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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1950

Page

13

Your Host Dominates Santa Anita Derby Home-Bred Colt

Your Host, California’s favorite, won the $100,000 Santa Anita Derby by two and a half lengths. The home-bred colt, ridden by Johnny Longden, ran 1:48 4 5 for a mile and one eighth and led from after the start, stamping himself as a top prospect for the national three-year-old turf campaign. Sturdy One finished second. Great Circle third. Owner William Goetz plans a Kentucky Derby run, with the strong odds reflected in payouts of 3240, 240, and 2.20.

Bob Myers Arcadia Calif California Mr. and Mirs Fred N. Phelps Oakland John de Blois William Goetz Your Host Ace Jackey Johnny Longaen

Entries Open For County's Y Tourney

The 22nd Butler County Basketball Tournament invites teams from Butler County independent and organization squads to enter by February 23. Drawings follow, five games since January 7 requirement applies to players and teams. Coaches meet February 27 to approve eligibility, with John Johnson handling entry forms.

Butler County Hamilton John Johnson Middletown

Dillard Wins AAU 60-Yard High Hurdles Title Again

Harrison Dillard running unattached captured the National AAU 60 yard high hurdles title at Madison Square Garden in 7.3 seconds. He became the first to win the event four years in a row, beating Craig Dixon of the Los Angeles Athletic Club who chased the lead all the way. Dillard finished one tenth of a second off his meet record and two tenths from the world mark.

NEW York Harrison Dillard Baldwin-Waite Madison Square Garden Dillard Craig Dixon UCLA Los Angeles Athletic Club

Gillman Clinic Attracts Coaches On UC Campus

Cincinnati special describes Sid Gillman’s second annual football clinic at the University of Cincinnati on April 28 29 with 350 coaches already attending and over 800 expected. The event includes films lectures and football phases used by UC plus a noted single wing expert. The spring intra squad game is set for Friday night April 38.

Cincinnati Sid Gillman University of Cincinnati

Yeomen top Bishops 64 to 54 in Oberlin clash

Oberlin's Yeomen beat the Ohio Wesleyan Bishops 64 54 to earn a 14th win and a ninth straight loss for the Bishops who trailed nine minutes in. Jud Million led scoring with 22 points boosting his season total to 427.

Oberlin, O Oberli Yeomen Ohio Westeran Bishops Jud Million Bishops

Buckeye Swimmers Defeat Purdue 55-29 in Lafayette

Ohio State, defending national and Western Conference champions, beat Purdue 55 to 29. Sophomore Jack Taylor handed Everett Brooks his first loss of the season in the 1st yard backstroke with a 23.34 time, the fastest mark in their rivalry meet.

Lafayette Ohio Jate Purdue Jack Taylor Ohio State Everett Brooks

Radio Station Wins Ruling in Airing Mansfield Games

Mansfield Radio Station WMAN won a court ruling in its bid to broadcast Mansfield High School basketball games with a sponsor. Common Pleas Judge G. E. Kalbfleisch held the Board of Education cannot control school athletics and that the station does not need an injunction.

Mansfield, O Mansfield WMAN Board of Education Common Pleas G. E. Kalbfleisch

Doc Parshall Returns To Harness Competition

Doc H M Parshall of Urbana Illinois has resumed active supervision of Hayes Fair Acres Stables in Du Quoin for 1950 harness racing after a heart attack earlier this winter. Doctors said he might not drive again but Parshall plans to bid for his third Hambletonian victory with Lustry Song of Hayes stable. He previously won in 1934 with Lord Jim and in 1990 with Peter Astra.

Trinity Playoff Delayed By Hamilton Fenmont Gym Work

The Trinity Holy Trinity St. Peter game in the Butler County Parochial League was postponed due to gym renovations at Hamilton Fenmont. The third place grade school game is rescheduled for next Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The Riddletown St. John Hamilton St. Mary title game, tied for first with six wins and no defeats, may shift to Wednesday March 1 if official. Standings show St. Peter, St. John, St. Mary, Holy Trinity, St. Ann, St. Joseph, St. Veronica, and St. Stephen with varying records.

Holy Trimits St. Peter Butler County Hamilton Fen St. John St. Mary Holy Trinity St. Ann St. Joseph St. Veronica St. Stephen Sherman South North Roll Washington Lincoln Central Garfield Young Chamions Tip Divisinn Sherman Sainst Trance Vinst North Jefferson Mee North

Carideo Plans To End Grid Career At Iowa

Frank Carideo backfield coach at the University of Iowa said he planned to quit football when his tenure ends. He lacks a written contract but his salary runs through June 30. A former Notre Dame star, Carideo spent seven years under Dr. Eddie Anderson whose move to Holy Cross was noted.

