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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1966

Page

2

Major League Leaders Overview from National and American Leagues

United Press International reports top hitters and pitchers across both leagues. Notable names include Aaron Hart Mays Torre Oliva Reichardt Robinson Yastrzemski and Marichal Knowles Cuellar O Donoghue Pizarro McLain Watt and Santiago with leading totals in games at bats runs hits and runs batted in alongside pitching figures.

P G AB. R. BH Mere Hou Pitt McCoy Hart Hunt Pinson Cin Jones Flood Sil Fuents Smith Stl G. AB. RH Pet. Oliva Min F.rbsn Brbsn Bas Ustskine Cal Det Wert Abasa Chi Aaron Yes Giants Braves Mays Alou Seo Red Sox Reichardt Angels Fy" Robinson Orioles Bilary Oliva Twins Wynn Astros Torre McCovey B. Robinson Scott Yastrzemski Marichal Maloney Reds Knowles Phillies Cuellar Priddy O'Donoghue Indians Pizarro White Sox McLain Tigers Watt Sanford McDowell Santiago

Duke Snider Sets NL Career Strikeout Record

Spokane manager and former Dodgers Mets and Giants outfielder Duke Snider set an all time National League record with 1,237 career strikeouts, the league announced from Spokane Washington.

Burdette jokes on spitball as season news

Lew Burdette, 39, free agent with the California Angels, defends his spit ball while noting pitchers gain little from recent rule changes. He jokes about legalization and criticizes shifts that favor hitters, saying plans to keep throwing his sinker slider or screw ball.

Milton Richman UPL NEW York UPI Lew Burdette California Angels Phillies Louie Angels General Motors Burdette Rules Committee

Burdette Reflects on Career and Spitball Legacy

Lew Burdette recalls a long career, noting shifts in the game and his own health. He cites three 1957 World Series wins over the Yankees and a no hitter against the Phillies, and hints at still throwing a spitball. He emphasizes staying young through baseball and personal discipline.

Yankees Phillies Lew Burdette

Amarillo Sonics Tighten Texas League Lead

Amarillo Sonics blanked El Paso Sun Kings 6 0 as Don Wilson limited six hits to boost the Texas League lead. Arkansas Travelers fell 5 4 to Dallas Fort Worth in a 54 game while Albuquerque Austin rainout postponed. Tonight El Paso at Amarillo and Albuquerque at Austin with a doubleheader, plus Arkansas vs Spurs in Arlington.

United Press International Amarillo Sonics el Paso Sun Kings Don Wilson Arkansas Travelers Travs Dallas-Fort Worth Albuquerque Austin Travelers Spurs Frank Montgomery Chuck Taylor Arkansas Arlington Tex

Vic Power Debuts Career Span With Angels and A's

Infielder Vic Power began his major league career with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1954 before later joining the Los Angeles Angels. The note traces Power’s early MLB path from A's rookie year to his time with the Angels.

LOS Angeles UPI Vic Power Los Angeles Angels Philadelphia Athletics

Bathtub safety hearings loom in Congress satire

A humorous column imagines Senate hearings on bathtubs sparked by the Cornell University report. Officials cite rising daily baths and accidents while industry argues bathing brings social benefits and design flaws are blamed on user carelessness. Some lawmakers push federal safety standards and warning labels.

Dick West United Press International Washington UPT Senate Congress Cornell University Interior Committee Public Works Committee Internal Security Subcommittee U.S. Publi Health Service

Baseball Standings and Schedule From Unk Press International

Standings show Cleveland leading with 23 wins and 13 losses, followed by Detroit Baltimore and other teams with scattered records. Tuesday results include Cleve over Detroit and Minn over Boston, while Wednesday night and Thursday schedules list probable pitchers and matchups across leagues.

