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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1966

Page

4

Cats To Tourney Fresh Game Set Here Tonight

Childress High School Bobcats freshmen and the Bobkitten eighth graders are busy tonight with tourney play. The Bobcats meet Lawton Eisenhower of Oklahoma at 5 pm in the opening game. Kittens face Matador at 9 pm while CHS Freshmen host Wellington at 6:30 pm. Coach West notes nine of 13 frosh are candidates for starters. The Burkburnett Tournament also features Wichita Falls High, Duncan, Rider, Vernon, and more in a long weekend slate.

Childress High School Bobcats Bobkitten Lawton Oklahoma Eisenhower Paducah Metedor Wellington Bobcat Arion Alexander Flemot Kenneth West CHS John Baker Dale Inman Benny Land Marcus McFendree Robin Kilcrease Donald Hatcher Carl Holtman Carl Swain David Hickman Burkburnett Tourney Childress Wichita Falls (High) Coyotes Friar Duncan Okla Rider Vernon Burkburnett West Altus Burk Paul Camp Willie Clark the Hughes Mike Henderson Ben Bob Walker Burk “Riday Matador Estelline Matafor Flamet Junior High Roaring Springs Barry Faulkner Bobkittens Childress

Levins Plans To Remain At SMU

SMU star Jerry Levias denied quitting mid term amid threatening calls and racist letters. Coach Hayden Fry said Levias will stay, noting his improved mail security and plans to return home briefly. Levias has received over a thousand fan letters as police investigated threats in Fort Worth.

Dallas UPI Jerry Levias Southern Methodist Levias Mustangs Georgia Hayden Fry Levins Beaumort Tex SMU Jerry Fry Dallas Times Herald Fort Worth Texas Christian

Annual Junior Rose Bowl Game Set Saturday

Pasadena City College hosts the 21st Junior Rose Bowl with Henderson County Texas JC bringing 14 Rose Bowl veterans. Henderson enters 9-1 with 337 points scored as Pasadena relies on a strong running game led by Willie Campbell and Loren Shhumer to counter Fullerton’s prior threats.

Pasadena Calif Pasadena City College Dover Henderson County Texas Henderson Fullerton Pasadena CC IRB Tyler Cardinals Bob Baccarini Lancers Willie Campbell Loren Shhumer Baccarini Campell

Texas College Basketball Scores Mixed Night Across League

United Press International reports a large slate of scores with Mississippi State 62 Texas A&M 4 and St Mary's 62 Southwest Texas 60. Other results include U S Austin 90 Arlington State 86 Prairie View 80 St Edwards 64 New Mexico State 79 East Texas State 47 Trinity 87 Southwestern 70 Arkansas 51 Oklahoma State 46 New Mexico 77 Loyola La 59 and Hardin Simmons 65.

United Press International Mississippi State Texas A&m St. Mary’s Southwest Texas U.S. Austin Arlington State Prairie View St. Edwards New Mexico State East Texas State Trinity Southwestern Arkansas Oklahoma State New Mexico Loyola (la Arizona Hardin-Simmons

Denies Dallas Players Escape Draft

Tex Schramm president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys denies any players receive special treatment for draft entry. He says athletes have the same options as others and that the team advises players on avenues to fulfill obligations, urging fair treatment for all.

Dallas API Tex Schramm Dallas Cowboys House Armed Services Committee Schramm

Glasgow Celtics Reach European Cup Quarterfinals

The Glasgow Celtics of Scotland defeated Nantes of France 3-1 in Glasgow to advance to the quarterfinals of the European Champions Cup. Celtic clinched the tie with a 6-2 aggregate score after a 3-1 win at home following a 3-1 loss in France last week.

Glasgow Scotland UPI Glasgow Celtics Nantes France Celtic

Carpenter Bursts With Honor At Hall Of Fame Dinner

Army captain William S. Carpenter, holder of the Silver Star and a Congressional Medal of Honor candidate, received broad praise at the National Football Foundation dinner in New York. He described ordering napalm on a target during the Dakto action, a confession met with stunned respect from peers and his former coach Floyd Blaik.

