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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1951
Page
15
In Lamesa Amarillo's Gold Sox lost ground in the West Texas New Mexico League second division as the Lamesa Lobos defeated them 5-4. The fifth place Pampa Oilers won over Clovis in another game last night.
Albuquerque Dukes suffer two losses in West Texas New Mexico League action. Abilene connected for 16 runs against the Dukes in game one, followed by a 7 0 defeat as Fred Schmidt shut them out in game two. Lamesa moved into third as Amarillo tumbled to fourth. Other results include Lubbock edging Berger 4 1 and Clovis 5 4 in 10 innings over Pampa.
Coaches in larger Texas high schools balk at cross class football playoffs under reclassification and a basketball format that pits AAAA against AAA. Oil Bowl moves possibly to Oklahoma City or Cotton Bowl as league eyes new formats. All star games banned next year under new Interscholastic League rule.
In Baltimore tomorrow night Joe Louis the heavyweight champion former champ and top contender will clash with Jimmy Bivins in a 10 round bout. Jersey Joe Walcott plans to attend the fight as Louis continues his comeback and eyes a possible title rematch against Ezzard Charles.
LAMESA Aug 14 Special Big Johnny Bruzga Amarillo's all star third baseman sold to Wichita Falls club in the Big State League Dallas farm system. Melvin J Neundorff purchased from Tyler in Big State League to join Gold Sox this week. Galvas recalled from Vernon Longhorn League. Bruzga hit in the 340s with 12 doubles 12 homers. Neundorff batted .264 with 31 doubles 11 homers in 1949 Roswell Longhorn League and .282 in Tyler in East Texas League.
CHICAGO August 14 Coach Herman Hickman brought his college football all stars for a dress rehearsal before Friday night's game with the professional champion Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field. Injuries hamper Hickman's defense with Wake Forest tackle Jim Staton reported with torn ligaments and Dick Stanfel also hurt, leaving both out of the matchup.
Anthony Eden former British foreign secretary tours the United States meeting political leaders. He is accompanied by Robert Carr. Eden will be guest of honor tonight at a dinner hosted by the California Institute of Technology.
Plains Machinery defeated Western Stockyards 23 to 7 while Magnolia beat Phillips 12 to 11 in YMCA Industrial Softball League playoff games at Thompson Park.
Promoter Dory Detton promotes an eight thousand fan outdoor show at Amarillo Stadium featuring Gorgeous George with Jeffries in the main event against Dory Funk. A new tag team opener pits Rolando Vera and Alex Perez against Gene Blackley and Pat Dowdy, followed by four more one fall matches. Other bouts include Howard Cantondine versus Ray Clements, George Lopez versus George Overhuls, and Bob Cummings against Frankie Hill Murdock. Ringside seats vary. proceeds benefit Khiva Temple Shrine for a crippled children’s hospital fund.
In Newport News Virginia on August 14 an open air self service market saw a thief take $109 from the cash register as shoppers crowded the produce area. The incident occurred as customers browsed the shelves and authorities began inquiries into the theft.
Mrs Elizabeth Walker 81 of Turnavent Eire says she has 20 years of driving without an accident as judge fines her 1.50 dollars for dangerous driving.
Mrs Chet Robertson seeks to defend her Panhandle Women's Golf Association title as the fifth annual event opens at Amarillo Country Club with Hist round matches. Past champions Mrs R J Reynolds and Mrs R J Moore, both Amarillo CC members, join the field alongside players from Pampa Country Club, Phillips Country Club, and Ross Rogers Course. Approaches and driving contests are planned for the afternoon with a putting meet tomorrow. MEAD'S PLOWBOYS WIN Mead's Bakery defeats Anderson Mattress 11-2 and Amarillo Air Base beats Graham Hoeme Plowboys 15-7 in YMCA Commercial Softball League Shavennessy playoffs at VA Park.
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