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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1961

Page

15

Big Red First Loop Championship Secured by McKinley Team

McKinley’s Big Red girls basketball squad won the City Junior High League title with a 5-1 record, losing only to Roosevelt. Roosevelt finished 3-3, Monroe 4-2, Amanda 0-6, two games each against rivals, with upcoming league expansion to five teams. Coach Deacon Diehl’s champions featured Emmerson Sangster, Gary Edwards, Jim Limerick, Bob Shell, Simon Clements, John Campbell, Danny Thompson, Im Hardin, Ed Hopkins, John Hawkins, David Brown, Roy Truss, Larry Harrison, and Bob Williams. eighth graders under Jim Prichard went undefeated.

McKinley Big Red Roosevelt Monroe Amanda Maniager Deacon Diehl Emmerson Sangster Gary Edwards Jim Limerick Bob Shell Simon Clements John Campbell Danny Thompson Im Hardin Ed Hopkins John Hawkins David Brown Roy Truss Larry Harrison Bob Williams McKinley Jim Prichard

Scrub's Faith In Sports Bequest to Miami University

A $10,000 bequest to Miami University appears in the will of the late Mrs. Mabel West Leonard filed in Columbus. The Lawrence M. Leonard Fund is set to provide $500 annually to a student involved in football, baseball, and campus activities, honoring her husband, a 1916 Miami graduate and former varsity baseball manager. Leonard, noted as a campus leader, later led the L. M. Leonard Company in Columbus.

Oxford Miami University Mabel West Leonard Columbus Lawrence M. Leonard Miami Leonard

UC Athletics Eyes Missouri Valley Boost and Possible Name Change

Cincinnati AP reports UC Athletic Director George Smith says the Missouri Valley Conference will strengthen spring sports and may consider changing its name. The statement signals potential realignment talk affecting UC athletics and conference branding.

Cincinnati George Smith University of Cincinnati Missouri Valley Conference

Tribe and Hurler Disagree on Owling Scores

Report covers multiple bowling results with players like Jasper Harrison Eddie Canter Bob Medley and Mary Reckart amid scores such as 225 225 173 45 and 158 267 186 617. Includes teams Lighting Lady Combs Tile Flatters and city Cleveland with Latman and Evers involved in baseball contract talks.

Jasper Harrison Eddie Canter Bob Medley Johnston al Alexander

Indians Invite Pair To Camp

The Cleveland Indians invited infielders Steve Jankowski and Bob Hale to work out at the Tucson camp. Hale, signed last spring on a trial, earned a roster berth with 21 hits in 70 at bats and 12 RBIs. Jankowski batted .280 with Mobile this season and is on the Salt Lake City farm club roster.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Steve Jankowski Bob Hale Tribe Tucson Ariz Hale Indians Frank Lane Toronto Jankowski Mobile Salt Lake City

36 Hole Round To End Jam Up In Royal Poinciana

Palm Beach Florida AP Thirty six holes of golf today would break a six way tie for the lead in the Royal Poinciana Invitational. Louise Suggs and five male pros posted one under par 53s in the first round Tuesday. Co leaders include Don Finsterwald Chick Harbert Lew Worsham W A Pagan and Clyde Usina. Men vie for 6000 and women for 4000.

Lakota Sweeps Faculty Series Victory Over Madison Township

Lakota defeated Madison Township 45 40 in a faculty basketball series opener last night. Lakota coach Gene Neff scored 20 points while Ed Gunderson and Floyd Hahn each added 12 for Madison Township.

Lakota Madison Township Gene Neff Ed Gunderson Floyd Hahn

Rookie May Be Biggest Gamble Ever For Lopez

New York AP says rookie third baseman Joe Martin, with limited major league time, is Lopez’s bold choice for 1961. Scouts call him best defensive third baseman in the Pacific Coast League, while other prospects Johnson Robinson Look Peters Carreon show promise at outfield and catching.

Lopez NEW York Joe Martin al Lopez Chicago White Sox Martin Hollis Thurston San Diego Duluth Superior Indianapolis Stan Johnson Floyd Robinson Johnson Robinson Dean Look Star Lincoln Gary Peters Camilo Carreon

Perry addition not end Baltimore Colts quest for fullback

Baltimore coach Weeb Ewbank says Joe Perry may or may not solve the Colts backfield need as Alan Ameche recovers from a leg injury. Perry, the league's top career ground gainer, was acquired from San Francisco for an undisclosed draft choice and will compete with Ameche, Pricer, Wiesner, Garber, and Dayas for the starting job.

Baltimore Weeb Ewbank Joe Perry Baltimore Colt Joe Ewbank Ameche Perry Billy Pricer Tom Wiesner Wisconsin Dallas Garber Marietta Ed Dayas Auburn

Evans Named Head Coach At Mogadore High

Evans elevated to head football and track coach at Mogadore High Akron Ohio AP. He replaces John Riley who earlier joined Muskingum College as an assistant coach.

Akron Ohio Bill Evans Mogadore High John Riley Muskingum College

Archie Set But Foe Uncertain Title Bout Stalemate

Moore faces a possible loss of title recognition as New York officials weigh forcing him to sign a June 10 bout with Giulio Rinaldi or field another opponent. Negotiations involve Madison Square Garden, the New York Commission, and promoter disputes over Schoeppner and other terms. Archie's weight shifts and past title defenses color the uncertainty around the championship status.

