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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1964

Page

4

Greenbelt Classic Stars Report For Monday Workouts

Greenbelt Bowl Week begins in Childress with 44 top North Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma players checking into Hotel Childress at 10 a.m. West coaches Bumgardner and Horne of San Angelo College, East coaches Puryear and Willis of Cisco College lead teams. First workouts at 4 p.m. with photo day Tuesday.

Childress North Texas The Panhandle Oklahoma Hotel Childress Max Bumgardner Buddy Horne San Angelo College Jim Puryear Leland Willis Cisco College Bumgardner Horne Puryear Red Ramsey North Texas State University Denton Eagles Greenbelt Wichita Falls Albuquerque Willis Howard Payne College Fairfield Henderson County College Athens Cisco San Angelo University of Texas Texas Bumgarner Chicago Dennison Azle Rams

Metropolitan study critiques boating fatality rise claims

United Press International notes a 1963 fatality rise amid 1,050,000 more participants and 210,000 more boats than 1962. Metropolitan Life statisticians show overall downtrend since 1958, with drownings mainly from small boats. They urge safety education and highlight the Outboard Marine Corp pilot program for practical instruction in Wisconsin.

United Press International U. S. Coast Guard Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Coast Guard Coast Guard Auxiliary U.S Outboard Marine Corp Milwaukee Madison Wis Wisconsin Howard F. Larson OMC Larson Iniece Power Squadron

Morrison poised for standout senior year at Abilene Christian

Profile of Owen Morrison, Abilene Christian College Wildcats tailback, after a strong sophomore season and injury setback. Notes his 532 rushing yards, 5.8 average, 138-yard game versus Fresno State, and Little All-American honors. Also mentions All-State peers Hubbard and Anderson and upcoming 1964 season kickoff.

Quanah Abilene Christian College Owen Morrison Abilene Morrison Lamar Tech Fort Worth Star Telegram Fresno State Wildcats Texas Sportswriters Association Allsport Pat Hubbard Denver City Rockwalls Jackie Anderson Hubbard Bears NFL American Football League Arizona State Charlie Taylor Washington Redskins Taylor Stars Ted Davis Georgia Tech Bear Billy Martin George Mira Miami San Francisco 49Ers Pete Beathard Southern California Kansas City Chiefs Carl Eller Minnesota Vikings Dick Evey Tennessee Wally Hilgenberg Iowa Detroit Davis Baltimore Harrison Rosdahl Penn’ State Buffalo Clegians

Record sales leaders and NFL coaching ties noted

The Baltimore Colts set a season ticket sales record with 50 008 in UPI reports. The New York Giants followed with 51 971 season tickets sold. NFL coaches Shula Collier and Christiansen tied games in a notable stat. Carlton Rintz claimed three NCAA gym titles in 1955. Connie Mack’s long tenure with the Athletics and Kingston earning racing wins are highlighted.

NEW York UPI Baltimore Colts New York Giants Don Shula Baltimore Blanton Collier Cleveland Jack Christiansen San Francisco East Lansing Mich Michigan State Carlton Rintz Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Kingston

Major League Results Highlights From Across The League

Bob Bailey and Gene Freese homered to lead the Pirates past the Cubs 5-2. Phillies routed the Mets 12-5 with unearned runs in the fifth. Indians pounded the Twins 16-8 for their fourth straight win. Koufax reached 200 strikeouts for the fourth straight season in a 5-4 win over Milwaukee. Talbot earned a 9-2 White Sox win over the Red Sox. Bowens sparked Baltimore’s 6-5 tenth-inning victory over New York, with Blanchard and Richardson homering for the Yankees.

Pittsburgh UPI Bob Bailey Gene Freeses Pittsburgh Pirates Bob Veale Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Satur Wes Covington Johnny Callison Phillies Ru Amaro Ron Locke Galen Cisco Cleveland Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Chicago Fred Talbot Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Talbot White Sox NEW York Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Sam Bowens Yankees Milt Pappas Stu Miller Dick Hal John Blanchard Bobby Richardson Joe Pepitone Earl Robinson Baltimore

Rain Lashes South Texas as Abby Breaks Up

Tropical storm Abby dissipated into squalls soaking South Texas with up to seven inches of rain. The heaviest downpours hit Del Rio Eagle Pass and areas east of Pecos, with Victoria and Palacios among the towns recording multiple inches. Scattered thundershowers and cooler temps followed as forecasts warned of possible local flooding. A highway collision near Big Spring killed an Austin couple amid storms, while a San Antonio newspaper carrier was struck by lightning.

United Press International Abby Texas San Antonio Falls City Karnes County Weather Bureau del Rio - Eagle Pass PeCos Dalhart San Angelo Wichita Falls Matagorda Victoria Pettus Cibolo Creek Palacios Red River Paris Big Spring Lames Austin Bowie

Mantle Leads AL With Over 1000 RBI Career

Mickey Mantle remains the lone active American Leaguer with more than 1000 RBI as he stood at 1187 entering the 1964 season. Separate notes report on horse colors and a jockey winning streak in England and the UPI item notes Johnny Sellers’ American record of eight straight wins in October 1961.

New York Mickey Mantle London UPI Gordon Richards Johnny Sellers Atlantic City

Texas Outdoors Writers Pan State Parks Panel

Texas Outdoors Writers Association members in the Brazosport area voiced near unanimity in criticizing the State Parks and Wildlife Commission after ten months in operation. They approved recent moves on night varmint hunting by headlights and .22 rimfire for heavy game, while denouncing political influence and staff accessibility. The three-day gathering in Freeport, hosted by the Brazosport Chamber of Commerce, featured fishing and coastal tours with no Parks staff in attendance.

William Hamilton Texas Outdoors Writers Association Brazosport State Parks and Wildlife Commisions TOWA John Connally J. Weldon Watson Will Odem Austin A. W. Mourland Johnson City Parks and Wildlife Department

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