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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1968
Page
7
Detroit shortstop Ray Oyler, famed for his glove, sinks to a batting average around .148 as teammates like George Scott and Tom Tresh also struggle. Oyler remains determined to improve his hit rate to silence critics who label him a poor hitter.
Tigers infielder Oyler credits hard work and coaching from Wally Moses for his improved hitting. He tried a heavy bat eye glasses and mental exercises to focus on contact after batting .186 in 1965 and .171 in 1966. Moses notes Oyler’s effort and willingness to try multiple approaches.
Tigers manager Mayo Smith defends shortstop Ray Oyler as he remains patient with Owler’s .148 average. Smith notes Oyler’s contact has improved with Moses’ help and he doesn’t overswing, aiming to prove himself to the team and fans.
UPI reports MLB executive council to hold its quarterly session next Wednesday. Topics include the 16 schedule next season's All-Star game and plans for baseball centennial celebration.
In St Louis, Tim Mc Carver and Orlando Cepeda each homered and drove in three as the Cardinals won their seventh in a row, 6-1, extending their lead in the league standings to 21 of 25. Pitching has shut out four opponents in the streak.
Boston Patriots announce veteran Babe Parilli and Texan Don Trull have signed 1968 contracts. Coach Mike Holovak named Trull as top quarterback for the season, with Parilli to spell him as needed. Also competing is rookie Tom Sherman from Penn State, MVP of 1968 college season.
Texans quarterback Texan Trull, acquired from Houston last season, said being named starting QB before preseason drills is great but what matters is who sits on top when the regular season opens. He emphasized earning the job through performance.
The text argues that pay base and salary supplement rules affect all state college faculty, not just political or ideological groups, noting non-political professors and radicals alike face the same restrictions.
Ad touts Pure Baby Soap designed for tender skin and sun kissed complexions. Claims gentle cleansing suitable for sensitive skin.
A historical notice notes publication details for the Childress area with dates and dates of publishing days, listing Morrie Highy and J Jestos Ven as managers and noting corrections may be made upon notification to editors.
TV schedule snippet lists Flower shop ad and multiple channels with programs from 6:30 pm to 1:30 am including Modern Education Cisco Kid Bugs Bunny Hatful of Rain Bonanza Lassie Flipper The FBI and Sunday Night Movie Lost Battalion and Soccer Championship on several local channels with air times and program names.
Radio and TV schedule fragment lists programs across KFDX KGNC and KVII channels for June 24 1968. Entries include news NBC CBS and local shows, cartoons, soap operas, game shows, westerns, and feature films with times and channel notices.
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