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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1967
Page
5
New York Jets sign former Rutgers University flanker Jack Emer, the 13th round draft choice, to a 1967 AFL contract. The season outlook notes his college performance and role as a pass catcher and blocker for the Jets.
Terrell Spencer and Ernie Rell, heavyweight contenders, would meet in an elimination bout to crown a Clay successor after Cassius Clay was stripped of his title. The doubleheader in the Astrodome also lists Jimmy Ellis versus Leotis Martin and two other first round eliminations across New York and Los Angeles.
Courins of the Pittsburgh Phantoms received a $500 fine on Tuesday for persistent fouling in last Friday's National Professional Soccer League game against Philadelphia.
Buckpasser, the Ogdenstowns pride, was syndicated for 4.8 million dollars in a deal split by Phipps and Arthur Hancock's Claiborne Farm. Sixteen owners bought half, at 150 000 per share, setting a new high for stallion sales. Buckpasser stands at Claiborne Farm and aims for the Suburban Handicap at Aqueduct, with a strong career including 24 wins in 28 starts and a world mile record.
Cherri Rapp of Estelline advances to the Odessa Tennis Tournament quarterfinals after two straight 8 0 wins in the 18 division. She faces Stephanie Letz of Old Glory as Anne Rapp also competes in the 16 singles. The Rapp sisters enter the doubles draw with Kay Holland and Gwen Melton of Kingsville as opponents.
Archie Reynolds leaves for six months of active duty after a pleasant sendoff from Dallas Fort Worth Spurs teammates. The Spurs topped Amarillo Sonics 10-5 as Reynolds improved to 5-6, allowing nine hits and four strikeouts. John Griffin hit his 11th homer and Elijah Johnson added another. Gary Kroll took the loss for Amarillo. El Paso moved within three games of Amarillo with a 3-1 win over Albuquerque, while Austin beat Arkansas 2-1 as John Messersmith went the distance.
Pete Riccitelli 170 of Portland defeats Rocky Halliday 163 in a ten round decision at Bangor Maine. In Miami Beach John Alford 227 of Philadelphia outpoints Ben Black 182 of Chicago in ten rounds.
An expert warns that wide reorganization of Russia's industry and agriculture requires large capital outlays and retooling. Hag casts doubt on Moscow's ability to sustain such extensive investments at a rapid pace. Cuts may be needed somewhere of substantial magnitude to fund the effort.
Fragmentary text mentions a new pin and Hawai i 111 value at FD. Details are unclear and names or dates are not readable. The readable bits suggest a local item about a pin and a possible location or organization.
The marquee AL hitters Eddie Kaline and Frank Robinson, top voters for the All-Star team, suffered injuries in separate games. Kaline broke a finger and will miss the July 11 game while Robinson sustained a mild concussion delaying Baltimore’s pennant push. Weis knee surgery leaves him out indefinitely. Chicago leads, with Clemons and Waslewski among others contributing as other AL and NL results unfold.
Niagara guard Butch Erwin, who averaged 10 points per game last season, was invited Tuesday to the Philadelphia 76ers training camp.
TV schedules show KFOX KAUZ KVII and KFDA with programs including Huntley Brinkley News The Virginian I Spy The Tonight Show Bob Hope Theater Beverly Hillbillies Gomer Pyle Green Acres Laramie Steve Allen Comedy Hour and late movies Valley of the Sun Night Tide with weather and news updates interspersed throughout the evening.
A dense listing shows TV guides for KFDX KGNC KFDA and KVII on June 29 1967 with programs from morning to late evening. It includes Today News Patrol Weather Jeopardy Match Game Hollywood Squares Captain Kangaroo The Beverly Hillbillies The Andy Griffith Show The Edge of Night Dark Shadows and various soaps and news blocks.
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