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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1966

Page

5

Drills Open Monday For 91 High School Gridders

Childress High School football opens drills at 7 a.m. next Monday led by Head Coach Johnnie Gragg. Fifty one players have shown interest. senior, junior, sophomore, and freshmen rosters list positions and names across the squad.

Childress High School Johnnie Gragg Gragg Gary Smotherman Elton Shires Don Martin Willie Clark Mike Henderson Ike Hughes Ronnie Sims Dee Sehorn Joe Harrison Larry Moore Don Bailey Johnny Hughes John Kennedy Robert Proffitt Jefferey Cordell Ronnie Smotherman David Shackelford Ben Walker Mike Robinson George Trent Jimmy Rothwell Wayne Yow

Texan Wins World Skeet Championship

Steve Hanzel of San Antonio 17 wins world skeet title in Rochester New York after breaking 547 of 550 birds. Son of Lt. Col. Thomas C. Hanzel, he has shot since age 10 and plans to attend Trinity University after June graduation from Lee High School.

San Antonio Steve Hanzel Hanzel Rochester N. Y Thomas C. Hanzel Lee High School Steve Trinity University

Cowboys Resume Drills After 24-13 Win Over 49ers

Dallas coach Tom Landry awaited a full injury report on veteran linebacker Dave Edwards who sprained his knee against San Francisco and will miss this weekend's game with the Los Angeles Rams. Harold Hays will start in Edwards's place. Safety Obert Logan returns from flu to face Los Angeles.

Thousand Oaks Calif UPI Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49Ers Tom Landry Dave Edwards Edwards 49Ers Los Angeles Rams Harold Hays Rams Cleveland Browns Dallas Obert Logan Los Angeles San Francisco

Funeral Today for Ed Lewis Former heavyweight wrestling champion

Private funeral services were held for Ed Lewis 76 former world heavyweight wrestling champion who died Sunday in Muskogee Oklahoma. Born Robert H Friedrich the famed grappler rose to prominence in the 1920s boasting a 44 year career and a record of 33 losses in 620 matches. He credited divine intervention for his eyesight return after a temporary loss amid his career.

Tulsa Okla UPI Strangler) Lewis Lewis Muskogee Robert H. Friedrich

Proposed Texas agricultural use tax amendment election item

Texas House Joint Resolution No. 79 proposes adding Section 1-d to Article VIII to allow land owned by natural persons designated for agricultural use to be assessed for tax purposes only on factors related to agricultural use. The measure, slated for November 8, 1966, requires sworn declarations, potential inspections, a three year qualifying period, and special tax provisions for diverted or misused land.

State of Texas

Terry Joins Mets as New Relief Pitcher at Shea

Ralph Terry arrived with the Mets amid a roaring crowd of 49 157 at Shea Stadium after being sold from Kansas City. The former Yankees ace recalled past World Series glory as he prepared to work with a club that sat in the National League standings. The 38 shirt number and quick bullpen assignment underscored a fresh start for the veteran right-hander.

U.S Milton Richman UPI New York Ralph Terry Mets Terry Shea Stadium Kansas City Met Ron Swoboda Cardinals Yankees Giants Cleveland Ed Lopat Memphis New Orleans Dave Eilers Bulpen

Terry joins Mets as long reliever and spot starter

The former Yankee star Terry says he is happy to be with the Mets and will pitch as needed. Wes Westrum and Yogi Berra are noted in the scene as Terry walks toward Westrum's office and weighs his new role.

Terry Wes Westrum Yogi Berra Ralph Yankees Westrum Neo Yankee

Marichal Sidelined By Ankle Injury In Reds Series

Giants ace Juan Marichal will miss the four game set with the Cincinnati Reds after spraining an ankle by stepping on a ball. The Dominican righty has a 17-4 record this season.

Marichal Cincinnati UPI Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Cubs

US Pro Soccer League Formed

US Pro Soccer League formed after two professional groups merged to create the National Professional Soccer League to operate next year in nine cities including St. Louis New York Boston Chicago Atlanta Los Angeles Toronto San Diego and Hartford. Franchises eyed in Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland San Francisco as the league seeks a national commissioner and stadiums while planning talks with coaches and players in Europe.

