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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

4

Quanah And Brady Expected To Be Paired In Finals

Semifinals of Texas high school football set with Quanah facing Jacksboro in Class AA and Brady meeting Donna in Class A. Hull-Daisetta eyes Groveton, Wichita Falls-Port Worth Fort Worth matchups highlight a day of close games as teams vie for state finals berths.

United Press International Quanah Brady Hull-Dassetta Mighty Jacksboro Wichita Falls Donna Rio Grande Valley San Marcos Dacksboro Ray San Benito Hull Dassetta Coyotes Nederland Bulldogs Angleton Jacksboro

Dumas and San Benito Dominate Class AAA All-State Football Team

San Benito Greyhounds place halfback Jim Helms and guard Jerry Crow on the Class AAA all-state squad. Dumas Demons add quarterback Mike Boxwell and end Kelly Baker as non seniors. First team backfield includes Richard Stark Belton and Mike Sanders San Angelo Lake View. End James Overstreet Neder land joins Baker. tackles Ray Dudley Jacksonville and Jim Vining Seminole. guards Crow and Ken Ozee Castleberry. center Jon Tewes Corsicana. No repeats from 1960 all-state.

United Press International San Benito Dumas Coaches Board Texas Sports Writers Association Greyhounds Jim Helms Jerry Crow Dick Moore Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dural Demons Mike Boxwell Kelly Baker Helms Boxwell Richard Stark Belton Mike Sanders San Angelo Lake View Baker James Overstreet Nederland Ray Dudley Jacksonville Jim Vining Seminole Crow Ken Ozee Fort Worth Castleberry Jon Tewes Corsicana Tewes Overstreet Ore

Big Names Lead Coral Gables Open Field

Coral Gables Florida top pros opened the Coral Gables Open with six under par 65 led by Bill Farrell George Knudson and Chico Miartuz. Dan Sikes Gordon Jones tied at 66 while Dave Marr Fred Wampler and George Bayer stood at 67. Sam Snead Arnold Palmer and others struggled.

Lee Winfrey United Press International Coral Gables Fla UPI Bill Farrell Springfield N.J Johnny Farrell George Knudson Toronto Chico Miartuz Miami Beach Biltmore Sam Snead Arnold Palmer Bob Goalby Gay Brewer Jr Mobile West Palm Beach Dan Sikes Jacksonville Gordon Jones Orlando Dave Marr Sun City Ariz Fred Wampler St. Louis George Bayer Miami Jim Ferree Crystal River Ed Furgol Pittsburgh Tona Lema San

College Basketball Scores From Across Regions

Scores show SOUTH Mississippi 96 over Louisiana Tech 78 and J C Smith 80 over South Carolina 74. Furman 84 over Erskine 64 St 83 Texas Christian Piorili St 85 Florida 71. Southwestern Tex 67 Dallas 66 Regis 77 over Hardin Simmons 65. Houston 72 over Lamar Tech 70. Detroit 76 over Tulsa 53. Ohio U 60 over Morehead St 36. Kansas St 71 over St Louis 60. Nebraska 63 over Southern Meth 60.

Mississippi Louisiana Tech J. C. Smith South Carolina Furman Erskine Tex. Christian Detroit Tulsa Ohio U Morehead St Kansas St St. Louis Nebraska Southern Meth

Baylor Bears Aim to Weather Gotham Bowl Clash

Baylor coach John Bridgers bets on a mild Gotham Bowl day in New York against Utah State. He notes the Aggies’ 225 pound line and highlights tailback Ronnie Bull as a standout threat. Utah State, favored by 24, seeks a 10th win after a 9 1 1 record season. promoter Bob Curran hopes for 25 000 to 40 000 in attendance.

Joe Sargis United Press International New York UPI Baylor John Bridgers Utah State New York Bridgers Bears Ronnie Boers Bob Adkins Aggies Agies John Ralston Bob Curran

Cyclones Carrier Shammock Tourney Win Over Wheeler 53 32

SHAMROCK The Memphis Cyclones defeated Wheeler 53 to 32 in the first round of the Shammock tournament. Don Gailey of Memphis scored 13 points. Kelton beat Dodson 58 to 50 with Hunt totaling 20 for Dodson.

Shamrock Memphis Cyclones Don Gailey Memphis Kelton Dodson Hunt

Bowl-Bound Horns Are Best In Finale

Texas weathered slow starts in bowls with late surges as in prior Cotton Bowls. The Longhorns aim for a fourth straight postseason appearance under Darrell Royal, backed by a strong record and key players like Layne and Petty in historic post season showings.