NEW York Moore New York State Athletic Consis Archie Madison Square Garden Giulio Rinaldi Rome New York Commission Doug Jones Harry Markson Garden Boxing Bill Yale San Diego Commission Melvin Krulewitch Schoeppner Yvon Durelle National Boxing Association Harold Johnson Johnson

Tonight's Fast Break League Showdowns at Roosevelt Gym

Ralston Parma meets Frisch's at 6 45 p m Holy Trinity faces Wills Electric at 7 45 p m and Lebanon battles House of Drugs at 8 4 p m at Roosevelt Gym with three neighborhood teams in action.

Roosevelt Gym Ralston Parma Frisch's Holy Trinity Wills Electric Lebanon House of Drugs

Palmer Closes In On Player Top Money Winner

DUNEDIN FLA AP Gary Player remained the top money winner this week but Arnold Palmer closed the gap with a strong Phoenix Open win earning 900 dollars to lift his season total to 12 800 dollars. Ken Venturi and Bob Rosburg were tied for third at 9 400 dollars with Rob Gobey at 9 0 0 dollars in sixth.

Dunedin Fla Gary Player Professional Golfdem Arnold Palmer Player Johannesburg South Africa Palmer Ligonier Professional Golfers Association Ken Venturi Palo Alto Calif Bob Rosburg Overland Park Kan Rob Goalby Crystal River

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Scrub L.M. Leonard Company General Contractors Leonards Earl H. Blaik Marvin Pierce John Edwin Hull W. Paul Zimmerman Carl P. Herbert Guy Burdette State Farm John Howard Tytus State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Life Insurance Company State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Bloomington, Ilinois Superior TV Service P. A ACA Denith Beatty’s Electronic Shop Manchester Ave Vew Jrvesy Mehee . A The Middletown Board of Property Insurance Agents Long Insurance Agency Tony Tenore Jack Christy Thomas C. Jones Moon & Adrian Ins Chester Dennis Gorman Insurance Agency Inc Miller Insurance Agency Herbert Boren Ins Dobrozsi Ins. Agency, Inc Harry Norris Thomas F. Walburg Jones & Monroe Ins William H. Harrison Harold Sherron Tom Baird, Sr Dave Finkelman jMary Reckart Mildred Nickell Gloria Snyder Jenny Stein Wanda Schultz Ida Warnock Mary Hammerle Guyler Buick Whitt Auto Sales Cleveland AP Barry Russ Dempsters Linc.Mere Latman Hoot Evers Evers Barry Wynn Hawkins Dick Stigman Twin City Davidson Smith Coast McGee's American Legion Worthmore’s Bar Sparrow's Flowers Golden Boys Fire Dept Wells Drugs Baird Realty Kelly's Mkt MIRC Lewis Realty Sorgeties Miami Cab Monroean Witt Clors Unnamed Knight Ins United Weld Greathouse Interstate Coatmey'’s Furn Inland Raymond Bag Ashland Soc Hanover Realty GOVA Kelly's Gable's Sheet Metal D & B Truck ‘Lease Golden Girls Monrcetts Lucky Strikes Lucky Ten Keays Realty Wilson's Phillips Frasik’s Indian Hills Coast Martin's Grill Ellis Short Henry Woods Tom Thurman Ed Fabing W. Johnson George Crabtree Paul Griffin Frank Botos Matt Evans George Reese Ottis White Dick Rieth Dick Zehring Dave Combs Stan Tsakeris Earl Whitt Arnold Ferguson Donna Phillips Donna Whiteneck Ruth Kinser Jean MacManus Pearl Cassidy Blaine Gibbs Mary Mehi Helen Prosperi Frontier Lanes Rick's TV Soc L & H Groc Gold's Lewis Drugs Faulkner's Ins Reedy’s Foods Hudepohl Armco Good Time Boiler Hse Coke Pal Farval Blast Fee Power Elec Carp.Tin Martha Davis Friendship French Baver Armiel Paving Denny Lmbr Exco Oakley Masonry Howard [Realty Moose Men's Yellow Cab Reedy’s Foods Ohio Bus Rick's TV D & B Truck Lease Gene's Wiedemann Ruth's Old Crow Bar Mayer Meats Corner Cafe Irvings Fashions Carling Black Label Burnett's Strikes & Spares Woodpeckers Alley Cats Lucky Strikers Redi-Totes Matchmakers Rejects Merry Mixers Shaddock Neal's Sohioettes Brown Kinnamon Shyers Rose Marathon Roller Te'ian Bowlers Anony Alley Kittens Pinsters Hursh-Bons Lightning Eagles Lions 49Ers Redskins Steelers Browns Rams Bears John Robertson Don Hardesty Don Hayes Charlotte Hesselbrock Curt Thomas Vic Thomas Thomas Sehio Central Ave Sutphin Nelbar Vic & Curt Thomas Carl Sohrenssen Jack Ellenberg Buck Lee Larry Rickard Curt Vie Sohio X-Tron BORON Sohio Motor Oils ATLAS Sohio Little MO Little Mo) Modzeiewski New York Giants Armeo Assn Armco General Office Baltimore Quest Evans Elevated Markson Rinaldi Germany Eric Schoeppner Ais Foody Anchor Clinton Firestone AAA
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