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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1963

Page

2

West Texas grid hopefuls 53 turnout for Kerbel squad

West Texas coach Joe Kerbel aims to select 53 players from more than fifty hopefuls for the Buffalo squad on November 1, planning two workouts then trimming to one daily session as the season opener against Arlington State looms.

West Texas Joe Kerbel Buffalo Kerbel Breckenridge Amarillo Texas Tech Arlington State Canyon North Texa State Arizona State Memphis State Arizona New Mexico State

Major League Leaders National and American Leaders Highlight

United Press International lists top players by league with batting averages and totals. Groat Davis Cimente Pinson Mays White Santo Williams Kaline Pearson Wagner Rollins Malzone Howard Ward and others lead in runs batted in and batting. Notable pitchers include McCovey Koufax Spahn and Ford with standout records.

United Press International G. AB R. H. Pet. Groat T Davis Cimente Pitt Pinson Cin Aaron Mil Gnaaiz Phil Mays White Stl Santo Chi Williams Kaline Det Pearson Wagner Rollins Min Malzone Bos Howard Ward McCovey Giants Braves Cards Cubs Stuart Red Sox Killebrew Twins Allison Yanks Hall Boyer Robinson Reds Tigers Angels Powel Orioles Perranoski Dodgers McBean Pirates Koufax Spahn Maloney Peters Radatz Ford

Detroit leads Olympic site signatures with 15276 petitioners

Up to 15276 people have signed petitions urging Detroit as the site for the 1968 Olympic Games. An unusual signer was Edward Draves of Lyon France who said he hopes the Olympics are not held in France.

UCLA California Berkeley Bears Jack Lerond Ed Welch Welch Lerond Detroit UPI Fay Edward Draves Lyon France 76ERS Philadelphia Chet Walker Philadelphia 75Ers National Basketball Association Walker Syracuse BEW

Boston shines in hurdles and broad jump win

Ralph Boston of Los Angeles took two events at the Barcelona meet, clocking 14.6 seconds in the 100 meter hurdles and leaping 2 feet 9 inches in the broad jump. Aqueduct Raceway reopens with a Fall Highweight Handicap on a 30 day fall meet. Eddie Johnson wins 10 mile race at Watkins Glen clocking 93.41 mph for 100 miles in the U S Auto Club event.

Cerebro Sweden UPI Ralph Boston Los Angeles Acqueduct New York Aqueduct Saratoga Springs Watkins Glen N. Y Eddie Johnson Cuyahoga Falls Ohio U. S Auto Club

Musial Leads Cardinals Past Giants as Dodgers Slump Gathers

Stan Musial fueled a 6-3 St Louis win over San Francisco, narrowing the NL lead to 5 4 games as the Dodgers drop a 3-1 decision to Cincinnati. The Twins split a Washington doubleheader while Bruce Killebrew and Allison pace Minnesota in a second-place rally. Don Drysdale suffered the loss for Los Angeles.

Stan Musial Los Angeles Dodgers Tinue Musial St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Brays Houston Colts Washington Minnesota Twins Senators Minnesota Jim O’toole Reds Tommy Harper Vada Pinson Junior Gilliam Dodger Tommfty Davis Willie Davis Don Drysdale Cardinals Juan Marichal Curt Flood Dick Groat 7Er Giants Sear George Jar Louis Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron Allo Braves Houston John Bateman Aaron Orlando Cepedy Willie McCovey Roy Piche Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Twins Dick Stigman Bill Dailey T&j Chicago Dick Phillips Steve Ridzik

Stan Musial Lesson: Patience, Adaptation Behind Hall of Fame Career

The article reflects on Stan Musial retiring after 22 major league seasons. It notes his early wish to be a pitcher, the arm trouble that nearly ended his career, and how a minor league manager guided him to outfield. His perseverance led to lasting fame and record achievements.

Ralph Terry Yankee Stadium Terry Ralph Houk Stan. Musial

VanderKelen to Start In Vikings Exhibition at Hershey

NFL pre season notes indicate Ron VanderKelen will start for the Minnesota Vikings against the Philadelphia Eagles in Hershey Pennsylvania. Coach Norm Van Brocklin announced the rookie QB will get the baptism while new tackles Billy Wilson and George Holtz join the roster.

United Press International Ron VanderKelen Minnesota Vikings Philadelphia Eagles Hershey Vandy Norm van Brocklin Wisconsin Vikings van Brocklin Billy Wilson George Holtz St. Louis Cardinals Buddy Parker Pittsburgh Steelers Parker Steelers Baltimore Colts Colts Detroit Lions Pat Studstill Cardinals

Four-Vehicle Collision Reports And Minor Injuries

Police report shows Miss Waltermire and Miss Harrington in separate cars involved in a left turn and passing collision on Avenue F and 10th Street with light damage and no injuries. Separate eastbound crashes on Avenue F near 8th Street leave light damage. Rutledge rear-ends Eutley as he turns. A third crash at Avenue E and Fifth Street leads to tickets for excessive speed and improper turn with no injuries and considerable damage.

Waltermire Miss Harrington Avenue F 10Th Street Thomas Rutledge Robert Eutley Childress Eutley Rutledge McFarland

Baseball Standings and Schedule From American League and National League

New York leads the American League with 83 wins. Minnesota 72 and Chicago 71 follow as Baltimore and Cleveland trail. In the NL St Louis 72 and San Francisco 71 pace the league standings with Philadelphia 71 and Milwaukee 69 close behind. Results include Minnesota 5 Washington 2 and 7-3 games, with a busy schedule across cities like Los Angeles Detroit Chicago Kansas City Boston New York and Baltimore through Tuesday Wednesday matchups and night games.

Los Angeles Rams Bill McPeak Washington Redskins Eagles Billy Stacy Cardinals Wally Lemm Lions Chicago Bears Phil King New York Giants Houston Oilers Willis Perkins Tom Brown Butch Pressley Don Donatelli Kansas City Chiefs Oilers Boston Patriots Fred Bruney W. L. Pet New York Minnesota Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Boston Detroit ASC Los Angeles Kansas City Washington Chance Lary Horlen Grant Rakow McNally Twinight Nichols Morehead Boutem Terry St. Louis Aly San Francisco Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston

Vanguard Civil Rights March Draws Thousands in Washington

A midnight deadline loomed for government workers arriving in Washington for the civil rights march. A. Philip Randolph urged nonstop demonstrations nationwide to push Kennedy's civil rights bill as weather forecasters predicted near perfect conditions with highs in the upper 80s.

Pane Washington Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial A .Philip Randolph Randolph Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Afl-Cio Kennedy Weather Bureau

Incomplete Veterans oficer recruitment remarks quoted

The quote lists physical and education qualifications for a veteran officer position. It notes a weight per height ratio and 20 20 vision without glasses. It ends with the invitation come on in the water is fine implying recruitment openness.

Quick facts about U S Savings Bond benefits

The Treasury Department keeps microfilm records for every Savings Bond sold so lost destroyed or stolen bonds can be replaced at no cost. Savings Bonds are widely held and promote national security by supporting America. You get $4 for every $3 at maturity and can redeem anytime with free replacement if lost or stolen. Automatic payroll savings help you save.

Treasury Department U. S America U.S

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