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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
2
Oscar Fraley surveys fans and players amid probes of amateurism in college hoops. He argues some schools entice young men with underhand rewards, while victims should finish education with help, not punishment, and recalls golf legends and locker room lore.
The column argues Liston’s arrests and law contempt taint his fitness for title contention while opponents and fans wonder about moral standards in boxing. It contrasts Liston with other sports opinions and mocks outdated notions of sports heroism.
The Argentine district of Kansas City Kansas traces its name to the Latin argenta meaning silver. Its first industry was silver smelting, reflecting early urban identity and economic focus.
Hank Bauer in his managerial debut for Kansas City guides a 4 3 victory over the Yankees. Wes Covington belts a three run homer off Ennis Arroyo after Norm Siebern ties it with a long shot. Roger Maris homers for the Yankees and Jym Archer earns the win as the only major league game that Monday. A Cleveland at Chicago rainout followed.
Amarillo swept both ends of a Texas League twin bill and outpitched San Antonio 2-0 in the opener before a 2-1 victory in the nightcap. Bob Lasko threw a one hitter in the opener, Danny Murphy hit the lone San Antonio hit, and Don Brummer started the 18th with a single. Victoria won two from Austin while Tulsa beat Ardmore 3-2 as standings shifted with several late rallies across the circuit.
United Press International reports American League and National League standings with teams such as Detroit Cleveland New York Boston Baltimore Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles and Chicago, plus results and upcoming games. Details include win loss records, head-to-head gaps, Monday results, and noted doubleheader innings and postponements.
In Chicago a coroner's inquest is set for Edward Gaedel, the 3 foot 7 inch midget who briefly altered baseball history in 1951. He was found dead at 38 from natural causes, with bruising likely from a fall. Gaedel, famed for his one plate appearance with the Browns and a walk, remains a unique footnote in the annals of baseball.
Major League leaders list players by home runs and RBIs in both leagues. Maris and Mantle top American League homers. Cepeda and Mays lead NL. RBIs highlight Cash and Cepeda with multiple players across teams. Pitching leaders include Grant and Milt Purkey with team notes.
In New York Tibbs outpointed Ellis while Jim my Soo stopped Bobby Douglas in Philadelphia. Tokyo's Fighting Hara da outpointed Shigeru Ito with Japan judges tallying the scores. Solo:mon Boysaw floored Louis Avila in Las Vegas.
The Dow Jones stock averages show gains with the 30 industrials climbing to 636.92, rails up to 140.06, utilities at 121.86, and 65 stocks advancing to 227.91. Trading volume totals 2,320,000 shares, with 440,000 in the 4th hour.
Dallas observers recall the Mollie Low well drilled near Childress in 1935 that produced only a few hundred barrels and then quit. Geologists link the site to nearby Palo Pinto Conley field activity while others suggest a Pennsylvanian formation along the Red River Uplift. Still, locals believe untapped production lingers in North Texas as the Mollie Low ghost looms.
Rival Laos princes meet in Zurich for a third day to reconcile differences but fail to agree on any path to agreement. Pro-Western aide Bon Oum shows little optimism while Pathet Lao supporter Souphanouvong and neutralist Souvanna Phouma express cautious hope for a deal.
Livestock prices show moderate activity with cattle and calves mixed. Slaughter steers and heifers mostly steady, calves steady to 2 lower. yearlings up to 24.75. stockers 20.50-22.50. Hogs mixed with some declines. sows 14.50. Sheep active with spring lambs strong to 50 higher and slaughter ewes 4.00-6.40.
A five day maritime strike tied up 75 ships in U.S. harbors halting fuel deliveries in New England and laying off thousands in shipping related jobs. MEU plans extending pickets threaten more longshore layoffs while oil industry workers join the protest causing fuel shortages and prompting talk of Taft Hartley action.
Amarillo and San Antonio split a doubleheader with scores 2 9 in the first game and 2 1 in the 19 inning second game. Victoria beat Austin 4 2 in seven innings and 2 1 in 11 innings. Tulsa topped Ardmore 3 2 in a listed result.
TV listings for KFOX KGNC KSYD EVII WV and KFDA show daily programming blocks from afternoon to late night. Includes cartoons news talk sherlock westerns comedies and variety shows with weather and local news segments.
A dense, OCR riddled listing shows June 21 1961 TV daytime to late night programming across AFDR NBC NBCK SYD KFDA and EVII stations. It lists Popeyes Clubhouse Bugs Bunny & Friends Truth or Consequences The Millionaire Guiding Light Queen For A Day and Captain Kangaroo among others with times ranging from early morning to late night.
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