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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1949
Page
8
Casey Stengel faces a dramatic pennant shift as the Boston Red Sox surge to chase the Yankees. Boston wins twice over Washington to trim New York’s lead, while key wins by Cleveland and Detroit reshape the AL standings.
A polio victim continues to play baseball despite illness. Report highlights his resilience, the support of teammates, and community morale as he participates in local games and drills during recovery.
A Middleton native, polio survivor Ralph Jones, now a bookkeeper in Washington and softball player, gains attention after pitching for Grace Baptist and shaping the Amanda Athletic Club. His story highlights resilience, the Kenny treatment era, and a dream of a new clubhouse for Amanda.
Milford undefeated in Buckeye League blazes past Armco Vets 10 to 0 at Crosley Field. Gene Losh and Bill Huitt shut out Armco, wild throw opens fifth inning flood of runs. Milford tallies 11 batters in the frame. Armco gathers four hits as Cox and Murray work late.
Cincinnati returns home to a seven game Crosley Field stretch hosting Pittsburgh after sweeping Chicago in a windy city doubleheader. Johnny Vander Meer won the nightcap to gain his fourth victory. Raffensberger pitched 2-0 until the ninth as Chicago tied before Reds won in the 12th aided by an error and timely hitting by Raffensberger, Stallcup, and Kluszewski.
McKinley Grocers claimed their 11th straight victory to win the Miami Valley League title with a 5-2 win over Mason at Goldman Park. Mose Johnson and Joe Hocz pitched, Jasper Harrison hit a round tripper, and Harrison, Kenny Hall and Wilfred Linkous had two hits each.
Brooklyn defeats Boston 7 to 2 while New York improves to 8 1. Philadelphia edges Pittsburgh 1 to 0. Cincinnati loses 4 to 8 with Chicago 2 0. New York 4 Philadelphia 2 4 Cleveland 4 to 5 Chicago 3 0 Detroit 64 St Louis 2 3 Boston 9 13 Washington 3 4
Listings show New York at Boston 7 30 PM Philadelphia at Brooklyn 7 30 PM Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 2 30 PM St Louis at Chicago 1 30 PM Chicago at St Louis 8 45 PM Detroit at Cleveland 1 30 PM Boston at Philadelphia 7 45 PM Washington at New York 7 30 PM
Coach Ralph Ashton and Monroe High Hornets announce equipment issues for 20 lettermen and candidates on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preparations for 1949 season begin with drills starting Saturday at 4 30 p.m. A six day week starts next Monday ahead of the September 16 opener against Hamilton Catholic at Lemon Township's new field.
Lilian Fisher of Lima captured the Lakeside girls singles title defeating Judy Rice of Providence Rhode Island 6 4 4 6 6 2 in a weekend finals.
Ohio State officials reportedly passed on Jim Bailey despite the Massillon All-Star showing, prompting Bailey to enroll in summer school at Miami University in Oxford as Woody Hayes praised his potential. Middle coach Glenn Ellison led the South to a 20-13 victory with key contributions from Curt Jones, Bob Grimes, Bill Combs, Babe Calhoun, and Jim Gross.
Cleveland's Browns dominated the Chicago Hornets 21 0 in Toledo in the first Midwest pro football exhibition. Otto Graham scored on a 29 yard run, Ed Sustersic added two touchdowns, Lou Groza kicked three extra points, and the Browns finished 11 of 12 passes while limiting the Hornets to 45 rushing yards and 77 passing yards.
Yesterday's Stars by Associated Press highlights Billy Johnson of the Yankees driving in winning runs in the first game 4-2 and totaling three Yankee runs with a double in the second 4-3 loss. Larry Jansen of the Giants pitched a two hit shutout in the 1-0 win of the doubleheader.
In Chicago Palmer and Demaret reach a 72 hole tie at 275 to force a $17,000 playoff for George S. May’s World tournament. Today’s 18 hole finale starts at 2 p.m. with a $10,000 winner’s prize and $7,000 for second.
Seven golfers shared top bogey honors at Wildwood Golf Course with a 79 including Jack Round Harry Stigler Bob Bowman Clayton Hollon O P Adams Morris Evans and C Stiles. Ed Volllette and Frank Kraft tied for second at 80 while Bud Lawson stood alone in third with 71. Sam Tutt J Moorehead Joe Herr and Russ Mack tied 77 and Clarence Muray posted low gross 36 37 73 followed by Dick Getter 40 36 76 for second.
A dated employment ad from The Williamson Heater Company invites married men aged 25 to 35 with a car to apply for district sales roles. It promises intensive Cincinnati basic training with living expenses, rapid field placement after graduation, and ongoing training with commissions. Applicants should include age, marital status, children, education, sales history, full address, and a small photo.
In Middletown at Verity Courts the upset of the day saw Evansville's Chickie Frieberg and Melba Racner defeat Cincinnati's Mary Jane Stille and Gene Ingraham in women doubles 6 1 6 3 6 1. The day featured 22 matches with nine players advancing to the third round in men's singles.
Middle town’s Jane Dorner claimed the women’s singles title at Covington’s Northern Kentucky Championships, defeating Mars Stuerenberg 6 4, 7 5 despite blistered feet. In Baltimore, Nancy Cox fell to Sue Ralston 6 1, 6 2 in the Middle Atlantic Girls Grass Court Consolation semi finals.
Middleton players dominated the doubles bracket led by Larry Fraley and Dr. Jerry Bereza who upset Dayton’s Bill Staley and Bob Holycross. John Timberlake and Art Kunz defeated Al Stambaugh and Dick Leonard 6 4 3 6 4. Local pairs Al Sebald Dave Murray and John Minton Tony Pendall also won as two days yielded 48 matches amid ideal weather and near 300 spectators.
Men's singles saw Bob Driscoll and R Massman advance with clean 6-0 6-2 lines while James Ratliff and Billy O'Neill each won 2-0. Doubles featured Bereza-Fraley, Sebald-Durray, Timberlake-Kunz and others advancing. Women’s singles and doubles opened with Leis DeAngelo and Racner-Fiieberg leading. Late matches list show multiple pairings and upcoming 4 5 pm starts.
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