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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1951
Page
8
Humble Oilers shut out Philco 7-0 at Buff Stadium in the Houston Post Tournament. They advance to face Richmond Tigers at 7 p.m. tomorrow, aiming for their second win as the tourney continues.
Post tourney standings show Baytown, Victoria, Richmond, Weimar and Columbus each with one win. Columbus beat Elington Field 10 2, while Fort Worth’s Billy Costa of the Houston Buffaloes was hospitalized with infantile paralysis.
Bir and Mrs J. Carpenter and their son Bernard were traveling to Thomasville, Georgia, after word reached them of Mrs. Carpenter's sister Mrs. Charles A. Strickland's death at 42 late yesterday. Survivors include her husband and three children. Funeral plans not announced.
Fort Worth reports on Wil Chapman, a 2372 pounder and 6 foot 2 inch Texas State League umpire who dreams of reaching 300 pounds and becoming a major league umpire. The 20 year old, known for a size 9 1/2 baseball shoe and 34 inch waist, also officiates football and basketball in off seasons. He aims to balance a past as a high school star and Navy service with ongoing coaching and education achievements.
The north zone dove season opens September 1 nine days away and many hunters plan to take advantage of the first opportunity. No morning dove hunting this year due to a new game booklets rule. dove hunting from noon until sunset only. Several fishing reports from Grand Isle Louisiana include 25 trout about five pounds, and locals noting best trout months October and November. Fishermen report redfish activity near Reds Bayou and Smiths Point while speckled trout and croaker catches are noted at Fishers Reef. A 35 pound ling was caught near Freeport.
Oscar Fraley critiques the baseball uproar over Bill Veeck’s midget leadoff with stinging wit. Limehouse Jack’s defense of Randy Turpin offends promoters and fans alike while the sport’s critics chase the wrong target. The column blends humor with crossed lines about English and mythic baseball lore.
Cleveland Indians erupt for four home runs to beat Washington 23 3 and extend their lead as New York Yankees split a twin bill with Detroit. Dale Mitchell Al Rosen Bobby Avila and Harry Simpson homered. Dodgers Braves rainout. Pirates beat Red Sox in exhibition play.
Major league club owners continue to struggle over selecting a new commissioner with little hope of quick resolution. The Waldorf Astoria gathering will review a three-man report on commissioner powers. three-fourths of 16 votes needed.
Summary of today sports results lists scores for Houston at Dallas, Beaumont at Tulsa, Shreveport at Oklahoma City, plus Brooklyn at Boston with rain. Also notes Cleveland 5 Washington 3 and Detroit 6 5 New York 3 12 with additional night matchups including New York at Detroit and Boston at Saint Louis and Washington at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Chicago.
St Mark’s Methodist undefeated in the church league meets General Tire at 7 30 p m on Lee Diamond No 1 for the city title. St Mark’s features seven starters with major city league experience and may add two players for the Corpus Christi state tournament. General Tire relies on steady season play with Webster Brinkley on the mound as MVP for the Tiremen.
Al Papai, 32, a former major leaguer, earned his 20th win of the 1951 Texas League season with a nine hit game as Houston beat Dallas 6 1. Papai has lost eight games this year. Bob Turley improved to 20-5 for San Antonio with a 11 hit allowed in a 3 2 victory over Fort Worth. Oklahoma City crushed Shreveport 13-3 and Tulsa beat Beaumont 4-2 as Houston widened its lead to 12 games atop the standings. The Missions, led by Turley, moved one game ahead of Dallas and Beaumont. Fort Worth’s club dropped from playoff contention. The Indians of Oklahoma City rallied with seven runs including a Bill Burger homer. The schedule remains: Houston at Dallas, San Antonio at Fort Worth, Beaumont at Tulsa, Shreveport at Oklahoma City.
The New York Yankees recalled Mickey Mantle from the Kansas City Blues as he travels to Fort Sill Oklahoma for a third physical. Medical staff will decide if Mantle is 4-F or fit for induction, with final judgment by Fort Sill doctors after X-ray reviews. Mantle can still play the season. Ottawa County board says October quota is filled.
Mr and Mrs W D Watson of 2823 Market left for Cleburne to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs J S Watson. She died today at 6 am in Cleburne. Survivors include four sons and four daughters. Dillon and Sons Funeral Home handles arrangements.
Eddie Gaedel, 43 inches, confirms he remains on the Browns roster and wants to face Bob Feller, claiming he could draw a walk while Feller is wary. Gaedel, quoted as saying he still has his contract, recalls his cup‑of‑tea plate appearance during Veeck’s AL anniversary celebration in St Louis. The report also notes a large hydroelectric project starting in Italy’s Tiber basin.
Gladewater 7p shows a quarterhorse and automobile on a mixed program with horse breeders and a Cadillac display. A reveng e themed match ends the show while salted almonds are noted as easy to prepare. Cooking tips spill into the ad copy about shelling almonds and butter, with inconsistent OCR fragments throughout.
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