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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1961

Page

5

Bobcats Win Third: Down Seymour 59-44

Childress Bobcats beat Seymour Panthers 59 to 44 for their third straight win led by Tra vis McCain with 24 points and 18 rebounds. Jimmy Hamm controlled the boards and Beal stole eight as coach Joe Warren used reserves late. Next up is the Iowa Park Tournament opener against Holliday.

Tom Higley Childress Bobcats Travis McCain Jimmy Hamm McCain Seymour Panthers Seymour Bobcats Hamm Johnny Thornton Bobcat Keith Hardin Panthers Cats Childress Glen Beal Beal Joe Warren Areca Thomas Bradford Iowa Park Cagers Holliday Bangy E la & Gy Seymour Chuaress Fgm Thornhin J Self Hopkins Marine Q King Fanning Huff Lawrence Hardin ' McCarthy Thornhill Peters Weiss Hopkins Manuel Lawrence Seymour Hardin McCarthy Thornston Har

Four Enshrined In Texas Sport Hall Of Fame

Pete Cawthon Bibb Falk Clyde Turner and Monty Stratton will be enshrined in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Dallas December 30. The four join 31 honorees after the luncheon sponsored by the Texas Sports Writers Association and the Salesmanship Club of Dallas.

Texas Sport Hall of Fame Dallas UPI Pete Cawthon Bibb Falk Clyde Bulldog) Turner Monty Stratton Texas Sports Hall of Fame Cawthon Falk University of Texas Turner Hardin-Simmons Chicago Bears Stratton Chicago White Sox Texas Sports Writers Association Salesmanship Club of

Alabama Crowned No 1 Football Team In Nation

Alabama was named the No 1 major college football team for 1961 by the UPI Board of Coaches after finishing 10-0 and beating Auburn 34-0. Ohio State, LSU, Texas and Mississippi followed in the final rankings, with Alabama earning 18 first place votes to Ohio State’s 15. The Sugar Bowl awaits Alabama against Arkansas on New Year’s Day.

Dick Joyce United Press International New York UPI Alabama United Press International Board of Coaches Crimson Tide Ohio State Buckeyes Paul Bear) Bryant Auburn Rutgers Arkansas Louisiana State Colorado Texas Mississippi Longhorns Minnesota UCLA Michigan State Utah State Baylor New York United Press International

College Scores Roundup From Week Events

A compiled list shows St. Cloud St 58 over Texas Lutheran 43 Tulsa 76 over Texas Western 66 Hardin-Simmons 76 over Midwestern 94 and Oklahoma City 79, with Baylor 64 and Stanford 71 over St Marys Calif 67. Other results include Oklahoma St 54 over Lamar Tech 51 and Prairie View A M 67 over SW Missouri St 63 in overtime.

Patterson admits he lacks killer instinct after win over McNeeley

Floyd Patterson said he does not need the killer instinct after knocking out Tom McNeeley in the fourth round of a 15 round title defense. He claimed he fought at about 75 percent efficiency and offered to help McNeeley off the canvas twice during the bout. McNeeley, unhurt, consoled his young brother in the dressing room.

Dick Bacon United Press International Toronto UPI Floyd Patterson Tom McNeéley Slis Patterson McNeeley Kevin Tom Liston Philadelphia Floyd Charles Shirley Temple Porky Pig Sonny Liston Edward Murphy D'Amato Frankie Carbo Blinky Palermo

Humble to enter Football Hall of Fame tonight

Weldon Humble, famed guard from the Southwest Conference, is to be inducted into the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame. He earned All-American honors in 1946 and was a consensus SWC selection in 1942 and 1946, plus George Martin awards in those years.

W York UPI Weldon Humble National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Humble George Martin Rice

Football Honors President Kennedy by National Hall of Fame

President John F Kennedy and former football stars will be honored by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame. Kennedy, who played freshman and JV football at Harvard, will receive the Gold Medal for belief in amateur athletics and leadership. The citation notes his devotion to competitive athletics and intercollegiate football.

New York UPI John F. Kennedy National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Kennedy Harvard Foundation

Temperature records show extreme values in two states

The U S Weather Bureau reported today that International Falls Minnesota registered a low of zero degrees while Alice Texas reached a high of eighty degrees on Monday indicating a sharp temperature contrast between the two locations.

