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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1952

Page

10

Hayes Says Big Ten Coaching Superior At Rose Bowl

At the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association clinic in Akron Woody Hayes praised Midwest coaching and Ohio prep mentors while challenging Pacific Coast programs. Hayes’ remarks sparked debate as about 500 coaches from across the nation attended the event concurrent with North South All Star prep prep work.

Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Akron Woodrow Woody” Hayes Hayes Ohio State Buckeye California Woody Akron Beacon Journal Big Ten Midwest Pacific Coast Ohio Prep Beacon Journal

Reed Helps South Edge North in Rubber Bowl Thriller

George Vlerbome credited for coaching the South to a 21-19 win over the North as Joe Reed of Delaware unearthed a key 85 yard kickoff return for a touchdown tying the game at 13. Reed, a Pennsylvania native new to Delaware, also starred in basketball and was named athlete of the year by the Columbus Citizen. The North led early with a 78 yard drive and a 73 yard kickoff return by Jerry Harkrader but were limited to 14 rushing yards in the second half as the South shifted to running plays and a ground game that overwhelmed the defense.

George Vlerbome Zanesville Little Joe Reed Delaware Reed Pennsylvania The Columbus Citizen Rebels Jerry Harkrader Hamilton Bobby Lakes Lakes Ned Nehls Newark Vierbome

Hineline Leads Aeronca Golf Tourney With 72

Ed Hineline shot a 72 for low gross to win the first annual Aeronca Golf Championship at Wildwood, posting a net 70 after two stroke handiwork. Howard Martin tied for low net with 76, Paul Sawmill won driving and putting contests, and Hineline captured the approach prize amid a full set of awards and co sponsorship by Aeronca groups.

Ed Hineline Aeronca Wildwood Howard Martin Hineline Martin Paul Sawmill Jack Lanier Glen Whitman R. Ridpath B. Barber B. Thomas S. J. Kuderer Lawwill O.donner S. Jackson R. Miller K. Howard B. Davis Eugene Danner Paul Moore Frank Lawson Gordon Hileman Kuderer Herman Rikers

Armco Golf Teams Finish 22nd and 30th in Industrial Tourney

Armco fielded two four man teams at Milwaukee in the Midwestern Industrial Team Tournament. Team No. 1 led by Tom Ritter finished 22nd with 153 after 79 74 rounds while Team No. 2 led by Bob McCabe placed 30th with 157 80 rounds. Westinghouse's Jim Musillo won the individual title at age 31. Wright Field of Dayton and Studebaker of South Bend tied for second with 608. Firestone had 612.

Armico Milwaukee Tom Ritter Westinghouse of Manstie O Grant Park Whitnall Park Bob Hammerle Dick Getter Jim Ritter Wright Field Dayton Studebaker South Bend Ind Firestone Jim Musillo Westinghouse

Fever and bird shot nerves in a covey hunt

In a covey flush with pointing dogs aim to choose a single bird. Do not block the birds from the nearest cover as they fly toward it avoiding a head-on shot.

Wertz power lifts Browns in opener as ex-teammates fall

Vic Wertz singled and homered driving in two runs as St. Louis beat Detroit 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader. Wertz homered again in game two as the Tigers won 4-2. Stu Miller earned two MLB wins in two starts, overcoming a late error to beat Cincinnati 2-1 after a previous 1-0 debut win over the Cubs.

Vic Wertz Browns St. Louis Detroit Tigers Stu Miller Cardinals Sally Hemus Cincinnati Cubs Chicago Cubs Brown Ned Garver Tiger Wertz Cleveland New York Yankees Chicago White Sox

Cardinals Rally in Ninth as Miller Loses No-Hitter

In St Louis, rookie Stu Miller carries a 2-0 lead into the ninth before a Sally Hemus error opens the door for Cincinnati. The Reds tie 2-2 until Adcock scores on the misplay and the Cards win 2-1. Hemus doubles and scores twice for St Louis while Miller suffers the late miscue.

