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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1962

Page

18

Colts Win 5-2 as Colts Down Mets in Extra Innings

At the Polo Grounds the Houston Colts beat the New York Mets 5-2 in 11 innings. Don Buddin hit a three run homer for Houston while Norm Larker added a two run shot. The Mets, still without a victory, were led by their fading veteran lineup and struggles at the plate.

New York Mets Polo Grounds Colts Don Buddin Mets Norm i Larker Giants Dodgers Houston

Bench Sighs Turned Up By Dayton Coach Zajdel

University of Dayton head coach Stan Zajdel brightened after a two hour scrimmage as freshmen Bob Schwab and John Pugn showed promise at tackle. Former AFL star Emil Karas and NFL player Bob DeMarco noted for comparison, with Stan Mutial’s historic homer highlighted by the Central Press. Joe Nuxhall’s stint with the Los Angeles Angels also sparked talk of a west coast club for him.

Stan Zaidel University of Dayton Bob Schwab Middletown Fenwick High Schwab John. Pugn Port Chester Glenn Ditthoff Zajdel Emil Karas Bob DeMarco Karas DeMarco St. Louis Cardinals Central Press Association Stan Mutial Stan Babe Ruth Bud Mull J. D. Forrer Gratis the Hermit Bob Farrington Richwood Farrington Maywood Chicago Hamilton Raceway

Pirates Embrace Turvy NL Finishes and Early Wins

Pittsburgh, 1940 world champions, shrug off talk of complacency as they start strong with six straight wins including a comeback over the Cubs after trailing 5-0. Manager Murtaugh says balanced league and injuries, not complacency, decide fortunes. he compares to Yankees’ consistency and notes one good year can drive the next.

Chicago Pittsburgh Pirates Murtaugh Yankees Bucs Chicago Cubs Cubs Pirate Danny Murtaugh Pirates Cincinnati

Slow Sox Supposing Solid Lock in Strong Power Surge

San Diego native Floyd Robinson stars as a key RBI threat for the Chicago White Sox, belting two homers and driving in seven as he fuels a surge in runs batted in. The Yankees approve reduced outfield mileage at Baltimore after two Yankee homers and a 8-3 win. Donavan, Bunning and Kaline pace other midseason results as Kansas City edges Los Angeles to break a first-place tie.

San Diego Calif Dvesn Jim Landis Luis Aparicio Robinson Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Baltimore Yanks Dick Donovan Boston Red Sox Cleveland Jim Bunning Detroit Washington Kansas City Los Angeles Angels Chavez Racine Stadium Angels Yankees RBI Joel Horlen Camilo Pascual Bill Skowron Clete Boyer Jim Coates Whitey Ford

Hawks Tie Playoff With 4-1 Win Over Maple Leafs

Chicago defeats Toronto 4-1 to even the Stanley Cup finals at two games each. Goalie Johnny Bower left with a groin injury and was replaced by Don Simmons. Reg Fleming and Bobby Hull scored for the Hawks with Stan Mikita assisting on both Hull tallies. Glenn Hall stopped 30 shots as Red Kelly scored the Maple Leafs' lone goal. The series heads to Chicago for game six with a possible seventh in Toronto.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Johnny Bower Bobby Hull Bower Don Simmons Boston Providence Simmons Nets Reg Fleming Hull Stan Mikita Glenn Hall Red Kelly Hawks

Army Private Old War Horse May Decide Issue

In Boston, an Army Private and veteran Bob Cousy loom large as the Lakers face the Celtics in final game seven. Elgin Baylor steers the Lakers while Cousy, despite a hand injury, eyes a historic fourth straight title for Boston. Baylor must perform, especially if LA rests on him during the decisive game.

Old War Horse Boston Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Elgin Baylor Lakers Bob Cousy Celtics Baylor Heinas Los Angeles Cousy

Buckeyes vs Little Mickeys Tickets Sold at Lucas Cleaners

Tickets for Sundays basketball game between the Fabulous Buckeyes and Little Mickeys are on sale at Lucas Cleaners on the Grimes and Central corner. The game will be played at the University of Dayton Fieldhouse.

Fabulous Buckeyes Little Mickey's Lucas Cleaners Grimes and Central University of Dayton

AAU Faces Defeat as Colleges Back New Federations

The Eastern College Athletic Conference with 132 schools voted to support a plan by the MCAA to create new sports federations in basketball gymnastics and track and field. The NCAA and AAU have long battled for control of amateur athletics as colleges push to wrest control from the AAU.

