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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1965

Page

14

Cold War in Baseball Hits Umpires Room Probe

Umpire in chief Cal Hubbard weighs a dispute over allegedly frozen balls used by the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers. Managers Cronin Dressen Lopez dispute or defend claims as weather and storage conditions are blamed. no rule governs ball temperature beyond delivery time.

Chicago Big Cal Hubbard Comiskey Park Detroit Tigers Chi Cago White Sox Sox Joe Cronin League Hubbard Charlie Dressen Tigers al Lopez White Sox Ed Short Detroit Cronin Boston

Davis Cuppers Set for Spain Interzone Clash in August

America's Davis Cup squad, having clinched the American Zone title and routed Mexico, heads to Barcelona for the Interzone Round with Spain. Captain George MacCall plans Ralston in singles and doubles, while Ashe and Froehling duel for a second spot as Spain’s clay specialists await.

Dallas, Tex America Mexico Spain George MacCall Barcelona Arthur Ashe Ashe United States Antonio Palafox Ralston Manuel Santana MacCall Frank Froehling

Local golf prodigy refuses Mustang prize amid USGA rules

Fifteen year old Brookes Billman Jr. won a 1965 Mustang at a City Tournament but declined it to preserve amateur status under USGA rules. Insurance questions arose but were dismissed since no loss occurred. The article notes odds of a hole in one and discusses a dome stadium feasibility for Houston.

Brookes Billman Jr Brookes United State Golfing Association Curry Ford Country Kitchen USGA Atlanta Milwaukee Braves Astrodome Houston Shea Stadium New York City Houston Park

Nicklaus Tops $100000 Mark in 1945 PGA Standings

Jack Nicklaus leads the PGA earnings with totals of about 100 488 in official and 100 408 in all earnings through the Thunderbird Classic. Billy Casper is second with 58 308 official and 63 894 total. Tony Lema sits third with 57 116 official and 65 804 total. Other top players include Gary Player, Bruce Devlin, Gene Littler, Dan Sikes Jr., Bruce Crampton, Doug Sanders, and Johnny Pott with varying official and total sums.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla Jack Nicklaus Professional Golfers Association Nicklaus Billy Tony Lema

Local Netters Open Nationals With Singles Victory

Middletown's defending champions won 51 in singles at the National City Tournament in Clayton Missouri. Pam Goetz beat Jackie Kelly 26 1 64, Connie Capozzi defeated Sara Hamilton 66 60, Cindy Snyder beat Becky Evans 6 2 64, Melinda Terry defeated Susan Ege 61 62, and Janie Lawson defeated Pat Germann 60 60. Jackie Burton fell to Mary Titterington 24 75 2.

Middletown Clayton Kansas City St. Louis Pam Goetz Jackie Kelly Connie Capozzi Sara Hamilton Cindy Snyder Becky Evans Melinda Terry Susan Ege Janie Lawson Pat Germann Jackie Burton Mary Titterington

Public Links Competition Begins Today in Canton Ohio

A field of 275 pay-to-play golfers tee off on two courses at Tom O'Shanter in Canton for the 33rd Ohio Public Links Golf Tournament. The event runs through Friday with 36 holes then 18 to decide the final contenders. Don Nist and Ed Capri led the best ball on the Dales Course, while Bill Santor and Dave McMullen led on the Hills Course. Joe Lazor and Lalu Sabotin were notable contenders with strong rounds.

Canton Ohio Tom O'Shanter Don Nist Canton Oil Ed Capri Ohio Publinx Association Dales Nist Hills Bill Santor Youngstown Dave McMullen Poland Joe Lazor Cleveland Lalu Sabotin Warren

Sam Snead Posts Best Open Finish Since 1941 Tie

Sam Snead delivered his best U S Open showing since 1941 matching 290 to tie for 17th that year. This time he carded 297 and tied for 24th in the event.

