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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1977
Page
8
Seattle Slew joins the Triple Crown club by sweeping Derby Preakness and Belmont without a blemish. Owners Turner and partners consider a European challenge later, while Forego eyes potential races to meet the dominant unbeaten colt.
Mets consider trading Tom Seaver as rumors link Cincinnati Reds and others to a deal. Seaver would approve a Reds move and cites strained contract talks with New York. Reds offer reportedly includes Rawly Eastwick. other names like Gary Nolan and Doug Flynn are mentioned.
NBA owners discuss the lingering survival costs of absorbing four ABA teams Denver Nuggets Indiana Pacers New York Nets and San Antonio Spurs. Debts reach millions with a $3.2 million entrance fee and annual expenses pressuring payrolls and operations.
AP special says a Seattle Slew versus The Minstrel world title duel at Paris' Arc de Triomphe won't occur this year. Billy Turfer says the idea is too strenuous for Slew. Vincent O'Brien anticipated the challenge as Slew swept Belmont Stakes, marking a rare 10th 100 year era feat.
The Childress Kiwanis Club will sponsor a softball tournament with opening play July 21 and continuing through July 24. Teams may enter by contacting the Kiwanis Club at P. O Box 906 or by calling 937-3532 937-3494 937-3151 or 937-2022. An entry fee of 50 dollars applies and each team must supply two softballs. Individual trophies will be awarded for first place and team trophies for second third and fourth places.
The John Player Tennis final between Jaime Fillol and Tim Gullikson was wiped out by rain in Nottingham. In other notes, Mark Fidrych named American League Player of the Week for June 12, and Gene Bartow resigns as UCLA basketball coach to take roles at Alabama-Birmingham.
Bruce Sutter credits the fork ball with restoring his career after elbow surgery. The 25 year old reliever has a 2-1 record with 17 saves and a 0.81 ERA in 55 innings, while posting a 7 to 1 strikeout to walk ratio. Cubs manager Herman Franks calls him the greatest reliever seen in 45 years.
At the NFL spring meetings eight cities including New Orleans Pasadena Dallas Seattle Pontiac Houston Los Angeles and Miami bid for the 1977 1980 and 1981 Super Bowls. Houston appears favored for the 1979 game. Discussions also covered retroactive compensation for players changing teams and future TV revenues with ABC expected to bid for rights. A proposed rule to ban the head slap was to be considered.
The Gray County 4-H Council sponsors a Youth Rodeo for ages 9 to 18 on Friday August 19 and Saturday August 20 at the Top of Texas Rodeo Arena in Pampa Texas. Belt buckles go to the top three in each event and proceeds fund 4-H projects camps and district state competitions. Entry for ages 9-11 is 6 dollars per event with events including Breakaway Roping Barrel Racing and Calf Riding.
The prospectus lists pole bending barrel racing and goat tying for girls ages 12 to 14 and barrel racing pole and goat tying for girls 15 to 18. Boys compete in ribbon roping steers and breakaway roping plus bareback bull calf riding and ribbon roping for older groups. A 2 00 p m showcase features head and heel for ages 9 to 18 with $12 per team. Buckles awarded to top three teams. admission 150 for adults 100 for children under 18, under six free.
A dense listing of daily programs, shows, and news segments across channels with times from early morning to late evening. Includes soaps, game shows, news, children’s programs, and specials featuring NBC CBS and other networks with multiple time blocks and cross-channel notes.
TV listings show KFDX EVE TV and KFOR schedules with morning to late night programs. Notable entries include Good Morning America Sesame Street The Jeffersons Tonight Show and The Tonight Show among others with daytime soap operas General Hospital All My Children and The Guiding Light.
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