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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1966

Page

5

Mets Select 17-Year-Old Chilcott First in Draft

New York Mets surprise by drafting 17 year old Steve Chilcott of Lancaster California as the No 1 pick in baseballs annual draft. The left sign bonus is targeted between 50000 and 75000. Chilcott faced immediate signing uncertainty under draft rules.

Mets Fred McMane UPI NEW York New York Mets Steve Chilcott Lancaster Calif Reggie Jackson Arizona State Chilcott Kansas City Athletics Jackson

Stangings and Standings from Daily Baseball Briefs

Baseball roundup with standings for the leagues led by San Francisco and Pittsburgh. Tuesday results include Los Angeles beating Chicago and Atlanta defeating New York among others. Upcoming games feature Marichal, Ellsworth, and Briles as listed pitchers.

United Press International W. L. Pet San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati Atlanta St. Louis New York Chicago Fischer Fisher Ellis Briles Law Houstor Marichal Cuellar Bruce Phila San Fran

Americans Reach Third Round in British Amateur at Carnoustie

Bill Hyndman of Philadelphia led 14 Americans into the third round of the British Amateur at Carnoustie Scotland after a two hour putting session following a close scare. Hyndman edged David Moffatt of England on the 20th hole to advance alongside fellow American threats Bill Campbell Walter Fondren and Peter Townsend. Defending champion Mike Bonnallack also advanced 4 and 3 over Sid Parsons as other Americans including Walter Fondren Truman Connell Charles McCallum Hen Wilmer Richard Anthony Art Hudnutt Billy Hamilton and Billy Key moved through the round while Norman Duncan benefited from a disqualification.

Carnoustie Scotland UPI Bill Hyndman Philadelphia Hyndman David Moffatt England Bill Campbell Huntington W. Va United States Peter Townsend Robin Hunter Mike Bonnallack Sid Parsons Norman Duncan Duncan Campell Walter Fondren Houston Campbell U.S John Bradson Charlotte N.C North Sea Frank Strafici Miami Fla David Symong South Africa Hunter McDonald Royal Oak Mich John Hoey Baltimore Hoey Dunca W. R. Gibson Truman Connell North Palm Beach Charles McCallum Fort Lauderdale Hen Wilmer Richard Anthony Andalusia Ala Art Hudnutt Elyria Ohio Billy Hamilton Anniston Billy Key Columbus

Whitfield Stops Bassey In Walpole Debut Fight

In Walpole Massachusetts Ted Whitfield from Springfield stopped Kid Bassey of Jamaica in the fifth round to record a professional boxing win.

United Press International Walpole Mass UPI Ted Whitfield Springfield Kid Bassey Jamaica

Boston Patriots sign two BC stalwarts to contracts

Two players from Boston College, Gentili and Dick Capp, were signed by the Boston Patriots of the AFL era on Tuesday, strengthening the team’s defense for the 1965 season.

Boston UPI Gentili Dick Capp Boston College Boston Patriots Time Football League

Max Patkin ready for a grueling coast to coast comedy circuit

Milestone clown Max Patkin, baseball’s last traveling comic, hits 70 cities through late August in a 1966 tour. The 46 year old former minor leaguer says his act brightens dull moments and he never mocks the game without permission.

U.S Milton Richman UPI New York Max Patkin Max Patkin Parkin Abner Doubleday Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Wilkes-Barre Lou Boudreau Cleveland Boudreau Bill Veeck Veeck Indians

Home Run Fails To Save Sonics In Texas League Doubleheader

El Paso Sun Kings and Austin Braves split a Tuesday night doubleheader in Texas League second division play. Sun Kings won 4-0 in game one, Austin answered 5-1 in game two. Ronnie Davis homered for Amarillo, but the Sonics lost 8-3 to Arkansas. Albuquerque blanked Dallas Fort Worth 5-0, leaving Spurs at the bottom. Tonight Arkansas visits Amarillo, El Paso visits Austin, Albuquerque faces Dallas Fort Worth.

United Press International el Paso Sun Kings Austin Braves Ronnie Davis Amarillo Sonics Arkansas Sonics Albuquerque Dodgers Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs Amarillos

Ortiz-Bizzarro world lightweight title bout on June 20 broadcast

Sports Network Inc said it will televise and radio the Ortiz versus Bizzarro world lightweight title fight on June 20. The bout begins at 1 p.m. EDT and marks Ortiz's first title defense since reclaiming the crown from Ismael Laguna last November.

Pittsburgh UPI Sports Network Inc Carlos Ortiz Johnny Bizzarro Ortiz Ismael Laguna

Frank Robinson Poised for AL MVP and Orioles Pennant

Hall of Fame slugger Frank Robinson drives Baltimore toward a pennant while leading the AL in batting at .351 with 14 homers. He added a bases loaded single in the 12th inning to defeat Washington 6 5, moving Baltimore within five percentage points of Cleveland.

Curt Block UPI Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Robby Cincinnati Reds Baltimore Washington Birds Cleveland Indians Athletics Kaat Don Mitcher Bernie Allen J. E. Hall Norm Steern al Reichardt Chicago Plain Sox Tommy J. Ady

Snead Misses US Open As Sutton Leads Qualifiers

Alex Sutton a former pro golfer from Redwood City California posted a 137 to lead 70 players into the US Open at San Francisco Golf Club starting June 16. Sammy Snead failed to qualify for the first time in 26 years by one stroke with a 151 in Detroit.

United Press International Alex Sutton Sammy Snead Sutton Redwood City Calif San Francisco Golf Club San Francisco Snead Detroit Sammy Ralph Guidahl

Maris H R record in 1961 marked by April drought

In 1961 Roger Maris set a 61 home run mark but April saw him hit only one four-bagger. Greece and Albania remain without formal diplomatic ties amid a wartime standoff. Jackie Westrope, Hall of Fame jockey, topped 300 wins in a year with 301 in 198, noted at Pimlico.

New York UPT Roger Maris Maris Athens UPI Greece Albania Westrope Baltimore Jackie Westrope Pimlico

TV Listings Sketch for Multiple Dallas Area Stations

A dense schedule listing weekday programs across KFOX KAUZ KVII KFDA and other stations. It covers news weather sports and prime time shows from early evening through late night with titles such as The Virginian I Spy Bob Hope Show and Tonight Show.

KFOX Huntley-Brinkley NBC News GNC TV The Virginian I Spy

TV Schedule Clutter From June 9 1966 Listing

Television listings for Cline Motor Company and KGNC TV Channel 4 fill a dense schedule page. Programs span morning to late night with news, game shows, soap operas, children’s programs, and features such as Today, Eye Guess, Jeopardy, and Captain Kangaroo.

FOX TV Today Weather Today Eye Morning Star Paradise Bay NBC News Funny Company Popeye Theatre Hinkley-Brinkley News Kgnc TV Kauz TV Channel Dixie CBS News Kauzzma Sea Hunt Bat Masterson

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