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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1953

Page

13

Sun Toughens Wildwood Course for Big Tourney

The Wildwood Golf Course hosts the eighth annual Mid-West Industrial Tournament with over 400 golfers. Nine midwestern industrial teams compete across Wildwood and Potters Course for more than 500 in trophies and awards. Armco, Gardner Board-Carton, Shattle Brothers, Westinghouse, Ford Aircraft, Goodyear, and Firestone field strong teams in a two day event culminating in a Pittsburgh match for the national industrial crown.

Wildwood Mid-West States Hamilton Potters Course Middletown Armco and Gardner Board-Carton Shattle Brother Jim Musillo Westinghouse Mansfield Bob Ericksen Ford Aircraft Chicago Milwaukee Dom Capatosta B. F. Goodrich Musille Akron Firestone Goodyear Tire Rubber Potters Pittsburgh Armco Gardner Board Shattle Brothers

Reds Hope to End 7-Game Losing Streak With Cubs Doubleheader

Cincinnati faces Chicago at Wrigley Field in a two game set to halt a seven game slide. The seventh loss came in a 1-0 shutout as Rogers Hornsby’s Reds managed only three safeties off Paul Minner. Eddie Miksis scored the lone run in the second inning.

Chicago Cincinnati Cubs Wrigley Field Redlegs Rogers Hornsby Redleg Paul Minner Gus Bell Rocky Bridges Roy McMillan Eddie Miksis Clyde McCullough Hal Jeffcoat Rhineland

Indians Fall After White Sox Rally in Chicago

Cleveland trailed Chicago 6-2 as Minnie Minoso fueled a seven inning surge with a three run homer and two more hits. Early Wynn seeks his 13th win after last night’s loss that drops the Indians five behind the Yankees and within a game of the White Sox for second.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Early Wynn Mike Fornieles Chicago White Sox Wynn White Sox Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Minoso Sam Mele

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Wednesday to Thursday

The page lists MLB standings and daily results including Boston Philadelphia St Louis Detroit Washington New York Chicago Cleveland and more. It shows schedules for Wednesday and Thursday with matchups Bud Fornieles Wynn Branca Brecheen McDermott Fricano and other pitchers, plus leaders like Babe Ruth with 170 walks in 152 games.

New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Ford Shea Fornieles Wynn Branca Brecheen McDermott Fricano Brooklyn Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Gomez Padres Stale Babe Ruth

Wikoff And Hagan Still In Net Race

Carolyn Wikoff and Judy Hagan of Middletown advance in the U S Lawn Tennis Association National Championships for girls under 15. Hagan defeated Carole Wright 6 4 63 then meets Barbara Mitchell. Wikoff beat Erika Puetz 8 6 6 1 and faces Amanya Baumbacher next.

Carolyn Wikoff Judy Hagan Middletown Kalamazoo Mich Miss Hagan Carole Wright Brooklyn Miss Wright Barbara Mitchell Miami Fla Miss Wikoff Erika Puetz St. Louis Amanya Baumbacher Salt Lake City Utah Miss Baumbacher Kalmazoo

Middletown Trio Competes at Tri-State Women’s Golf

Three Middletown golfers start the Tri-State Women’s Tournament invitational at Makenah Country Club Cincinnati led by Mrs. M. B. Sanderson Mrs. E. R. Coker and Mrs. Bert Feinthal aiming to bring the crown to Middletown. Thirteen horse owners trained by Frank A. Bonsal of Glyndon Maryland shared purse winnings at the recent Delaware Park meeting.

Middletown Makenah Country Club Cincinnati M. B. Sanderson E. R. Coker Bert Feinthal Frank A. Bonsal Glyndon, Md

Valdes Seeks Title Shot After Warmer Over Ezzard Charles

Cuban heavyweight Valdes won a 10 round decision over former champion Ezzard Charles before 3,834 at the City Auditorium. Valdes now eyes a title bout in the United States and possible proceeds, with his manager citing a shot at Rocky Marciano or Roland LaStarza if he keeps winning. Charles, weighing 191 1/4 pounds, pressed early but Valdes controlled the middle and late rounds.

