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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1959

Page

17

Middletown Middies drill start eyed at Barnitz Stadium

Coach Glenn Ellison gears up for 1959 Middletown High School football season with co captains Jim Forster and Francis Martin. 66 players invited, 12 seniors, two a day sessions start 8 30 to 11 and 3 30 to 5. Ed Payne joins staff replacing Harold Mason as the year opens with physicals and equipment issue.

Ellison Barnitz Stadium Ohio Morrow Jim Forster Francis Martin McKinley Roosevelt Middie Ed “Skegter Payne Purple & White Harold Mason Stan Lewis Paul Walker Jack Beck

Rubber City Eyes On Dow After 65

Akron Ohio AP Golf’s big money players watch Don Finsterwald in the Rubber City Open a 22 000 event with 132 entrants including 18 amateurs at Firestone. Finsterwald shot 65 in practice as Wall Jr last year’s champion and Red and Boros posted 67s. Red predicts a 268 to win the four round event ending Sunday with a cut after Friday’s second round.

Akron Ohio Don Finsterwald Finsterwald Ohio University Art Wall Jr Firestone Country Club Wall Alex Red Tuesay Julius Boros Red Doug Ford Tommy Bolt Walker Inman Joe Zakarian Bolt Bob Goalby Dave Ragan Don Fairfield Bob Goetz

Nicklaus Reign Faces Threat From Amateurs at Mis sissippi

In Minneapolis at Woodhill, a 64 man field begins four days of match play in the Trans Mississippi Amateur. Oklahoma City’s Glen Fowler and Charles Coody share medal honors at 145 after 68 and 73 rounds on the 6 496 yard layout. Nicklaus, defending champion, plays Larry Dahl in his opening match.

Minneapolis Ohio Jack’ Nicklaus Woodhill Oklahoma Glen Fowler Oklahoma City Charles Coody Stamford Tex Fowler Coody Nicklaus Larry Dahl

Tonight's Games Industrial and Women's League Schedule

Industrial 8 pm Crystal Tissue against Armco at Goldman Park 6 45 pm Cedar Hill Farms Jaycees Phillips Realty against Cassano's No 2 8 pm e Y Ole Tavern versus Three Brothers McCoy Oil ers No 2 Women s League Barnitz Field 6 10 pm Country Kitchen versus Independents Irene s Salon of Beauty versus Broyles Sports Frisch s versus A and W Root Beer Pate s Market versus Hasty Tasty all listed with matchups and times at designated venues.

American League Goldman Park Cedar Hill Farms Jaycees Phillips Realty Cassano Ole Tavern Three Brothers McCoy Oilers Barnitz Field Country Kitchen Independents Irene’s Salon of Beauty Broyles Sports Frisch's A & W Root Beer Pate’s Market Hasty Tasty

Bowling Meetings Schedule for Local Leagues

Bowling meetings listed for Thursday at J J Lanes for Pinpushers League at 1 p m Friday at Sports Bowl Driftwood League 6 p m Tuesday at J J Women s Recreation League 7 30 p m

J-J Lanes Pinpushers League Sports Bowl Driftwood League J-J — Women’s Recreation League

Newcombe Shuts Out Giants as Reds Win 7-0

Pitcher Don Newcombe blanked the National League leaders on eight hits with no walks and four strikeouts to lift the Reds to a 7-0 victory over the Giants, his fifth win in the season series. Nellie Fox delivered a clutch two run double in the eighth, lifting the White Sox to a 6-4 comeback win over the Orioles and a 4 1/2 game lead in the American League race.

Don Newcombe Reds Giants Nellie Fox White Sox Orioles

Coaches Keep Same Cast as Ohio Football Openings Loom

OHSAA approves first day of practice across the state as six area programs Fenwick Monroe Germantown Franklin Carlisle and Seven Mile plan two day sessions starting tomorrow Players range from 26 to 48 turnout with 8 to 15 lettermen among expected groups Coaches adjust hours and schedules to fit team needs with varied daily drill times and periods before the September 18 season opener

OHSAA Fenwick Monroe Germantown Franklin Carlisle Seven Mile Bob Saltmarsh Rudy Oaklets Harkrader Big Falcon Dale Lindsay German Chuck Doc” Laughlin Lindsay Laughlin Wildcat Alan Parr Parr Cardinals

Bavarian's Caps National Contest Triumphs at Goldman Park

Bavarian's built an 11 single-base hit rally to beat Whitt Auto Sales 8-3 at Goldman Park, led by a late four-run insurance inning. Larry Baker homered for Whitt. Bavarian's tops the National League with a 5-1 mark while other games saw Martin's Grill, Miller's Insurance Agency, Schoenling, and Perry's Sohio contesting the standings with close scores. Dennis drove in the decisive run for Bavarian's in the sixth as Bavarian's and Whitt remained tied until late in play.

