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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
14
A garbled sport page recounts the famous Casey at the bat parable with Brooklyn’s hopes and the Cardinals, noting Casey’s poised windup and the crowd’s reactions as the mighty batter pursues victory while Brooklyn remains cautiously optimistic and the park roars.
A Philadelphia report notes a syndicate submitted an offer to President Nugent for control of the National League Phillies. Kelly says he is ready to negotiate wages and talks on a winning ball club, with plans to move forward if deal proves favorable.
Gridiron spotlight shifts to the Sandstorm facing the Bobcats in the season opener. Coaches Howard Lynen and Chester Weidman prepare the Golden Sandstorm for the initial test against Butler Pied, with players traveling from Plainview.
The piece outlines a busy early season grid slate with Temple facing Metin and Neh, Corsicana and Bowie El Paso high schools in regional interdistrict play, plus Sunset Dallas and Lang Toler squads in key openers. It notes 37 interdistrict games shaping district four contests as teams chase early momentum.
In College Station on September 18, reports describe A M College football scrimmages and team selections. Sibley recovered but will be sidelined. Linemen and backfield maneuvers are noted as Mansfield and teammates shuffle positions. Across the region Texas and Arkansas squads hold practice with injuries and lineup tests cited, including Texas open play and nearby Fort Worth adjustments.
Merle Mapes aims for recognition as Tulsa seeks All American honors with D Rebels in Oxford Mississippi. The article reviews Kimbrough’s standout 1940 season, including yardage, tackles, and key plays by Gatto, Rickerts, and Zydowsky as Dallas pitchers and Rebels square off in the series.
In a tense final between Dods gers and Cardinals in St Louis Leo Durocher clashes with Babe Pinelli over Whitlow Wyatt’s low pitch that injures Estel Crabtree on foot. Dolph Camilli weds catcher Herman Franks. the umpire retains control as players struggle to speak.
The Six-Man grid season starts Friday at Vega with Vega facing the Longhorns and Price Memorial College Cardinals. Injuries plaguing teams thin the field. key players include Hines, Evers, Newhoter, and Raston. Coach Haley notes replacements will carry the mail as Bros. Bagwell and Broder Haewen lead new lines for Vega and Langhorne.
fragmented text shows reference to coach Dutch Meyer and unclear standings. reads like a sports score brief with incomplete team names and dates. likely notes on leaders and team standings from a periodical, but specifics are missing.
An article describes the A formation and variations explained by coaches including Shaughnessy and Howard Warington. It covers back positions from No 1 to No 4, motion plays, snaps, and the advantage of deception to open plays, with notes on setup and a diagram hint.
Crabby and Southworth anchor a tense matchup as St Louis edges Brooklyn 3-2 in the opener while the Cardinals rally in the ninth to win the nightcap. Crabbree contributes two home runs and a key score as Boston, Cincinnati, and others chase early season wins.
Fragmentary text references delegates and players, mentioning Houston and Fort Worth figures, with scattered names and team hints. No clear event or outcome is discernible beyond a chaotic mix of sports and political terms.
AP and other wires report 250 killed when a 3900 ton vessel was torpedoed off Pinang during a naval action. The wreck and casualty figure are unconfirmed as details emerge from the Southeast Asian coast.
The feature outlines Joe Louis training camp notes with talk of timing, punch power, and ring sharpness. Comments from CorMane and Julian Black address accuracy and punching strength while trainer hints suggest cautious strategy as weigh-in considerations loom.
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