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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1961

Page

5

AAU Promises Fight To Death Against NCAA

The AAU leadership said they are ready to meet with NCAA representatives but will fight if necessary over amateur sport governance. NCAA threats to withdraw college support and track coaches' plans for a separate federation add pressure as the AAU insists on representing the United States in international bodies. Barack declared the AAU will die fighting if it must.

Washington UPI Amateur Athletic Union High Command Nick J. Barack National Collegiate Athletic Association NCA National Collegiate Track Coaches Association AAU Barack NCAA United States

Liston Seeks Redemption On Night Of Title Fight Preview

Charles Liston, the Arkansas heavyweight with a troubled past, trains for a televised bout with Albert Westphal as he seeks reestablished ranking and a shot at Floyd Patterson. The 27 year old, boasting 32 wins in 33 fights, emphasizes his renewed faith and discipline after legal troubles and suspensions.

Philadelphia UPI Charles Sonny Liston Liston Pine Bluft Ark Albert Westphal Floyd Patterson Tom McNeeley Biz Westphal Patterson Arkansas Father Stevens Boxine Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission National Boxing Association Pennsylvania NBA

Two Demons Named To State Team

The Fort Worth Star Telegram names two Dumas players Mike Boxwell and Kelly Baker to the All-State team as the Demons face Breckenridge Buckaroos at Fair Park Stadium. Dumas outweighs Breckenridge by nine pounds per man on the line and five in the backfield. Dumas averages 182 pounds on the line versus 173 for Breckenridge, and 170 to 155 in the backfield. The Demons are favored to win the playoff clash.

Breckenridge Buckaroos Fair Park Stadium Mike Boxwell Kelly Baker Dumas Fort Worth Star Telegram Demons Bucks Breckenridge Demon Breck Dalhart Wolves Dalhart Quanah Canyon

Open The Weekend Championship Playoff Bypassing Class A to AAAA

Quanah and Dalhart headline weekend playoff action opening with quarterfinals at Canyon. Dalhart’s 29 8 upset over state champ Denver City boosts their run as Quanah seeks to stay undefeated and advance to the next round amid a slate of Class AAAA AAAA and A games across Texas.

Dalhart Denver City Ammed Quanah Wolves

Bowling Standings and Top Scores From KAFFEE-KLATCH

Readable standings show Wet 4 and Frank's leading team totals with 650 high team games and 1734 top team series. Individual leaders include Jimmie Land 200 in a game and Toye Fenter 486 in series, with Buckets of scores like Vernon Crain 227 and Tom Prince 224 trailing.

Kaffee - Klatch Frank Texas Air O Fubank Park Hy Dakil Jimmie Land Ima Jean Hawkins Toye Fenter Beens Vernon Crain Tom Prince Mike Compton Three Musketeers

Two Tone Car Painting Deal At Sam Privitt Body Works

December limited offer for Duco Delux Enamel two coats in any color with two year guarantee and custom plastic seat covers, plus windshield installation. Package includes a $60 value for only $50 cash. Located at 608 Avenue G Northwest.

Duco Delux Sam Privitt

Baseball Tries To Stop Huge Bonus Payments

In Miami Beach, major and minor leagues debated a new rule capping large signing bonuses. Dodgers GM Bavasi warned it will hurt majors and swarm minor leagues. Texas League president Butler said it could help the future while still allowing lavish bonuses though with limits. The rule requires players with bonuses over 8000 to count on active rosters and be subject to waivers.

Miami Beach Fla UPI FE. J Buzzy) Bavas Los Angeles Dodgers Dick Butler Texas League Bavasi Paducah Butler Tampa

Packers Giants Clash Looms In Week One Showdown

Paul Hornung's return boosts Green Bay as 2 point favorites over New York Giants in a potential NFL title preview. Lombardi frets over limited practice and injured teammates while Eagles Steelers and other games shape playoff implications across the league.

Paul Hornung Green Bay Packers New York Giants Packers Giants New York Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns Hornung NFL Fort Riley Kan Frets Hormuny Boyd Dowler Ray Nitschke Vince Lombardi Jim Ringo Max McGee Jim Taylor Lombardi Eagles Steelers Jim McCusker Pittsburgh Philadelphia Bobby Layne Eagels Detroit Lions Bears Chicago Colts San Francisco

Bandit Robs Public Finance Co. of $200 in Fort Lauderdale

A bandit robbed the Public Finance Co. of $200 and escaped Wednesday as Broward County Police Chief Association members listened to an FBI agent talk about loan company robberies two blocks away.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla UPI Public Finance Co Broward County Police Chief Association FBI

Patterson Says He'll Gamble In First Round Fight

Floyd Patterson says he will gamble in the opening round if challenger Tom McNeeley comes out swinging in their heavyweight title bout at Maple Leaf Gardens. Patterson, 26, plans to match McNeeley punch for punch if the challenger goes to war, signaling a fast start for the anticipated bout.