United Press International Today U.S. Weather Bureau International ‘Falls Minn Alice,” Tex

Look magazine selects 22-man All-America football team

Ohio State fullback Bob Ferguson heads Look magazine and the Football Writers Association selection of a 22 man All America team based on votes by about 1,100 writers. Repeats include tackle Merlin Olsen guard Billy Neighbors center Ron Hull and others from Michigan State Colorado LSU and Texas.

NEW York APD Bob Ferguson Ohio State Look Magazine Football Writers Assciation of America Gary Collins Maryland Jerry Hillebrand Colorado Greg Mather Navy Bill Miller Miami Fla Bobby Lee Bell Minnesota Ed Blaine Missouri Merlin Olsen Utah State Don Talbert Texas Dave Behrman Michigan State Billy Neighbors Alabama Joe Romig Roy Winston Louisiana State Ron Hull UCLA Alex Kroll Rutgers Billy Ray Adams Mississippi Lance Alworth Arkansas Ernie Davis Syracuse Roman Gabriel North Carolina John Had Kansas James Saxton Sandy Stephens Hadl Olsen Gabriel Romig Miller

Patterson Liston bout buildup and boxing night fallout

Philadelphia reports the Patterson Liston heavyweight title showdown edges toward reality after Sonny Liston dominates Al Westphal while Floyd Patterson stops Tom McNeeley in Toronto. Patterson hints at two fights next year as Liston cautions about plans.

U.S Oscar Fraley United Press International Philadelphia UPI Huildup Floyd Patterson Charles Sonny) Liston Liston al Westphal Hamburg Germany Philadelphia Patterson Tom McNeeley Toronto McNeeley Westphal

Ohio State Tops UPI Coaches Poll In Open Season

Ohio State led the United Press International board of coaches ratings as the defending national champions opened the season atop the poll. Cincinnati followed closely in second place with 320 points, Wake Forest and Providence tied for third, while Duke, Purdue and Southern California filled the next spots. Ohio State defeated Florida State 72-57 in its opener and faces Pittsburgh, Wichita, and Wake Forest this week.

United Press Ttional NEW York UPI Ohio State United Press International Board of Coaches Buckeyes Cincinnati Bearcats Wake Forest Providence Kansas State Deacons Providence Duke Purdue Southern Chilifornia Arizona State West Virginia Florida State Pittsburgh Wichita Wake Forest Indiana State Miami Ohio Wisconsin South Davidson North Carolina State United Press International Southern California Utah Kentucky St. Louis St. John’s Dayton Texas Tech Seattle Drake Brigham Young Bowling Green LaSalle Mississippi State Oklahoma Santa Clara Washington Bradley Loyola Calif UCLA Arizona Temple New York University St. Bonaventure Texas A&m Utah State Colorado State Virginia

Computers for Nike Zeus system outpace human brain speed

Army researchers report Nike Zeus anti missile computers process data faster than human brains. The claim notes rapid decision making capabilities in defense simulations and potential battlefield applications.

United Press International Army

Vernon Hires Pattison as Vernon Lions Head Coach

Vernon announces Pattison as head coach for the Vernon Lions football team replacing resigned John True Love. Pattison began coaching Olney in 1936 and later moved to Lubbock where his teams set a 29 win streak and won state titles in 1951 and 1952. He signs a two year contract paying 3500 dollars per year.

Vernon C. R Pat) Pattison Vernon Lions Pattison John Truelove Olney Lubbock

Wood treatment extends life of exterior wood, says Texas A&M forester

Texas A&M forester Bill Smith cautions homeowners that exterior wood can last four times longer with proper treatment. Surface application of pentachlorophenol and water repellent applied by immersion or brush helps sidings steps porches and trim exposed to rain seepage.

College Station Tex Texas A&m College Bill Smith Smith Wilmette Hanover N.H Robert Frost Ralph Frost Cardox Division Chemetron Port Arthur UPI Marine Supply Co 16Th Street

Liston Floors Westphal In One Round In Philadelphia

Sonny Liston dominated Albert Westphal in a one round knockout in Philadelphia. Liston, 23rd KO in 33 wins, used a sharp right to end the bout as Westphal toppled and remained down beyond the referee count. Liston later pondered Floyd Patterson prospects as plans for 1962 circulated.

Westphal Hamburg Liston Teuton Zach Clayton Kaye

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