Sam Snead

Ellis Opens Big Stretch For Cincy

Cincinnati Reds start a pivotal six game stretch with a three game series against the San Francisco Giants Sammy Ellis to pitch tonight against Bob Shaw in the opener The Reds will then host the Los Angeles Dodgers while St Louis had cut the lead to one game in the NL race Dodgers facing Milwaukee next three days

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Sammy Ellis Reds San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Ile

National League Results and Schedule Report

Monday results show Milwaukee beats San Francisco 4 2 and St Louis defeats Los Angeles 6 2 The day includes a list of scheduled games with matchups and times for Pittsburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati Houston St Louis Los Angeles Milwaukee and otherNL teams plus rain delays and a pair of tie games Jacksonville Toronto and a postponed second game due to rain

Milwaukee San Francisco St. Louis Los Angeles Pittsburgh New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston San Fran Jacksonville Toronto Phillphia Pet Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Boston Kansas City

Yesterday's Stars: Hall's pinch homer lifts Twins, Braves ace Johnson wins

Jimmie Hall of the Twins hit a ninth inning pinch home run to beat Baltimore 6 2 and widen Minnesota's AL lead to six games. Ken Johnson of the Braves allowed six hits as Milwaukee topped San Francisco 4 2 for his 12th win of the season.

Associated Press Jimmie Hall Twins Minnesota Baltimore Ken Johnson Braves San Francisco Milwaukee Johnson White Perry Jesse Gonder Willie Mays Giants Don Dennis St Louis Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Ted Savage Cardinals

Mele faces injury storm as Killebrew sidelined

Minnesota Twins manager Sam Mele battles a wave of injuries after Harmon Killebrew suffers a dislocated left elbow in a collision with Russ Snyder during a 65 victory over Baltimore. Killebrew joins Bob Allison and Earl Battey among the hurt as the pennant leaders push through a tough spell.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Minnesota Twins Sam Mele Mele Harmon Killebrew Baltimore Russ Snyder Twins Orioles Minnesota Yankees Killebrew Rich Rollins Snyder Harmon Xrays

Smith Rally Delivers Western Amateur Title

Bob Smith of Brenton Harbor Michigan defeated George Boutell of Phoenix Arizona in 19 holes to win the 63rd Western Amateur. The 22 year old rallied from 2 deficits to square the match twice and pull ahead on the 19th with a clutch birdie and steady short game at Point O Wood's. Boutell faltered late as Smith captured the championship in windy conditions.

Brenton Harbor Mich Bob Smith George Rboutell Phoenix Ariz Smith Sacramento State Arizona State Point O'Wood Boutell

Shootoff Today in World Skeet Shooting Meet

In Savannah Georgia AP reports firing continued in the World Skeet Shooting Championship with three marksmen in the .410 gauge division shootoff Strother Shumate Lackland AFB Texas Clint Swingle Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania and K L Wilson Palms California each breaking 98 of 100 targets. A second shootoff for the Champion of Champions open to state champions featured George Young Buford South Carolina and Larry Smith Bloom Hills Maryland tying with perfect 100s.

Savannah Strother Shumate Lackland Afb Tex Clint Swingle Bryn Mawr K.L. Wilson Palms Calif George Young Buford S.C Larry Smith Bloom Hills

Ballpark Spitters and Heated Baseball Finger Pointing

In a night of tainted balls and heated accusations, Braves manager Bobby Bragan accuses Gaylord Perry of throwing spitters and benzoine coated balls. Perry-denied, while Ken Johnson and Jo Jo White recount slickball details amid Milwaukee’s 4 2 win.

Associated Press San Francisco Milwaukee Gaylord Perry Ken Johnson Braves Bobby Bragan Detroit Denny McLain Dave Wickersham Hank Aguirre Jo Jo White

Hank Aguirre Leads Tigers With Most Wins Entering 1965

Hank Aguirre has more major league victories than any other pitcher on the Detroit Tiger staff. He entered the 1965 season with 53 victories.

Hank Aguirre Detroit Tiger

Baseball In Brief: Dodgers eye Davis return and Pascual injury

Reports from hospitals bring mixed news for major league teams. Tommy Davis may return as a pinch hitter for the Dodgers by September after leg cast removal. Camilo Pascual underwent surgery for torn pitching arm muscles and is on the disabled list. Jerry Buchek of the Cardinals also on the DL with a left thigh injury. Red Schoendienst gains contract extension through 1986 after owner Gussie Busch vote of confidence. Robin Roberts, 38, left Orioles last week and is seeking a new major league job.

Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Davis Minnesota Twins Camilo Pascual Pascual Jerry Buchek St. Louis Cardinals Buchek Red Schoendienst Cardinals Gussie Busch

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