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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1951
Page
14
Amarillo sports jotter notes Odessa state champions from last year, four regulars back led by all state southpaw Garland Fuqua. Amid college transfer rules debate, AM 1A/AAAA playoff stance shifts, Caviness argues transfer rule. Daviness faces eligibility issue for his son.
Rex Barney, once a Dodgers star with 15 wins in 1948 and a no hitter, is sent to Fort Worth in the Texas League after requesting retirement and waivers from all major league clubs. He chooses Fort Worth over Montreal and St Paul, hoping the move marks a comeback.
Associated Press reports Washington’s manager Bucky Harris may be achieving a quick rise in the American League, with the Senators atop the standings ahead of Boston, Cleveland, and Detroit. Conrado Marrero and Sanadio Consuegra shared pitching duties as Hudson rode a hip injury. The Indians outslugged the Nationals 11-10 behind Gene Bearden’s Tigers win over the Yankees. Other games featured Bearden’s homer, Bearden’s relief, and a Red Sox 2-0 win over the Browns. The Dodgers beat the Cardinals 4-3 in 10 innings as Del Rice’s ninth inning homer sparked a extra frame rally. All other teams were not scheduled.
Bragan, a former Phillie and Dodger catcher who coached Bar ney with Brooklyn, praises Bragan as an excellent pitcher handler. Bar ney, a popular player from Brooklyn, won only two games last season and remains erratic this spring against minor league opposition, despite several opportunities.
American League standings and Monday results show New York 14 5 lead, Detroit 10 6, Boston 10 9, Washington 12 6, Cleveland 11 6, Chicago 10 7, Philadelphia 3 16. Texas League tables list Okla City, Fort Worth, Dallas, Shreveport, San Antonio, Houston with scattered scores and rain delays. Big State and Longhorn Leagues display multiple teams and recent games including notable scores like Tyler 7 Texarkana 5 and Midland 2 San Angelo 17.
West Texas and New Mexico games highlight Tuesday with Rillo at Lubbock Clovis at Abilene and Albuquerque at Pampa plus Borger at La mesa In American League Philadelphia faces Chicago New York meets Detroit National League Cincinnati visits Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Texas League Beaumont at Fort Worth Houston at Oklahoma City San Antonio at Tulsa Shreveport at Dallas Big State League Austin at Gainesville Wichita Falls at Temple Waco at Sherman Trier at Texarkana Longhorn League Roswell at San Angelo Vernon at Odessa Sweetwater at Midland Artesia at Big Spring
The piece argues there is no limit to practice in golf. Top players devote time to practice rounds and work on every shot from irons to woods and putting. It stresses accuracy with irons, proper club selection, compact swings, and gradual distance progression. It says practice with a edge on the green and consult a club professional.
Amarillo heads to Lubbock after a strong home stand and a doubleheader split with Clovis. Larry Mann pitched six sharp innings for a 11-2 win, Mircovich took the loss in the opener, and the Sox prepare for seven road games through Lubbock Clovis and Albuquerque.
The article cites the PGA Teachers Guide noting practice as essential for improvement. Jimmy Demaret emphasizes selecting a grip that lets the hands work as a team for effective execution.
In a 94 4 to 36 6 track victory over UCLA, Southern California extended its wartime unbeaten streak to 42 meets, with stars Sim Iness aiming at 200 feet in the discus, Jim Lea and Parry OBrien emerging as Olympic prospects, while Dean Cromwell predicts top form. Also notes Connie Ryan’s hidden ball trick and Durocher’s ejection after a heated clash with the Giants.
An advertisement encourages golfers to light a John Ruskin cigar while walking to their next shot. The copy promises a mild, fragrant smoke and urges readers to buy a few for enjoyment on the course.
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