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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1953

Page

11

Boston Youths See Red Sox Lift Not Pay Off At Box Office

In New York, Boston uses a youth program as Ted Williams leaves for Korea. Attendance drops to 7,193 as youngsters like Gene Stephens Tom Umphlett Jim Piersall and Milt Bolling join the lineup. Manager Joe Cronin and Boudreau weigh early major league experience over minor league time to gauge future pennant potential.

Jack Hand New York Boston Red Sox Yankee Stadium Ted Williams Williams Ted Korea Sox Johnny Pesky Detroit Walt Dropo Vern Stephens Chicago Dom DiMaggio Lou Boudreau Red Sox Boudreau Gene Stephens Tom Umphlett Jim Piersall Milt Bolling Triple A Joe Joe Cronin

St Louis Browns End Cleveland Streak 8 3 Victory

A year ago report notes the Browns defeated the Indians 8 to 3 snapping Cleveland’s seven game winning streak. The item cites Associated Press dispatches and places the game in a historical roundup with past notable events.

St. Louis Browns Cleveland Jack Darthard Bert Lytell Milwaukee

First Defeat Proves Last For Boxer

Dick Miller age 22 from Warren Massachusetts died after a fourth round stomach injury in a six round bout at Mechanics Hall Worcester. Miller collapsed after the round and died in his dressing room despite returns to consciousness. His opponent Jimmy Brown of Hartford Conn won by technical knockout and Brown faced a technical manslaughter charge.

Worcester Mass Dick Miller Warren Jimmy Brown Hartford

Opening Days Set For Local Loops

Federal Switches Opening dates for the Federal and Church softball leagues were announced at YMCA loop meetings. The Federal League starts May 14, with the Church circuit opening the next night. Meetings are planned for April 28, and a third Industrial loop meets tonight at 7 15.

YMCA Steve Geckeler Church Federal League Amanda Police WPFB Yankee Tavern Frontier Cafe Carfax Monroe Merchants Johnny’s Pony Key Industrial Loop

Yankees edge Red Sox 1 0 behind Collins homer

Joe Collins of the New York Yankees hit a homer off Marv Gris som in the fifth for the game's only run as New York defeated Boston 1-0. Curt Simmons of the Philadelphia Phillies scattered five singles and struck out eight in his second win of the season 7-1 over the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Joe Collins New York Yankees Marv Grissom Yankees Boston Curt Simmons Philadelphia Phils Brooklyn Dodgers

Middletown Middies Sophs win all events in track meet

Middletown High Jayvees swept 12 events to defeat Lebanon Middies 86 15 in their season opener. Mattingly led with wins in discus and tied for high jump and pole vault. Middletown swept top three places in four events including 100 yd dash and pole vault.

Lebanon Middletown High Jayvees Middletown Roger Mattingly Eliff Mynhier Moore Watkins Aren Dash—J. Johnson Pence Cox Hester Neeley Parker Jane Karshner Elieff J. Johnson L. Johnson Mattingly Thomas McDonald Mittingly Christenberry Ewell Callaway

Jasper Harrison Sets 680 In Moose League Bowling

Jasper Harrison, 26, Armco worker, launched the Moose League at Broad St. Bow-Mor with a 680 series and a 279 opening game. Dot Long led the Women’s Recreation League with a 595 series, while Sue Kinder's 544 for the Armco Girls Major League set a season record.

Moose Jasper Harrison Mike Farahh Ralph Baker Ralph Laurens Women’s Recreation League Dot Long Patt Watts Boots Mills Bonnie Barach Dot Riggs Kathy Harrison Keglers Armco Gnaps Sue Kinder Harrison Broad St. Bow - Mor Mike Barach Lefty Hyde Long Baker’s Mills Baker's Pat Watts Burnett's Carfax Duff's Cafe Kinder Mary Linkous Armco Girls Jeeps Cold Rollers YMCA Corvettes Kats Linkous Steelers Pipers Martha Wombold

Brown Zulueta Box Tonight in 10 Round Telecast

In Baltimore the lightweight contenders Joey Brown of New Orleans and Orlando Zulueta of Havana meet in a 10 round bout at the Coliseum. The CBS telecast comes at 10 p m EST and marks Brown s first photo genic opportunity. Both fighters peak among the 10 leading lightweights at times and Zulueta opening as a 6 to 5 favorite.

