ran for 5, Randy Croslin passed to Johnny
Gerner on the 7, Holland ran for 3, and then Holland ran 4 yards
for the score. Croslin ran for 2 points, and it was 14-0.
Wellington got back into the ballgame early in the second half.
Clarendon took the ball to open the second half, but on first down
officials.
-\\; quarterback Croslin bobbled the ball from the center, tackle
The 32-6 score told the offensive story. The Broncho speed was ', Arnold Fincher snapped it up and ran to the goal before anybody
the difference, as speedy Kenneth King broke loose on, some of knew what was happening, The 35-yard gallop t the
his lightning qaek runs and the rest'of the team joined in to pu[/ Skyrockets on the board with 6 points, but a pass for 2 points fell
the winning touch into the game. / incomplete, the score staying 14-6. "
Bronchos were by far the leaders in offense, with a total of
377 yards offense, 337 of them on the ground and 40 yards
through the air. The Skyrockets compiled a total of 241 offensive
yards, with 158 on the ground and 83 in the air.
The officials came in third place, with a total of 175 yards
picked up on penalties. Some 135 yards were marked off against
Clarendon, and 40 yards against Wellington, in one of the most
topsy-turvy officiated games held in Clarendon in a long time.
Clarendon had a rough time with the Skyrockets in the opening
moments of the game. On the third down of the game,
Wellington's Randall Hodges galloped all the way to the
Clarendon 26, stopped short of the goal only by Danny Monroe.
wClarendon drew first blood late in the first period. After
ellington marched down to the Bronc 22, Clarendon's defense
eld and the Broncs took over at the 22. Kenneth King ran for 20,
K.hen broke for 38 to the Wellington 2/and Jerry Holland
pounded down to the 1 in two tries, diving over the goal for the
score. The snap was bad, and it was 6-0.
Khyn the next series for Clarendon, the Broncs marched down to X
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Wellington 3, but were turned back with a holding penalty.] --
nneth King made use of the drive, however, when he kicked a /
ard field goal to make the score 17-6.
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Wayne Hardin recovered a Wellington fumble on the Rocket
33 to set up the next score. Kenneth Reese carried the ball in
from the 27 to make the score. It was a dramatic play, as Croslin
had been tackled and was hitting the ground when he handed off
to Reese. The ick was good, and it was 24-6.
. On the next series, the Broncs took over on their own 23 after
Wellington failed to make a fourth down try. On first play from
scrimmage, King ran 77 yards for a touchdown. He had a )
footrace with Wellington s Hodges, but King was just too fast for./
Nodges, who is the fastest man Wellington had. On the try for
th-"8"-rrtra point, Gerner bobbled the snap, but ran it in for 2
points instead, making it 32-6.
The Broncs take on Valley High next week at Valley High.
Billy Hill buys station
Billy Hill of Clarendon has purchased the Gulf station on
Highway 287 West in Clarendon, formerly owned by Jake
Roberts.
Hill will take over the station Sunday morning, and the service
station will be known as Billy Hill Gulf Service. It will be open 7
days a week, and Hill invites his patrons and friends to trade
with him. An announcement is elsewhere in The Clarendon
Press today.
Hill had been associated with Shields Conoco for the past
several months, and earlier had been a partner in Kidd-Hill
Phillips 66.
Day buys auto store
Clifton Auto Supply has been purchased by Glen H. Day of
Spearman from Noel Clifton who is now in the VA Hospital in
Houston. The change of ownership was effective starting
September 25.
Day has 39 years experience in the parts business, and has run
businesses in Pampa and Spearman.
Doyle Wayne Mooney will be assistant manager to Mr. Day.
Day and his wife, Joella, have a daughter, Glenda Jo, who is
2% years old. They are presently making their home in the
mobile section of Sherwood Shores.
Chili supper success
The money raised by Band Boosters had not been counted as
of press time, but it is believed that enough money was raised at
the Chili Supper and rummage sale sponsored by the Broncho
Band Boosters to contribute enough money to the uniform drive
to buy a new uniform.
The Boosters wish to express their appreciation to everyone
who helped make this project such a big success.
Donut shop under construction
A new donut shop Is under construction on Highway 287 West
In Clarendon.
Construction began on the new facility this week, with a brand
new buildIng to house the facility.
Construction wm be completed In about a month, and opening
will be shortly afterwards.
NO, CLARENDON COLLEGE basketb coach Jaclk Hedden
isn't a midget, but he's not quite u big as his basketball player
Herman Brown. Tbis shot was made during practice Friday.
Basketball season is In the making at the college, and prospects
are good for Clarendon to be on top. See story on Page 3. [Press
Photo by Richard Allen]
