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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1950
Page
13
Ezzard Charles will train at Emerson Country Club in South Fallsburg New York for his title bout with Joe Louis on September 27 the International Boxing Club said yesterday. Charles is expected to pitch camp August 31.
A dense rail of channel 4 and WHIO TV items presents a full day and late-night slate. Programs include Ernie Lee Ruth Lyons Magica Crowley's Alrey and many afternoon and prime time shows with news Weather and sports updates. The listings feature numerous titles, host names, and time slots across multiple blocks.
In Vandalia the 51st Grand American Trap Shoot crowns 19 year old Joe Devers of Dayton Ohio and Elko Nevada North American champions after a day of 200 targets at 16 yards. Devers defeated last year’s winner Arnold Riegger and Dr G A Roose in a 25 target shoot off to claim the title in a field of 740 starters.
A small field of about eight three year olds is shaping up for the 78000 American Derby at Washington Park on Saturday with Hill Prince and Your Host among the leading contenders. Last met in the Kentucky Derby, Hill Prince was runner up to Middleground while Your Host faded to ninth. Since then Your Host has captured several stakes at Delaware Arlington Park and Washington Park, while Hill Prince has been rested and recently clocked a mile in 1 38 flat.
Armco Vets meet Hamilton Maudepohl nine for the third time this season at Armco Field tonight. The Vets trail by two wins this year but have had to rally from behind in both prior meetings. Emerson Unzicker has been a standout for Hamilton, while Armco contemplates pitcher choice between Bob Scheibert and Dave Murray as Lantis returns from vacation. The 19 year old Murray has beaten Hude pohl twice, and Scheibert owns an 11-2 record this season.
Harold Ledford pitched his third no hit no run game of the season helping Armco clinch the Industrial League title race with a 10-0 win over Miami Cabinet. Armco leads Shartle Brothers by a half game as Shartle won by forfeit over Gardner Board. A makeup game with Interstate Folding Box remains for Armco. Crystal Tissue defeated Sorg Paper 4-2 behind Carl Tibbs three for three hitting. Industrial League managers meet tonight to plan playoffs. post season starts Tuesday.
Springfield's Carano Orphans defend title as they face Columbus Ann-Ton's for the 1950 State Women's Amateur Softball Championship in Springfield. Springfield is undefeated. Columbus must beat them twice after reaching the final by defeating Metamoras 5-0 and Zanesfield 3-2 in the loser's bracket.
The recap lists National League leaders in runs RBIs hits and pitching with Stan Musial and Ennis among top performers and notes American League leaders in batting runs and home runs. It also mentions Rev James A Carey Seton Hall athletic director who served as chief chaplain in the Middle East during World War II.
In Columbus AP reports the harness world debates why Our Time has stalled in 1950 after a stellar 1949 season. The filly, sister to Good Time, once earned 50227.60 and led 27 starts with 15 wins but now has six straight last places. The Little Brown Jug purse is expected to top $60,000 as 59 colts compete at Delaware County Fair on Sept. 21 with several strong contenders listed by time records.
The Sluggers defeated the Scrubs 10-4 in an Armco Girls' League game at East Side. A six-run fifth inning sealed the win as J. Miller pitched for the Sluggers against B. Chandler for the Scrubs. W. Dillman doubled and tripled to spark the winners, while M. Miller tripled for the losers.
The Moose Men's Bowling League will open its season on September 5 at Bowl-Mor. Secretary Bernie Cain announced final preparations were completed at last night’s meeting and eight teams will be ready to roll.
Relief pitcher Cordon Ariss of Canada has sparked the Appalachian League with a string of three wins in a week. His 12th inning double proved decisive in one game, marking a standout performance for Johnson City, Tennessee based reporting.
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