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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1966

Page

5

Kaat Quietly Pitches His Way To AL Lead

Jim Kaat moved into position as the leading American League pitcher, pitching a 7-0 shutout of Washington to reach 19 wins. The Senators were defeated 7-0 as Kaat held them to five hits, with Don Lock delivering a grand slam for Rich Collins' support.

Kaat AL Lead Jeff Meyers UPT Jim Kaat Sandy Koufax Gaylord Perry Denny McLain Minnesota Washington Senators Twinhill Kant Don Lock Rich Collins Pete Richert Rollins Richert Willie Kirkland

Modell's Football Doubleheaders Become Cleveland Institution

Art Modell in Cleveland pioneered the football doubleheader in 1962, drawing 327,755 fans across four pre season events. The 1966 edition at Cleveland Municipal Stadium features Minnesota vs Washington and Cleveland vs Baltimore, with eight Saturday games across NFL and AFL, plus a nationally televised Denver- Miami- Oakland slate.

Vito Stelling UPT Cleveland Cleveland Browns Art Modell Model Modell Cleveland Municipal Stadium Minnesota Washington Baltimore Browns Pittsburgh Green Bay Denver Broncos Denver Miami Memphis Oakland New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Princeton N.J Atlanta San Francisco Columbia S.C. Dallas Detroit Tulsa St. Louis Los Angeles Kansas City Houston Boston San Diego New York Buffalo Allentown

Library Addition Planned for Baseball Hall of Fame

Cooperstown New York tour planners announced ground broken on a new library building addition at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The 10 000 volume facility will house player records photographs and microfilm with display space in the lobby for press radio and television displays.

Cooperstown National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Paul S. Kerr Albert Corning Clark James Fenimore Coover Kerr

Packers Trade Ron Rector to Redskins for Draft Pick

Green Bay rookie halfback Ron Rector moved to the Washington Redskins on Tuesday in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. Rector, a Northwestern alumnus and ninth Packers draft pick, joins the Redskins for the upcoming season.

Green Bay Ron Rector Green Bay Packers Washington Redskins Rector Northwestern Packers

US Teams Advance in II Series at Little League World Series

Houston powered by four homers led 6 0 victory over Monterrey Mexico as William Grant Boyne homered twice. Sacramento beat Windsor Ontario 3 1 after late rally to advance to semifinals with Houston. both teams eye a Thursday semifinal. Final slated for Saturday on ABC.

Williamsport UPI Monterrey Mexico Texans Brian Boyne Sacramento Zzach Venegas Dean Stotz Windsor Ontario Houston ABC

Prescott Beats Velasco In London Bout

Johnny Prescott, 195 pounds, England, outpointed Jose Velasco, 192 pounds, Spain, over ten rounds in Wolverhampton. Prescott wins on points.

Wolverhampton UPI Johnny Prescott England Jose Velasco Spain

Baseball Standings and Schedule from the Lateseason Update

American League race tightens as Baltimore leads with 9 wins and 65 games, Detroit, Cleveland, Minnesota press for spots while a full slate hits Tuesday results including rain delays. National League shows San Francisco and Pittsburgh atop standings with pivotal midweek matchups and slated starting pitchers.

United Press International American League W.L. Pet. GR Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Chicago California New York Washington Kansas City Boston City Chi John Lolich Umicago W. L. Pet San Franz Pittsurgh Los Angeles Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnat Avanta Houston Phila Pittsburgh St. Louis San Franz Cincinnati Atlanta Jackson Sisk Shaw Hands St. Lews Jaster Cuellar Stranta Cloninger Sutton Cincinnati San Francisco Maloney Bolin

Clay To Train In Germany For Title Defense Next Month

Cassius Clay plans to leave for Germany next Monday to train for his heavyweight title defense in Frankfurt. His attorney Hayden Covington filed to reopen Clay's draft appeals, seeking classification as a Black Muslim minister to obtain a deferment. Clay emphasizes his faith, studies five hours daily, and says no one can beat him.

Bob Orndorff Louisville UPI Cassius Clay Germany Hayden Covington Clay Covington Flijah Muhammad

Horseplay Leaves Powell with Head Wound

Baltimore first baseman Boog Powell sustained a forehead gash and a headache after rough horseplay at a pool with teammate Moe Drabowsky. Powell needed two stitches at St Joseph's Hospital and is sidelined following a broken knuckle.

