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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1960

Page

4

Fullmer Robinson Title Fight Seen Near Sellout in L A

Promoter Aileen Eaton reports high demand for tickets to the Gene Fullmer vs Ray Robinson middleweight title bout at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Officials anticipate a 15,000-seat crowd and a gate over 165000 with TV and radio rights worth 100000, as both fighters prepare for a rubber match with weigh-ins set for Saturday morning.

Jack Cuddy United Press International LOS Angeles UPI Gene Fullmer Ray Robinson Aileen Eaton TVV Robinson Sugar Ray National Boxing Association NBA California Fullmer San Jacinto Calif Gene West Jordan Utah Olympic Auditorium

Bayer Holds 3 Stroke Lead In Palm Open

George Bayer builds a three stroke edge in the West Palm Beach Open at West Palm Beach Country Club. He shot 65 with eagle and five birdies despite wind while Arnold Palmer trails at 68 after strong start. Others including Sam Snead Joe Taylor Jim Ferree sit three behind.

Oscar Fraley United Press International West Palm Beach Fila UPI George Bayer South Pasadena Calif West Palm Beach Country Club Iran George Arnold Palmer Sammy Snead Boca Raton Fla Joe Taylor Charleston W. Va Jim Ferree Winston-Salem N.C Ted Kroll Art Wall Bob Shave Willoughby Ohio Tommy Aaron Gainesville Henry Castillo Tampa al Balding Toronto Dub Pagan Wilf Homemi Winnipeg Canada Palmer Mobile Ala Julius Boros Lew Worsham Tommy Bolt Greens

Lucas Leads Ohio State Past Ohio University Opener

Ohio State, ranked No. 1, opened the season with an 85-64 win over Ohio University. Lucas poured in 29 points supported by guards McNewell and Siegfried with 15 each. Other top teams Bradley, St Bonaventure, Auburn and Kentucky won to start the season.

Jerry Lucas Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio University Bradley St. Bonaventure Auburn Kentucky Cincinnati Lucas Shane Rome Nowell Larry Siegfried Braves Minnesota Chet the Jet Layla Calif Ed Bento Bonnies John Carroll Livingston VMI Paul Hogue Bearcats Indiana State Notre Dame Western Illinois Bill Cacciatore Northwestern Western Michigan Illinois Creighton Iowa South Dakota State Jon Feldman George Washington Richmond William and Mary Hampden-Sydney Roger Kaiser Georgia Tech Georgia Maryland Penn State Tennessee

Cats Meet Lions Tonight in Vernon Doubleheader

The Vernon Lions host the Childress Bobcats for a two game set aiming for their first win of the season after a 52 43 loss at Wichita Falls. Coach Joe Warren starts Jimmy Ham Johnny Myers Homer McGaugh Travis McCain and Jerry Harmon for the undefeated Bobcats. The Bobcats face the Pampa Harvesters of Class AAAA Saturday night in Bobcat Gym with 6 30 p m and 8 p m tipoffs for the B and A games respectively.

Vernon Lions Childress Bobcats Vernon Wichita Falls Coyotes Wichita Falls Joe Warren Jimmy Ham Johnny Myers Homer McGaugh Travis McCain Jerry Harmon Bobcats Pampa Harvesters

College hoops wrap with several decisive road performances

Louisville crushed Alabama 90-53 while Wichita State beat Wyoming 70-63. Connecticut topped American International 78-56 and Ted Luckenbill scored 19 as Houston downed North Texas State 73-53. Butler defeated Wisconsin 73-58 and Missouri beat Washington (Mo.) 77-60. Evansville, No 1 in small college rankings, beat Wheaton 100-68. Tennessee swept a doubleheader penchants beating Chattanooga 151? and East Tennessee 71-68.

Louisville Alabama Wichita Wyoming Connecticut American International Ted Luckenbill Houston North Texas State Butler Wisconsin Missouri Washington Evansville Wheaton Tennessee Volunteers Chattanooga East Tennessee

Snead and Penna Duel Open Round in Palm Beach Banter

Slammin Sam Snead shoots 68 to pace the West Palm Beach Open as Toney Penna jokes about hair and a Como hairpiece surprise. The clubhouse chatter features jokes about baldness, free hair growth pitches, and a long running gag with Ted Kroll and Al Balding.

United Press International West Palm Beach, Fila UPI Sammy Snead Toney Penna Penna Perry Como Nassau Como Snead Canada al Balding Ted Kroll Sam Kroll

Baylor Three Ronnies Shine in SWC Statistics

Baylor’s trio led the Southwest Conference in major stats with Ronnie Stanley topping passers and total offense at 1,151 and 1,116 yards respectively. Ronnie Goodwin and Ronnie Bull also posted strong yardage and reception totals, while Arkansas and Texas squads led in various defensive and kicking metrics.

