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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1958

Page

16

Under 15 National Champion Tilt Narrows To Final Four

The National Under 15 Tennis Tourney at Verity Courts reached the semi finals as top seed Carol Prosen of Orlando faced Carol Hanks of St. Louis while Vicki Palmer of Phoenix met Kathy Chabot of San Diego. Rain limited play. finals set for Saturday with singles at 11 a.m. and doubles at 2 p.m.

Verity Courts Vicki Palmer Phoenix, Ariz Kathy Chabot San Diego Calif Miss Prosen Peachy Kellmeyer Charleston W. Va Miss Hanks Miss Palmer Roberta Alison Alexander City Ala Gamde Miss Alison Miss Chabot Miss Moffitt Cynthia Goertz Bethesda Betty Murphy Falls Church Nadine Notter Scarsdale N. Y Marcia Tucker Mt. Lakes N. J

Cement courts seen as future standard in tennis evolution

Mary Hardwick notes cement could replace clay and grass as the global standard for major tennis events. In a National Under 15 Championship match, Carol Hanks upset Billie Jean Moffitt on slow clay, highlighting how surface affects play and training.

Mary Hardwick Carol Hanks St. Louis Billie Jean Moffitt Long Beach Calif Tom Frydell Middletown Miss Hanks Miss Moffitt

American League Friday results and weekend schedule

Baseball results show Detroit 3 Boston 2 and New York 8 Kansas City 3. San Francisco 9 Cincinnati 10 and Chicago 5 Pittsburgh 4 were called after 8th due to rain. International League scores include Rochester 5 Havana 4 and Buffalo 3 Miami 2. Toronto 4 Richmond 2 in a 4-3-2 line.

Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Milwaukee Toronto Richmond Montreal Columbus Rochester Havana Buffalo Miami

Senators Asked For Decision On Anti-Trust Rule

Washington AP. Senators must decide whether to proceed on a bill granting professional team sports a blanket antitrust exemption. Chairman Estes Kefauver and his antimonopoly subcommittee expect to meet around midday after three weeks of hearings. Critics say the measure overreaches and shields owners from scrutiny.

Washington Senators Estes Kefauver Dtenn Kefauver

Boxing Bout Highlights Four-Fighter Card in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles the lightweight bout featured Jimmy Martinez from Glendale defeating Ramon Fuentes of Los Angeles 10 points for Martinez. Dwight Hawkins of San Diego and Herman Marques of Stockton drew 10 points apiece in their 10 round match.

Albuquerque N. M Jimmy Martinez Glendale Ariz Ramon Fuentes Los Angeles Dwight Hawkins San Diego Herman Marques Stockton Drew

Whisenant Delivers Winning Single Beats Giants in Cincinnati

Pete Whisenant's ninth inning single with bases loaded and one out capped a 10-9 comeback by Cincinnati Redlegs over the San Francisco Giants. Robbed by early Giants rallies, Cincinnati rallied from 6-0 and 9-4 deficits, aided by ten pitchers and four home runs. Nuxhall notched the win as Cincinnati moved into a third-place tie with Pittsburgh.

Bull Cincinnati San Francisco Giants Redlegs Whisenant Ruben Gomez Giants Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Chicago Nuxhall Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles The Pate Whisenant

Patterson Upset Over Trainer and Promoter Claims

In Oceanside, manager Cus D Amato says Floyd Patterson is not progressing as hoped for the August 18 Los Angeles bout with Roy Harris. He denies postponement, blames manipulation by promoters, and notes Patterson’s workouts as a concern.

Oceanside Calif Cus D'Amato Floyd Patterson Los Angeles Roy Harris D'Amato D Amato Patterson San Francisco Abrh O Connell International Boxing Club Kirkland Rf Ihihwes Et New York Veugner If Emil Lence Davenport Pat Spencer Reiss Terson Eslcssett Worthington P Harris Cat Johnson P Tex Grissom Barrowhead Gomez Tistasesier O Springs San Bernardino Son Mountain Area Cincinnati RBI Temple Robinson Cf OWS UD Aircoveties Akan Asieda Nuxhall P Saelies Ccsie Newcombe Lawrence P Shiat Foe Schmidt P Fame Reeeseae Skellner P Burgeee Ailacceese Old-Jeffcoat P Spencer Burgess Jablonski Lynch Schmidt Hoak Hr—Wagner Kirkland Dropo Sb—Temple S— Johnson O'Connell McMillan

Raft Built by Leonard Shipman for Fishing Fun

In Watonga Oklahoma Leonard Shipman crafted a sturdy fishing raft featuring a sun deck and comfortable chairs. A gas powered motor helps it move around.

