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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1950

Page

11

Hamilton links boost Lebanon teams openings filled

Lebanon fills two vacant jobs with Hamilton natives Lowell Storm in football and Taylor Baker in basketball from the University of Cincinnati campus. Former Hamiltonians Stan Lewis and Fred Banker excel in Middletown sports.冀

Lebanon Hamilton Warriors Lowell Storm Taylor Baker University of Cincinnati Burr Walter Winchell Jamaica Winchell

Gate Paul Explains Odds on Major League Salaries

Gate Paul, close adviser to Cincinnati Reds president Warren Giles, says about one in a hundred players reach top salaries. He notes 400 on major league rosters, with around 100 earning big pay and outlines scouting costs at Crosley Field, plus the Pettit signing frenzy.

Gate Paul Warren Giles Cincinnati Reds United States Gabe Cincinnati Reds Crosley Field

Reds begin barnstorming tour toward Crosley Field opener

Reds break camp and head north toward Crosley Field for the April 18 opener with Chicago. Opinions split on their improvement with Sewell predicting more wins, while others warn of too many ordinary players unless Blackwell delivers. Stan Musial praises The Whip's wicked screwball when on.

REDS Crosley Field Chicago Lake Sewell Sewell Cincinnati Cubs Blackwell Blackie Stan Musial Stan

Yale Swim Sensation Set for 1952 Olympic Showdown

Yale freshman Marshall and Japan’s Furuhashi, current swimming sensations, are not expected to meet until the Helsinki 1952 Olympics. Coach Bob Kiphuth notes they may not swim in the pool together even when the Japanese team visits New Haven after a South American tour.

New Haven Yale Furushashi Kiphuth Mike Peppe Ohio State Marshall Furuhashi

Bermuda Championship Ends As Talbert Beats Trabert

Billy Talbert defeated Tony Trabert to win the Bermuda Tennis Championship. Betty Rosenquist captured the women's title. Pancho Gonzales extended his pro tour win streak to 21 victories in 93 matches by defeating Jack Kramer 6-3 6-8 6-4. Trey Ruttman set a new big car speed record at 116.89 mph for a five-eighth mile lap in 19.24 seconds in Oakland. Pat Harder tied NFL single season extra points with 45 for the Chicago Cardinals.

Associated Press Bermuda Billy Talbert Tony Trabert Betty Rosenquist Bridgeport Conn Pancho Gonzales Jack Kramer Oakland Calif Bbig Trey Ruttman Ontario Johnny Mantz Long Beach Calif

Feller Faces Slipping Form In Early Exhibition

El Paso reporting on 1948 and 49, veteran pitcher Bob Feller for the Cleveland Indians shows fading speed and silver in his hair. In his 2nd season back with the Tribe, he allowed two runs and four hits in six innings against the Chicago Cubs, with walks and home runs by C. Owen and W. Terwilliger. Still optimistic, he plans a relaxed training season after a year marked by arm and shoulder troubles and a virus sidelining him in spring.

Dick Smith EL Paso Tex Robert Feller Cleveland Indians Feller Bie Tribe Chicago Cubds Wayne Terwilliget Peller

Feller Aims for Strong 1937 Start After Sluggish Spring

The text recounts Pete Feller’s rough spring start with hitless innings, an arm strain, and recovery as he eyes a March 15 exhibition against Oakland. It notes past PCL outings with mixed results and his claim of being in better shape than in 1937 while maintaining top velocity.

Oakland Lake Feller

Findlay Coach Bachman Named Ohio's Top High School Basketball Coach

Carl C. Bachman of Findlay designated best coach of 1949-50 by AP state-wide poll of 1130 coaches. Other top figures include Warren Scholler, Paul Walker, Elwood Potter, Hill Rohr, Jim McCarthy, Bill Scopel, and Charles Williams. Class A top player Wayne Ken McCally, Class B Dick Honingford.

Columbus Ohio Carl C Muns) Bachman Findlay Trojans Associated Press Bachman Bowling Green State University Findlay College Bessemer Glouster Perrysburg Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Warren Scholler Amilton Public Paul Walker Middletown Elwood Pitter Springfield Hill Rohr Toledo Woodward Ralph Gartrell New Philadelphia Clarence McDade Franklin Paul Johnson Lowellville Lee Zierolf Sandusky St. Marys Hill French Midvale Norris Simpson Miller City Joe Martin Locks Wayne Ken McCally Mansfield Dick Honingford Delphos St. John's

Return Tourneys To Players Battle Cry In PGA Rift

Chicago AP report says top pros led by George Schneiter push to form a separate division within the PGA to run tournaments. They seek a board of governors and constitutional changes to restore control of prize money and tournament bureau to players.