Baseball Standings and Schedule Amid Tight Race

National League and American League standings shown with teams New York Cleveland Boston Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit and Brooklyn leading in various slots. Monday's probables list Raschi against Brodowski in New York at Boston, and multiple results and next-day games across leagues.

Wlpa New York Cleveland Boston Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Raschi Brodowski Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Dickson Lawn Twilight

Grand American Opening Costs Shooters Over 136 Dollars

More than 600 top gunners from the United States and abroad attended the opening 200 target event of the 53rd Grand American Trapshoot. Seven championships were set for the day with 33 more titles to be decided on the 1 000 target program. Estimated cost per shooter reached about 136.50 including entry fees and shells.

Fritz Howell Vandalia. O Cuba Canada

Middlecoff, Burke tie for Kansas City Open playoff spot

Cary Middlecoff and Jack Burke Jr. tied at 276 to reach a playoff for the Kansas City Open title. Burke shot 67 despite a late miss blamed on a barking dog. Middlecoff closed with a 69 in rain as Julius Boros led money totals after Chicago.

Kansas City Cary Middlecoff Jack Burke Jr Houston Tex Memphis, Tenn Burke

Lackey Places Third in Shoes Pitching Tourney

Ralph Lackey of Middletown finished third in the Southwestern Ohio District Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Wilmington. He won eight and lost three for a 67.4 percent. Harold Reno of Wilmington took first with ten wins and one loss and 72.9 percent, while Paul Focht of Dayton was second with an 83 mark and 67.8 percent. Lackey advances to the state championships at the Ohio State Fair this week.

Ralph Lackey Middletown Wilmington Lackey Paul Focht Dayton Edge Lackey Harold Reno

Grid seeds Pittsburg teams for fall schedule

NEA reports few colleges in the Pittsburgh district schedule more than eight football games next fall. Washington and Jefferson and Thiel have only six games on their fall slate.

Pittsburgh NEA Washington and Jefferson Thiels

Aussie Duo Favored In National Doubles Tennis

Australian stars Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor head the field at Longwood in Brookline for the National Doubles Championship aiming to defend their title. Merlyn Rose and Vic Seixas pose as top foreign contenders with Sedgman and McGregor having recently added the Newport crown to their U S and Wimbledon wins.

Brookline Mass Frank Sedgman Ken McGregor Longwood U. S Mervyn Rose Australia Vic Seixas Philadelphia Sedgman McGregor Seixas Bill Talbert New York Et Pees Sedgman- McGregor Gardnar Mulloy Miami Talbert Herbie Flam Frank Guernsey

Fund Raising Celebrity Golf Opens in Columbus

About 25 celebrities from sports entertainment and politics will play 18 holes at Brookside to raise scholarships for caddies. The second annual Celebrity Golf Tournament tees off at 1 p m with 10,000 spectators expected. Entertainment names include Sid Caesar Phil Harris Fred Waring Carleton Carpenter Perry Como the Fontaine sisters Mitchell Ayers and Jack Spena. Golfers include Jimmy Demaret Julius Boros Willie Turnesa Lawson Little Jack Burke Jr Joe Kirkwood Jr and Chick Harber. Visitors include Vic Janowicz Toots Shor Eddie Arcaro Dizzy Dean and Woody Hayes. Gov Lausche and Sen Bricker will attend. About 68 caddies from the U S and Canada begin qualifying Tuesday. Eight college scholarship prizes total 5250.

Columbus Brookside Country Club Ohio State University Sid Caesar Phil Harris Fred Waring Carleton Carpenter Perry Como the Fontaine Sisters Mitchell Ayers Jack Spena Jimmy Demaret Julius Boros Willie Turnesa Lawson Little Jack Burke Jr Joe Kirkwood Jr Chick Harber Vic Janowicz

Cincinnati Teen Wins Ohio Public Links Title on Bet

Eighteen year old Cliff Rhein of Cincinnati won the Ohio Public Links Tournament at Minerva Lake, defeating Tom Cloran of East Liverpool after five years of golf. Rhein claimed his first major title as Cloran suffered a second defeat in the Publinx finals and Ralph Schneider of Cleveland beat him.