Ezzard Charles City Auditorium Valdes Omelio Agramonte Havana Charles Cy Gottfried Rocky Marciano Roland LaStarza Bobby Gleason

Giants Chase Pennant Comeback In Second Anniversary Drive

Coverage of the 1951 pennant race notes the Giants closing gaps as they chase Brooklyn in the National League while both leagues see shifting leads. Reports detail key games, homers, shutouts, and standout pitching by Erskine, Crandall, Minner, and Masterson as teams press toward the stretch.

New York Giants Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Philadelphia St. Louis New York Chicago Cleveland Boston Yankees Washington

Trotters Take Off In Rich Hambletonian Stakes

About 20 000 harness racing fans gather at Good Time track Goshen New York to watch 23 three year old trotters compete for a record purse of 117117 98 in the Hambletonian Stakes Del Cameron drives Newport Star the early 8 5 favorite with Newport Mascot and Newport Champ as companions O Brien injured yesterday may keep him from driving Meadow Pace affects lineup Bewick Bewitch Kimberly Kid and Peter Lind also notable runners and stable connections cited in the field

Goshen N.Y William Rysdisk Mainliner Bill Cane Orange County Light Brigade Newport Star Octave Blake Newport Stock Farm South Plainfield N. J del Cameron Newport Champ Joe O’brien O'Brien Meadow Pace Cameron O’brien New Jersey David R. Johnston Charlotte N. C Henry Myott Volo Imite

Bear Trees Wrestling Fans By BILL WESTH

A wrestling show at Armco Field featured Mike the bear wrestling Pearl Nelson and later clashing with spectators. Harry the Hangman tangled with referee and George Harder won, with a planned rematch announced. Blue Angel defeated Professor Dick Clark as both acts lost their wallets in the dressing rooms.

Bill Westh Armco Field Mike Harry George Harder Harder Hangman Blue Angel Dick Clark Professor the Angel

89 Top Women's Card At Wildwood

Mrs. Morris Smith shot an 89 to lead the Ladies Day field at Wildwood Course earning low gross honors. Mrs. Melvin Kelso took low net with 76, while Mrs. Owen Combs completed the greens in 25 putts for the low putt prize. Mrs. Al Leak and Mrs. Bert Feinthal shared blind bogey honors.

Morris Smith Wildwood Melvin Kelso Owen Combs al Leak Bert Feinthal

St. John's coach quits to take UNC job

Sports Mirror recalls Frank McGuire leaving St. John’s University to become basketball coach at North Carolina University. The column also notes older items: a 5 year ago Indians split with the Browns, an 8-4 nightcap loss. 10 years ago Mort Cooper earned his 16th win as the Cardinals beat the Giants 4-1. and 20 years ago Cincinnati traded Rollie Hemsley to the Browns.

Frank McGuire St. John's University North Carolina University Indians Browns Mort Cooper Cardinals Giants Cincinnati Rollie Hemsley

Stars Pitching Delivers 4-0 Win for Erskine Dodgers

Yesterday Carl Erskine pitched a two hitter game giving up only two singles as Brooklyn Dodgers defeated New York 4-0 to move up in the standings Minnie Minoso led Chicago White Sox with a three run homer in a 62 victory over Cleveland scoring early and often for the Sox

Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Browns Tigers Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Pirates Brooklyn Carl Erskine Dodger Hank Thompson Giants Polo Grounds Carl Furillo Gil Hodges Sally Hemus Red Schoendienst Cardinals Milwaukee Stan Musial Rip Repulski del Crandall Braves Curt Simmons Cubs Paul Minner Walt Masterson Washington Yankees New York Masterson Irv Noren Hank Bauer Yogi Berra Noren Gene Woodling Billy Martin Billy Pierce Chicago Cleveland Larry Doby al Rosen Wally Westlake Minnie Minoso Boston Mel Parnell Red Sox Tamn Ellis Kinter Skinny Brown Don Lenhardat Don Lund Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago White Sox Sox

