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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1941
Page
4
Texas coaches and sports writers forecast a tough Southwest Conference race with Texas rated the class of the circuit though old jinxes against A and M and SMU could affect the title. Dana Bible’s squad, with depth and speed, faces hard tests at Dallas and Kyle Field, while SMU and Rice also field strong teams.
Brooklyn Dodgers gain pennant odds after Curt Davis shut out the Phillies and a Cardinals doubleheader split with Pittsburgh. If Brooklyn wins the first two at Boston and St Louis loses to Pittsburgh, the Dodgers can clinch tomorrow. Cards face remaining games in Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis. Dodgers schedule includes Boston and Philadelphia with a window to clinch.
Fort Worth whispers say Kyle Gillespie will pitch for Texas Christian University as Coach Dutch Meyer crafts a passing attack aimed to rival the 1938 Christian Club. The plan promise may trouble six opponents and hype the team’s strength this season.
Southwest Conference notes report full back Bill Andrews of Texas A and M excelled in a rain soaked scrimmage at College Station. Coach Homer Norton praised him as a potential starter in wet conditions. Guard Weldon Maples and tackle Jim Montgomery also stood out amid heavy going as the team relies more on deception to offset power. Arkansas meets Oklahoma State at Fayetteville Saturday.
In Waco Texas September 24 1932 influenza hampers Baylor University football as tackle lettermen Rex Gandy and W B Gobold miss practice and likely miss Saturdays game against Hardin Simmons University. Bears press on with thin reserves and a long closed practice emphasizing defense.
Grapevine reports suggest Arkansas Razorbacks may be practicing aerial plays amid rumors of comeback after graduation losses. At Texas Christian University Fort Worth, coaches polish for Tulsa game, focusing on defense to stop Henry Funk’s QT formations.
The Brooklyn Dodgers cling to pennant chances with a potential clincher if St Louis falters. The Cardinals’ season end appears near after errant fielding in a recent game. Bob Feller’s pitching antics draw attention as reports note solo flight lessons. A White Plains judge briefly halted a hearing to declare the Cards lost. Peoria’s Kenneth Jones cites Nova’s vitamin punch joke. Joe Louis jokes about KO vitamin.
Henry E. Isola, secretary of the Amateur Bicycle League of America, and Camp Claiborne's 212 general hospital units spar over motorization. The piece highlights cycling advocates, notes Bob Cone as Jefferson Barracks’ top player against Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College, and mentions Frank Zotti Jr. being recalled to Navy duty. It also records Pete Yarsio’s Newburgh softball team Pat's Allstars and brother Pat as manager/pilot.
Dallas Sept 24 SMU coach Matty Bell said he was satisfied with the condition of first-stringers after a 30 minute scrimmage and dummy drill. Tackles Lynn Bostick and Grady St Clair were listed as ailing but expected to be fit for the North Texas State game and Fordham Rams visit a week later in New York.
An ankle injury from a scrimmage ten days earlier may sideline Texas star tailback Jack Crain for the Texas Colorado game. Orban Sanders is likely to start at tailback while Capt. Pete Layden and Noble Doss return to the lineup after being benched. The Longhorns depart for Boulder, Colorado tomorrow.
Standings show Brooklyn and St Louis leading the NL with solid gaps. Yesterday St Louis lost 0 to 9, Pittsburgh won 4 to 0, New York 2 to 8, Philadelphia 8 to 6, Chicago 5 to 1 over Cincinnati. Today Brooklyn visits Boston and St Louis goes to Pittsburgh while Chicago plays Cincinnati and New York hosts Philadelphia.
The Dallas Rebels and Nashville Volunteers resume the Dixie Series in Nashville tonight with a best of three format to decide the title. The Vols won the openers in Dallas 6-1 and 6-1 as they chase the championship. Manager Wally Dashiell hinted at rotation changes with four left-handed hitters in Nashville's lineup and suggested Lefty Clyde Humphrey could start over Gordon Maltzberger. The teams arrived in Nashville after a 5:30 PM train arrival and will follow strict training camp rules. Additionally, the American Association champion Columbus Red Birds head to the Little World Series starting Friday in Montreal, replacing Louisville Colonels who failed to reach the post-season. The season also brings radio coverage of high school football in Dallas as WRR secures a District 8-AA game contract at Dallas High field. In a local oddball note, Pete's Pats defeated Pat's Pete's when Bill Tarsio patted Pat's Pete's pitcher in a championship playoff game.
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