United Press International Baylor Ronnie Stanley Ronnie Goodwin Bruins Ronnie Texas Tech Coolidge Hunt Stanley Hunt Ronnie Bull Goodwin TCU Buddy Hes Arkansas George McKinney Num Sonny Gibbs Rice Billy Cox McKinney Mickey Cissell Texas Dan Petty Texas A&m

AL Cannot Open In Los Angeles Yet

Chicago (UIT) The American League cannot open a Los Angeles franchise next year due to Commissioner Ford Frick reversing his stance on the territory. Hank Greenberg, vice president of the White Sox and expansion panel member, said he is not interested and cannot envision a viable operation in LA before 1961. He blamed delays and Frick's about face, suggesting motives tied to Walter O’Malley’s relocation.

Chicago UIT Los Angeles Ford Frick Hank Greenberg Greenberg Chicago White Sox National League Frick Walter O'Malley Los Angeles Dodgers

Temple Emanuel Dome Stuns as World’s Largest Synagogue

The Temple Emanuel in Dallas claims the title of the largest synagogue worldwide. It features a 90 foot high dome and can seat about 4,500 people, illustrating its grand scale and capacity.

United Press International Temple Eanuel Dallas

Evansville Tops No 1 Small College Basketball Poll

New York United Press International board of coaches names Evansville as preseason No 1 small college team. Evansville, winner of NCAA small college tournament two straight years, collects 421 points from 16 first place votes. Tennessee A&I is second with 281 points. Wittenberg third with 121.

New York Updvansville Ind United Press International Board of Coaches Purple Aces Indiana Tennessee A&i Evansville Tennessee A&s Wittenberg Ohio Southwest Texas Wheaton College Kentucky Wesleyan Hofstra Grambling Mississippi Southern Chapman California Southern Illinois Steubenville Los Angeles State Southwest Missouri Western Illinois Westminster Louisiana Tech West Virginia Tech American University Maine

Wilt Is Again On Top in Hot Scoring Race

Wilt Chamberlain led Philadelphia with 41 points against Los Angeles as he built a 798-786 scoring lead over Elgin Baylor. Paul Arizin tied for team high with 26, while Jerry West and Richie Guerin fueled the night for the Lakers and Knicks respectively. The Celtics fell to the Knicks as Oscar Robertson poured in 41 for Cincinnati and Dolph Schayes led the Nationals with 35.

United Press International Wilt Chamberlain Elgin Baylor Philadelphia Warriors Lakers Los Angeles Chamberlain Baylor New York Knickerbocks Boston Celtics Syracuse Nations Cincinnati Royals Oscar Roberson Philadelphia Paul Arizin Jerry West Robertson Willie Naulls Ken Sears Richie Guerin Knickerbockers Tom Heins Frank Ramsey Celtics Nationals Royals Dolph Schayes

Bolandee Wins Four Races at Pawtucket Feature

UPI reports 20-year-old Canae jockey Charlie Bolandee rode four winners at the Warwick Park program. He won aboard L. in race two at 5.80, Ruler in race three at 15.90, First Minister in race six at 4.60, and Poms Joy in the feature seventh at 5.20.

Pawtucket UPI Charlie Bolandee No Park Canae Ruler First Minister Poms Joy

TV Listings for Friday December 2 1960

Channel schedules show Cisco Kid to Nightcap News across KFOX KSYD KGNC KFDA and KVII with programs such as Our Gang Pleasant Parade Warren & Weather Ralph Wayne News and Jack Paar Show, listing various soap, westerns, sports and news blocks.

Kfox - TV Our Gang Hobby Lobby Warren & Weather Norman Duncan Jack Paar Nightcap KSYD Popevye Doug Edwards Rawhide Coronado Pony Express Tombstone Territory Blue Angels Southwest & Nat Tarzan Dan Raven A.t.&t Michael Shayne Kfda - TV Giant Kids Dan True Weather Ralph Wayne Mr. Garland Twilight San Francisco Kviii - TV Captain Gallant Harrigan & Son Flintstones Sunset Strip the Detectives

Saturday TV Schedule Framing 1960 Oklahoma Network Lineup

TV listings show a dense schedule across channels KFDX KFDA KSYO and KVIL for December 3 1960. Programs include cartoons news sports and Westerns with time blocks from morning to late night and multiple time zones.

KSYO TV Channel CBS News Showtime

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