Army faces mass dismissal in 1951 cheating scandal at West Point
At West Point, all but one of Army's 1951 starting lineup are among 90 cadets facing dismissal for classroom cheating. Col Blaik weighs resigning after the scandal, while accusations include alleged threats and coercion. eight cadets seek court martial, denied by Army officials.
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Red) Blaik
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Cadet hearings eyed for three week conclusion
Lineup Leer indicated formal hearings likely end within three weeks. Cadets would be offered a chance to resign and receive a general discharge, not honorable. If they refuse, Maj. Gen. Frederick A. Irving, superintendent, will take the case to President Truman after already recommending dismissal.
West Point Cheating Exiles Spark Cadet Resignation Threat
In Washington a senior cadet warned the entire corps would resign if expelled cheaters were reinstated. Other cadets express mixed views while 1946 coach Blaik remains lauded, and star players Blanchard and Davis are highlighted as part of Army's storied past and uncertain football future.
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Doc) Blanchard
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Plainview Country Club Invitational and local events recap
The seventh annual Plainview Country Club Invitational golf tournament awaits with West Texas pro am matches Wednesday and qualifying Thursday. Match play runs Friday to Sunday amid other Panhandle notes including Longhorn Club banquet tonight, coach speakers at Amarillo Youth Center and Pampa, and high school football practice leading to Sept. 14 game versus Childress. District 1-AAAA rivals include Lubbock, Odessa, Abilene, Pampa, San Angelo and Borger with Lubbock and Pampa favored in AP poll.
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Steers' Pilots Al Fete Tonight in Amarillo
Texas coach Ed Price will headline the Amarillo Longhorn Club banquet at 7:15 tonight in the XIT Room, Herring Hotel. Eck Curtis and Jack Crain join the program, with Curtis noted for pioneering the T formation and Crain famed for key runs in the early 1940s. Reservations cost 1.7B per plate. call 3-1434. Movies of the 23-20 SMU win will be shown.
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Webb Hurl s First G Sox Shutout Over Dukes 5 0
Mond Webb pitched Amarillo to a 5 0 victory over Albuquerque as the Gold Sox won their road trip’s fourth game. Webb allowed seven hits, no walks, and drove in the Dukes’ defensive lapse with key plays. Lagomarsino took the loss. Albuquerque committed five errors.
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Tie for First At Country Club
Alfred Glenn and Phil Carlson shot net 64's to tie for first in the Amarillo Country Club weekend golf tournament. Glenn 81-17-64 Carlson 77-13-64 runners up Dan Hickey 83-18-65 Fred Gray 83-18-65 Dr Dick Garre 71-6-65. Dai Smith won low gross with even par 70.
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Balenti Tops Payoff Target at Playland Drive Range
Mike Balenti, former Carlisle Indian star and pro baseballer now with Mobil homes, rang the gong for $100 at Playland driving range on North East Eighth. He told range manager Dick Turner his purpose was to hit the payoff target, Balenti residing at 3110 West Sixth.
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Baseball Journey: Durocher and Day Wedding Plans Revealed
Leo Durocher announces engagement to Grace Day after divorce, amid press scrutiny. Commissioner Chandler cautions about headlines as Durocher discusses contract talks with Branch Rickey and a rejected Yankees offer from Larry MacPhail.
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Dodger President Deflects Tampering Question in Durocher Case
Reporter pressed Rickey on tampering as Leo Durocher faced diverse notoriety. MacPhail denied offering the Yankee role, while Durocher moved from Raft’s home to Miramar Hotel. Publicity swelled with Leo’s image, Dr Kildare films, and divorce news involving actress Day and Ray Hendricks under California community-property law.
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Strader Fired By Grid Yanks
New York Aug 6 Norman Red Strader says he has been fired as football coach of the New York Yanks of the National Professional Football League. Strader who directed the Yanks since 1946 said owner Ted Collins asked him to resign but he refused. No reason given. last season the Yanks went seven and five. Reports say Earl Neale may succeed him.
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Greasy) Neale
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Kiner Ties Hodges For Homer Lead
Pittsburgh slugger Ralph Kiner matched Gil Hodges of Brooklyn with 31 home runs after a three homer game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The pair leads the National League, with Kiner nine days ahead of his 1949 pace and one day ahead of his 1950 pace.
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Chandler Slated At Investigation Into Baseball Monopolies
Happy Chandler returns to Capitol Hill to testify on baseball as hearings begin the second week. The House Judiciary subcommittee on monopoly power invites his insights on the sport and its organizational structure amid ongoing inquiry.
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Boutreau Injured As Red Sox Lose Boudreau For Weeks
Boston. Aug 6 Lou Boudreau suffers a fractured bone in his left hand when struck by a Virgil Trucks pitch. He will be sidelined about three weeks as the Red Sox adjust.
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Leaders Lose In WI NM West Texas New Mexico League clashes
The West Texas New Mexico League saw two of the four top clubs fall to second division opponents. Abilene was routed by Pampa 15 to 6 as Red Dial collected seven hits. Amarillo blanked Albuquerque 5 to 0 behind Monk Webb seven hitter. Lubbock beat Lamesa 9 to 6 to join the Lobos in second place. Clovis edged Berger 2 to 1 on Joe Borrrego’s six hit outing.
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Tag Bout Set For Mat Card
Promoter Cory Detton stacks a Texas duo of Ray Clements and Pat O Dowdy against George Overhuls and Bob Cummings in a semifinal tag match. Lubbock and Big Spring teammates face Oregon rival Seaside. Best two of three falls with 45 minute limit.
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Chris Gers Wins Lubbock Golf Title in Narrow Victory
Chris Gers of Oklahoma City defeated Billy Maxwell of Odessa by 1up to secure the Lubbock tournament title. Gers finished eight under par over the 25 holes played, claiming a tight win in the regional event.
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Middlecoff Tops Tam OShanter Prize Field
CHICAGO Aug 6 Kaz Cary Middlecoff star of Memphis won Tam OShanter’s All American top prize and led after two rounds. He finished with 68 in the first phase and 274 total, earning $2,250 and $12,810 overall. Fred Hawkins took $1,400 for second, Ted Kroll $1,200 for third, with Skee Riegel and others also cashing. John Barnum briefly led at halfway but faded to 13th. Numerous big names competed for the World Championship starting Thursday.
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Indians Topple Tulsa in 15th inning thriller
Bob Nieman led Oklahoma City with a 15th inning homer to lift the Indians past Tulsa 3-2 in a marathon. Wilmer Mizell tossed a three hit shutout as Houston beat Beaumont 4-0. Dallas fell 17-5 to Fort Worth, San Antonio beat Shreveport 5-4, and Oklahoma City edged Tulsa 3-2 in a 15 inning game amid Texas League action.
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Zaharias Dominates All American to Win Fourth Title
Babe Zaharias captured the All-American women’s championship, winning $1,000 with a 295 nine under par and a 10 stroke margin over Betsy Rawls of Austin, as the All-American section noted a world championship field anticipated in the 65 supporting distance.
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