Columbus, O Cliff Rhein Cincinnati Ohio Tom Cloran East Liverpool Cloran University of Cincinnati Minerva Lake Cleveey Ralph Schneider

Daytonian wins Louis Johnson Trophy at Muskingum regatta

L Billenney of Dayton took the Louis Johnson Trophy Race on Sunday at the Mid-East Outboard Regatta on the Muskingum River.

Walcott Set To Defend Crown Against Marciano September 23

Jersey Joe Walcott will defend the world heavyweight title against Rocky Marciano in Philadelphia on September 23. Marciano, undefeated in 41 bouts, is the favorite to win as Walcott holds a 40 percent gate share while Marciano takes 20 percent. A 90 day clause ensures a return bout if Walcott loses with a 30 30 gate split.

Philadelpia Joe Walcott Rocky Marciano Brockton Mass Camden J. J Ezzard Charles Pittsburgh Marciano Charles New England Municipal Stadium Walcott Philadelphia Jersey Joe Isio

Indians option Sad Sam Jones to farm club on recall basis

The Cleveland Indians sent pitcher Sad Sam Jones to the Indianapolis farm club with a 24 hour recall option.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Sam Jones Indianapolis

Indians Near First as Doby Benched in Slump

Cleveland edges Chicago 6 2 in opener and wins 3 2 in nightcap as Bob Feller and Mike Garcia regain form. Doby sits after lack of hustle on the bases. Lopez vows all out effort to chase the Yankees with remaining schedule split between eastern strongholds and western clubs.

Chicago White Sox New York Yankees al Lopez Clevelanders Cleveland Detroit Larry Doby Lopez Bob Feller Mike Garcia Feller Sox Garcia Harry Simpson Ray Boone Boone Birdie Tebbetta

Latham Wins Middletown Speedway Feature Race

Ralph Latham of Glen Estes won the main feature at Middletown Speedway last night while George Woodmansee of Cleves, who had claimed five of six features recently, was sidelined by injuries. Heat winners included George Hinke Middletown Smith Cincinnati Donavan Dayton.

George Woodmansee Cleves Ralph Latham Glen Estes Middletown Speedway Woodmansee Dayton George Hinke Middletown Smith Cincinnati Donavan Latham

Sports Mirror: Historic Blowouts and Classic Wins Recounted

A look back at notable baseball and horse racing results from past decades. The St. Louis Browns crushed Detroit 20-9, the Dodgers swept the Cardinals 7-5 and 12-3, Carl Hubbell earned his eighth straight win as the Giants beat the Braves, and Equi Poise won the Whitney Stakes by three lengths at Saratoga in 2:05.6.

St. Louis Browns Detroit Dodgers Cards Carl Hubbell Giants Braves Equipoise

Reds Bat Leaders Keep Pace Despite Team Standings

The Cincinnati Reds trail NL leaders by seven games as a team, but Ted Kluszewski and Bob Adams contend for league batting honors. Kluszewski hits .315 after 250 at bats while Adams leads in total hits with 143, with rival Red Schoendienst close behind. The Reds lost 2-1 to St. Louis as Musial maintains the batting lead.

ST. Louis Cincinnati Reds Redlegs Cincinnati Crew Ted Kluszewski Bobby Adams Reds Cardina Klu Ted Stan Musial Musial Bobby Adams Red Schoendienst St. Louis Gang Cardinals

Middletown Knothole All-Star Split For Exhibition

Middletown’s Knotthole All-Star squad split into A and B teams for an inter-squad game. Gillen and Sullivan led the B side while Annie Thomas and Jim Fultz starred for the A squad. Manager Walt Wendt plans a game against the Cincinnati Stars Tuesday at Armco Field.

Middletown Knotthole

Cincy Nine Triumphs in State Junior Tournament

Cincinnati won the state junior tournament sponsored by the National Amateur Baseball Federation here Sunday by rout ing Warren Naples 16 to 2 in eight innings. The victory secures Ohio’s two teams for the NABF national tournament August 22 to 24 in Cleveland.

CINCY Cincinnati National Amateur Baseball Federation Warren Naples Ohio NABF Cleveland

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