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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1961

Page

13

Spaceman Watches U S Cagers Win MOSCOW

The United States touring basketball team split two games in Moscow. The men beat the Soviets 73 to 68 while the women lost 65 to 48. Major Yuri Gagarin observed from the VIP box and chatted with players before tipoff. Jerry Lucas starred for the men with 17 points.

Moscow United States Russia Yuri Gagarin U. S Armenak Alachachan Mark Dan Swartz Cleveland Pipers National Basketball League Swartz James Francis IBL Akron Lucas Beach

Finkelman Quintet Tops Derby Bowling Stand in Louisville

The Harry Finkelman Quintet moved to first in the Derby Tournament at Broad Brook Lanes Louisville with a 2905 total including 152 handicap. Frontier Lanes and Irving's Fashions chased in Dayton WHIO event as Middleton teams race for honors and prize money.

Eagles Middletown Harry Finkelman Broad Brook Lanes Louisville Middletonians Frontier Lanes Secon Poelking Dayton Irving Harry Finkelman Realty Les Colvin Kathy Harrison Dot Long Colvin Harrison Long Jenny Stein Arlene Mattingly Alice Keister

Knothole Club Prepares for Season Equipment Turnover

The Knothole Club ends pre-season work tonight and tomorrow distributes team equipment at Smith Park. Distribution starts at 7 oclock and continues to 9 30 at the Benadum Fieldhouse, handing gear to managers who will lead season plans starting the first Monday in June.

Knothole Club Smith Park Benadum

Nordot Bantam Leads At Middletown Dog Show

Nordot Bantam a 10 month old Miniature Schnauzer owned by Mr and Mrs Harry W Lewis of 2903 Sherman Ave won her American bred bitch class then won winners bitch and best of opposite sex at the Veterans Memorial Building in Columbus. Nordot Bantam and Nordot Tantalizat in the Lewises name tallied top scores. B Js Classy Lassy a Cocker Spaniel owned by James Haynes and Betty Jo Murray of Franklin led in Novice B and topped Obedience scoring.

Middletown Veteran's Memorial Building Columbus Nordot Bantam Lewises B. J James Haynes Betty Jo Murray Franklin

Softball Star Sparks Bowlers Shine in ABC Tourney

In Detroit AP report a former softball player boosts Cliff Anton team of St. Louis to lead the American Bowling Congress half million prize fund. Max Legate, bowling house manager, posted 182 266 225 673 in the nine game series to help the Antons take the regular division lead. Legate added 635 in doubles and 630 in singles for 1938 all events total second place.

Detroit Cliff Anton St. Louis American Bowling Congress Antons Max Legate Legate

Weekend Bowling Results and High Scores

Weekend results show multiple leagues with wins for Rams over Browns 3 2, Eagles blanking 0, and 48's toppling Hudepoh. High scores include Howa Mattocks 231 and Paul Girarg 208 in 200 games. Irene Kelso led women with 161 in 10 games.

Rams Browns Giants Eagles Unnamed Bears High Lighters Hi-Hopers Do Gooders Tip Toppers Rollers A.D. Ar Four Roses Brass Rail Howa Mattocks Paul Girarg Irene Kelso

Dodgers Batter Moon Sees Eighth Wrong Field Homer

Wally Moon hits a misplayed left field homer at Los Angeles Coliseum boosting the Dodgers. The AP reports Moon connected for his eighth round-tripper of the season in an odd fielding miscue during yesterday's game.

Wally Moon Dodgers Los Angeles Coliseum

Prep Schools Near State's Sports Finale

Ohio launches a statewide four ply program for spring sports with 50 787 youngsters. Sectional and district qualifiers lead to May 26 27 at Ohio State. Roughly 25 843 boys on 757 track squads 20 114 baseball 2 915 golf 1 915 tennis teams compete before May 3 weekend.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University

Mahaffey, Sullivan on short Cubs run as Phillies sweep

Art Mahaffey struck out 17 Cubs in a 5-1 Phillies win to reach .500, while Frank Sullivan blanked Chicago 1-0 in the opener and Mahaffey followed with a 6-0 victory in the second game.

Cincinnati Art Mahaffey Phillies Cubs Chicago Frank Sullivan

Pender Eyes November Showdown With Fullmer for Title

Paul Pender after his third defense against Carmen Basilio eyes a November Boston bout with Gene Fullmer for the 160 pound crown. Money talks as promoter Sam Silverman pursues a $200000 gate and up to $150000 TV. Pender meets Terry Downes in London July 3 while Fullmer awaits Jorge Fernandez. Basilio predicts Fullmer would win if they fought.

Boston Paul Pender Gene Fullmer Carmen Basilio Pender Brookline Mass Massachusetts New York Europe Fullmer West Jordan Utah National Boxing Association Sam Silverman Boston Garden Marv Jenson Terry Downes London Paul Jorge Fernandez Basilio

Vet Johnson Defends Light Heavy Title Tonight

Philadelphia light heavyweight champion Harold Johnson, 32, defends his NA title tonight in a 15 round bout at the Arena against 21 year old Von Clay. Promoter Al Lewis expects about 4,000 paying spectators and around $30,000 in gate. Johnson takes 40 percent of the non televised broadcast. Clay gets 20 percent. Archie Moore is still recognized as champion in other circuits.

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Pender Edges Basilio In Close Bout In Syracuse

Boston teenager Paul Pender aged 16 from Brookline outpointed Basilio of Syracuse New York by 15 rounds in a featured boxing match.

Boston Paul Pender Brookline Mass Carmen Basilio Syracuse N. Y

Bartzen Seeks Stronger Play At Dallas Invitational

Bernard Tut Bartzen former United States Davis Cup captain aims to show stronger form after defeating Ham Richardson 3 6 6 2 6 2 6 0 to win the Dallas Invitational title as Australia had beaten the U S in the last Davis Cup matches.

Dallas, Tex Bernard Tut) Bartzen United States America Australia Emerson Rod Laver Dallas Bartzen Ham Richardson

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