Bavarian’s Whitt Auto Sales Goldman Park Whitt Larry Baker Bavarian Martin’s Grill Miller's Insurance Agency Parkway Cafe Perry Sohio Schoenling Mike Bavarian's Dennis Clemmons Cope Huff Hudson Mount Miller Kenny Cruse Bob Abner Bill Cowgill Fentons Martin's Grill Cary Fenton Don Fenton Trimble McKenzie Lach iPlace

Raymond Bay earns 4 runs as Hudson turns 22 in 4 for 4 night

Jim Hudson celebrates his 22nd birthday by going 4 for 4 and driving in all four Raymond Bay runs in a 4-3 win over Coogidge Corp. The victory keeps Raymond Bay in third place with a 4-2 second round mark as Aeronca Royals and Armco hold the top spots in Industrial League softball. Gardner triples in Aeronca’s 18-6 win over Crystal Tissue, while Joe Marshall belts two four baggers for Interstate Folding Box in a 4-2 loss to Inland Container.

Jim Hudson Raymond Bay Hudson Cooidge Corp Aeronca Royals Armco Interstate Inland Container Wrenn Gardner Burns Joe Marshall Ed Zickgraf Marshall

Jones Snyder And Nein Top Wildwood Field

Margaret Jones shot an 87 to lead the Wildwood Ladies Day at Wildwood Country Club. Dot Nein and Helen Snyder tied for low net with 75, Martha Taylor and Betty Sanderson earned low putts, Hettie Lamb and Phyllis Booth won blind bogey, and Etta Abbott claimed the special prize.

Margaret Jones Dot Nein Helen Snyder Wildwood Country Club Martha Taylor Betty Sanderson Hettie Lamb Phyllis Booth Etta Abbott Mary Lou Leak Betty Little Betty Melampy

Middleton tennis duo shine in consolations at Springfield

Snyder and Hofmann of Middletown swept the consolation titles at the Ohio Valley Regional Sub-Teen Tournament in Springfield. Snyder claimed the 13 and under consolation final 6-3 7-5 after strong showings in the championship bracket, while Hofmann dominated the 11 and under consolation with 6-1 6-1 wins including the final 6-1 6-1.

Middletown Ohio Valley Tennis Assn Springfield Sparky Snyder Peter Hofmann Snyder Dayton Buzzy Pierce Springsfield Jeff Westcott Kent Chalfin Hofmann Robin Fry Greg Dredge Duane Justice Mark Stone Day

Smooth American Gin by Schenley Ad

A vintage ad touts Smooth American Gin by Schenley as a superior, dry gin for martinis or sipping. It highlights a 100 percent grain neutral spirit base, eighty proof, code 3348, price 3.61 per fifth, and the slogan its ours all ours.

Schenley S.A Schenley Distillers Company New York City

Lots Of Casting But Lines Never Wet In Tourney

In Columbus Ohio the National Angling and Casting Clubs 51st annual tournament yielded no fish but high scores. Jon Tarantino of San Francisco won with 2808 points, 39 for accuracy and 127 ft avg distance. Marion Garber of Toledo placed second with 2528.8 points and 134 ft average, also winning the Skish Fly Distance. Richard Ward of Washington DC was next with 130 2 3 ft averages and a 131 ft best.

Columbus, Ohio National Assn. of Jon Tarantino San Francisco Toledo Marion Garber Garber Richard Ward Washington, D. C

ASA Champions Play Early Tilts

Middletown hosts two ASA champions Mike's Place and Armco as they race into district play at Springfield. Armco faces Aeronca at Goldman Park at 9 tonight to clear the path for Saturday. Mike's Place defeated Schoenling 16-12 to reach the quarter finals as Mittenholzer and Blevins homered in the fifth, with Paynter going four for five.

Middletown ASA Mike's Armco Springfield Aeronca Goldman Park Schoenling Mike

Housewives Afternoon League Prebowling Meeting Held

The Housewives Afternoon League will hold its pre bowing season meeting Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Sports Bowl.

Housewives Sports Bowl

Meetings Set to Choose Local Slo-Pitch All-Star Squads

Meetings scheduled tomorrow and Monday will finalize nominations and votes for all-star players from seven city softball leagues. Managers submit three players per infield, outfield, and pitcher, with recommendations, then vote. Times at the American Legion Building vary by league across two days.

Tom Carlson American Legion

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