New York Amateur Athletic Union United States Eastern College Athletic Conference MCAA NCAA AAU

Cambridge Names Roy Ault New Cam bridge Coach

Roy Ault, 28, to coach Cambridge High School football next season. Ault currently serves as assistant football coach and head baseball coach at Dayton Colonel White High School.

Cambridge Ohio Roy Ault Ault Dayton Colonel White

Baseball Tuesday Scores and Schedule for Major Cities

Tuesday results show Houston defeated New York five to two in seven innings. Pittsburgh beat Chicago ten to six. Los Angeles triumphed over San Francisco eight to seven. St Louis faced Philadelphia with weather causing postponement in colder conditions. Tonight schedules include St Louis at New York and San Francisco at Milwaukee with Houston at Chicago and Los Angeles at Cincinnati among others.

St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Milwaukee Bobby Shantz Jay Hooks Polo Grounds Shantz Houston New York Pittsburgh Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnat Philadelph W. L Pet. G.B

Baseball Scores and Thursday Schedule show Detroit routs Washington

Detroit 9 Washington 2 while Chicago 8 Minnesota 0 New York 8 Baltimore 3 Cleveland 5 Boston 6 Kansas City 5 Los Angeles 3. Washington at Detroit Chicago at Minnesota New York at Baltimore Kansas City at Los Angeles Thursday schedule includes Detroit at Boston Kansas City at Los Angeles New York at Baltimore N.

Detroit Washington Chicago Minnesota New York Baltimore Cleveland Boston Kansas City Los Angeles Pet GB

Golfers See Pro Am Cash Houston Classic Preview

Pro golfers chase $5,000 in extra cash at the Houston Classic pro am as the $50,000 event opens with 102 pros entered after Tuesday’s entry closure Arnold Palmer will skip the event for the first time in years. Greensboro Open players hit town for practice rounds. Jack Burke shot a par 70 at Memorial Park in Houston.

Houston Arnold Palmer Jack Burke Memorial Park

Wooten Signs Browns Pact For 1962 Season

Cleveland Browns announce offensive guard John Wooten has signed a 1962 contract for his fourth NFL year. The 250-pound Colorado alum started full time last season after Gene Hickerson broke his leg. The team also signs rookie halfback Fred Cox from Pittsburgh as the eighth pick in the 1960 draft.

Cleveland John Wooten Cleveland Browns National Football League Colorado Gene Hickerson Wooten Browns Fred Cox University of Pittsburgh

Reds and Dodgers Load Lefties for Cincinnati Showdown

Cincinnati pitcher Jimmy O'Toole set to face LA's Johnny Podres in a midweek game after O'Toole won 19 games last season for the NL champion Reds. Purkey touts two knuckleball variants as his trusted weapon, while Hillman returns to the AL after a Red Sox deal falls through. Dodgers took two of three on the West Coast as Cincinnati seeks a rebound after early-season losses.

Cincinnati Jimmy O'Toole Los Angeles Dup Yum McLe Eree Wei Ire Johnny Podres O’toole San Francisco Fred Hutchinson Reds Purkey THE Dave Hillman Boston Red Sox Syracuse

Stars Battinge Floyd Robinson Drives White Sox to Eight-Run Win

Yesterday's Stars Battinge Floyd Robinson of the White Sox drove in seven runs with a homer and two doubles in Chicago's 8 0 win over Minnesota. Pitching Dick Donovan of the Indians threw a second straight shutout over Boston 5 0, allowing five hits.

Battinge Floyd Robinson White Sox Chicago Minnesota Dick Donovan Indians Boston

Cleroux Faces Folley In San Francisco Heavyweight Bout

Canadian heavyweight Robert Cleroux fights veteran Zora Folley at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium. Cleroux, 24, enters as the underdog with odds around 7-5 against Folley, No. 3 contender, while Cleroux is No. 4. The bout lacks radio or TV coverage and will use referee and two judges for scoring if it lasts ten rounds.

San Francisco Robert Cleroux Zora Folley Montreal San Francisco Civic Auditorium Chandler Ariz Cleroux Folley California

Carlisle High Donkey Basketball Doubleheader Tonight

Carlisle High hosts a donkey basketball event at 7 30 p m in the Indians Gym with students facing alumni in the opener and teachers meeting the Carlisle Lions Club in the second game.

Carlisle Carlisle High Carlisle Lions Club

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