Unite Press International National League W.L. Pet GB Cleveland Detroit Baltimore California Minnesota Chicano Washington New York Boston Kansas City Cleve Calif N.Y Chicago New York Chance Downing Kansas Atshington Segui Ae . Mirmesota Bos O Pascual M. Stephenson Wetroit Lez IK . Pet San Fran Houston Oc Los Angeles Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincimnati Atlanta St. Louis Chicagi

Talent supplier Bartlesville supplied 14 players to US teams since 1948

Phillips 66ers a Phillips Petroleum amateur squad supplied 14 players and two winning coaches to United States teams since 1948. Vikings sign four players including Fred Cox Bobby Walden Farsell Mackbee and Gary Hill. Bowler of the Year honors go to Jim Mack and Peggy Maguire at Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association awards dinner. Colum bia football coach Buff Donelli coached Duquesne to undefeated season in 1941 and worked with the Pittsburgh Steelers the same year.

Bartlesville Columbia Buff Donelli Duquesne University Pittsburgh Steelers NFL

Parnell Named All-District By Newspaper

Jim Reb Darnell first baseman for the Monterey Plainsmen of Lubbock earned Amarillo Daily News 1986 All-District 3-AAAA honors. He led district with six doubles and a triple, batted in a run, and sparked wins over Caprock and Palo Duro. Darnell won the honor in a tight vote over Cox Hansen and Shaw.

Jim Reb Darnell Montarey Lubbock Amarillo Daily News Westerners Plainsman Johnny Darnell Childress Jim Bob Bill Hassell Mairl Darnell Flainsmen Monterey Amarillo Plainsmen Ov Caprock Hansen Tascosa Shaw Borger

Great racehorse Kelso and canine companion Charlie

A pet food firm says top race horses seek animal companionship like humans. Kelso, an eight year old gelding with $1.8 million in earnings, reportedly kept a dog named Charlie as a constant sidekick during racing days.

New York UPI Pet Foods Kelso Charlie Pooch

Tiant Eyes AL Shutout Record After 2-0 win over Tigers

Luis Tiant lightweight after a 2-0 Cleveland win over Detroit in which he notched his fourth shutout of the season. The Cuban-born pitcher cites letters from his father urging him to “get the first batter” and “never pitch high,” aiding his 4-2 mark and a 1.88 ERA as he pursues the 1910 AL shutout record.

Luis Tiant Cuba Cleveland Detroit Tigers Tiant John W. Coombs Luis Luis Sr Lo Tiant Tigers Indians Detroit Baltimore Chicago Boston Minnesota California New York Washington Kansas City San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Philadelphia Cincinnati Atlanta Houston St. Louis Leon Wagner Norm Cash Jim Northrup Don Wert Ray Oyler

Television Schedule May 25 1966 Across Local Stations

TV listings for KFOX KGNC KAUZ KVIE KFDA and others show programs across the evening from Huntley Brinkley News at 5:30 to The Big Flick at 10:30. Highlights include The Virginian I Spy Danny Kaye Show and Beverly Hillbillies among others with local weather and news slots throughout the night.

Kfox TV Huntley-Brinkley the Virginian Spy KGNC Huntley Brinkley Bob Hope I Spy Kauz TV Channel Water Cronkite News Weather In Motion Newscape Beverly Hillbillies Green Acres Dick van Dyke Danny Kave She Kvie TV Peter Jennings Ween Acres Jick van Dyke Yanny Kaye Sneckground River Street Kvii TV Gloria Donna Reed Ben Casey General Hospital Highway Patrol Rat Masterson

Television Schedule Fragment From May 26 1946

A dense list of daytime and evening TV broadcasts across channels Fox TV KGNC KVII and related stations. Programs include Today Jeopardy Match Game The Edge of Night Love of Life The Guiding Light Password Captain Kangaroo and more with recurring NBC CBS and local news blocks.

FOX TV Weather Today Eye Morning Star Paradise Hay Ste‘s Play NBC News Weather & News Kauz TV CBS News the McCoys Andy of Mayberry Dick Var Dyke Search For Tomorrow Guiding Light Password

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