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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1964

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2

Evansville Upsets Northwestern In Big Boy Battle

Evansville, ranked No. 1 among small colleges, rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Northwestern 83-75 behind Sam Watkins 15 rebounds and Larry Humes 26 points. The Aces also chased other top programs as Michigan, Wichita, Kentucky, and Ohio State posted wins in a busy college slate.

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Mets Offer $500000 For NL Stars In Bold Target Swap

The New York Mets have offered $500000 for outfielder Willie Davis of the Dodgers and plan similar bids for four other NL stars: Billy Williams, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Sandy Koufax. Grant said offers were made or will be. OMalley indicated Davis alone was involved.

Fred Down UPI NEW York New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Willie Davis United Press International Mets Billy Williams Chicago Cubs Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves Sandy Koufax Dodgers M. Donald Grant New York Yankees Pot Davis Dodger Walter O'Malley Los Angeles Grant Wo Davis Frank Howard Grant Hobes Sound Fla Davis

NFL Leads in Signing Top College Players Over AFL

NFL has signed roughly twice as many college standouts as the AFL for 1964. Four AFL teams and seven NFL clubs signed first round choices, with notable picks like Jack Snow to the Vikings and Bears dual first-round selections Gayle Sayers and Dick Butkus. Dallas Cowboys lead the NFL with seven signees, including Craig Morton and Olympic sprinter Bob Hayes. Buffalo tops the AFL with eight signees, while Oakland adds five.

United Press International National Football League American League NFL AFL Houston Oilers Buffalo Bills Oakland Raiders San Diego Chargers New York Giants Detroit Lions Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Colts San Francisco Jack’s Snow Notre Dame Minnesota Vikings Reams Vikings Bears Gayle Sayers Kansas Dick Butkus Illinois Chicago Tennessee Cowboys Craig Morton California Bob Hayes Florida A&m Giants Buffalo Oakland

Aggies face Memphis in rematch at home

Texas A&M seeks revenge after an 82-73 loss at Memphis State in the season opener. The Aggies have won three games this season. Texas Christian meets Houston, while Arkansas falls 66-52 to Oklahoma State as frail shooting trials continue. Gene Johnson Hassmann and King John Talkington pace OSU and Arkansas scorers.

Michigan Cazzie Russell Wolverines Bill Buntin Dave Stallworth Wichita Wheat Shockers Kentucky North Carolina State Wildcats Pat Riley Bob Siegler Iowa State al Rowley Ohio State Butler St Bonaventure Villa Madonna George Carter Western Michigan Idaho State Jim Maglisceu Cornell Syracuse North Texas Houston Oklahoma State Arkansas Georgia Tech Mississippi State Florida State Florida Jim Maglisceau United Press International Texas Aggies Memphis State Texas Christian Houston Cougars Aggies Tennessee Tigers Memphis Tigers TCU University of Arkansas Razorbacks Cowboys Gene Johnson Gary Hassmann James King John Talkington Hogs

Evansville Leads Nation in Small College Basketball Ranking

Evansville Aces remain No. 1 in the UPI small college poll with 336 points from 29 first place votes, up from 299. Grambling slips to second. Akron, Fresno State, and Wittenberg hold the top five as Southern Illinois moves to seventh after a 78-55 upset of Oklahoma State.

New York UPI Evansville Aces Aces United Press International Evansville Grambling Swansville Iowa Northwestern Notre Dame Louisiana State George Washington Denver Massachusetts Akron Fresno State Wittenberg Hofstra St. Joseph's Southern Ilinois Oklahoma State State College of Town Iowans Rockhurst Youngstown

Pirates Acquire Rogers From Cubs In Cash Deal

Chicago Cubs veteran shortstop Andre Rogers, a .239 hitter last season, was sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash and minor league shortstop Roberto Pena. Pena, who hit .303 for Asheville of the Southern League last season, was immediately assigned to the Cubs Salt Lake City farm club in the Pacific Coast League.

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Cepeda Weighs Giants Future After Surgery Recovery

Orlando Cepeda speaks with candor about the San Francisco Giants prospects for next season while declining to detail the team's latest collapse. He notes his health is improving after a recent surgery and is optimistic about contributing in the comeback effort.

Millon Richman UPS NEW York Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giants Cepeda

Cepeda Hopes Giants Win Pennant Next Year From Hospital Bed

Cepeda, recovering from knee surgery, says the Giants can win the next season with the same core, praising manager Herman Franks and noting his respect for Dark but offering no comment on criticism of the 1964 Giants. He recalls hitting 21 homers and 102 RBIs while batting .304 in 1962.

