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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1964
Page
4
Washington writer Dick West speculates on future baseball attendance methods as networks seek ratings driven counts. He envisions a model turnstile and interviews of fans to feed an computer, discarding weather and pennant effects, with spot checks to declare a sell out.
Ta coma infielder Gil Garrido misplayed a grounder in the second inning ending a 62 game flawless streak. Seattle blanked Tacoma 7 0 as Barry Sherrone homered and Tim Cullen drove in three runs with two doubles. Other results: Dallas 4 Arkansas 1 Denver 3 Oklahoma City 1 San Diego 5 Portland 1 Hawaii 2 Spokane 1 in 14 innings Indianapolis 11 Salt Lake City 1.
Texas League All Stars meet the Houston Colts in San Antonio in a traditional rivalry. San Antonio led by 8 1/2 games after a 11-1 win over Albuquerque, while Paso beat Fort Worth 10-6 and Tulsa edged Austin 5-4. Notable performers include Charles Harrison with two homers and five RBIs for San Antonio.
The $5,000 Louisiana Open was shortened by rain and moved into the final round with Ronald Millet of New Orleans holding a one stroke edge. Tommy Wulff, Tommy Butler, and Tommy Morrow of Shreveport trailed, after Miller shot 67 for the opening-round lead.
Floyd Patterson moves to No 1 among heavyweights after a reshuffle triggered by Billy Daniels victory over Doug Jones. The WBA ranking shifts follow Patterson's July 5 decision over Eddie Machen and Liston’s past defeat, amid ongoing Clay Liston rematch talk and boxing's current messy title scene.
Ronnie Ferraro rode five winners to establish a new Pimlico course riding record during the 28 day autumn meeting at Pimlico in Baltimore Maryland in 1962.
Boston benching Dick Stuart in favor of Tony Horton sparks trade rumors as Horton shines in a 4-3 win over the Orioles. Horton, a 19 year old bonus baby, hit a 10th inning double driving in the winning run while Stuart contends for a big season, slugging 42 homers last year.
The list names top performers by league in batting and fielding. Notables include Mays and Aaron in the National and American Leagues with high totals for runs, home runs, and RBIs. Pitching leaders include Koufax and Marichal in the NL and Kuroki and Pizarro in the AL.
A Pacific cold front moved through Texas Panhandle bringing cooler air and planned showers across West and Central Texas. The front followed by scattered storms. muggy heat persisted elsewhere with record highs such as 107 at Presidio and 106 at Laredo. A tornado touched down southeast of Dalhart causing minor damage.
GREEN BAY WIS The return of Paul Hornung boosts the Packers as potential NFL title contenders. Coach Vince Lombardi says his first year squad is the best in five years, with strong backs and an upgraded line. Defensive depth and aging concern the club, while rookie talent and a crowded backfield promise a fierce 1960s campaign.
Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy will resign Friday and seek the Democratic nomination for New York's U S Senate seat. He plans an endorsement by Mayor Wagner and faces a potential challenge from Rep Samuel Stratton, with Kennedy favored to win the nomination.
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