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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1951
Page
14
The Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 6 2 to snap a first place tie with New York and move a half game ahead. The Yankees idle and out front after a period of close play, while the A s have split their recent eight games with Cleveland and others.
Morie Martin pitched ten with help from Carl Scheib as the A’s beat the Indians 6 2. Bob Feller took his seventh loss despite aiming for his 21st win. An error with the loaded bases fueled a three-run third inning rally in Cleveland. Scheib ended the rally with a double play.
A crowded campfire of memories frames tonight's Redskins vs Lions game with Sammy Baugh praised as a great passer and Bill Dudley set to return. Local figures from Amarillo, Texas Tech, and Odessa gather, while ticket holders rush to secure seats by tomorrow's deadline at Maxor Drug.
The report covers standings and remaining schedule in the National and American Leagues, highlighting Dodgers and Giants games in Brooklyn and New York, Kiner’s 37th homer for the Pirates, Hodges driving in Snider, and Braves hitting three Chicago pitchers for a win. It also notes Cardinals victory behind Brazle and Brecheen, Musial and Slaughter doubles, and a stray legend about the kangaroo name.
Texas A&M coach and trainer discuss a new helmet face mask innovation for players. The plan aims to reduce head injuries and could revolutionize equipment rooms nationwide if successful.
The article notes Leon Heath of Oklahoma will miss tonight's game with an injury, Jim Canady of Texas is not at full strength but may play. Brothers Herb Siegert and Wayne Siegert face off as rivals from Illinois era, while Coach Ball plans to rely on a prayer against the Wonder Walker. Tickets are $6 and $4.80 for reserved seats at Pro Football Office and hotel lobbies, with gate entry limited to ticketed gates.
The defending border champions from West Texas State Buffaloes begin workouts with four Texas Border Conference members in focus, including Hardin-Simmons Texas Tech and Texas Western. Coach Frank Kimbrough returns a strong lineup with 26 lettermen though key backs and linemen depart. all-conference players loom, and freshmen may boost depth under new rules.
Governor Allan Shivers granted Bob Wall a three day reprieve moving his execution from Sunday September 16 to September 19. Wall was convicted for the slaying of 65 year old Jacob Coleman a Waco guard found bound and gagged in his hotel room. Coleman’s money and valuables were missing.
Brazil slashed its bonded indebtedness from 284.6 million dollars in 1943 to 151.3 million dollars by the end of 1950, reflecting a substantial reduction in public debt.
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