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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1969

Page

6

Namath to meet Rozelle then raise funds for seminary

Joe Namath plans an informal talks with football commissioner Pete Rozelle in New York to set a formal session as early as tomorrow. He then flies to Monticello Raceway to raise 2500 dollars for St. Albert's Junior Seminary of Middletown, N.Y., fulfilling a prior promise to Father Edward J. Murphy.

U.S Milton Richman UPI New York Joe Namath Joe Pete Rozelle Commissioner's Namath Rozelle New York Jets St. Albert’s Junior Seminary Middletown N.Y Monticello Raceway Monticello St. Albert’s Edward J. Murphy St. Albert's Father Murphy Hancock Field Syracuse Alabama

Namath agrees to June 25 appearance at Monticello track

Facing retirement and financial strain Albert's relied on donations. Joe Namath commits to a June 25 appearance after a talk with Father Murphy. Leon Greenberg volunteers to host a Joe Namath night and donate part of gate proceeds. Father Murphy supports Namath despite his worries.

Father Murphy Joe Namath New York City Namath Joe

All-America Coaches Have No Quarterback Worries

East coach Joe Paterno says Penn State has two field generals in Marty Domres and Buster O'Brien, both capable and quick. Pepper Rodgers notes West quarterbacks Bobby Douglass and Edd Hargett look strong, with other stars Mercury Morris Enyart and Ron Sayers at running back.

Atlanta UPI Joe Paterno Penn State Marty Domres Columbia Buster O’brien Richmond Paterno Domres O’brien Kansas Pepper Rodgers West Bobby Douglass Edd Hargett Texas A&m Eugene Mercury Ron Sayers Nebraska

Green Trails Brown In All Around Rodeo Race

Denver UPI Larry Mahan, top rodeo cowboy, faces rising challenge from Doug Brown of Silverton Ore. Brown closes gap in all around standings from about 5000 to 1000 dollars as Mahan leads with 22132 vs 21112. Brown tops bull riding with 14265 and Wade Lewis wins calf roping at North Platte rodeo.

Denver UPI Larry Mahan Brown Brooks, Dre Doug Brown Silverton Ore Mahan North Platte Neb Rodeo Cowboys Association Wade Lewis Hereford Tex Bobby Berger

Rites Held For Courageous Little Mo

Maureen Connolly Brinker known as Little Mo was buried in Dallas after Wimbledon began its 83rd championships. Flags flew at half staff as memories of her 1954 Wimbledon title and a fatal 1951 riding accident linger in the public eye.

Dallas UPI Maureen Connolly Brinker Hearts Brinker Little Mo

Killebrew Delivers In 5th To Lift Twins Over Angels

Harmon Killebrew delivered a key infield single in the fifth inning driving home Ted Uhlaender as Minnesota edged the California Angels 5-3 to move into a half game atop the AL Western race. Uhlaender doubled and scored earlier on Killebrew's grounder. Other MLB results across the league included Baltimore over Washington 6-3 in 11, Chicago sweeping Seattle, Detroit beating New York, and Boston-Cleveland splitting a doubleheader. In the NL, New York swept Philadelphia while Chicago edged Pittsburgh and Atlanta beat Los Angeles.

Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Killebrew Ted Uhlaender Twins California Angels Kansas City Oakland Athletics Uhlaender Baltimore Washington Chicago Seattle Detroit New York Boston Cleveland Red Sox Philadelphia Pittsburgh Atlanta Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego Montreal St. Louis Houston San Francisco

Baseball and Public Health News Across Leagues

In Southern Association action the Phillies edged the Dodgers 5 to 4 with Jim Eason earning the win and homering for Philadelphia while Jim Berry added a single. Texas League saw Dodgers beat Phillies 20 to 3 with Bill Booth winning. several players homered and doubled. Giants defeated Cardinals 8 to 4 as Ivan Johnson pitched and hit. OSLO reports 57,504 sailors and 4,800 women aboard the Norwegian merchant marine as of November 1, 1968. Albany health officials warn against indoor barbecuing due to carbon monoxide and asphyxiation risks with open flame devices.

Jarvis Johnson Southern Association Phillies Dodgers Jim Eason Jim Berry Gregg Chaffin Tuffy Dean Keith Mills Bill Booth Freddy de Leon Woody Craven Chris Dove David Smith Mike Bradford Ken Buckley Richard Love Glen Beal Giants Cardinals Ivan Johnson Johnson Darin Blackshire Jeff Smith Tommy Howard Bobby Harris Barry Smoot James Barnett Oslo UPI Albany N.Y

NL President urges NL players to avoid Bachelors III

Cincinnati dispatch reports Warren Giles asked National League players to skip visiting Bachelors III in Fun City. He did not ban the bar but urged clubs to pass up the spot, citing patron information as not in baseballs best interests. An AL executive did not confirm a similar directive.

Cincinnati UPI Joe Namath New York National League Warren Giles Giles Joe Cronin

Richie Allen Suspended After Missing Phillies Doubleheader

Philadelphia slugger Richie Allen failed to appear for a two night doubleheader with the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. The incident comes as Allen has been a controversial figure amid his absences and on field behavior.

New York UPI Richie Allen Allen Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Shea Stadium

Falcons Trade Heck and Szczecko to Giants

Atlanta ships line backer Ralph Heck and tackle Joe Szczecko to the New York Giants in exchange for two 1969 draft picks. Norb Hecker, ex Falcons coach, now Giants defensive coach, oversees the move.

NEW York UPI Ralph Heck Joe Szczecko Atlanta Falcons New York Giants Norb Hecker Falcons Giants Joe Frazier Jerry Quarry ABC Wide World of Sport Princeton N.J

Television Guide for Wednesday June 25, 1969

Channel listings include KFOX NBC News at 5 30 and 10 15 NBC News shows News Reports Sports and Weather segments. Prime programs feature The Virginian Music Hall The Outsider Tonight Show and local news at KGNC KAUZ KVII KFDA. Program titles include Dr Jeckle and Mr Hyde Hawaii Five-O and Beverly Hillbillies.

Kfox TV NBC News the Weather News Report the Virginian Music Hall the Outsider News Kgnc TV Newswatch Cyd. Charisse Kauz TV Walter Cronkite Good Guys Kvii TV F. Troop F Troop Dr. Jeckle Mr. Hyde Kfda TV Beverly Hillibillies Green Acres Hawaii Paul Harvey Buck Owens Tri State KFDA Paul CBS News McHales Navy Mr. Mimikin Lucy Andy of Mayberry Dick van Dyke Search For Tomorrow News & Weather Weather the Linkletter Mike Douglas

TV Schedule Snippet Shows Dense Daytime Lineup

A June 1969 TV grid lists shows across KFDX Channel 3 KGNC Channel 4 and network programs. Daytime blocks feature Today NBC News Concentration Jeopardy Match Game Hollywood Squares and Days of Our Lives among others with evening news CBS News Huntley Brinkley and soap operas plus variety programs and kids shows.

Kfdx TV RFD Weather Today NBC News KGNC KFDX Newswatch Bill Harkin Channel TV 3

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