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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1965

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4

Sayers First Rookie To Make All Star Status

Gale Sayers became the first NFL rookie since 1957 to crack the all star back field on the 1965 UPI team. Jimmy Brown unanimous again. Brown tops with 125 career TDs and 1,470 yards. Unitas named top quarterback for fourth time. 42 writers voted. Newcomers fill two platoon spots. Packers lead with five players on the squads.

Sayers UPL New York UPI Gale Sayers Cleveland Jimmy Brown United Press International Chicago Bears San Francisco Brown NFL Joe Baltimore Johnny Unitas Pete Retzlaff Philadelphia Chicago Mike Ditka Gary Collins Dave Parks Dave Jones Los Angeles Rams Jim Houston Ohio State Packers Green Bay Pittsburgh Willie Wood Herb Adderley Willie Davis Ray Nitschke Adderley Nitschke Forrest Gregg Dick Butkus Cleveland Browns Dick Schafrath Mike Tingelhof Minnesota Jim Parker St. Louis Ken Gray Paul Krause Washington Bob Boyd Wayne Walker Detroit Bob Lilly Dallas Alex Karras

Southwest Conference ends two year scholarship limit

The Southwest Conference voted to rescind its two year limit on athletic scholarships saying the rule was unfair and hard to enforce. It warned it could have produced many unresolved cases and damaged player protections. The article notes Don Meredith lost his dog and mentions upcoming Texas A&M banquet speaker Kern Tips and opinions on Pat Sheehan as a top schoolboy tailback.

Denne H. Freman United Press International Dallas UPI Southwest Conference SWC Dalas Don Meredith Kern Tips Humble Texas A&m

College Basketball Results From United Press International

College basketball results list multiple games with scores. Notable outcomes include St Bavatte 97 over Texas 76, Harvard 75 over Boston University 71, Evansville 89 over Catholic University 78, Columbia 108 over Rutgers 76, St John’s N. 85 over Casius 65, Texas A M 89 over Rice 81, St. Edwards 96 over St Thomas 72, Houston 110 over Louisiana State 87, Iowa 99 over Washington 70, and Notre Dame 85 over Ewing Green 77.

United Press International St. Bavatte Tex. Soc Harvard Boston U Evansville Catholic U Manhattan LIU Columbia Rutgers St. John’s N Casius Ark. St SE. Okla S. W. Texas Trinity Texas A&m Rice N. Tex. St W. Tex. St Tex. Coll Bishop St. Edwards St. Thomas Houston Louisiana St Utah St Ohio U S.F. St Iowa Washington Notre Dame Ewing Grn

Mathis Outpoints Lee in White Plains Bout

Buster Mathis from Grand Rapids outpointed Charlie Lee of Hackensack over six rounds in White Plains New York. Lee fought evenly early but Mathis pulled ahead with cleaner punches and better defense.

United Press International N.Y UPI Buster Mathis Grand Rapids Mich Charlie Lee Hackensack N.J

76ers Hold Off Lakers Rally in 122-108 Win

The Philadelphia 76ers built a 36 point lead and withstood a late Lakers surge to win 122-108. Wilt Chamberlain hit two fadeaway shots and Guy Rodgers tallied 37 points with 14 assists in a strong performance for Philadelphia.

United Press International Philadelphia 76Ers Los Angeles Laker Philadelphia Laker 76Ers Lakers Wilt Chamberlain Guy Rodgers St. Louis San Francisco Warriors Hawks San Francisco Cincinnati Royals Boston Celtics Baltimore Bullets New York Knickerbockers

Trap Shoot Set for Sunday at Red River Club

The Red River Sportsmen's Club will hold its monthly trap shoot Sunday afternoon starting at 1 p.m. at Baylor Lake property. President Robert Johnson says nonmembers may participate in the event.

Red River Sportsmen's Club Baylor Lake Robert Johnson

Big Ten previews 1965 football highlights film

The Big Ten held a preview of its annual football highlights film on Wednesday. The screening showcased segments of the top plays from the 1965 season, offering a glimpse of standout moments and players.

Fiem Preview Chicago UPI Big Ten

Mets Visit Bellevue Hospital For Christmas With Santa

New York Mets players Yogi Berra Ron Swoboda Ed Kranepool and Jack Fisher spent hours at Bellevue Hospital spreading Christmas cheer. They signed autographs posed for photos and handed out caps buttons and books while speaking with young patients and some adults. The charity visit followed similar hospital stops over ten days led by Dan Riley and involved Mr Met attire and a Santa cap.