Baltimore UPI Goeg Powell Moe Drahowsky Powell Drabowsky St Joseph's Hospital Detroit Oriole

Cowboys trade Kupp to Washington in roster trimming

Dallas Cowboys cut to 49 players sending guard Jake Kun to the Washington Redskins for a future draft pick. Kun, a three year veteran from the University of Washington, was on the Cowboys roster this season.

Cowboys Kupp Washington Dallas Dallas Cowboys Jake Kun Washington Redskins Upp University of Washington

Downpour floods Texas Panhandle to South Texas regions

Heavy rainfall drenched the Panhandle and parts of South Texas with Lubbock receiving up to 3.77 inches in 24 hours, Dell City flooded after 10 inches, and several highways closed. Temperatures ranged from cool in the north to hot in the south while rivers and streets rose. crews used helicopters to deliver supplies to Dell City and El Paso area roads suffered washouts and train cancellations.

Dalhart Amarillo Panhandle Texas Laredo Childress Wichita Falls Abilene Dalhart Lubbock Lubbock MacKenzie State Park la Pryor Fi Paso van Horn Matador Midlands S. Weather Bureau Venice Dell City New Mexico Bnder Fl Paso US 62 el Paso US. 62 Texas Line Tatum Southern Pacific Texas & Pacific Marfa Carlsbad South Plains Littlefield Locks Dimmitt Morton Denver City Plains Amérillo

Austin Spanks league Leaders in Texas League clash

Austin’s Braves scored four runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Texas League leaders Arkansas Travelers 5 to 3. Sam Hancock hit a third inning homer, and Joe Cisterna allowed six hits with relief from Frank Funk to secure the win. Dallas-Fort Worth beat Amarillo 5-4. Rain forced Albuquerque at El Paso to be postponed.

McDowell Sam McDowell Orioles Baltimore Rocky Colavito Indians Larry Brown Cleveland Leon Wagner Gary Peters Detroit White Sam Jerry Adair Tom McCraw Wayne Casney Norm Cash Dean Chance Yankees Chance The Angels Aul — Schaa Bob Rodgers United Press International Austin Braves Arkansas Travelers Travs Amarillo Sonics Dallas-Fort Worth Brian Sinnott Travelers Albuquerque el Paso Arkansas Dallas- Fort Worth Buquerque

SMU Plans Contact Drills on Thursday

Dallas SMU Mustangs conducted workouts in cool weather as coach Hayden Fry said pads may go on Thursday. The team is in good shape and has responded well to fall practices, being the first Southwest Conference squad to begin workouts.

Dallas Southern Methodist Mustangs Hayden Fry Fry

Television lineups across stations include cartoons to news

The listing shows KFOX KAUZ KVIT KFDA and local stations with daily programs from 5:30 to late night. It features News Weather Sports Tonight Show and various classic series such as The Virginian Batman Beverly Hillbillies and Lost in Space along with specials and movies.

Kfox TV Junter-Brinkley the Weather the Virginian Bob Hope Theatre Spy Weather NBC News The Virginian Bob Hope Kauz TV Bat Masterson Walter Cronkite Weather In Newscape Beverly Hillbillies Green Acres Dick van Dyke Jobhn Gary Show KVIT Peter Jennings Patty Duke A. B.C Bismarck Kfda TV Dan Tree Greer Acres Joan Gary the Guiding Light Electronic News Report Art Linkletter Mister Mimiken CBS News Captain Kangree Andy of Mayberry Donna Kauzma

TV Listings for Cline Motor in August 1966

Day by day programming across KGNC channel 4 and companion stations KGNC 2 3 includes shows like Today Eye Guess Jeopardy and CBS News. Notable dramas soaps and game shows schedule Throughout the day.

KFDX RFD Today Weather Today News NBC News Weather & News Days of Our Lives the Doctors Funny Company Popeye Theatre Kgnc TV Ruth Brent Sheriff Bill Bronco EVII Jack Lalanne Donna Reed Ben Casey General Hospital ABC Wells Fargo

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