Roy Huston Leads Way At Channelview Speedway
Roy Huston has faced a severe heart condition but remains determined to return to the Channelview Speedway. The longtime track manager paused duties for rest in Hot Springs, Arkansas, while vowing the speedway is his baby and optimistic about resuming promotions and leadership when he can.
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Closing In On ians And Yankees
In a tight American League race post Labor Day the pace-setting Indians and the Yankees are separated by a narrow margin while the Red Sox stay within reach. Cards, Giants, and Dodgers also showed strong play as pennant chases heat up across the circuit.
Cullen Day to Honor Cullens at Houston Stadium Game
Houston Stadium will host Cullen Day when the University of Houston opens its 1951 season against Baylor on September 22. Tickets are on sale at Wilton Roper's desk and local outlets including Citi National Bank Felton's and R. B. M. Pontiac store. The game, under lights, will feature Baylor quarterback Larry Isbell in his home state. Lloyd Gregory chairs preparations as Baytown fans are urged to attend the tribute to Mr and Mrs Cullen for their support of UH and Houston hospitals.
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Tournament finale tonight shapes pro cup final
Feared by some, the tournament final returns with Victoria and Columbus Redbirds vying for the crown. The champion game is set for 7 at Butf Stadium, with a potential follow up if needed. The defending champion holds two wins over the Redbirds in this best-of-five series. In New York, Third Baseman Gil Me has returned after a chin laceration from the Athletics game. Dougald received stitches and was discharged with no fracture. The text notes a large atomic plant in Aiken South Carolina with 1700 parking lots and 10600 feet of mid-19s1 construction for workers.
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Three TL Playoff Berths Still Open With Week To Go
The Texas League race has less than a week to run with Houston the only club tied to a playoff berth after Labor Day doubleheaders. Fort Worth remains 2 1/2 games back, while Dallas and San Antonio fight for runner-up spot, Beaumont two games behind. Mizell set a league strikeout record with 17 for Houston, as the Buffs swept San Antonio. Fort Worth and Tulsa each split, leaving Dallas at Oklahoma City and Houston and San Antonio atop the standings with six games remaining.
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Harry Schaeffer
Jim Willis
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Bass and shrimp report from August fishing contest
H T Head’s fly lure proved effective as he captured a five pound one ounce bass to win first in the August Bassishing Contest. J D Avant placed second with a four pound three ounce bass, and Carl Williams took fifth with two pound fourteen ounces. Shrimp catches near Reds Bayou diminished, but a small offshore area yielded a fair haul.A pair of dove trips near Kerrville noted, with a ten bird possession limit forcing consumption of first-day kills.
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17 Is Magic Number For Dodgers Nine
New York report notes the Brooklyn Dodgers hold a magic number of 47 for the National League pennant. If Brooklyn wins 17 of its remaining 23 games or the Giants drop 17 of 21, Brooklyn can clinch. Giants have 21 games left, aiming for 100 victories.
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September Big Month Of Year For Sports Pennant Races Settled
September brings pennant races in major leagues, fast paced football, boxing rematch of Turpin and Robinson, tennis Davis Cup bids, golf amateurs, and a potential new baseball commissioner. Giants, Indians, Yankees, Red Sox chase headlines while football faces upheaval with many schools unsure of fall rosters and televised games. Carrier pigeon racing rebounds in Western Germany with 45,000 clubs and over a million birds.
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Russell Middleton win junior titles in tennis at Beaumont YMCA
Russell and Middleton claimed the junior doubles crown at the 33rd Beaumont YMCA Labor Day Tournament defeating Alan G and Russell of Houston 6-0 6-2 in the finals. Russell also captured the junior singles title with a 4-2 6-4 win over Graham after beating Don Coleman of Port Arthur in the semis.
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Rackley Wins 50 Lapper at Midget Race
Buddy Rackley charged from scratch to win the Cecil Green Memorial 50 lap midget race at Channel View Speedway on Labor Day. Speedy Matheney finished second with J D Parks third and Jim Fonville fourth, Dee Cossey fifth as other races concluded with Cossey and Matheney topping dashes and heats.
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Lee Flowers
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Jack Crawford
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Mel Wren
Red. Dowdy
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Vern Blackburn
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Hiccuper Gets Relief But No Sleep
Phoenix report describes Jack O Leary a 26 year old former Los Angeles grocery clerk who has hiccuped once a second for over three years His hiccups stopped abruptly in Phoenix causing relief but he could not sleep The family had sought surgery to sever phrenic nerves to end the hiccups but vetoed due to paralysis risk The episode followed a June bout of peritonitis and occurred while he and his mother and sister were in Phoenix for strength before potential surgery
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Mink Dominates Gulf Coast League Season
Mink leads the Gulf Coast League with a standout performance, posting a notable 14-7 pitching record and contributing strongly at the plate. The season highlights include career highs and a tally of 340 key innings, underscoring Mink as a standout value and centerpiece for the squad.
Vinnie Richards on the Big Game and today's tennis power
In a sports chat from Forrest Hills, Vinnie Richards argues the old guard prized ground strokes over the current cannonball serve. He says the four upstanding hopefuls still lack true sustained groundwork, noting the era's finesse and predicting the next champion will master ground control.
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Denison’s Jackets Poised For Strong 1951 Season Opener
Denison eyes a strong 1951 season in District 5AAAA as Les Cranfill leaders return seven regulars. The Jackets open Friday at Port Arthur then host Baytown before Longview and a rugged six-game conference slate including Texarkana, Waco, Wichita Falls, Sherman, Tyler, and Highland Park. Veteran backs Sonny Bruno Dugan and Simpson pace the offense with a planned platoon system.
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Monday standings and results across multiple teams
Monday standings show Houston 3-3 San Antonio 2-2 Beaumont 2-0 Shreveport 14 in eight innings Port Worth 1 Tulsa 2-2 Oklahoma City 11-3 Dallas 10-2 Brooklyn 7-7 Boston 2-2 Philadelphia 6-1 New York 33 Saint Louis 4 Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh 10-4.
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