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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1951
Page
12
Amarillo boxers score another series of victories as local contenders push front in regional bouts. Promoter Harry Gilstrap notes strong performances by multiple fighters, highlighting speed, defense, and crowd support at the arena.
Four Amarillo regional boxers remain eligible at the 1951 Texas Golden Gloves after two nights in Fort Worth. Palacio, Perez, Wortham, and Pyle face tough rivals with Woodman and Morales among contenders. local Fort Worth leads team standings while Amarillo trains for a possible return to the finals.
Vern Gagne, 24, retains his junior heavyweight world title after a grueling 24 minute match in which challenger Dory Funk misses a flying tackle. Gagne praises Funk as among the top wrestlers, while Funk laments the missed move that could have seen him champion. Weidner and Walberg win the semi final. Gust Johnson draws with Ter Bell in opener.
Observers warn that Argentina faces political turmoil due to ongoing trade stagnation rising surpluses and growing dissatisfaction among farmers and business people as tensions mount ahead of elections and policy changes.
Burma anticipates rising rice exports as the inland sea system opens new routes. Analysts expect improved shipping efficiency, reduced transport costs, and access to broader markets, with exporters projecting higher volumes this season.
Dr. John Edward Frere left 100 pounds to North Hants Golf Club England to purchase a competition cup for members in the 12 handicap class rabbits and retired colonels.
Auto worker Bart Siler reports his gold dental plate missing from the medicine cabinet. The 29 year old wore the special plate on occasions while using an ordinary set otherwise. He and his wife Louise plan to question a newly hired babysitter about the disappearance.
College games reported with West Texas defeating Flagstaff 72 to 38 and other results including Dowell's 60 over WTS Fresh 57, Wayland 69 over Friends U 56, HSU 81 over Tempe 72, and multiple district and tournament matchups for 2-B8 4-A 3-4 1-A and 2-A classifications with both boys and girls results and playoff notes.
Dickie Cole of Dallas won by TKO over Tony Muillo in Harlingen. Leon Palacio beat Raymond Garcia in Amarillo, and Paul Herrera defeated Bobby Harwell in Austin. Ernesto Romo stopped Steve Mannino in Beaumont. DeWitt Adkins knocked out Tom Tracey in Beaumont. Winston Lackey edged Thomas Roper in Waco while Joe Palacios stopped Donald Southern in Corpus Christi. Charles Ward beat Manuel Caballero in Wichita Falls. Rudy Valadez defeated Felipe Salazar in Harlingen. Johnny O Glee beat Claude King in Amarillo. James Wortham beat Gene Doss in Amarillo. Don Parks stopped William Foster in Houston. Lloyd Marr defeated Eugene Brookshire in Harlingen. Don Ellis beat Donald Giles in Amarillo.
Fay Francis scored 17 for Southwestern Public Service to keep their flawless pace in the YWCA Industrial league with a 39-21 win over American National Bank. Betty Powers added eight. Polly Woley had 11 for the Bankers. In the other game St. Anthony's Student Nurses routed White and Kirk 55-17, led by Joyce Gazzaway with 33 while Virginia Counts had 11 for the losers.
In Amarillo coverage from Pampa to Childress and beyond, the column notes Borger and Childress facing a non conference win, Amarillo High's football coach Defee begins at Panola style wing T while Solon Holt backs a quiet, steady coaching team. The piece stresses local pride, upcoming state meet plans, and attention to Defee and Holt as promising young coaches.
Frosty Fosters 13 points pace Graham Hoeme quintet as they defeat Phillips 37 31 to defend the YMCA Invitational championship. Meyers Motors beats the Jaycees 36 33 for third in the High School Armory gym. Dick Tadlock top scorer for the losers with nine while Bill Barnam leads Meyers Motors with 21 and Larry Wils hire adds 17 for the Jaycees.
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