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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1951
Page
8
A damaged OCR read shows garbled phrases about lighting, staining, and replacement parts. It mentions a fragile item, a funneling action, and a warning tone about care, with scattered terms like cigarette burn, sponge, water, and material replacements. The text remains unclear but hints at maintenance or safety topics.
Cleveland Indians move back top, sweeping the White Sox 5-3 and 6-1 while New York and Boston win to keep pace. The Athletics and Phillies split with the Yankees, Dodgers top Braves, and St Louis Cardinals extend winning streaks as Musial reaches 1800 career hits.
New York September 4 A two way investigation was launched into the ring death of 20 year old middleweight Georgie Flores. The New York County grand jury planned a probe to determine if laws were broken while the State Boxing Commission sought methods to prevent further ring killings. Flores died from injuries after being knocked out in the eighth round at Madison Square Garden. Roger Donoghue of Yonkers who KOed Flores in the final round would be questioned along with ring officials in a routine inquiry. Dr C B Powell said preliminary exams showed all NYS Athletic Commission regulations were complied with.
Bob Harris of Houston rallied to defeat Hollis Young Austin in the Beaumont YMCA Labor Day singles final. Harris dropped the first two sets 6-8 and 4-6 before winning the next four sets 6-4 6-4 6-2 to take the championship.
Southwestern Conference teams held two days of practice with several holding scrimmages. Texas showcased the split T under Ed Price with backs promising better production, while SMU Texas A&M Arkansas led the charge in early scrimmages. TCU and Rice began later with dummy drills and light work, noting injuries and players who could impact upcoming scrimmages.
The hearing over Leo Durocher and Larry MacPhail centers on alleged offers and statements about Durocher managing the Yankees. Commissioner Chandler guides questions while MacPhail and Topping hedge on Durocher’s requests. Branch Rickey’s position and Havana remarks loom unresolved as debate stalls with no decisive action. New Zealand remains noted as a favored emigration destination for Northern Irelanders with thousands seeking passage.
The Texas League race with under a week left sees Houston holding the sole clinched berth while Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, and Beaumont vie for the remaining spots. Mizell and Turley combined for a 31 strikeout record as Houston swept San Antonio, widening the gap atop the standings.
National League standings show Brooklyn ahead with 84 wins, Philadelphia 65, New York 79, St. Louis 65, Cincinnati 56, Chicago 55, Boston 65, Pittsburgh 56. Monday results include Philadelphia over New York 6-1, Chicago over Pittsburgh 11-3 in 12 innings, and Brooklyn 7-7. American League features Cleveland 84-49, New York 82-48, Detroit 61-71, and Boston 51-60 with several games noted plus doubleheaders and shortened games due to darkness. Texas and Longhorn leagues list city matchups and upcoming schedules across Texas, Oklahoma, and West Texas-New Mexico regions.
New York Yankee third baseman Gil McDougald says he is ready to rejoin the lineup after suffering a cut chin in yesterday’s game. The injury did not sideline him, and he is expected to be available for upcoming contests.
Amarillo High School played at Butler Field from 1928 to 1948, going 140 wins 6 losses and 1 tie. The team moved to Amarillo Stadium for the past two seasons, with a 10 wins 3 losses home record, and grass from Butler Field was transplanted to the new venue.
The Mexican Literary Circle will host a meeting next Tuesday at 7 PM in the Mexican Inn with the talk The Conquest of Mexico. Speakers are Mario Cantu, circle president, and Ruben Garcia, Mexican vice consul here. Honorary members added last meeting include Judge W N Stokes, Mrs Virginia Mc Quirk, Rev Antonio Rodriguez, Rev Andres Delgado, Consul Joel S Quinones, and Garcia. Reservations for the Mexican supper available by calling 6 7789.
On Mother's Day in South Africa this year women took over the preaching and all duties at Port Elizabeth Baptist Church while Rev. R G Codrington, the pastor, sat in a pew.
In Houston on September 4 Captain Fred Moseley of San Antonio defeated Joe Conrad of San Antonio 7 and 5 to win the Brae Burn Golf Tournament, breaking a two year finals jinx.
San Antonio will honor its Texas League players of the year Friday night. Jim Dyck an outfielder known for his hard hitting was chosen player of the year alongside Bob Turley the pitcher of the year. Each will receive a plaque and a $100 check.
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