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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

5

Cats Host Lions Seek Second District Win

Childress Bobcats chase District 4AAA victory number two at home against Vernon tonight after a 57-51 loss in the opening district game. Junior varsity openers precede the varsity in Spm with Fred Buck out due to ankle injury but could return Tuesday. The team, led by coach Kenneth West, aims to avenge the earlier defeat and improve a 7 0 district record for Vernon.

Childress’ Bobcats Vernon Bobcats Spm Bobcat Cougars Childress Freddie Buck Buck Breckenridge Kenneth West Freddie Cats Childress Varsity Washington Lions Vernon Daily Record Burkburnet Hirschi Brownwood Graham Washington Burkburnett Nursent Wichita Falls Washington Burkburnett Graham Hirschi

Dooley Womack Enjoys New York Life With Yankees

Yankee reliever Dolley Womack discusses his $12,000 salary and aim to become a starter. He praises New York, his family, and his 2.41 ERA over 97 innings, while also noting a CBS sales job this winter. Also, Sam McDowell signs for 1968 with Cleveland for about $30,000 after a 13 win season.

U.S Milton Richman UPI New York Zee Dooley Womack Yankee Yankee Stadium Billy Robinson Steve Whitaker Jaz Pepitone Steve Barber Charlie Sands Womack Yankees Columbia S.C Janelle Dolley CBS George Hamilton Dooley Horace Horace G. W Horace Stoneham Southpaw Cleveland Sam McDowell

Jockey Club Reelects Ogden Phipps as President

The Jockey Club elected Ogden Phipps to a fourth term as president. Other officers kept were George J. Widener honorary chairman, James Cox Brady vice chairman, Louis Lee Haggin II secretary treasurer, John Kennedy executive secretary, Calvin S. Rainey assistant secretary, Frank Kalbac assistant treasurer, and Thomas Trotter handicapper.

New York UPD Jockey Club Ogden Phipps George J. Widener James Cox Brady Louis Lee Haggin II John ¥. Kennedy Calvin S. Rainey Frank Kalbac Thomas *. Trotter

NBA Standings and Results Report

East division leaders Philadelphia and Boston hold strong records with Philadelphia at 34 13 and Boston at 31 13 while Detroit 25 23 and Cincinnati 23 23 trail. In the West St Louis leads 35 14 ahead of San Francisco 31 19 and Los Angeles 23 22 with Seattle 14 35 and San Diego 4 36 well back. Thursday results include St Louis 119 Baltimore 116 and Cincinnati 129 San Diego 26 with no other games. Friday features New York at Boston Seattle at Detroit and Philadelphia hosting San Francisco in Oakland.

United Press International W. L. Pet Philadelphia Boston Detroit Cincinnati New York Baltimore L. Pet St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago Seattle San Diego

ABA Standings and Schedule Notes

Minnesota leads with 30 wins and 15 losses while Pittsburgh at 30 16 and Indiana 24 25. Standings show Denver 26 18 and New Orleans 29 5 with Oakland and Anaheim near midtable. Upcoming games list Denver at Anaheim and Houston at Dallas with Indiana at New Jersey and New Orleans at Pittsburgh.

United Press International W. L. Pet Minnesota Pittsburgh Indiana Kentucky New Orleans Denver Dallas Ikouston Anaheim Oakland Houston New Jersey

Pro Bowl Sidelights Draw Interest Of Fans

Western stars focus on second backfield performances in the Pro Bowl as Don Shula plans platoons with John Unitas Gale Sayers Willie Richardson and Roman Gabriel among the notable starters and reserves. East coaches Otto Graham fields Meredith Perkins Tarkenton in a battle of quarterbacks as key linemen and receivers are listed for both teams.

Dean Hil Los Angeles UPI Don Shula Baltimore Colts John Unitas Willie Richardson Colts Gale Sayers Chicago Bears Bill Brown Minnesota Don Meredith Don Perkins Dallas Cowboys Leroy Kelly Cleveland Browns Charley Taylor Redskins Meredith Frank Tarkenton New York Giants Avera Rams David Jones Merlin Olsen Roger Brown Willie Davis Green Bay Packers

Unwitting Accessory in a Silent Stickup Incident

A Dallas storekeeper assisted a customer who bought pistol ammunition. The customer, testing fit, loaded the gun and declared the bullets would work. He then said, this is a stickup. Police are seeking the gunman.

Dallas UPI

Myth shattered over XIT Ranch branding origins

Historians debunk the claim that XIT stood for Ten in Texas. Ab Blocker, who designed the brand, says the symbol arose from a practical mark scratched in sand to create a straight branding form that rustlers could not copy. The XIT name thus became a meaningless symbol that endured.

Dalhart Tex Texas Blocker

Excessive Speed Wears Tires Says National Automobile Club

Flames swept a New York slum tenement on the coldest January 9 in history killing at least 13 and injuring 26. The UPI report notes the fire as one of the worst in recent memory and links rapid curves to tire wear.

San Francisco UPI The National Automobile Club New York

March of Dimes Reports Birth Defects Rate

The March of Dimes says eight babies are born in the United States each year with significant birth defects.

The March of Dimes United States

Famous Western Range Fight Recalled in Brief

A historic clash on the western frontier is highlighted in a compact notice recalling one of the era’s most famous range battles. The item notes public fascination and enduring lore surrounding the confrontation.

Coakley Latest in Detroit UPI Brief

Cleveland defensive back Mike Howell undergoes shoulder surgery after a PJ Bowl injury. Report cites Howell as fastest man on the Cleveland Brewls with Rams speculation in Los Angeles rumors.

Cleveland Mike Howell Cleveland Brewls Angeles Rams

TV Guide Listings for Four Channels Tonight

TV schedules for KFDX KVII KFDA and KGNC highlight film titles such as The Moralist Master of the World and A Letter to Three Wives. Also featured are news weather sports and late night programs across channels 3 4 and 6 with Tonight Show Hollywood Squares and Guns of Will Sonnett among the lineup.

KFDX Sporal Resort KGNC Kvii TV Channel Will Sonnett Judd Joey Bishop KFDA Camel Gomer Pyle USM Jerry Taff

Saturday TV Schedule Highlights From 1968 Listings

TV guide style list for Saturday January 20 1968 featuring Arlington State vs Texas Tech basketball Laramie Western Theatre CBS Golf and many cartoons and dramas across KAUZ KFDA and local channels with programs such as Captain Newman The Birdman and the Galaxy Trio Mighty Mightor Space Ghost Hogan's Heroes and Johnny Quest mixing kids shows and prime time westerns with weather and sports updates throughout the day.

Kfdx TV Vwn Flintstones Secret Squirrel Canyon Town Captain Newman Southwest Report Premiere Playhouse Cargo Capetown Theatre Four

Breakfast 40 Steps over fence 41 Ceremonies of resentation

Puzzle page text fragments list clues and partial entries including references to breakfast, steps, ceremonies, and various crossword hints. The readable items show scattered numbers and partial words like Downward clues and puzzle notes, with no coherent single news event or narrative.

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