New York UPI United States Robert Hermann St. Louis National Professional Soccer League Boston Chicago Atlanta Los Angeles Toronto San Diego Hartford Conn Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland San Francisco Europe U.S. Soccer Football Association Federation Internationale de Football Association FIFA USSFA

Cowboy Champ Oliver Plans To Keep Title

Dean Oliver, the three time All Around Cowboy champion from Boise Idaho, leads the current season with $23,983 in earnings as Larry Mahan of Brooks Oregon challenges with $22,077. Mahan dominates in saddle bronc bareback bronc and bull riding while Wood Mayo Wegner Oliver Roddy top various event standings as rodeo enters its busy weeks.

Denver UPI Dean Oliver Larry Mahan Brooks Ore Mahan Oliver Rodeo Cowboys Association Marty Wood Bowness Alta Paul Mayo Grinnell Iowa Bob Wegner Auburn Wash Boise Idaho Jack Roddy San Jose Calif Mayo Wood Bill Smith Cody Wyo Winston Bruce Cocrane Ala Jim Houston Omaha Neb John Edward Deveaer Wegner Ron Rossen Boadus Mont Freckles Brown Soper Okla Ronnie Sewalt Tex

Amarillo Shrugs Off Setback in Texas League Action

Texas League results show Amarillo Sonics losing 7-2 to Albuquerque while El Paso edged Austin 5-4 and Dallas-Fort Worth was rained out in Little Rock. Willie Crawford and J C Hartman homered in the evening games.

Arkansas’ Travelers Travs Dallas - Fort Worth Little Rock Amarillo Sonics Albuquerque Fl Paso Austin Willie Crawford Dodgers J. C. Hartman Glen Clark

Public Notice on Texas Constitutional Amendment for officer beneficence

Notice details proposed Article HII Section 51-d to allow state aid to surviving spouses and minor children of law enforcement officers custodial personnel of the Texas Department of Corrections or full paid firemen who die violently in duty. It sets election timing ballot wording proclamation and publication requirements. The text specifies how ballots will show the amendment and how voters may vote yes or no.

State of Texas Texas Department of Corrections State of Texas

Major League Leaders and Home Run Totals Update

National League top hitters include M Alou Pitt Cimate Carty Stargill Cepeda and Santo with leaders Aaron Torre Mats and Santo among the home run figures. American League leaders feature Oliva Kaline Rosa Rosin plus notes on Behrdt Powell Horton Wagner and others with homer totals and batting averages.

G. Abr. HL Pet M.alou Pitt F Alou Atl Cimate Carty Stargil Cepeda Stl Morgan Hou Helms Cin Santo Chi Allen Phil W G. AB. R.A. Pet. Oliva Minn Kaline Dét F.rosa Bal B.rosn Vinnie Erry Behrdt Cal

Baseball and alcohol tragedy headline mixed with sports rosters

In Toledo Spain a man named Dragz Pedraza, 25, climbed a 20 foot wine vat to drink and fell in drowning. Separate baseball notes list Orioles and Giants players with batting averages and pitching records across American and National Leagues including McNally and Koufax.

Regan Dodgers Perry Giants Marichal Koufax Malone Reds McNally Orioles Sanford Anges Watt Palmer Boswell Twins Toledo Spain UPI Dragz Pedraza

Evening TV Fare Listings Across Local Channels

A dense, station by station rundown of prime time programs on KFOX KGNC KVII KFDA and KC?A channels. Highlights include Huntley Brinkley News Weather and multiple dramas comedies and movies through late night.

KFOX the iMovies

August 1966 TV Schedule Digest for Local Stations

Chain of daily listings from KFDX KGNC KFDA and related stations showing programs from 6:35 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. including Today Jeopardy Match Game The Doctors The Edge of Night The Guiding Light and Evening News. Local news summaries and weather slots pepper the schedule.

KFDX Weather Today NBC News Weather & News Funny Company Popeye Theatre Kgnc TV Ruth Brent the Doctors Sheriff Bill Bronco Art Linkletter Mister Mimiken Kauz TV Channel Dixie CBS News Captain Kangroo Andy of Mayberry Search For Tomorrow Guiding House

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