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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1963

Page

4

Britain edges U S in 440 relay upset at meet

The United States 440 yard relay team lost to Britain who tied the world record 40.0 seconds as Pete Radford and the Jones brothers anchored a 40.0 finish. Hayes Jones Bob Hayes and Ralph Boston led U S wins in other events but baton passes were faulted. Britain also took the hammer and Ron Hill led the six mile. The meet runs through Monday with the U S men and women split results.

Internationa LO America U. S U.S Hayes Jones Detroit Ralph Boston Los Angeles Bob Hayes White City Hayes Payton Jordan Pete Radford Jones Boys Ron David Berwyn Jordan Moscow Russia Poland West Germany Jones Boston Bob Humphreys Tom O'Hara Loyola Chicago Gene Johnson California Alis Williams Arizona State Britain Howard Payne Ron Hill Sandra Knott Cleveland

Women runners and field events highlight 1960s meet results

In the women's competition 80 yards to victory finished in 2 10.7, edging Britain's Joy Carling. U S winners include Rosie Bord in the 80 meter hurdles in 11.1 seconds and Cynthia Wyatt with a 48 feet 4% inch shot put. British victors were Susan Platt in javelin at 166 feet 8% inches and Dorothy Hy man in the 20 yard dash in 23.8 seconds.

Britain Joy Carling U.S Rosie Bord Riverside Calif Cynthia Wyatt Honolulu Susan Platt Dorothy Hyman

Drought Threatens Texas Wildlife As Rain Delay Looms

United Press International reports a severe drought across central and western Texas threatening wildlife habitats. Cecil Reid warns dry hot weather may ruin fall mast crops like acorns, while Lake Travis hits its lowest level since 1951. Dodge says some regions show game prospects improving with recent rains, though West Texas remains urgent for water at hatcheries.

Texas Cecil Reid Sportsmen’s Clubs of Texas Turkey Hill Country West Texas Reid Lake Travis Colorado River Authority LCRA LORA Dodge Howard Dodge Game and Fish Commission North Panhandle Dodgen San Angelo Commission

Tigers Beat Indians 7-5 Behind Regan Win

Detroit used a four run third inning on six hits to build a 7-3 lead, then held off a Cleveland rally to win 7-5. Phil Regan started and won, despite leaving after being replaced by Terry Fox in the seventh after walking the first two. Fox allowed one hit and no runs the rest of the way to preserve Regan's win.

Detroit UPI Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Phil Regan Regan Hon Terry Fox Fox Willy Kirkland al Kaline

Pro Bowl Opens in Los Angeles Coliseum 1951

The National Football League played its first Pro Bowl on January 14 1951 before 53 676 fans at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The American Conference All Stars defeated the National Conference in a showcase of talent.

Los Angeles Apr Los ‘Angeles Coliseum

Cassius Clay Plans Record Debut and Boxing Push

New York reports Cassius Clay signs with Columbia Records to release a long play that blends poetry and boxing talk aimed at Sonny Liston. He boasts of wit, predicts eight million buyers, and showcases provocative lines as promotion for his upcoming fight and boxing career.

New York UPI Cassius Clay Louisville Columbia Records Charles Sonny) Liston Liston Manhattan Henry the Cooper Cooper Clay Cassius Yankees Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Mantle

Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule for AL and NL

The American League standings show New York leading with 67 wins and 38 losses, followed by Chicago and Baltimore among others. Weekend results include Detroit 7 Cleveland 5 and New York 3 Baltimore 2 while several twilight and night games are listed with upcoming pitchers for Monday.

New York Chicago Baltimore Minnesota Boston Cleveland Los Angeles Kansas City Detroit Washington Barber McNally Bouton Terry Kralick Ramos Lary Aguirre Turley Rudolph Perry Drabowsky Horlen Lee W.L. Pet St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Houston Short Culp Gibson Burdette Pedres Johnson Craig Schnider Marichal Toth

Man on the Skewald Mare XXV cliffhanger scene continues

Rafe narrows eyes and grips his pistol as Duke’s powerplay unfolds. Brownwater bursts through to rescue Luce’s family, while Luce’s laughter underlines tensions. Old Bender questions Duke as an ambush looms and the tale delays with a tease.

Rafe Brownwater Duke Luce Beau Spangler Old Bender Bill Bunny Pike Bender

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