Patterson United Press International Toronto Floyd Patterson McNeeley Tom McNeeley Maple Leaf Gardens Wilson Hannibal Floyd Tom Arlington Mass

Betty Black Stars In McMurry Band Fall Tour

Betty Black of Childress teams with the McMurry College 1961 Band for an eight town West Texas and Oklahoma tour. She is a freshman business education major and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Black. The schedule includes performances December 2 Olney High School, December 3 First Methodist Olney and Vernon churches, December 4 Frederick High School, Hobart High School, December 5 Mangum High School and Shamrock High School, December 6 Aspermont High School, with a concluding concert at Aspermont High School. Seven Aieda trumpets and Handbell Choir will feature in performances.

Betty Black McMurry College Texas Oklahoma Childress Miss Black Donald Black Olney High School First Methodist Olney Vernon Frederick Okla Frederick High School Hobart Mangum Mangum High School Shamrock High School Shamrock Childress High School Aspermont High School Aspermont Aieda Holland England McMurry

Beatnik Bath London Soap Ban Public Bath Cries

UPI reports a public bath area popular with beatniks in London faced a public notice calling for a soap ban outside the baths. The quirky protest highlights counterculture attitudes clashing with sanitation norms in a city district known for bohemian clusters.

Beatnik Bath London UPI

Judo Club Note and Odd Inquiries Across Cities

A collage of small news bites includes a Carnegie Tech bulletin board joke about a Judo club social, a Norfolk tractor engine stalled by 190 nuts stored by a door mouse, and Detroit reporting no draft for women as Gen Hershey says the Army has no plans to draft them. A national motel chain plans a 2600 mile course with one hole at each location, par 72.

Detroit UPI Army Selective Service Louis B. Hershey Chicago Executive Inn Chain Norfolk Tucson Ariz

UT Austin Twirler Says Little Practice Powers Pregame Show

Carolyn Porter, featured twirler with the University of Texas band, says a pretty baton routine needs about 10 minutes of practice per week. She compares twirling to typing, noting that once basics are learned, only occasional brushing up is required.

Austin Tex UPI Carolyn Porter University of Texas

Sonny Liston on Path to Boxing World Heavyweight Crown

Sonny Liston appears poised for a climb toward the heavyweight title with strong showings and growing support, signaling a likely ascent to the sport’s highest echelon. His momentum builds as opponents and promoters watch closely for a decisive championship run.

Mergers Near Five Per Working Day In New York

UPI reports company mergers averaging nearly five per day in New York. If this pace continues, yearly totals could reach or exceed the 1,245 mark set in 1929.

New York UPI

Local social notes and visits across towns

Mrs TOM GOFF reports Mrs Virgil Gambol and Jamie Gambol visiting Sunday with Gambols. Grady Herron, recently stationed in San Diego, is home on leave with Humon and family. Pearl Shackelford and Frankie Childers visited Paducah on business. W C Skinner hosted Jim Mac Skinner and family from Delwin and Jack Skinner and family from Childress. J Poe and Jimmie Poe joined deer hunting trip in Allanreed. Mrs J D Hudson visited Childress with Mrs S W Hunter. Cliff Haggard of Borger visited Virgil Gambel. Clyde Johnson and Mrs J O Tate visited Robert Johnson in San Antonio.

Tom Goff Virgil Gambol Jamie Gambol Dumas Gene Gambol Grady Herron San Diego Calif Humon Herron Pearl Shackelford Frankie Childers Paducah W. C. Skinner Jim Mac Skinner Delwin Jack Skinner Childress Jack Poes Jimmie Arlington Jack Poe Allanreed Jimmie Poe J. D. Hudson S. W. Hunter Cliff Hggard of Borger Virgil Gambel Clyde Johnson J. O. Tate San Antonio Robert Johnson

Expected 1970 U.S. high school population surge warned

Allied Chemical Corp building materials division projects a near doubling of current secondary school students by 1970. California may add about 800,000 students, an 85 percent rise. Arizona up 70 percent. Florida up 80 percent.

New York UPI Allied Chemical Corporation California Arizona Florida

Grocery spending gap widens across income groups

The Nielsen Food Index reports the average U S family spends 938 dollars annually in grocery stores. It also shows low income families spend nearly 45 percent more of that amount than high income families.

New York UPI U. S

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