Childress Blues Host Frederick Friday
The Blues open the season with a home game against Frederick on Friday at Bell Park. Coach Jerry Fleck notes Sheppard did not have an outstanding night as the team started the year without late arrivals.
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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1976
Page
8
The Blues open the season with a home game against Frederick on Friday at Bell Park. Coach Jerry Fleck notes Sheppard did not have an outstanding night as the team started the year without late arrivals.
The article lists a set of names linked to a testing or inspection event, mentioning Elges and several individuals such as Minnie Loews, Sheppard, Frederick, and others. It notes practice sessions and duties, with references to dates and a watch for the fleet.
Kim Wrinkle signs with Angelo State in a brief note detailing a student athlete from Big Springs. The missive lists Wrinkle’s family ties and hints at cross country involvement and testing dates for football positions.
AP report notes San Antonio edged Amarillo by a wide margin as West Division action continued. Key players included Ed Passers and Mila Seather, with late relief from Gene Lanthorn preserving the win for starter Mike Rawh. Amarillo hosts San Antonio next. Jackson visits Shreveport.
The Childress County club hosts a weekend golf tournament with defending champs Lores Varks and Joe Browning of Memphis returning to defend their crown. Local entrants face strong out‑of‑town challengers as tables for prizes, a dinner, and trophies await top finishers.
A fragmented listing describes a TV schedule with channels, shows, and weather segments. It mentions various programs such as Eyewitness News and CBS News with anchors, plus entertainment and late-night items. The text lists channel identifiers, times, and program titles in a period-typical broadcast log style.
The article centers on Skip Walker, a top Texas AM running back, pursuing a pro career amid contract talks influenced by his father and questions over representation. It notes West vs East All Stars, ticket sales, and comments from coach Frank Rush and Bill Murray on prospect depth and league risk.
The article details Bert Bivgleven struggling with control as Texas, New York, and Milwaukee games unfold. Key moments include a 4 4 scoreline, Foucault’s three-run homer, Brown’s two runs, and late rallies shaping several outcomes across the American and National Leagues.
Port Jefferson, N.Y. golfer Jack McGown shot 65 in both rounds at Harder Hall in Sebring Florida. Golf Director Ben Roman signs him as assistant pro for Old Westbury Golf and Country Club and weighs adding him to the 1977 Sebring golf school staff.
A cluttered TV guide fragment lists CBS News Eyewitness News Lets Make A Deal and The Price Is Right, NBC Nightly News Today Show and Days of Our Lives, and local station KAMR schedule with Noon News and The Tonight Show among scattered program names and times.
Television guide lists daytime and prime time programs including Captain Kangaroo The New Price is Right Gambit Love Of Life The Young And The Restless Search For Tomorrow Eyewitness News The Guiding Light All In The Family Match Game Tattletales Bewitched Bonanza Truth Or Consequences The Brady Bunch Cronkite Eyewitness News and Weather segments scheduled across channels 12 and 25 with a community notebook feature.
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