PGA Chicago George Schneiter Schneiter Utah PCA Sam Snead Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Liewa Mangaruim Tei Middiecoff Clayton Heafner Jonnr Palme Heh Hamilton Toney Penna Jimmy Thomson Lawson Little Kehweiter Mmamy

Dutch Harrison Wins Wilmington Azalea Open in Final Round

Dutch Harrison of St Andrews Illinois defeats George Fazio of Washington by two strokes to win the Wilmington Azalea Open at Cape Fear Country Club. Harrison shot 68 72 69 71 for 290 dollars top prize 2000. Fazio earns 1400 for runner up, Middlecoff and Kirkwood tied for third at 283 each, earning 900.

Wilmington N.C Dutch) Harrison George Fazio Harrison St. Andrews Ill Fazio Washington Cape Fear Country Club Cary Middleleoff Jacksonville Middlecoff Schamp Ormond Beach Fla Joe Kirkwood, Jr Hollywood Cal

Hanover captures Wayne Volleyball in Wayne Township tourney

Hanover defeats Wayne 16-14 in the finals to win the Wayne Township Volleyball Tournament for the third straight year. Ronald Prather of Union wins the Table Tennis Tournament, beating Terry Lakes 21-6 21-18 21-17. Hanover earlier beat Reily 22-11 Seven Mile 44-6 Fairfield 32-10 Tae Sceepes Union 15-10 and 18-14.

Jacksonburg Re Hanover Wayne Township Wayne Ronald Prather Union Terry Lakes Seven Mile Hanover Reily Fairfield Tae Sceepes Union

Exhibition Baseball Results Across League Standings

Yesterday's action saw Detroit defeat Boston A 6 to 3 and St Paul best Brooklyn B 9 to 8. Cleveland crushed Chicago N 13 to 12 while New York N beat St Louis N 8 to 7 and Boston N topped Cincinnati 7 to 0. Other results include Philadelphia A over Philadelphia N 11 to 10 and Birmingham 4 in a mixed slate.

Associated Press Detroit Boston St. Paul Brooklyn Atlanta Cleveland Chicago Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Washington Louisville Toronto Philadelphia Birmingham

West All-Stars Triumph In Fifth Annual Exhibition

The West All-Star squad, featuring players from the Big Ten Missouri Valley and Pacific Coast, defeated the East 66 to 59 at Madison Square Garden. Dick Schnittker Ohio State led the West with 14 points and was named MVP as George Yardley Stanford and Paul Unruh Bradley contributed in the late surge. Charley Share Bowling Green scored 14 for the East.

NEW York Big Ten Missouri Valley Pacific Coast Madison Square Garden Herald‘Tribune Fresh Air Fund Dick Schnittker Ohio State Paul Unruh Bradley George Yardley Stanford George Stanich UCLA Avahy Schnittker Unruh Charley Share Bowling Green

Sports death and historic game recaps from past eras

Frank Wolf former Waynesburg coach died aged 52. Vic Hansen of Washington State scored 592 points to win the national collegiate scoring title. New York Rangers defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 6 2 in an NHL playoff game. Dizzy Dean was fined $100 by manager Max Frisch of the St. Louis Cardinals for missing a train in Dublin.

Frank Wolf Waynesburg Vic Han‘ison Washington State New York Rangers Toronto Maple Leafs Dizzy al Oye Be Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Dublin

Peterson On Hill As Redlegs Face Yanks In Florida Finale

Cincinnati Reds close Florida chores with a final start planned for Kent Peterson and Ken Raffensberger. Herman Wehmeier to work last two frames. Reds aiming to settle outfield plans while fresh from a 7 4 loss to Boston Braves highlighted by Merriman double and Usher rush.

Peterson On Hill Redlegs Yanks Florida Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Kent Peterson Ken Raffensberger Herman Wehmeier Reds Luke Sewell Ron Northey Lloyd Merriman Johnny Wyrostek Boston Braves Heateners Howard Fox Cincinnati Laugt Walker Braves Hob Usher Usher Merriman Tony Cuccinello

Training Camp Briefs Highlight Spring Notes Across Florida

AP briefs from mobile and around Florida report Tom Byrne aiming for his best Yankees season after a solid 15 win tally last year. Other items cover Burt Shotten on sleep and pennant luck, Johnny Sain’s Grapefruit streak, Sam Bickford following Beattie for St. Louis, Beasley and Lanier for the Cardinals, McCoskey’s first 1950 start for Philadelphia, and Detroit’s improving Tigers pitching with recent shutouts and low hits.

Tampa Fla Tommy Byrne New York Yankees Byrne Yankees St. Louise Cardinals Bhandenton Johnny Sein Reston Braves Detroit Tigerea Lakeland Billy Southworth Ern Bickford Sam

Vet Nine Opens with 35 Tryouts in First Drill

Armco Vets baseball manager Lefty Lantis held a two hour session with 34 hopefuls and a few new faces at the first turnout. He praises talent potential but reported no phenoms yet. A second drill is planned for Sunday April 14 as weather allows midweek practices to begin.

