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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1951
Page
8
Two of the nation's eight undefeated major powers face key tests with Stanford meeting once-beaten USC for likely Rose Bowl bid and Michigan State challenging Notre Dame as part of a schedule of major intersectional games.
Five top teams chase flawless runs as Princeton nears 20 straight and multiple interconference games shape the year. Oklahoma and Colorado lead the Big Seven while Texas Tech and Hardin-Simmons loom in the Border. Missouri Valley Tulsa tops non conference action. Texas vs Baylor edges toward a pivotal showdown.
Amarillo notes a 41-7 win over San Angelo marks a turning point as the Sandies seek momentum before facing Pampa, a 6-1 foe led by coach Pattison’s Lubbock influence. The piece recalls recent wins, roster notes, and travel to Dallas for SMU, with praise for Amarillo’s defense and the Sandies’ improving depth.
In Tempe, Arizona State hosts Arizona at Goodwin Stadium in the 25th meeting of a long rivalry. Arizona trails in recent years but features quarterback Stanton who led a 32-20 win over New Mexico. Texas Tech dominates the league with a 27 4 Homecoming win over Texas Western as other conference games unfold Saturday.
Amarillo High School B footballs Yannigan Golds were shut out 0 to 6 by Price College Cardinals last Friday night. Whites game canceled. Yannigans 12 wins and 3 defeats. Whites undefeated in seven starts. Golds 5 of 8 wins. Whites 157-21 points for and against. Golds 109-77. Cowhands and Guerillas next visit Amarillo Stadium this week.
Nixson was scheduled to play Borger last Friday afternoon in the Panhandle Junior High School series, with Horace Mann and Pampa set as opponents in the lineup for a key afternoon matchup.
In the Football Conference both games were postponed due to bad weather. Nixson plays the Buffs at Horace Mann Field this afternoon while the Reapers invade Borger tomorrow. A Nixson loss or a Pampa win could clinch the crown for the Reapers as standings list Nixson, Sam Houston, Borger, and Pampa with remaining games set for Nov. 9 and Nov. 16.
Southwest Conference title chances fade for Baylor, Rice, SMU, and A&M after weekend losses. Texas leads defensive stats. Gib Dawson tops scoring. Arkansas Lamar McHan shone in upset. Texas Christian and Rice remain notable performers amid conference shakeup.
Bill Lemons and J A Killough will captain the Amarillo Country Club dinner team matches on Wednesday afternoon. The losing squad will host the winners at the Dutch dinner. Thirty golf balls will be awarded.
Ray McKown of Dumas defies looks and fate as he became the lone quarterback option for TCU. He led Texas Christian past Baylor and helped topple the last unbeaten in the Southwest Conference with 340 yards of passing and rushing, plus a decisive onside kick setup.
In a filled Kids Incorporated program, Wolflin crushed Maverick Club 35-0 as David Russell rushing 60 and 40 yards led Wolflin with Scotty Lewis adding 30 and 50 yard runs. Forest Hill handed Wolflin a 12-0 defeat in Junior division, keeping Forest Hill undefeated. San Jacinto edged past Forest Hill 7-6 on a late Davis run and Allen point. Margaret Wills overwhelmed Alice Landergin 27-0 with Weaver and Sherrod scoring. Sanborn shut out Amarillo College 40-0 led by Pace and Gibson scorers. San Jacinto 29, St. Marys 7, highlighted by Poirot’s trio of TDs for St. Marys.
The US team led by Sam Snead won six of eight singles and clinched the Ryder Cup with a 9 1/2 to 2 1/2 victory over Great Britain at Pinehurst. Snead fired a 67 on the par 72 course, beating Max Faulkner by five strokes as Hogan Burke Demaret Mangrum and Alexander joined in the sweep.
Promoter Cory Detton schedules a Thursday night wrestling card with the James brothers Jesse and Johnny in a tag team semifinal against Tommy Martindale and Ace Freeman. Headlining is Dizzy Davis versus Ray Big Train Clements in a non-title bout. Detton plans one more match addition.
John Munn and C N Headrick won the low gross and low net divisions at Amarillo Country Club's weekend golf tournament. Munn shot six under par 64 while Headrick posted 78-14-64. Other top net scorers included Dr. Dick Garre 71-5-66 Chick Dawson 72-5-67 Odie Russell 85-18-67 and C L Duniven Jr 70-2-68.
Jack Phillips and Dr. H E Watkins were all square after 18 holes in the Presidents Cup championship at Amarillo Country Club. A 18-hole playoff is set for Thursday at 1 PM with scoring by handicap in a match-play format.
Keith Pare Nick Vigal Bobby Hulsey Charles Covey and Paul Garrison starred on defense as the squad pinned the opposition behind the goal for a crucial safety.
The Amarillo Baseball Club announces a two week rookie tryout camp before spring training in central Texas. Pat McLaughlin says the site and dates are tentative and invites players seeking professional baseball to attend. Ex major league players may assist with instruction. attendees pay own expenses unless signed.
Amarillo's Carver Dragons will host the Abilene Woodson Eagles at 8 p.m. in a District 1-A Negro schoolboy football clash at Amarillo Stadium. The game, moved from Friday due to subfreezing weather and snow, resumes tonight.
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