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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1963

Page

5

California Teen Breaks World Record in 200 Meter Swim

California teenager Don Jander set another 200 meter world record in the AAU championships at Ridgeland Common Pool Oak Park. Schollander, 17 from Santa Clara Swim Club, won the 200 meter freestyle in 1 59 0 and anchored the 800 meter relay to a world record. Carl Robie, 18, Drexel Hills PA, swam 20 meter butterfly 2 08 8 as he beat the American and meet marks. Ken Merten won the 200 meter breast stroke and Larry Andreasen claimed junior platform diving with 41.00. Dick McGeagh won 100 meters backstroke in 1 01 7.

Chicago UPI California Don Jander Schollander Sec Ridgeland Common Oak Park Santa Clara Los Angeles Bob Windle Australia Santa Clara Swim Club Pennsylvania Carl Robie Drexel Hills Robie Kevin Berry Berry McGeagh Stock

Ellsworth Aims for Cubs First 20Game Lefty Since 1919

Chicago Cubs hope Dick Ellsworth becomes the club’s first southpaw 20 game winner in 44 years. Pitching coach Freddy Martin praises Ellsworth’s improving control and adds a slider to his repertoire. Ellsworth, 23, carries a 15-7 mark with two months remaining, after a strong 1962 season.

Gene Bladeau Chicago UPIC Chicago Cubs Bob Kennedy Cubs Hanger Jim Vaughn Dick Ellsworth Portsider Ellsworth Ellsowrth Freddy Martin Martin Gevelones

Ussery Guides Three Winners at Saratoga Track

Bobby Ussery rode three winners at Saratoga race track on Friday. He won with Kilda in the second race, Out ing Class in the fourth, and Trick Dance in the sixth, paying 9.60, 32.80, and 12.80 respectively. Fred die Mack, a former Brooklyn fighter now based in Italy, is favored to beat Joe Erskine in a 10 round bout in Newton, Wales.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y UPI Bobby Ussery Saratoga Race Track Kilda Mack Newton Wales Freddie Mack Brooklyn N. Y Joe Erskine Walkes Italy

London Fight Set Between Lon Don and Cassius Clay

Al Phillips, London’s manager, says terms are agreed for a September bout in Los Angeles between Brian London and Cassius Clay for promoter George Parnassus, with Clay the No 1 world heavyweight title contender.

London UPI Brian London al Phillips Cassius Clay Louisville America Clay George Parnassus Los Angeles Phillips

Texas and Arkansas Top SWC Picks for 1966 Football Title

UPI reports Texas and Arkansas chosen as favorites to win the Southwest Conference crown with cautious notes from other eight schools. Coaches cite health, substitution rules, depth, and questions at quarterback or receiver as key uncertainties while noting TCU and Rice remain contenders.

Houston UPI Texas Arkansas SWC TCU Rice Darrell Royal Duke Carlisle Frank Broyles Abe Martin Jess Neely Hank Foldberg Texas A&m John Bridgers Baylor Hayden Fry SMU John Conley Texas Tech

Musial Delivers Pinch Hit For Cardinals Rally

In Milwaukee, Stan Musial's ninth inning pinch single sparked a two run rally, giving St. Louis a 5-4 victory over the Braves and snapping a three game losing streak. Groat and Javier added insurance. Aaron fed a late Braves surge but fell short.

Milwaukee Stan Musial St. Louis Milwaukee Braves Musial Ron Taylor George Altman Cardinals Julian Javier Dick Groat Hank Aaron Frank Bolling Braves Ken Boyer Groat Philadelphia UPI Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giant Cepeda Phils Harvey Kuenn Felipe Alou San Francisco Philly Giant Billy O’dell Bob Bolin Jack Fisher Billy Hoeft Ro Sievers Hoeft

Butts Conducts Scrimmage During Libel Trial Day

University of Georgia coach Wally Butts staged an impromptu scrimmage before U.S. Judge Lewis R. Morgan and a jury as his $16 million libel suit against the Saturday Evening Post entered its fifth day. The Post had accused him of conspiring with Paul Bear Bryant for the 1962 Georgia Alabama game.

Atlanta UPI University of Georgia Wally Butts Lewis R- Morgan Saturday Evening Post Post Butts Georgia Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant

Cubs and Mets Clash Sees Lou Brock Spark Win

In a Mets loss, Lou Brock hit an eighth inning homer to lift the Cubs over the Mets as Jim Bur ton homered earlier in the game. Galen Cisco and Jack Jackson held rivals scoreless into the ninth before Brock’s decisive blow.

Mets Cubs Ron Hunt Galen Cisco Jackson Lou Brock Burton

Trial over Butts Bryant football fix claims before packed court

Federal marshals restricted the courtroom as witnesses and evidence were presented in a trial involving Georgia coachs and Alabama coach Bryant. George Burnett testified he overheard plans. Bryant denied receiving any secrets and said he would not have taken them.

Atlanta George Burnett Butts Georgia Bryant Burnett The Post Johnny Griffith William Schrader Morgan Schrader Alabama

Fullmer Beaten by Dick Tiger in Seventh Round

In Ibadan Nigeria promoter reports Dick Tiger dominated Gene Fullmer in their third title bout. Fullmer, bleeding from multiple cuts and unable to see from the right eye, retired after the seventh round as Tiger claimed victory in front of about 35 000 at Liberty Stadium.

Chicago Upi Ray Herbert Detroit Bill Faul Allen Koch Chicago White Sox Tigers Herbert Pete Ward White Sox Ron Hansen Dan Nicholson Chicago Ward Camilo Carreon Jim Landis Ibadan Nigeria UPI Dick Tiger Gene Fullmer Gene Fullmer Jack Hart England West Jordan Utah Tiger Liberty Stadium Hart

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