Watonga Okla Leonard Shipman

Ring Veterans Stage Substitute Battle Tonight

Veterans Joe Miceli and Yama Bahama meet in a 10 round bout in Syracuse that will be telecast nationwide as a substitute for a canceled main event. Miceli, 29, from New York, has 62 wins and 29 losses. Bahama, 25, from Bimini, is ranked ninth at middleweight with 51 wins in 59 fights and 15 KOs.

Syracuse N. Y Joe Miceli Yama Bahama Tony Anthony New York Archie McBride Trenton N.J Anthony Miceli Bahama Bimini

Webb Matched With Fullmer In Salt Lake City Fight

Promoter Dupier announced that Spider Webb of Chicago will meet Gene Fullmer, former middleweight champion, in a 10 round bout at Salt Lake City's baseball park on September 11. The fight will not be televised and was agreed several days ago after Webb's Thursday TKO over Franz Szuzmank in Madison Square Garden.

Salt Lake City Spider Webb Chicago Gene Fullmer Salt Lake A Dupier Dupier

Kids barred from New York race tracks under age 16

The New York State Racing Association abandoned its policy allowing children at flat tracks and set a minimum admission age of 16, effective immediately at Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Springs N. Y New York New York State Racing Assn

Cleveland Barons Buy Bob Bailey From Red Wings

The Cleveland Barons acquire center and right wing Bob Bailey from the Detroit Red Wings. Bailey, 27, began his pro hockey with Cleveland in the American Hockey League in 1952.

Cleveland Cleveland Barons Bob Bailey Detroit Red Wings Bailey

Braves Giants Set Key NL Series In Top Pennant Race

The Braves and Giants enter a pivotal series with Milwaukee one game ahead after recent wins and losses. Milwaukee dominant with War ren Spahn victory and Pizarro four hitter, while Giants stumble with late rally losses. Bravos gain lead as Aaron homers and Cubs beat Pirates in rain shortened game.

Milwaukee Braves San Francisco Giants Giants Braves Fran Merriwell

Fall River Boat Race Delayed by Rain

George Araujo and Pat McCoy see their boat event postponed to Saturday due to steady rain in Fall River Massachusetts.

Fall River Mass George Araujo Pat McCoy

Frank Lary Beats Yankees. 10-10 Record Grows

Detroit right-hander Frank Lary remains selective in his wins, improving to 10-10 by defeating the Red Sox 13-2 after allowing only four hits to rookie Bill Monbouquette. The Yankees sweep Kansas City 8-3 as Roger Maris drives in all KC runs with a three-run homer. Rain delays games between Baltimore and Cleveland and Washington and Chicago.

Frank Lary Detroit Lary New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Red Sox Bill Monbouquette Frank Bolling Billy Martin Yankees Kansas City Duke Mass Johnny Kucks Baltimore Cleveland Washington Chicago Gil McDougald Elston Howard Norm Siebern Siebern Howard Roger Maris Bucks Maas Jack Urban

Yesterday's Stars by Associated Press

Batting Frank Bolling of Detroit hit an eighth inning double to drive in Billy Martin and lift the Tigers to a 3-2 win over Boston. Juan Pizarro of Milwaukee pitched well against the Dodgers, limiting Los Angeles to four hits and an unearned run as Milwaukee won 4-1 for a second straight victory.

Milwaukee Warren Spahn Dodgers Los Angeles Juan Pizarro Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Braves Sian Williams Joe Adcock Wes Covington Johnny Logan Henry Aaron Johnny Podres Ernie Banks Chicago Pittsburgh Bobby Thomson Banks Boston Jackie Jensen Jim Hearn Ther Cardinals Dick Farrell Harry Anderson Larry Jackson Phils Frank Bolling Tigers Billy Martin Detroit Fitching

Navy coach warns youth unfit for future strength

Stillwater Oklahoma AP Navy wrestling coach Ray Swartz warns that U S high school fitness declines threaten national strength He cites Naval Academy trainees who improve after 60 days of a rigorous program and credits Eisenhower era efforts and Sputnik competition for urgency He spoke after a clinic at Oklahoma State University noting soft training at home.

Stillwater Okla Navy Ray Swartz United States Swartz Oklahoma State University Naval Academy Evan Annapolis Eisenhower Russia

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