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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1972

Page

6

West Domination Ends East Streak In Greenbelt Bowl

West defeats East 32 to 7 in the 23rd Greenbelt Bowl as Scott McKee and Willie Burton spark a 10-13 pass and rushing attack. James Kelly leads West on offense and defense. Miss Jan McGill crowned Greenbelt Queen at halftime amid a crowd of about 2,500.

Willie Burton Abilene Scott McKee Altus Okla McKee James Kelly Spur Burton Harold Keeter Tulsa James Lewis Lubbock Kelly Scott Lewis Jan McGill Wellington Cindy Reedy Stinnett Lydia Shelton Childress Bob Price Tom Christian Phil Cates Price

Bench the Sweeper Dazzles Braves Before Reds Blowout

Johnny Bench wowed Braves fans with a broom wielding sideline routine before Cincinnati routed Atlanta 12 2. He snapped a slump with five RBIs including a homer, while Houston and Oakland won their NL and AL games respectively and the Royals shut out the Yankees.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Johnny Bench Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds Braves Johnny Atlanta Bench Houston San Francisco Oakland Baltimore Kansas City New York Yankees Susie Sparky Anderson Jerry Quarry Roger Metzger Cesar Cedeno Astros Jim Wynn

Lubbock Men Win First Greenbelt Bowl Golf Tournament

Melvin Best and Jim Handley of Lubbock won the inaugural Greenbelt Bowl at Childress Country Club with 133. Berry Hays and Larry Cole were runners up at 135, while Charles Meisner and Ed Meisner finished third at 136 among about 88 entrants.

Lubbock Childress Country Club Melvin Best Jim Hundley Berry Hays Skellytown Charles Meisner Childress Ed Meisner Arlington S. Watson C. Bailey Quanah Jeff Tidmore Jerry Barnes Bill Belew Bob Nowlin Vernon Richard Hartley Frank Krhut Alpine

Danny Reeves Returns to Action for Colts in Preseason

The Baltimore Colts faced the Oakland Raiders in a 16-0 preseason victory as the league tested the Wishbone against pro football. Danny Reeves returned to uniform with the Cowboys seeking a backup quarterback behind Craig Morton after coach Tom Landry’s announcement.

Oakland Baltimore Colts Oakland Raiders Raiders Dallas Dallas Cowboys Craig Morton Tom Landry

Rangers Beat TL All Stars in a 4 3 Exhibition Thriller

The Texas Rangers edged the Texas League All-Stars 4 3 as a costly three base error by Alexandria’s Mike Ivie helped open the door for all four Rangers runs. Elliot Maddox and others had multiple hits for Texas while Steve Lawson earned the win.

Giants Oakland Chicago Orioles Detroit Mike Epstein Joe Rudi A’s Bert Campaneris Baltimore Yanks Royals Bruce Dal Canton New York Kansas City Norm Angelini Associated Press Texas Rangers Alexandria Mike Ivie Rangers Rich Billings Larry Bittner Jim Mason Bob Forsch Arkansas Ivie Vic Harris Elliot Maddox Bittner Billings Harris All-Stars Steve Lawson San Antonio Dennis Yard Leon Brown Amarillo Milt Ramirez Mason Brown Ramirez Ramariz Randy Elliot Lawson Bill Goslewski Casy Cox Texas Boston Red Sox Toby Harrah Harrah

Carlen stresses strict rules in Texas Tech recruiting drive

Texas Tech coach Jim Carlen, entering his third year, defends a firm code of conduct and church involvement as a recruiting edge. He visits families, enforces mandatory classes, and opposes alcohol and drugs to attract players, while criticizing lavish SWC scouting practices ahead of signing day.

Fats Jim Carlen Texas Tech Carlen SWC Associated Press Lubbock, Tex Houston Vince Lombardi Tech

Dallas Wins South Plains Connie Mack Title Again

James Stimston pitched Dallas to a 6-2 victory over El Paso in LA JUNTA to clinch the Connie Mack South Plains baseball championship for the second straight year.

LA Junta Colo James Stimston Dallas el Paso Tex

Republicans Win 7-2 In Congressional Baseball Game

The Republicans defeated the Democrats 7 to 2 at RFK Stadium on Monday night, marking their 10th win in 11 years in the annual congressional baseball game. Gordon Jaehne of Houston captains Army's golf team.

Washington Rfk Stadium Gordon Jaehne Houston Army

Clouds Aid Bass Fishing On Overcast Days

The article notes bass hit best on cloudy days when shade keeps them comfortable and visible from open water. It explains bass lack eyelids so they seek tree shade and ledges, then move to surface as sun drops. It also touches on tow boats and lines, common scenes in boating.

Towing a crippled vessel with bridle and line care

A tow involves tying the crippled boat to the lead craft with a bridle attached to the lead boat quarter cleats and a towline to the towed vessel bow. An aboard observer helps steer, nylon line reduces strain, and timing at waves reduces sharp pulls while towels guard the tow line from contact.

TV Schedule Highlights From Day’s Lineup

A dense listing of daytime and evening programs across channels detailing shows such as Today, Dinan's Place, Jeopardy, The Doctors, Peyton Place, Perry Mason, NBC Nightly News, Adam 12, Mystery Theatre, Night Gallery, Tonight Show, and late-night news. It includes weather, sports, and CBS News updates, plus classic soaps and early TV movies.

Weather Today Today Show NBC News Focus the Doctors Peyton Place Somerset Daniel Boone NBC Nightly News Adam Mystery Theatre CBS News Newman Halr Doug Eawards Search For Tomorrow Channel 6 Paul Hervey Donna Guiding Light Beverly Hillbillies Green Acres Walter Cronkite David Steinberg Medical Center KGNC Newswatch Peyton Fiace Kgnc TV Alexander Graham Beil Joan Mert Farm Night

Nightly TV Listings Open With News and Mystery Film

The schedule shows NBC Nightly News at 5 30, Newswatch at 6, The High Chapparai at 7 30, Mystery Movie at 8, Newswatch Knight Snow at 9 12 and KGNC News at midnight.

NBC Nightty Newswatch su—The High Chapparai Night Gallery Knight Snow KGNC

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