Grass-court stars face third round at Newport tournament

Throughout the Newport grass event, leading players like Trabert Bartzen Rosewall and Hartwig won in three sets to advance to the third round. Upset winner Jacques Grigry defeated Clive Wilder in three, while Seixas and Ortega moved into the next round as other matches set up several high profile clashes.

Ans I Coum Ve Rewpury Tony Trabert Barnard Bartzen Straight Clark Ken Rosewell Rex Hartwig Suppo Trabert United States Lawn Tennis Association United States Luis Ayala Chile University of Cincinnati Navy Jacques Grigry Australia Clive Wilderspin Bartzen San Angelo Tex Cliff Mayne University of California Mayne Clark Francisco (Pancho) Contreras Mexico Rosewall Atsushi Miyagi Japan Vic Seixas Rafael Ortega Sid Schwartz Brooklyn Kurt Nielsen Hamilton Richardson Baton Rouge

Mel Whitfield Nears Record at 1000 Meters

Mel Whitfield continues his continental tour and comes close to a world mark. He ran the 1,000 meters in 2:21.4, just one-tenth of a second over the listed world record as he had earlier failed to break the 400-meter standard.

Stockholm Mal Whitfield

Pace Setters In Deadlock In A A Lead

Louisville defeated Charleston 6 2 and Toledo beat St Paul 2 1 on Tuesday night. Louisville holds a slim edge over the Sox with a .581 to .579 percentage while both teams are even in games won and lost. Indianapolis won 8 3 over Minneapolis to stay three games back, and Columbus routed Kansas City 19 5.

Louisville Toledo Charleston St. Paul Sox Indianapolis Indians Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City

Turner Favored 3-1 To Stop Fuentes Tonight

Gil Turner of Philadelphia is a 3-1 favorite to beat Ramon Fuentes in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden telecast by CBS. Turner seeks a title shot with Gavilan after a three fight win streak. Fuentes enters with a 19-2-2 record and 10 knockouts.

New York Gil Turner Philadelphia Ramon Fuentes Kid Gavian Turner Los Angeles Madison Square Garden CBS Gavilans Gavilan Johnny Bratton Carsmen Basilio Syracuse N. Y Basilio Norm Rothschild International Boxing Club IBC Fuentes Milwaukee Kayes

Tuesday Fights by the Associated Press report roundup

In Miami Beach Nino Valdes defeated Eve rard Charles by points. In Houston Pete Gil outpointed Benny Evans. In Los Angeles Ramon Biscareno stopped Esteban Denever. Sugar Wilson defeated Ted Murray in Englewood New Jersey by points.

Miami Beach Fla Nino Valdes Havana Everard Charles Cincinnati Houston Tex Pete Gil Austin Benny Evans Oklahoma City Los Angeles Ramon Biscareeno Juarez Mexico Esteban Denever al (Sugar) Wilson Englewood N. J Ted Murray New York

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Wildwood Course By Jack Hayes Reds The CID Sans Ami Cates Wikoff Hagan Ezz Nino Bear Trees Pearl Nelson Mount Washington Bill Weith Carjax Les S. Broad ST Garjax Sports Mirror R. I Anti Hha Ramanand Lia’s Tan Ayre Mervyn Rose Hal Burrows Charlottesville, Va Mel Whitfield Chuck” Maertz Lincoln-Mercury Company Chuck Lincoln - Mercury CO Tytus Ave By Murray Rose Associated Press Maki Npani Erandl Ged Baight Hiskey Bond & Lillard Company Kentucky Gabardine Western Wranglers & Wrangler Harold’s Outlet Store Central Ave DIAL
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