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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1951
Page
16
Joe Reichler states a three game series will likely produce high drama with strong pitching and offense. Fans anticipate key matchups between top sluggers and ace pitchers as teams chase crucial wins. Officials emphasize tight playoff implications and home field edge in the tilt.
In 1934 Bill Terry mocked the Dodgers as he led the Giants. Now Leo Durocher, another Giants manager, hopes to show the Dodgers are still in the league by slowing down their lead and contesting the pace.
The Texas league standings show Borger and Amarillo in tight races as Dallas and Houston clash for the lead. Notable matchups include Abilene, Lamesa, Pampa, and Clovis with results shaping pennant hopes. Lamesa and Borger logs reflect mixed outcomes and upcoming schedule set for Tuesday.
George Curtis, coming off a defeat to Frankie Hill Murdock, schedules a one fall bout against George Overhuls, former Golden Sandie football star, at Sports Arena. Murdock seeks two of three falls against Dory Funk in the main event, while Vern Gagne’s title defense looms next month. A semi windup tag match pairs Ray Clements and Gene Blackley against Burk Estes and Billy Weidner.
National League batting race tightened as Stan Musial of St Louis fell 11 points to .371. He holds a six point edge over Jackie Robinson at .365. Richie Ashburn and Bob Elliott rise to a third place tie at .349. Al Dark of New York moves to fifth at .330, with Roy Campanella close behind. Frank Baumholtz remains seventh at .327 and Ralph Kiner sits eighth at .320. Pee Wee Reese and Peanuts Lowrey enter a ninth place tie at .315.
An automobile stolen in South Africa and recovered ten days later had been driven about 4000 miles in the interim.
Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers regained the lead in the National League Start ing first base vote for the 18th All-Star game in Detroit on July 10. Hodges moved ahead of Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates by 17 766 votes with a total of 556 934 votes.
A home-made Cuban production titled Muertes a Plaza Fijo has become the biggest recent money-maker in Havana film theaters, signaling strong local audience interest and a boost for independent cinema.
Top golf professionals praised Oakmont Pennsylvania for the PGA Championship tuneup days. Players compared the course favorably to Oakland Hills, noting plentiful fairways and manageable rough while cautioning about slick greens and fast surfaces. Veteran Lew Worsham and rising star Jackie Burke predicted a mix of high and low scores as they assess the course and its par five holes.
The Civic Baseball Association will decide today whether to take over all assets of the Odessa baseball team and park the Oilers of the Longhorn League for 30000 dollars. A D Ensey would retain the park. The association has 20000 dollars in cash and would assume 10000 dollars in bank notes if the deal proceeds.
Maxine Andrews, one of the show world sisters, is recuperating after major surgery in Santa Monica. Patty and Lavonne carry on in New York as a duo for the first time in professional singing. Maxine flew from New York on doctor advised. Condition reported satisfactory.
Arthur E. Lozeau, 25, of Nashua New Hampshire, was arrested for speeding Saturday and paid a $20 fine Monday in district court. On the way home he was caught speeding again Tuesday and was back in court Wednesday in the same county.
Bob Elliott and the Maverick Club Calves edged the Forest Hill Bulldogs 13-5 in a no hit Texas Junior League game as Elliott and Joe Tim Way led with three hits. In other Texas League action the Parker Rebels topped Parker Kangaroos 21-11 behind five hits from Jimmy Weller and a three run double by Teddy James. Marion Finger took the loss. The day also featured forfeits and late inning drama across Peewee and Midget divisions, including a 34-8 Wolflin Kingfishers win and a 12-5 Maverick Ravens victory with two David Richardson homers.
Chicago and Philadelphia players continue a tight chase for the American League batting title led by Ferris Fain at .358 through Sunday with Minnie Minoso at .356 and Nellie Fox at .355. Dom DiMaggio stands fourth at .341 as Ted Williams climbs to fifth with .332, followed by Vern Stephens .326 and others.
New York state produces about 26 percent of the national printing output, outranking all other states in the printing industry and contributing a substantial share to national production.
North Texas State defends pace with 294 as NCAA Tourney second day begins at Ohio State on a rugged 6915 yard course. Sam Kocsis of Detroit fires 67 to lead, with Don January and others close behind.
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