Austin Dallas Texas Alabama Longhorn Dan Petty Longhorns Syracuse Missouri Georgia Georgia Tech Mississippi Darrell Royal Bobby Layne Layne Mizzou Tennessee Vols Rebels

Shrine Classic West roster announced for December 30

West team for the 37th Shrine Classic on December 30 will feature All-Americans Merlin Olsen Utah State and John Hadl Kansas under head coach Jim Owens with assistants Dan Devine Missouri and Bill Meek Southern Methodist. The roster lists players by position and school, including Curtis McClinton Kansas and Mack Burton San Jose State at running back and backfield, with detailed weights.

San Francisco UPI William M. Coffman Merlin Olsen Utah State John Hadl Kansas Jim Owens Washington Dan Devine Missouri Bill Meek Southern Methodist Ning Power Curtis McClinton Mack Burton San Jose State Bobby Lane Baylor Kent Petersen Oregon Oscar Donahue Buddy Iles Texas Christian John Meyers Bobby Plummer Clark Miller Frank Buncom Southern California Jim Skatts Ray Pinion Edward Blaine Guy Reese Max Christian Ed Pine Utah Kermit Jorgensen Mel Melin Washington State Curt McClinton Chuck Lamson Wyoming Hank Rivera Oregon State Ron Bull George Pierovich California

Wichita Falls QB Won't Play in Semi vs Paschal

Mike Kelly, Wichita Falls quarterback and leading ground gainer with 1,312 yards, faces a back injury and infection that may keep him out of the Class AAAA semifinal against Fort Worth Paschal after a three day hospital stay. He suffered the injury in the quarterfinal win over San Angelo and was honored with honorable mention all state.

Wichita Falls UPI Mike Kelly Fort Worth Paschal San Angelo Kelly David Wheelis Jacksboro Tigers Quanah Indians Wheelis Tigers Seymour Panthers Quanah Hooks Texas Sports Writers

Cottonseed Production Forecast and Past Output

The report estimates 1961 cottonseed production at 5,932,000 tons with prior year output at 5,886,000 tons and a 10 year average of 5,589,000 tons. Arizona output is 29,000 bales and California 300 bales on the current page. Last year extra long staple production reached 67,400 bales.

Arizona California

Legislative ripple continues for affected industries

Legislative text discusses a rod of transition for industries and people who may be adversely affected, noting ongoing considerations and potential impacts as measures advance beyond the initial page one discussion.

Paret Set for Two Titles If He Defeats Fullmer in Vegas

Las Vegas Nevada UPI Benny Kid Paret could become the first two crown welterweight and middleweight champion since 1938 if he beats Gene Fullmer in Saturday's 15 round title fight. Nevada's five man boxing panel ruled the bout could crown Paret in the absence of an NBA rule preventing cross division recognition.

Jack Cuddy United Press International Las Vegas Nev UPI Benny Kid) Paret Gene Fullmer Nevada State Athletic Commission Nevada National Boxing Association Paret Fullmer Henry Armstrong Armstrong NBA Vegas Swanky West Jordan Utah Terry Owne England Europe British Empire New York Massachusetts Jim Deskin Nevada Commission

Wagering in Golf Spurs Cheeky Christmas Tips

The USGA shuns bets yet golf lore hints betting will persist. A Spalding Christmas card lists games like assau and greenies and explains schemes such as bingle-bangle-bangle and syndicate thievery used to skim pot money among players in casual rounds. The piece notes how skill gaps invite the hacker to exploit bets with points awarded for first green, nearest to pin, and pots carried over.

United Press International New York UPI Golf Association Long U.N USGA Nassau Greenies

Golf Bank Book Slang Teases A Payoff Scheme

The passage explains a payday betting game among golfers where a high point man collects from rivals and a team bets on points with eagle birdie and par values. It defines terms like bisque bulger gobbler terraphobia and describes a humorous scene of cash handoffs amid chatter about golf slang.

Restores Quiet Philadelphia Elephant After Mouse Bait

Peggy the rambunctious Indian elephant at the 7200 zoo district stopped rattling her cage after keeper places a dead mouse on the lock to quiet noise. The tactic calms Peggy and reduces disturbance to other animals.

Philadelphia UPI Peggy

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