New York UPS William S. Carpenter Army West Point Carpenter Dakto Viet Nam National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Waldorf-Astoria William C. Westmoreland Saigon Far Red Blaik Bill Coach

La Salle Aims For Second Place In Freshmen To Varsity

La Salle College eyes a national ranking rise with its strong sophomore crop and returning starters led by Bernie Williams Larry Cannon Stan Wlodarczyk and Fran Scott. A 99 82 win over Miami of Florida showcased scoring depth as veterans Hubie Marshall and George Paul added 23 and 26 points respectively.

la Salle College Tom Gola UCLA Lew Alcindor la Salle Sophs Bernie Williams Larry Cannon Stan Wlodarczyk Fran Scott Hubie Marshall George Paul Paul Marshall Miami Florida Williams Cannon New Mexico Lobos Loyola of Los Angeles Wyoming Nebraska Mel Daniels Ben Monroe

Two SWC Teams Busy In Wednesday Action

Texas A M and Arkansas played non conference opponents in Wednesday basketball. Arkansas defeated Oklahoma State 51 46 in Stillwater after a second half surge. Texas A M topped Southern Mississippi 62 49 in Hattiesburg led by Ronnie Perez with 16 points.

United Press International Texas A&m Arkansas Oklahoma State Stillwater Okla Hogs Mississippi State University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg Ronnie Perez Aggies Maroons

NBA Standings and Results Roundup

Eastern Division leaders include Philadelphia and Boston with strong win counts. Western leaders San Francisco and St Louis show tight records. Wednesday results feature close games including Philadelphia’s 117 103 win over Chicago and Los Angeles 130 128 OT loss to St Louis.

United Press International Philadelphia Boston New York Cincinnati Baltimore W. L. Pet San Francisco St. Louis Detroit Los Angeles Chicago San Fran Phila Los Ang Evansville Phoenix

Fifth Asian Games Open Amid Protest Over Asphalt Tracks

The opening day in Bangkok features basketball, track, soccer, boxing, badminton, tennis, volleyball, wrestling and shooting. Japan leads with runners Kenji Kimihara and Morio Shigematsu amid heat complaints on asphalt surfaces. New Zealand excluded as Lance Cross critiques regional inclusivity.

Bangkok Pride Japan Korea China Malaysia Thailand Afghanistan Burma Ceylon Iran Israel Pakistan Philippines India Indonesia South Viet Nam Sinevapore Hong Kong Kenji Kimihara Morio Shigematsu Lance Cross New Zealand

Cordero Nets Riding Triples at Aqueduct Meet

Jockey Angel Cordero swept three rides at Aqueduct on Wednesday winning with Wings of Morning in the fourth and Fleet Honor in the fifth, while also taking the earlier race with a different mount.

New York Angel Cordero Aqueduct Wings of Morning Fleet Honor

Television Schedule Highlights for December 8 1966

TV listings across KFOX KGNC KAUZ and KFDA detail nightly lineup including Huntley Brinkley News Weather Sports Daniel Boone Star Trek Dean Martin Show Tonight Show and late movies The guide lists channel numbers and time blocks with programs such as The Glass Menagerie The Hawk Batman II Bewitched F Troop My Three Sons and Jim Bowie among others

KFOX Huntley Brinkley NBC News Kgnc TV Huntley-Brinkley Kauz TV Walter Cronkite CBS News Weather Newscape Jericho Glass Menagerie Marshall Dillon Tom Martin Jim McKenzie KFDA

Dawson Honored as AFL Player of the Year

NBC sportscasters named Len Dawson of the Kansas City Chiefs AFL Player of the Year. The 10 year veteran led KC to the Western Division title, completing 139 of 245 passes for a .567 percentage and 25 TDs.

Dawson New York UPI National Broadcasting Company Sportscasters Today Len Dawson Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs

TV Schedule Fragments Reflect 1966 Midland Era

A dense listing shows daily programs across KFDX KGNC KFDA and EVIL TV channels with soap operas news Now including Eye Guess Jeopardy Today Tomorrow Match Game Captain Kangaroo The Beverly Hillbillies and national shows like Pat Boone and Huntley Brinkley in a regional broadcast grid for Friday December 9 1966.

Weather Today NBC News Weather & News Amarillo College Ruth Brent Mike Douglas Cheyenne

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