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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1950
Page
12
A satirical column questions a local name choice and suggests trimming a controversial term as officials consider changes. The piece uses witty tone to urge practical, less inflammatory naming in community projects.
Coach Glenn Ellison known as Tiger leads Middletown High football whose tiny roster belies its grit. The piece rails against overused nicknames like pack of puny Pilgrims and urges a fresh, alliterative title for his squad, calling for a more fitting label for the small, scrappy players.
A crop of junior golfers from across the nation advances in the National Amateur. From 210 entrants, 16 remain after two 18 hole rounds. Notables include 15 year old Don Bisplinghoff of Orlando and Frank Stranahan of Toledo, both contending for the title. Stranahan defeated Jim McHale 1 up in yesterday’s feature. Matches across the field saw many decided on the final greens or in extra holes.
Grantland Rice, noted sports columnist for the North American Newspaper Alliance, is reported recovering at his Easthampton, Long Island home from pneumonia. He fell ill last Friday and was moved to a hospital, then returned home after partial recovery.
Sixty four caddies vie for two college scholarships at the 1950 PGA National Caddie Tournament on the Ohio State University course. William Curtis, 16, of Bedford, Michigan, led with a medal score 148, narrowly ahead of Don Nichols of Auburn, Kansas. Frank Cardi of Columbus shot a 71 before fading to 152. matches proceed, with finalists to be crowned after Saturday’s championship.
The Cincinnati Reds lost 4 3 to the Philadelphia Phillies as the ninth inning provided the decisive margin. Kenny Raffensberger took the loss, Robbie Roberts earned his 17th win, while Philly bats produced three straight hits in the ninth to seal the game and extend Cincinnati’s one run loss pattern.
In the City Tennis Tournament at Verity Courts two of eight seeded women fell. Susan Hagen No 3 lost to June Leighton 6-4 6-1 and Judy Kendall toppled Ruth Keller 6-0 6-2. Chet Legg overwhelmed Herb Wells 6-1 6-3. Kitty Ellison edged Jean Kunz 6-1 0-6 6-2. Gwynne Finkleman beat Carolyn Roush 6-1 6-1. In men’s play Dick Lyons beat Bill Lakoff 6-4 6-0, Perry Grier defeated Danny Hayes 6-1 6-1. Don Crowley led John Timberlake 7-5 3-1 when darkness halted play.
The Columbus Red Birds moved into second place in the 1950 American Association race with a 3-0 win over Minneapolis, their ninth straight victory. Kurt Krieger earned his 15th win in a shutout, Sally Hemus drove in two runs with a homer and a double. Milwaukee tied Toledo for sixth by beating Indianapolis twice, 6-2 and 11-4, while the Mud Hens beat St. Paul 5-2 and Dick Marlowe was the winning pitcher. Kansas City also won over Louisville 6-2.
At the National Girls Tennis Championships in Philadelphia the field narrows to 16 as 12 seeds advance to the round of 16. Laura Lou John of Clearwater and Mary Vassely of St. Louis square off in a Round of 16 clash, with six easterners remaining as underdogs. In the consolation bracket Middletown players Jane Dorner and Betty Roush win early matches before exits.
NEW YORK AP Nine young women were named today to the United States Junior Wightman Cup tennis team for the year. Honored for their outstanding play this year, the juniors include Jeanne Arth of St Paul Adrienne Ayers of Baltimore Jane Breece of New York Maureen Connolly of San Diego Tobin Greenberg of Chicago Elaine Lewicki of Hamtramck Barbara Scarlett of Baltimore Patsy Zellmer of San Diego.
Gene Bearden, facing his former team after being sold to Washington, lost his chance to derail Cleveland as the Indians beat the Nationals 5 to 1. Bob Feller pitched well for Cleveland, earning his 12th win while Bearden exited after seven innings. The Indians pushed ahead with hits from Rosen Hegan and Kennedy, while Bearden allowed 10 hits and three walks. Sid Hudson to face Wynn in next start for Washington.
Boxer Tony Janiro, a top middleweight contender, underwent a pre induction physical at the Army recruiting station in Brooklyn. The 23 year old from Youngstown Ohio now living in Brooklyn is married with a 15 month old son. He drew 15 rounds with Rocky Graziano last March and talks of a September rematch.
Yogi Berra and Yankees hitters connected for two singles a triple and a home run driving in six runs as New York defeated Detroit 13-6. Vern Bickford pitched Braves to a six hit 5-1 win over the Cardinals to push Atlanta into third.
Marion Red Sox swept Springfield Giants 12 6 and 5 0 to hold a two game edge. Newark Yankees shaded Lima Phillies 4 3 and 7 6 as Richmond beat Portsmouth 9 6 and Muncie Reds crushed Zanesville 12 1. Ben Haddix Springfield catcher had two hits off his brother Fred Haddix Marion pitcher in the opener. Harvey Haddix of Columbus Red Birds also from the Haddix family.
AP reports promoter Sam Becker near finalizing an over the weight bout between Light Heavyweight Champion Joe Maxim and heavyweight Jersey Joe Walcott in Cincinnati Garden on October 10. Negotiations followed Maxim’s London title win and a clash with Archie Moore fell through over a $50,000 defense guarantee. Kearns favors a non title clash and both managers are near signing.
BOWLING GREEN, O. AP Two Browns players were cut today leaving Cleveland at 39 on the roster, seven over the NFL limit. Halfback Jimmy Joe Robinson plans to return to Pitt after a draft notice while remaining Browns property. End Gordon Soltau was sent to the 49ers in exchange for an extra draft pick next year.
Sam Snead, top money winner among U S professionals, will head a record field opening play Thursday at the Canadian Open Golf Championship in Montreal. The White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia veteran aims for his fourth crown and is the only man to win the title more than once.
The Tigers face a crucial game as Art Houtteman, 16-9, takes the mound against Vic Raschi and the Yankees amid a pennant chase. A loss would widen Detroit's deficit while series results elsewhere keep pressure on Cleveland and Boston. Yogi Berra leads a Yankees attack with six RBIs, including 14th homer, as Philadelphia and Brooklyn post wins in others.
Philadelphia leads Cincinnati 4 to 3 and New York tops Chicago 6 to 5 while Brooklyn defeats Pittsburgh 10 to 8. Boston wins 5 to 1 over St Louis and New York 13 Detroit 6 in American League play. Cleveland 5 Washington 1 and Boston 9 St Louis 5. Chicago visits Philadelphia. In American Association Columbus 3 Minneapolis 0 Toledo 5 St Paul 2 Milwaukee 6 11 Indianapolis. Kansas City 6 Louisville 2. Ohio-Indiana League Marion 12 Springfield 6 Newark 4 Lima 3 Richmond 9 Portsmouth Muncie 12 Zanesville 1.
The National League slate features Philadelphia at Cincinnati at 2 p.m. New York visits Chicago at 1 30 p.m. Boston plays St Louis at 8 30 p.m. Brooklyn meets Pittsburgh at 7 30 p.m. Detroit travels to New York at 1 30 p.m. St Louis hosts Boston at 1 p.m. Cleveland visits Washington at 7 24 p.m. Senge plays Philadelphia in a listed game.
Basketball schedule lists Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Detroit at New York, St. Louis at Boston, Cleveland at Washington, Boston at Chicago, New York at St. Louis, and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh with several games marked as night. The lineup shows teams from major markets facing varied opponents across the league.
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