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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1976

Page

6

Blues Fall to Sheppard in Kiwanis Ball Park Showdown

The Childress Blues lost 141 to an unidentified score against Sheppard Air Force Base Monday night at Kiwanis Ball Park. Timmy Dean fully accounted for the lone Blues run on Larry H. Giger’s single. Clifton Cornish fractured a foot earlier season and will miss regular play but plans to participate in tournaments starting July 5 with the Vernon League Tournament. Perry Morren twisted a knee but states his injury is not serious. The Blues have one game left, hosting Vernon with a 1-4 record.

Childress Blues Sheppard Air Force Hase Kiwanis Ball Park Timmy Dean Larry H.ggers Clifton Cornish Sheppard Art Cornish Vernon Perry Morren Morren Blues

Dodgers Power In May Cranks Seven Homers In Chicago

Dodgers explode for seven home runs in a May Chicago game as NL pace quickens with long games. Mets outlast the Cardinals 17 innings in St Louis, while Reds draw top NL crowds at home in April totaling 106,449 fans.

Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago New York Mets Cardinals St Laws Cincinnatis Reds Pact

Centuries of muskets and winter silence recalled

The World Almanac notes that 17th to 20th century land warfare relied on large caliber smooth bore flintlock muskets. These arms were slow and unreliable, often left unused during winter months when snow muffled sound and reduced engagement.

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Free Beltone hearing aid offer targets Chicago readers

An advertisement promotes a free Beltone hearing aid model to all who respond. The ad claims the device weighs under a third of an ounce and sits at ear level, with thousands already mailed and instructions to write to Dept 987 at Krellone Electronics Corp in Chicago Illinois for a free unit.

Chicago Beltone Thas Phese Dept Krellone Electronics Corp Victoria St Lilinors Ouoao

Oliver's All Star Bid Hidden by Pirates Win

Al Oliver, NL batting leader, remains a long shot for the All Star Game as Pittsburgh crushes Chicago 9 to 2. Oliver drove in four runs with a homer and double but sits 12th among NL outfielders despite a .242 season average and 1,172 career hits. Other NL results include Phillies over Expos 6 to 2 and Dodgers over Braves 5 to 2. In AL action, Twins top Royals 4 to 3 and Red Sox pound Orioles 12 to 2.

al Oliver Gerald Ford Oliver Chemnalis Johnny Bench Pve Philadelphia Phillies Montreal Expos Cynemnatt Reds San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Braves Houston Astros San Francisco Giants New York Mets St Louis Cardinals Phillies Joe Morgan Willie McCovesy San Diego Morgan Alan Poster George Foster Tony Perez Dodgers Braves Lee Laey Buckner Russell Rick Rhoden Pick Ruthven

WTCC Leaves Opposition to Pending Energy Bills

West Texas Chamber of Commerce adopts two position papers opposing a proposed natural gas price decontrol plan and sections of the Tax Reform Act of 1976. The group warns price controls on offshore gas and new taxes would worsen energy shortages and dollar outflow, urging phased or immediate decontrol and energy-independence measures.

West Texas Chamber of Commerce Congress Board of Directors del Rio WTCC Wpcc Bs Wee Senate Byrd Midland Mineral Resources Development Committee West Texas W. A Griffis, Jr San Angelo Bill Collyns Congress of the United States

Wimbledon Women Reach Semi Final Stars Included

Top seed Chris Evert advanced to the Wimbledon women's singles semi finals along with Franne Goolagong Virginia Wade and Martina Navratilova after a 63 66 win over Olga Morozova of the Soviet Union. Judy Rankin captured a one stroke victory at the Babe Zaharias Invitational in Chagrin Falls Ohio defeating Jane Blalock. Mike Merritt climbed to the lead by winning his last six games to average 221 after four rounds at the Portland Home Box Office Open bowling event in Beaverton Oregon.

Wimbledon England Chris Evert Franne Goolagong Virginia Wade Martina Navratilova Olga Morozova Soviet Union Gobr Beaverton Ore Mike Merritt Portland

Four Childress Girls Shine at Wayland Flying Queens Camp

Four Childress girls attended the Wayland Flying Queens basketball camp session from June to June. Gina Johnson led in the senior division with teammates Glenda Johnson Sharon Profit and Kristy Hickdell earning junior division honors. Kristy Hickdell won All Star Junior honors and was one of the top three guards, receiving four trophies.

Childress Wayland Flying Queens Glenda Johmson Sharon Profit Gina Johnson Kristy Hickdell Gina Glenda Sharon Kristy Krusty

Television Log Gets CNNemme Series Canceled

A garbled AP wire item notes television listings and potential cancellations involving CNNemme and other names. The readable fragments suggest schedule changes, with references to retailers and money amounts but lack coherent detail.

Rankin Wins Zaharias Invite in Tight Finish

Judy Rankin edged JoAnne Carner and Jane Blalock by one stroke at Tanglewood CC in Chagrin Falls Ohio to win the Babe Zaharias Invitational and set a new single season earnings record of $96,830. Rankin finished one under par 28 with a late double bogey nearly costing her the title.

Chagrin Falls Ohio Judy Rankin JoAnne Carner Tanglewood Country Club Carner Rankin Jane Blalock Mrs. Carner Mrs. Rankin

Mets error-saver Kingman boosts spring throw

Dave Kingman, at six feet five with long limbs, has reduced errors by handling tough throws for the New York Mets in spring training. Mickey Mantle recalls Yankee Stadium in his day, noting visiting players often felt awe at the big ballpark, a factor in the era�s success.

Dave Kingman New York Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Mantle

Unclear Broadcast Schedule Fragments From 19th Century Note

Fragmentary OCR notes show a scattered TV and radio listings with times, program titles, and channel identifiers. Names and times are inconsistently captured, making exact station and date unclear.

Ram TV Schedule Highlights Dense With Shows And Times

A dated TV guide lists channels and programs across days with numerous titles. Notable entries include Wheel of Fortune Dragnet style game shows, soaps like The Young and The Restless, CBS Evening News, and late movie lineups readers could expect from Amarillo area channels.

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