Armco Lefty Lantis Lantis Central Ohio League

Detroit Lions Aide Joins Browns Staff

Carmen A. Temerario, 44, former Detroit Lions line coach and Lorain high school star, is named end coach and chief scout for the Cleveland Browns. He succeeds Dick Gallagher and has coached at East Liverpool High School Indiana University and Denison.

Cleveland Carmen A Tim) Temerario Lorain Cleveland Football Browns Temerario Detroit Lions Dick Gallagher Santa Clara Browns East Liverpool Indiana University Denison

Pettit Secures No-Hitter In Pelicans Debut

Paul Pettit, Pittsburgh's 100 0 bonus pitcher, pitched for New Orleans in the Southern Association and helped preserve a 1-0 no-hitter against Nashville. Rookie Hob Purkey started the game, but Pettit finished strong. General Roy Hamey said Pettit may not start immediately and may not become a regular pitcher, but praised his speed fielding and batting as reasons for the organization's patience.

New Orleans Paul Pettit Pittsburgh Peetit Pee J Hob Purkey Nashville Thern Association Purkey Pettit Paul Roy Hamey Hamey Pettis

Indians Clash With Giants In Four Game Road Swing

Cleveland's Indians seek cooler temps in El Paso after a heat spell in Tucson. Coach Mel Harder laments the dry conditions as 82 degree heat gives way to 0 humidity, ahead of a four game road series opener against the New York Giants.

el, Paso Tex Cleveland Indians Tucson Ariz Mel Harder Tribesmen New York Giants

Robert Cook Captures Singles Lead With 677 In Tournament Action

Robert Cook surged to the singles lead with a 677 in the City Bowling Tournament at St. Jowl-Mor. The event saw three unknowns rise in the standings as Jack Mrate and Bob Lieungh led doubles with 1284, while Cook teamed with George Lewis for 1220 in the doubles and posted a 604 for Kate.

Robert Cook Jerry Nardiello Keglers Shase St. Jowl-Mor Jack Mrate Bob Lieungh Dowbies Charlie Hartman Kate Sreungh Rus Jones Art Spruance Cook Jimmy Sebald J. C. Lynch Joe

Sportsmen's Squad Leads Skeet League

The Sportmen's Club quintet topped East Works and three other crews in the Lees League skeet competition at Middletown ranges posting 211 team points. Joe Devers led individual skeet scoring with 4 hits for Sportmen's Club alongside teammates Dick Diefenbach and James Diefenbach among others. East Works finished with 201 and Fabricating 175 as teams chased the Trophy.

Sportemen Eastend Stein Middletown East Works Joe Devers Dick Diefenbach James Diefenbach Seeron Howard Fast Works Ban Ae Ed Hobey K. Wells Hi. Cotten Soleus Alisporte Cae Schulte George Siebert Dean Chee Eeult Med Hinkle Jock Wiley Armco Fabrica Herd Weddington Ton Beats A. Ditmeyer

Guard Quintet Loses In Finals Of State Tourney

Middletown Company G 148th Infantry fell 40 to 33 to Tiffin in the Ohio National Guard championship final at Columbia. The locals led 28-18 at halftime before the visitors rallied behind Ed Gunderson and Phipps to claim the title. A dozen teams began competition Saturday, with the Middletown quintet beating Company K St. Marys 6 to 40 to reach the final.

Middletown Ohie National Guard 148Th Fantry Columbia Middletonians Tiffin Ed Gunderson Hed Phipps 148 Infantry St. Marys

Walter Ward Wins Twice in Ohio Bowling Tournament

Walter Ward of Cleveland won the 6th annual Ohio State Bowling Tournament with top scores in singles and all-events. Ward rolled 733 for the singles and 2003 in all-events, yielding a double victory as the event concluded in Toledo.

Walter Ward Ohio Toledo Cleveland Ohio State

Local Ledger of Names and Amounts from Laurens Area

A scanned list records numerous individuals with varying figures and codes such as Laurens 581 RK Patrick 980 D Meride 88 L Shaffer S87, Ellie S84,Leak 84 Lieungh 481 Nein 74, Storey 573 Walker S48 Foreman 4 Selby S68 Shockey 8 Colleneworth 68 Crise pin 560 Firewater 4857 Repper 529 Slezak 529 Waccula 27 Paynter 523 Collier 518 Worman 07 Diver 06 Hovel 05 Ridge 01 Rupp 483 Jese tice 4.

W. J. Repper J. Slezak FP. Waccula R. Paynter V. Collier Don Worman F. Diver C. Hovel W. Ridge J. Gg A. Rupp D. Jesetice

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