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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1962

Page

15

Little Effie Tops Westminster Best In Show

West Highland White terrier Elfie, age one, wins Westminster Kennel Club show in Madison Square Garden, extending his best in show streak to five and total to 21. Judge Haywood Hartley calls him standout and superb. Elfie’s prize is a bag of biscuits.

New York Ellinbrook Simon Elfie Westminster Kennel Club Ievent Madison Square Garden Ifive Barbara Worcester Little Falls N.J Westminster Florida Ch Welvey Edgarstoune Haywood R. Hartley Val Knight Erna Huber Brewster N.Y Akaba Louis R. Boardman Woodland Hills Calif Crikora Donald Duncan Hadleigh Ruth H. Beliick Hanson Mass Lady Conyers Bermuda George Ward Ward Elfinbrook Simon Wishing Well Kennels

Meetings Fill Breach Between NCAA and AAU in Chicago

In Chicago on March 45 to discuss forming national federations for track and field and gymnastics NCAA officials and the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations endorse the move. A peace parley failed to resolve control of U S amateur athletics, with the AAU named as international representative and policy maker.

Chicago NCAA AAU Walt Myers NNCAA National Federation of State Texas U.S

Redskins Rely On Sophs Tonight

PITTSBURGH Special The Miami Redskins end a seven game skid as coach Dick Shrider plans a sophomore heavy rotation for the opener against Pitt in the Pitt Fieldhouse. Ralph Wright will start to jump center then be replaced by sophomore Bob Moon, with Trip Bosart at forward in the lineup.

Pittsburgh Dick Shrider Miami Redskins Pitt Duquesne Westminster Miami Shrider Ralph Wright Bob Moon Trip Bosart

Steers aiming at second-half Western title sweep

The Kansas City Steers, first half champions in the American Basketball League, push toward the second half Western Division crown with a fifth straight win and 12 of 16 after beating the Chicago Majors 97 491 Tuesday night. The San Francisco Saints snapped a five-game skid by defeating the New York Tapers 129 120.

Kansas City Steers Chicago Majors San Francisco Saints Saints New York Tapers

Disappointing, signed hurlers and 1961 records cited

The article notes pitchers with a 9-12 record and a 4.11 ERA in 1961, including Sherry whose prior year ERA was 2.74 and 21-9. It covers signings by Dodgers, Cardinals, Pirates, Mets, Yankees, Orioles, Red Sox, Giants and Angels, detailing contracts, pay boosts, and unsigned stars amid spring training moves.

Sherry Los Angeles i Dodgers Sheldon Sakowitz Associated Press Ernie Broglio Laring Broglio St. Louis Cardinals Duliba Johnny Ken Aspromonte

Yankees Seek Strong 1962 Season Based On 1961 Power

Yankees star Ralph Houk outlines optimism for 1962 noting Whitey Ford Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris as key performers. He discusses potential moves for Clete Boyer and shortstop candidates Tom Tresh and Phil Linz, plus rookies like Joe Pepitone and Charles Keller. Front line outfield remains Maris Mantle Borrin, and Hector Lopez is expected to improve. Infield strength with Bill Skowron Bobby Richardson and Boyer anchors the defense.

Yankees Whitey Ford Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Elston Howard Johnny Blanchard Ford Maris Tony Kubek Cletis Boyer Tom Tresh Phil Linz Mantle Berrain Hector Lopez Bill Skowron Bobby Richardson Clete Boyer

Celtics Hold Narrow Lead As Warriors Fall

The Boston Celtics stretched their Eastern Division lead to six games after a 138-117 win over the Chicago Packers in Providence. Wilt Chamberlain scored 65 points as the Warriors lost 152-132 to the Royals in Cincinnati, keeping Boston ahead by six games over Philadelphia with no other games on the schedule.

Associated Press Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Philadelphia Warriors Celts Boston Celtics Warriors Philadelphia Chicago Packers Providence Royals Cincinnati Wilt Chamberlain

Youngsters Face Tough Challenge in Seniors Golf

In Dunedin Florida the PGA Seniors Championship opens with favorites facing a long 72 hole event. Veteran Charles Sheppard 66 leads the early scores with seven birdies on the 6636 yard course. Defending champ Paul Runyan target to beat. challengers include Jimmy Demaret and E J Harrison. Del Vecchio Mahan Bernard tied for second with 68. Graham and Sanderson posted 70.