Baltimore Joey Brown New Orleans Orlando Zulueta Havana Coliseum CBS Brown Zulueta Jimmy Carter

Tuesday Fights Report From Cities

In Milwaukee Larry Watson outpointed Danny Nardico over ten rounds. In Los Angeles Jess Mongia stopped Keeny Teran in four rounds. In Toledo Pat Spunky Lowry knocked out Chuck Foster in five rounds.

Milwaukee Larry Watson Omaha Danny Nardico Tampa Los Angeles Jess Mongia Denver Keeny Teran Toledo Pat Lowry Chuck Foster

New Bucyrus Coach Named for Football Team

Richard King, Bucyrus High School head football and basketball coach since 1951, resigned Tuesday. Assistant Richard Frantz will assume football duties, while no basketball coach replacement has been announced.

Bucyrus Bucyrus O.P Richard King Bucyrus High School Richard Frantz

Hornets fall to Springfield 11 3 in diamond tilt

Monroe High Hornets commit nine errors and drop to 11 to 3 against Springfield. Shroudes tosses a four hitter for Springfield while Helsinger suffers the loss on ten hits, with Fultz finishing. Monroe scores in fifth on Harold Draut two run double and Helsinger infield out. The Hornets next host Franklin in Little Six action.

Monroe Monroe High Hornets Springfield Hornets Bob Helsinger Jim Fultz Helsinger Harold Draut Draut Franklin Shroudes Floyd Fultz Whitaker Robinson

Middiettes open season with 5-0 tennis win

Middletown High School girls tennis opened at Walnut Hills in Dayton with a 5-0 victory over Dayton Fairmont. Gwynne Finkleman, captain, beat Dot Colburn 6-1 6-0 in top singles. Carol Heller swept Marlene Prance 6-3 6-1. Karen Siegfried won 6-4 6-2. Asher and Helsinger won 6-1 6-1, Hayes and James edged 6-3 6-3.

Middletown High School Walnut Hills Dayton Middies Dayton Fairmont Gwynne Finkleman Dot Colburn Finkleman Carol Heller Marlene Prance Karen Siegfried Nancy Janes Marianne Asher Lois Helsinger Charlotte Kibler Mickey Jacobs Lynn Hayes Janice James Carmen Faber Lois Kastens

Ohio Colleges Split Results In Baseball Action

Ohio University beat Wayne State 17 to 8 while Wayne Michigan fell to Ohio State 0 to 5. Michigan Normal defeated Bowling Green 9 to 0 in college baseball scores.

Ohio College Ohio University Wayne Mich Miami Ohio State Michigan Normal Bowling Green

Carlisle Second in Three Way Track Meet

Centerville High dominated the triangular meet at Centerville with 75 points, Huffman winning multiple events. Carlisle placed second with 38 points led by strong showings from Moffitt and Dailey in sprints and relays, while Farmersville trailed with 14 points.

Carlisle Centerville Carlise Farmersville Huffman Reece Oglesby Barkly Ridinger Geigerco Weller Smith Dailey Cormick Sietner Turton Sieber B. Smith Funterman Monger McGeorge Brock Moffitt

Lebanon Golfers Fall To West Carrollton In Opener

Lebanon and West Carrollton opened their golf seasons at the Miamisburg Mound Course with West Carrollton winning 7 to 5. Ernie Riley led Lebanon with 46 and two points, while West Carrollton's Hawkins shot 45 for two points. Jer ry Stiles and Jess Hancer were Lebanon’s other scorers with 54 and two points respectively.

Miamisburg West Carrollton High Lebanon Ernie Riley Warriors J. Coon West Carrollton Hawkins John Decker Fahrney Jess Hancer Carroll West Carrolton Jerry Stiles Stiles

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