Milton Richman UPT New York UPI Bellevue Hospital Santa Claus New York Mets Bellevue Mets Kranepool Fisher Met Riley Harlem Hospital Charlie Smith

Santa at the Mets End-of-Year Visit Sparks Warm Moments

In a charitable Mets visit, O'Brien as Santa hears requests from children in a hospital ward. An elderly patient asks for a fifth of whiskey, while others seek aid for a broken doll arm and companionship from players Swoboda and Fisher. Youths like Peter Cordero express lifelong Met rooting as players mingle.

O'Brien Santa Kings County Hospital Swoboda Fisher Bellevue Bo Belinsky Mets Peter Cordero Met Kranepool

Childress Basketball Teams Play in Three Spots Tonight

Childress area games feature the A Bobcats in Henrietta Invitational, the Junior Varsity B Bobcats and Freshmen in the local B Invitational at home, and the Eighth Grade at Junior High facing Vernon. First action begins 4 30 p.m with Freshmen vs B Bobcats, followed by Burkburnett and Wellington at 5 45 p.m. and Quanah vs Vernon at 7 p.m., then the JV meet Memphis at 8 15 p.m.

Childress A Bobcats Henrietta Vernon Bobcats Burkburnett Wellington Quanah Memphis

Bluebonnet Classic opens with Rice and Houston wins

Houston trounced LSU 110-87 in the Bluebonnet Classic opening night as Elvin Hayes scored 3 points and Randy Matson 19, Dick Stringfellow 22 for Texas A M in an 89-81 comeback over Rice. Doty led Rice with 22 as A&M fouls and losses plagued several teams in a high scoring session.

United Press International Texas A & M Rice Houston Louisiana State Cougars LSU Elvin Hayes Randy Matson Dick Stringfellow Aggies Doty Bill Doty Doug MecKendrick John Besley Owls North Texas’ Eagles West Texas State Eagles North Texas West Texas Gail Simpson Willie Davis John Walls Mike Canfield St. Edwards St Thomas Austin Walls Canfield Carlos Mendoza St. Thomas Pan Am Austin Peay Clarksville Tenn Pan American Edinburg Broncos Southwest Texas Trinity Tigers Jim Bowles St. Bonaventure Brown Indians Texas Southern North Tonawanda N.Y

Pedraza Signs Free Agent Deal With Broncos in AFL

Luz Pedraza quarterbacked Sul Ross to its first Lone Star Conference title since 1949 and signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos for about $13,000. He joins the AFL club Wednesday to begin his professional career.

Pedraza Broncos Alpine, Tex UPI Luz Pedraza Sul Ross Denver Broncos American Football League

New Ones Move Up in Ratings in Small College Basketball

Tennessee State and Long Island University rise into the top 10 after notable wins. Evansville maintains the No. 1 spot with two first place votes as Central Ohio State, Southern Illinois, and North Dakota hold steady in initial positions. Grambling climbs to fifth as Abilene Christian, Fresno State shift in rankings.

Lefonard A. Granato NEW York UPI Tennesee State Long Island University United Press International Board of Coaches Evansville Central Ohio Ilinois North Dakota Tennessee State Fordham Idaho Knights of Columbus Portland Ore Long Island A Grambling Philadelphia Textile Fresno State Purple Aces Central State Southern Illinois Abilene Christian

Hardwick To Defend Firestone PBA Title In Akron

Defending champion Billy Hardwick will lead a field of 50 bowlers in the second annual $100,000 Firestone Professional Bowlers Association tournament in Akron Ohio from March 29 to April 2.

TV Guide Highlights Local Dec 16 1965 Lineup

Television schedules list Huntley Brinkley NBC News Tonight Show CBS The Munsters Gilligan s Island My Three Sons Bewitched Peyton Place Long Hot Summer Gunsmoke in Tucson Vera Cruz The Accused ongoing movie blocks and late news in multiple market channels KGNC KAUZ KVII KFDA.

KFOX Huntley-Brinkley Daniel Boone Streets of Larado Mona McCluskey Dean Martin Evening Report NBC News KGNC Huntley- Brinkley Laredo Kauz TV Beave Walter Cronkite CBS News Weather In Motion Newscape Kvii TV Peter Jennings Bat Masterson Stoney Burke K. Crackerby Vera Cruz KFDA

Evening TV Schedule for Amarillo and Nearby Stations

A detailed March 1965 radio TV guide page lists channel lineups for KFDX KGNC KFDA KAUZ and EVIL TV with programs across mornings to late nights. It includes Today NBC News Jeopardy Match Game Captain Kangaroo Guns others.

KFDX RFD Weather Today NBC NBC News Morning Star Paradise Bay Weather News Hobby Lobby Kgnc Tv Amarillo College Ruth Brent the Doctors Sheriff Bill Laramie Huntley -Brinkley KFDA Farm & Ranch News Tri-State CBS News

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