Giants Alvin Dark Dlugger Santurce P.R Cepeda Dark Herman Franks Franks Puerto Rico Winnor Giant Willie Mays

College Basketball Results Roundup

College teams posted a deep set of results across the circuit. Notable scores include Army 83 over Amherst 48 and Connecticut 78 over Harvard 63. Other outcomes feature Iowa 96 over Marist 70 and Massachusetts 79 over Rhode Island 67 with a mix of upsets and solid showings from multiple colleges.

United Press International Mast Army Amherst Brooklyn Coll Brooklyn Poly St. Michael’s Norwich U Connecticut Harvard Salem St Worcester St Iowa Marist Providence Brown Cornell Syracuse Yale Fordham Massachusetts Rhode Isl American Int Clark Williams Trinity (Conn Cheney St Millersville St Fairfield Seton Hall King's Coll Hartford St. Bonaventure

Brian Piccolo crowned 1964 NCAA scoring and rushing champion

New York UPI reports Brian Piccolo has been named the 1964 NCAA scoring and rushing king by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The accolade caps his remarkable rise from humble beginnings to football supremacy.

New York UPI Brian Piccolo National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA

Knick Rally Ends Slump With 111 90 Win Over Bullets

Coach Eddie Donovan deploys a fine tipped strategy and boosts from Johnny Egan and rookie helpers as the Knicks snap a six game slide by beating the Baltimore Bullets 111 90 at Baltimore. Boozer scores 20. Egan pours in 26 with 15 in the third. Reed 16. Komives 13. Barnes 9.

United Press Knickerbocker Eddie Donovan Donovan Knicks Baltimore Bullets National Basketball Association Baltimore New York Bol Boozer Boozer Knick Johnny Egan Willis Reed Howie Komives Jim Barnes Cincinnati Detroit Pistons Royals Oscar Robertson Adrian Smith Jerry Lucas Smith

Paramount signs Brown to film deal after Rio Conchos

Cleveland Browns fullback Jimmy Brown, a gridiron star, signs with Paramount Pictures to star in a movie following his Rio Conchos performance. Paramount Vice-President Howard W. Koch announced the long contract. Philadelphia Eagles coach Joe Kuharich credited for a record 15 year general manager contract.

Holly Wood UPT Cleveland Brown Jimmy Brown Paramount Pictures Brown Paramount Howard W. Koch Douglas Philadelphia Joe Kuharich Philadelphia Eagles National Football League

UCLA Quarterback Zeno Signs as Dallas Free Agent

UCLA quarterback Larry Zeno went unsigned by the NFL or AFL and was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent. The 6 foot 190 pound player is expected to serve as running back and punt specialist after Dallas traded punter Sam Baker to Philadelphia for flanker Tommy McDonald. A Browns Giants clash looms over regional telecasts with possible realignment based on its outcome.

Zeno Dallas UPI UCLA Larry Zeno Dallas Cowboys National Football League Sam Baker Philadelphia Tommy McDonald NEW York Cleveland Browns New York Giants Browns Cleveland Washington Chicago

First Coffee License Tied to Dorothy Jones in Boston 1670

The earliest license to sell coffee in the colonies was issued to Dorothy Jones of Boston in 1670. Merchants' Coffeehouse opened in New York in 1737 and is claimed by some authorities to be the birthplace of the American Union.

Colonies Dorothy Jones Boston New York

TV Guide Broadcast Schedule Snapshot for December 10 1904

Readable fragment shows multiple TV listings across stations KFOX KGNC KALZ KEDA and others with programs from Huntley Brinkley Report through Tonight Show, Weather, Newsreels, and classic series. Numerous times and show names listed in a dense grid format.

KFOX Charles Thompson Daniel Boon Danny Thomas Hayes Kraft Suspense Theatre NBC News

Television Schedule Fragments from December 11 1964

A fragmented TV guide lists daily programs across stations KGNC KFDA KAUZ and KVII including Today Show Huntley Brinkley News Captain Kangaroo Andy of Mayberry I Love Lucy The Doctors Password Edge of Night Secret Storm and General Hospital plus daily weather and market reports.

KFDX Daddy MBC News NBC NBC News Funny Company KGNC NBC L Loretta Young KFDA Farm & Ranch Tri-State Report CBS Morning News Andy of Mayberry Real McCoys Love of Life CBS News Guiding Light Proud Eagle iLune Ranger CBS Evening News Electronic News Dan True Weather Kauz TV Perspective Scope Kvll Tennesee Ernie Ford Ann Sothern Ray Millana General Hospital

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