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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1972

Page

6

Wonder Weiner Becomes Power Player for Top Athletes

Irwin Weiner, a New York business manager, shapes athlete careers including Julius Erving Walt Frazier and Archie Clark. He runs Walt Frazier Enterprises negotiating deals, budgeting, and endorsements while boasting a 20 percent commission and a rising stable of about 40 clients.

Weiner Walt Frazier Knicks Walt Frazier Enterprises Wonder Frazier Irwin Weiner Long Island Ed Kranepool New York Mets

Fornes Named Tarleton State Athletic Director and Coach

Buddy Fornes formerly head football coach at McMurry College takes the post of athletic director and head football coach at Tarleton State College. He earned NAIA District IV coach of the year and Lone Star Conference coach of the year in 1968. He previously coached in the Greenbelt Bowl Classic and Oil Bowl Classic winning Texas teams. The Colorado river system reference appears as background.

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Top College Tournament Opens With Star Studies in Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City the 37th All College Basketball Tournament opens featuring Long Beach State Florida State Brigham Young and other top teams. Oklahoma City University hosts at the Myriad Convention Center with advance ticket sales breaking records. First round Wednesday pairs Long Beach State vs Mississippi and Oklahoma City versus St Francis with four games set for Friday and Saturday.

Oklahoma City All College Long Beach State California Florida State UCLA Brigham Young Penn State Mississippi Oklahoma City University Texas A&m St. Francis Myriad Convention Center Long Beach

Second Ranked Oklahoma Arrives in New Orleans for Sugar Bowl

Oklahoma to defend Sugar Bowl crown against Penn State as both teams arrive. Sooners reached New Orleans on Christmas night while Penn State planned to arrive on schedule.

New Orleans Oklahoma Sooners Penn State

UCLA Stays On Top As Number One

UCLA remains No. 1 in the weekly AP poll with 500 points and 25 first place votes. The Bruins extended a 51 game winning streak and kept all top six spots, ahead of Maryland Marquette NC State Minnesota and Long Beach State.

Associated Press UCLA Bruins Maryland Marquette North Carolina State Minnesota Long Beach State Missouri Tigers Florida State Penn Southwest Louisiana Vanderbilt Indiana South Carolina North Carolina Houston Brigham Young Kansas State Providence Alabama Oklahoma San Francisco

A's Down Reds in Series Marking AL Strength

In Boston the AP notes the 1972 World Series win by the Oakland Athletics over the Cincinnati Reds signals the American League strength with a fourth AL championship in seven years.

Boston Oakland A’s Cincinnati Reds

Catfish Smith 1086 Inducted Into Hall of Fame

M A Catfish Smith will be inducted into the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame at 2 p m January 7 in the Amarillo College Gym. The Amarillo Daily News notes Smith coached Carey to the 1937 state basketball title when all schools were one classification.

M.A Catfish Mount Vernon High School Smith

Johnny Bench Leads NL MVP Voting In 1970

New York AP reports catcher Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds led NL MVP voting with 263 points from 24 writers. Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs was second with 211 points. Steve Carlton topped the pitchers with 124 votes, while Willie Stargell and Joe Morgan placed high among others.

NEW York Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds Bench Billy Williams Chicago Cubs Steve Carlton Phillies Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Cincinnati Joe Morgan

Redskins Ready For the Cowboys

Washington quarterback Billy Kilmer led a 16-3 playoff win over Green Bay as the Redskins prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas rallied past San Francisco 30-28, while the Steelers and Dolphins also advanced with dramatic finishes en route to Super Bowl VII in Los Angeles.

Ken Rappaport Associated Press Washington Pittsburgh Dallas Cowboys Billy Kilmer Green Bay Packers Cowboys Hollywood San Francisco 49Ers Pittsburgh Steelers Miami Dolphins Steelers Oakland Raiders Dolphin Earl Morrall Jim Kiick Cleveland Browns Cleveland Dale Lindsey Miami Don Shula Dolphins Browns Mike Phipps Morrall Kiick Oakland Raiders Ken Stabler Terry Bradshaw John Fuqua Jack Tatum Franco Harris Chuck Noll Bradshaw Harris Fred Swearingen Tatum Fuqua Dallas NFC San Francisco Roger Stubach Tom Landry Green Bay Redskins Packers Los Angeles

North South Game Leaves Many Doubts

The North South all star game in Miami left scouts unsure after key performers. Chuck Foreman of Miami ran 83 yards on 22 carries with 4 receptions but lost two crucial fourth quarter fumbles. Rufus Ferguson of Wisconsin led the North with a two yard TD run yet averaged 2.6 yards per carry and questioned blocking. Arkansas QB Joe Ferguson threw 205 yards with four interceptions while Gary Danielson completed 2 of 13 passes. The South won 17 10 on a late field goal and a pivotal Foreman fumble set up Arizona’s Bob McCall TD.

Chuck Foreman University of Miami Fla Foreman Rufus Ferguson Wisconsin North Arkansas Joe Ferguson Rebels David Knight William and Mary John Madeya Louisville Gary Danielson Purdue Kansas City Len Dawson Cleveland Mike Phipps Miami Temple Doug Shubert Michigan State Marvin Roberts Arizona Bob McCall Villanova Kevin Reilly Alfred Reese Tennessee State McCall

TV Listings for Tuesday Evening Across Local Stations

TV schedules list programs for KGNC KAUZ KVII and KF DO channels including NBC CBS and ABC lineups. Notable items feature Bonanza The Bold Ones Hawaii Five O Marcus Welby Petticoat Junction and evening news broadcasts with Weather and Sports segments.

NBC Nightly News Newswatch Tonight Show KGNC Kauz TV Walter Cronkite CBS News Maude Hawaii

Harden Hall hosts annual women’s golf invitational in Sebring

Sebring Florida AP reports the 17th Harden Hall women's invitational golf championship will run January 3 to 5 with pro Ben Roman announcing. An added Harden Hall mixed foursomes event is set for January 6 to 7 and the fifth annual Bob Gray Cup matches feature United States and Canadian pros and amateurs on January 11.

Sebring Fla Harden Hall Ben Roman United States

RIZED SERVICE BILLS JV KFDX TV Channel 3

RIZED SERVICE BILLS JV reported by KFDX TV Channel 3 detailing a local service bill arrangement. The broadcast notes company involvement and seeks clarification on payment terms and responsibilities.

Television Schedule Highlights for December 27 1972

Local TV listings show a full day of programs across channels KAUZ KSWO and Channel 4. Notable items include The Tonight Show NBC News Jeopardy and classic soap operas Days of Our Lives General Hospital plus evening movies and news segments.

Cablecom- General, Inc Commerce Childress KSWO Peyton Place Somerset Daniel Boone

Television Schedule Fragments Highlight Local Lineup

A fragmented TV schedule lists morning programs at KFDA and KGNC channels with shows from 6:00 to late evening. Items include college courses, news slots, game broadcasts, soap operas, and a late movie title To Be Announced.

Amarillo College KGNC Today Show NBC News Newswatch Peyton Place Somerset Eddie Jeannie Paul Lynde Kvii TV

Television Schedule Listing Afternoon to Evening

The page lists a daily program lineup with show times from 6:30 to 11:45 including English Kindergarten Pro News The Electric Company Cartoon Time Sesame Street The Flintstones Dennis the Menace Gomer Pyle Bewitched Password Split Second Pro News Weather Far Let's Make a Deal Newlywed Game Dating Game General Hospital Julie Andrews Ponderosa The Dick Cavett Show.

the Electric Company Flinstones Gomer Pyle General Hospital Julie Andrews Ponderosa Dick Cavett

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