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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1966

Page

5

Clay Plans Trip to Egypt After Title Defense

World heavyweight champion Cassius Clay said he received a special invitation to visit the UAR and would fly to Cairo this afternoon. He had just defended his title against Henry Cooper in New York and now considers next opponents including Karl Mildenberger and Doug Jones.

London UPI Cassius Clay United Arab Republic U.A.R Cairo Clay Henry Cooper New York United Press International U.S. Army Karl Mildenberger Doug Jones Madison Square Garden Mildenberger Jones

Gomez Delivers All Austin Runs In 4-2 Win Over Albuquerque

Rafael Gomez hit a bases loaded homer in the third to power a 4-2 Texas League victory for Austin over Albuquerque. Dodgers had eight hits as Dallas-Fort Worth blanked Arkansas 20 and El Paso beat Amarillo. Tonight’s schedule features Albuquerque at Austin and other city pairings.

United Press International Rafael Gomez Albuquerque Dodgers Gomez Homer Austin Dodgers Dallas - Fort Worth Spurs Arkansas Paso Sun Kings Amarillo Albuquerque el Paso Dallas-Fort Worth W. L. Pet Dallas-Fw Buquerque Braves Cincinnati Don Nottebart Reds Hank Fischer Sammy Ellis Larry Jackson Astros Philadelphia Doug Clemens Phils Sonny Jackson Bob Aspromonte Dave Giusti Kansas City Phil Roof Washington Casey Cox Athletics Roof Mike McCormick Senators Frank Howard Jim King

Harris and Burden win in separate cards in Philadelphia and Kansas City

Gypsy Joe Harris outpoints Johnny Knight in Philadelphia while Kelly Burden stops Art Hernandez in Kansas City. Both bouts listed with weights and locations.

Philadelphia Gypsy Joe Harris Johnny Knight Kansas City Kaw UPI Kelly Burden Art Hernandez Omaha Neb

Bass Placed in Lake Childress to Restore Fish Population

Lake Childress was restocked with 9 000 black bass fry from the Dundee State Fish Hatchery after a total kill by Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists. A hybrid redear sunfish was added from South Texas and several gallons of minnows were introduced to provide food.

Lake Childress Dunde State Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas

AAU names Hein and Toomey to US track team

The Amateur Athletic Union announced pole vaulter Mel Hein Jr of Los Angeles and national decathlon champion Bill Toomey of Santa Barbara as members of the US team for a track meet in British Guiana set for May 27 to 30.

New York UPI Amateur Athletic Union Mel Hein Jr Los Angeles Bill Toomey Santa Barbara Calif British Guiana

NLB Opens Hearing On Savarin Firing By Guild

The National Labor Relations Board opened a hearing to determine if Joseph Savarin, former nightclub emcee and comedian, was dismissed by the American Guild of Variety Artists for union activity. Savarin says the guild fired him for attempting to organize a separate union among its reps.

Houston UPI National Labor Relations Board Joseph Savarin American Guild of Variety Artists Savarin

Slot Car Race Track To Open Wednesday

The Childress Speedway opens tomorrow at 98 Avenue F NW featuring slot car racing. Owned by Wayne Hilton of Canyon and operated by Carl Fowler of Childress, the track will offer racing cars and parts for sale with hours from 10 am to 10 pm.

Childress Speedway Avenue F. Nw Wayne Hilton Canyon Carl Fowler Childress Fowler

Schissler Wins Three Titles In Mre Bay

In Rochester New York May 12 1960 Schissler Denver pro became third man to win three ABC titles at one tournament and first to win three in one day He contributed 622 to the Mitchells 3357 record as Shissler topped singles all events and teamed with Welu Shur Hook to set an ABC high The Plaza Lanes from Sault Ste Marie Ontario became first Canadian team to win since 1921 with 3066 in the regular division Next year’s event moves to Miami Beach Florida.

Rochester N.Y American Bowling Congress Schissler Denver Don Carter Dick Weber Shissler Billy Welu Mitchell Shur-Hook Akron Mitchells ABC Bill Lillard Dallas Eddie Lubanski Detroit St. Louis Scranton Don Chapman Chapman John Wilcox Williamsport Wilcox Carl Klencon Plaza Lanes Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Buffalo Toronto Saunders Plaza Miami Beach Fla

Players Sign Giants Duo To 1966 Contracts

Steve Thurlow and Ernie Kay of the New York Giants signed their 1966 contracts on Monday, formalizing their return to the club this season.

