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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1948
Page
12
Discopoli's win spurs a revived boxing push as ref stops and mid round checks gain acceptance. Spencer, Frazier Moore, and Miller headline a show that entertained fans while signaling need for indoor venues with 1,500-seat capacity for future bouts. Promoters weigh Armco Field options amid winter scheduling concerns.
Cleveland pitcher Leroy Paige, known as Satch, started his first major league game for the Indians and led them to a 5 3 victory over Washington. He allowed seven hits in seven innings with six strikeouts as Cleveland moved into first place. Hegan hit a decisive homer, Paige noted his leg soreness, and joked about starting every four days.
Allsports swept a 5-4 victory over Holy Trinity at Goldman Park in a fifth inning finish due to darkness, while St John edged Carfax 5-4 as Allen, Bob Anders and Woods starred for St John. Tom Hyde homered for Carfax and Jesse Mayabbe drove in the last runs.
Atlantic City AP Billy Post of Westbury New York is among the busiest trainers on the grounds with 18 horses nominated for stakes during the 42 day seashore racing season running until September 25.
Cincinnati Reds topple first place Boston Braves 5-4 behind rookie Herman Wehmeier who won his eighth decision. Big Ted Kluszewski drove in three runs with a triple and a double as Grady Hatton and Ray Lamanno added RBIs. Salkeld hit Boston’s only homer, a two-run shot in the fourth.
In Hartford Willie Pep 128 outpoints Teddy Redtop Davis 131 over 10 rounds. Also in Pittsburgh Rusty Payne 182 stopped Sid Peaks 217 in 4 rounds while Charley Affif 157 outpointed Laverne Road 157 in 10 rounds.
At Wimbledon England AP report notes the United States leads midway through track and field events with 14 individual champions so far and holds 131 points to Sweden's 44. Americans have won titles in 100 200 and 800 meters 400 hurdles broad jump pole vault and shot put. Prospects remain for 400 and 1 600 meter relays decathlon and 110 meter hurdles with slim hopes in 400 meters and javelin.
Shartle Brothers held firm against Gardner-Richardson with Miami Cabinet and Sorg Paper losses. G-R faces Inland Container and Sorg, while Armco and Interstate Folding Box clash on Tuesday. Whitt sparked Miami Cabinet’s 14-6 defeat, and Interstate beat Armco 17 hits, with Alfrey winning. Ohio Bell toppled Inland 6-2 as Pope spun one-hit ball.
Vet Manager Lefty Lantis announced the game with the Cincinnatians was washed out by early rain, marking a second cancellation for Ricky's Cafe at Armco Field. The Vets will be idle until next Wednesday night when they face Loveland.
Six local netters reach the third round in the Ohio Valley Junior Girls division at Hyde Park Cincinnati. Middletown players won seven matches yesterday while three women fell back. Roscoe Rider, the lone boy in the Junior bracket, lost to D McGinnis of Cincinnati 6 1 8 6.
Semifinals left top seeds toppled in boys under 13 and under 11 divisions at Verity Courts. Finalists include Julian Kindred versus Bob Swanger Jr for the boys 13 title and Ronald Finkelman against Phillip Brewer for the under 11 crown. Rain forced morning finals cancellation. girls advanced to semifinals with Check and Mills winning, Scott in the four, James and Baker advancing in other brackets.
A Middletown Armco Field boxing card drew 1,950 paid and additional free entrants for a 26 round program headlined by Joey Discopoli of Cincinnati defeating Gene Spencer of Chicago in 10 heats. Debutant Buddy Moore won in four against Vern Watson, while Don Smith stopped Beau James in four. Jitterbug Keating edged Don Keating in six, and Candy McDaniels stopped Larry Janke in the third after Janke was cut.
Lawson and Halderman pitched Masonry and Electrical Construction to a rare double no hitter as Electrical Construction won 3 0 at Armco East Side. Weld Shop edged Roundhouse 5 3 while Riggers defeated Electrical Shop 4 2 and Carpenters won 8 7 over Pipe Shop with Don Turner homering in the seventh.
Dayton plans the third annual inboard regatta by the Greater Dayton Boat Club set for Sunday August 15. top drivers Jack Cooper Lou Fagiel Merlyn Culver Oscar Vermillion Ray Arn George Walthers Jr and Johnny Kramer will race as crowds nearing 11000 are expected for a three hour thrill show with a $900 prize list. action starts at 1 30 p m two miles north of West Carrollton on Route 25.
Philadelphia Phillies moved Emil Verban a 31 year old second baseman to the Chicago Cubs on waivers. The sale price was not announced but reportedly exceeded the $10,000 waiver figure. Verban joined the Phillies in 1946 via a three way deal involving the Cardinals and Giants.
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