Dunedin Fla Charles Sheppard Pittsfield Mass Paul Runyan la Jolla Calif Jimmy Demaret Houston E.J Dutch) Harrison San Francisco Sheppard Perry del Vecchio Greensburg Tom Mahan Beverly Sam Bernardi Winnetka, Ill Bill Graham Bloomfield Hills Mich Hal Sanderson Summit N.J

Butler Tourney Draw Scheduled

Butler County has scheduled its tournament draw Monday at 3 30 p m in the superintendent's office in Hamilton. Teams entered are Trenton Seven Mile New Miami and Reily.

Butler County Hamilton Trenton Seven Mile New Miami Reily

French Woman Captures Slalom at World Ski Games

Marielle Goitschel of France won the women's slalom at the World Ski Games with an unofficial 48.55. Marianne Jahn of Austria was second at 48.63, Erika Netzer third at 48.71. Barbara Ferries of Michigan led Americans in fifth with 52.10. The event, moved from World Championships due to travel permits, followed the men's race won by Charles Bozon of France.

Chamonix France Marielle Goitschel Marianne Jahn Erika Netzer Austria Barbara Ferries Houghton, Mich Barbi Henneberger Germany Astrid Sandvik Norway Jean Saubert Lakeview Ore Charles Bozon Billy Kidd Stowe Jim Heuga Tahoe City Calif Bud Werner Steamboat Springs Elc Charles Ferries Houghton Mich U.S Werner

Bowling Scores and 200 Games Across Leagues

The roster lists lane scores with gray Harrison and Mary Davis leading several sets, plus multiple 200 games across men and women. Notable names include Dale Johnson, Dave Patrick, Mary Reckart, and Ruth Morgan with high series and occasional perfect frames. The long OCR shows triplicate scores and numerous totals like 631, 610, and 637, across Chautauqua and Laynecrest divisions.

Gray Harrison Mary Davis Helen Armitage Hilda Hogan Dale Johnson Les Pfeiffer Dave Patrick Dave Aleman Wilbur Kelso Doug Clifton Melvin Kelso Bob Schiering Chuck Snyder Paul Demostenes Cliff McGuire Dick Davidson Norma Manning Ed Fabing Tom Wenzel Glenn Perry E. Roney Gil Wagoner Fred Davis Ken DeBoard Gene Switzer Ken Lucas Ted Foland A. Praete Fred Rodgers Art Eliopoulos Jerry Horn Cary Fenton Tom Thurman Triplicate

Pro Bowlers Eve Opens in Akron for $25,200 Prize

The Pro Bowlers Association starts a three day event at North Lanes Akron on Ohio 8 with 144 bowlers vying for 25,200 in prize money. This sixth stop on the 16 event tour moves to Cleveland next week. Previous tour stops produced 5,000 top prizes for Harry Smith and Dick Hoover. Akron event prize list tops at 5,000 with 20,009 shared among the next 31 bowlers.

Akron Ohio Professional Bowlers Association North Lanes Cleveland Harry Smith Warren Dick Hoover St. Louis Baltimore

Hurtubise Nominated To Drive Demler Special In Memorial Day Classic

Indianapolis AP report says Jim Hurtubise of North Tonawanda New York was nominated to drive the Demler Special in this year’s Memorial Day 300 mile auto race. The car owned by Norman Demler of Niagara Falls New York was stopped by mechanical trouble last year.

Indianapolis Jim Hurtubise North Tonawanda N.Y Demler Norman C. Demler Niagara Falls

Yankee optimism on 1960 pennant defense

The speaker praises Elston Howard and Johnny Blanchard, expects improved pitching, and names the Yankees as the team to beat for the pennant. He warns Detroit may surprise again and notes rivals such as the White Sox, Orioles, and Indians will challenge, but expresses confidence in repeating as champions.

Elston Howard Johnny Blanchard Yankees Detroit White Sox Orioles Indians

Waiting for Thaw Delays Launch Plan

A planner voices concern that the project should have waited for warmer weather before starting the launch. The remark implies potential delays due to conditions.

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