NEW York UPI Steve Thurlow Ernie Kay New York Giants

Houk Turns Yankees Around With Firm, Fatherly Touch

UPI reports Ralph Houk has transformed the Yankees after taking over on May 7. Players credit his steady leadership and personal confidence, noting Pedro Ramos' seven straight saves and a renewed team spirit as evidence. The article contrasts critic and praise, highlighting Houk as a powerful, supportive manager.

Yogi Berra Houk Yankees Berra Keane Twins Pedro Ramos Ramos Ralph Sophia Loren

Pirates Lose Thriller As Third Base Pileup Costs Game

Dodgers win 3-2 after Pittsburgh Pirates crash into Derrell Griffith at third base in the ninth inning. Pete Mikkelsen fails to tag Griffith, Roseboro scores on a late break, sending Sandy Koufax to a seventh win. other scores include Braves, Phillies, and Athletics in action.

Curt Block Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodger Pittsburgh Dodger Stadium Pete Mikkelsen Johnny Roseboro Derrell Griffith John Kennedy Griffith Mikkelsen Donn Clendenon Jerry May Griffith Bill Mazeroski Maz Clendenon Coser Roseboro Sandy Koufax Atlanta Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston Kansas City Washington Los Angeles San Francisco Koufax Pirates Kennedy Maury Wills Wes Parker Ron Bob Bailey Manny Mota Gene Alley Braves Joe Torre

Knicks Sign Rookie Ron Jackson From Clark College

The New York Knicks signed their first rookie of the season on Monday, selecting Ron Jackson of Clark College. The fifth round pick was ranked 10th among small college scorers last season with a 29.8 point average.

NEW York UPI New York Knickerbockers Ron Jackson Clark Ga.) College Jackson

Major League Leaders Headlines From Baseball Stats

National League leaders include Alou Pitt 30 113 17 40 .354 and Morga Hou 37 136 21 47 .346. American League leaders feature Oliva Minn 30 115 21 48 .374 and F Robinson Bal 33 120 27 41 .342. Home run leaders list Aaron Braves 15 and Scott Red Sox 11 with key RBIs and pitching marks cited.

United Press International National League G. AB. R. H. Pet Alou Pitt Morga Hou MecCoy Hunt Hart Pinson Cin Flood SIL Fuents Clinate Pit Jones G. AB. R. H. Pet. Oliva Minn F.rbsn Bal B.rbsn Vintine Was Kaline Det Behrdt Cal Yzinski Bos Scott McAffe Wert Aaron Braves Giants Torre May Lefebvre Dodgers Red Sox Reichardt Angels F. Robinson Orioles Blefary Oliva Twins

Aymara Adapt to High Altitude Blood Richness

Bolivia's Aymara Indians living at high altitudes have more than two quarts of blood than other people to cope with the thin air. The article discusses their adaptation to thin air and high altitude living.

Bolivia Ture Helsing

Television Listings for Tuesday May 24 1966

Local TV listings show a full schedule across channels with news weather sports and prime time movies. Programs include Huntley Brinkley Tonight Dr Kildare Petticoat Junction Gomer Pyle The Fugitive Peyton Place and The Fabulous Night at the Movies among others.

KFOX Ken Murray Red Skelton KVII Peter Jennings McHales Navy Troop KGNC Huntley-Brinkley KFDA Daktari Petticoat Junction

Television Schedule Fragments Across Local Stations

A garbled listing shows KFDX KGNC KFDA and other channels with scattered program names including Today Jeopardy News Weather The Match Game Captain Kangaroo I Love Lucy The Edge of Night Password Houseparty and Morning Show entries, reflecting a busy, mixed lineup.

KFDX Morning Star Paradise Bay Ste's NBC News Weather & News the Doctors Funny Company Popeye Theatre Woody Woodpecker Hinkley-Brinkley News Kgnc TV Ruth Brent Sheriff Bill Bronco Huntley -Brinkley Ree Linkletter Mister Mimiken CBS News Kauz TV Channel Op Aote Charters Dick van Dyke Guiding Light

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