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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1964
Page
5
Twins star Tony Oliva, 22, survived a one game hospital check after being beaned by Steve Barber as he opened a hot hitting stretch. He followed with a 10th homer of the season and two singles to help Minnesota beat the Angels 6 4 and push their lead in the AL.
Oscar Fraley recalls Clarence A. Paine known as Cap Paine a devoted high school coach in New Jersey. He molded character, faced tough pay and depression era poverty, and inspired former players who carried his lessons into adulthood. The article highlights the enduring gratitude of those he coached.
The American League standings list Chicago leading with 20 wins and 10 losses, followed by Baltimore, Cleveland, New York, Minnesota, Boston, Detroit, Washington, Los Angeles, and Kansas City with varying records. Monday results show Boston over Washington, Detroit over Baltimore, Chicago over Kansas City, and Minnesota over Los Angeles. Upcoming games include Minnesota at Los Angeles, Chicago at Kansas City, Detroit at Baltimore, Cleveland at New York, and Washington at Boston. National League games are noted without specifics.
Night games listed for multiple cities including New York Chicago Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Milwaukee Houston with venues at various times. No game outcomes provided.
NCAA district 1 playoff officials accepted Boston Red Sox use of Fenway Park for a best of three weekend series with Northeastern to decide the district representative for the College World Series in Omaha. Emile Griffith began training in Las Vegas for his welterweight title defense against Luis Rodriguez on June 12.
The list highlights top performers across the leagues, naming players such as Mays Williams Torre and others with key stats in batting, home runs, runs batted in and pitching marks. It includes notable names from the Cubs Dodgers Braves Pirates and other clubs with leading figures in hits, runs batted in and pitching records.
The Dallas Cowboys signed Lester Josephson from Augustana College and Gary Kenley from Bolzona University on Monday. Josephson stands 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 210 pounds as a running back, while Kenley, at 185 pounds, is a defensive back.
The balloting for the midsummer All Star game at Shea Stadium features a mix of veterans and new stars. Mantle remains a near certainty for the American League outfield, with Oliva and Freehan among the rising talents. Mays and Bower are likely repeat NL selections, while Fox’s bid may hinge on second base loyalty.
A long list of residents and friends visited each other across Childress and surrounding towns. Attendees included Aubrey Testerman, Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Weldon Keel, the Delwin Club, Grady Staggs, and many others visiting relatives, attending funerals, or sharing meals in Amarillo, Canyon, Paducah, Clarendon, Lub bock, and Hedley.
Dick Simpson, once regarded as the fastest man in baseball by some, was optioned on a 24 hour recall by the Los Angeles Angels to their Hawaii farm club in the Pacific Coast League. General Manager Fred Haney said the tall outfielder, batting 140, was sent to the Hawaii team to play regularly.
The report notes the starting jobs voted by Mays Mantle and Ken Bofer. It records the decision details, including the roles selected and any related official actions or statements from the involved parties.
Lou Meyer predicts the Ford powered roadsters may finally topple the Offenhauser front engine group at the Indianapolis 500 Memorial Day race. Meyer notes rear engine cars are lighter but argues the Meyer Drake four remains dominant. Ford engines power nine entries with Clark Marshman and Ward among the top qualifiers as the field of 33 takes the green.
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