Iowa City Frank Carideo University of Iown Carideo Ife Notre Dame Eddie Anderson Anderson Holy Cross

WLWD Secures TV Rights For Dayton Oval Racing

Dayton oval will broadcast Auto mobile races on WLWD this summer under exclusive rights granted by Blair Ratliff and George A. Geis. Schedule runs from August through September featuring Triple-A stock car and midget contests. Track prep underway for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon events.

Dayton Dayton Speedway WLWD Crosley Station Blair Ratliff George A. Geis Dayton Oval

Bobcats Triumphant In YMCA League Thriller

The Bobcats beat the Underdogs 48 to 42 to seize first place after a late rally. Fishbaugh led the Bobcats with 18 points as Gennett added 12 for the losers in a crowding finish.

Bobcats YMCA Giants Doaks Deaks Porgies Redskins Ehic P Fishbaugh Winhers Whim Poil Gennett Dearth Riley Davidson Lavelitee Orlandis Craw

Two Games At Trinity Gym Today

Holy Trinity hosts two junior basketball matchups at the Columbia Avenue gym this afternoon. At 1:30 Holy Trinity grade school reserves meet Sherman School reserves. at 2:30 Holy Trinity Junior High faces a Roosevelt home room squad. Trinity juniors hold a 283 record with Joe Dillon coaching both teams.

Holy Trinity Columbia Ave Sherman School Roosevelt Trinity Joe Dillon

Army to Play Two Games in New York City

The Army football Cadets will face Michigan at Yankee Stadium on October 14 and return October 28 to meet Columbia at Baker Field in New York City.

ARMY Nyc New York aArmy New York City Cadets Michigan Yankee Stadium Columbia Baker Field

Rapchack Defies Odds Sets MSU Scoring Record

EAST LANSING Mich INEA ABasketball star Bill Rapchack lives with only 10 percent vision in his right eye yet breaks the Perea State single game scoring mark with 34 points against Marquette. His preferred shot is a one hand set from the outside despite limited sight.

Rapchack East Lansing Mich INEA Bill Rapchack Rapback Perea State Marquette

City Loop Playoffs Open Tuesday On Y Court

City Loop playoffs begin Tuesday at the YMCA with four teams advancing from the regular season. Veterans of Foreign Wars dominates, facing Hauselman Transportation in the opener while Armco Triangles draw Carfax. Industrial and Armco leagues also near finals as standings shuffle.

City Loop VFW Jerry Nardiello Ymca Pyim Hauselman Transportation Carjax Rauselman YMCA Carfax Veterans of Foreign Wars Armco Triatgles McKintey Inland Container Banford Heating Sore Paper Gardner Board Miami Cabernet Crystal Tissue Armco Thersda Stainless Mainttenance Vets of Hauselman's West Elkton Central State Industrial League Armco Digors

City Pin Meet Awaits Late Rush Of Entries

If trends hold, Cin Bowling Tournament entries will surge next week. Middletown Bowling Association secretary Lew Shaffer says entries in all three divisions are slow but will pick up. The meet begins March 28 at Broad Street Bowl with handicaps and schedules needing prep time, entry fee is 250 dollars per event per person.

Lew Shaffer Middletown Broad St. Bowl Mar MBA Broad Liard Yankee Rd Broch-Mors YMCA

Dayton Sport Show Highlights Baton Twirling Judges

The Dayton Sport Show at Memorial hall February 22 to 26 features national baton twirling judges Dory Sartell and Ted Masia. About 136 girls compete with semi final rounds Sunday and a Mr Ohio contest Saturday night. John McWilliams and Frasier Fergueau aim to break heavy lifting records during the event.

Dayton Dory Sartell Janesville Wis Dram Major Magazine Ted Masia St. Paul Minn Ige National Baton Twirlers Association Memorial Hall Ohia Conservation District Mai We Winn Ohio Philadelphia Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Akron John McWilliams Frasier Fergueau McWalliam Ohio Conservation District Aanile Exquiivte Memorieal Hall

Catholic High Loop Play Hinges On Floor Condition And Results

Butler County Catholic High School League games at Hamilton Fenmont gym may be postponed by floor paint concerns. Four first round finales loom as St Joseph, St Peter and St Stephen lead tied at four wins. Trinity eyeing upset chances and a possible six way tie if results break their way. Sunday matchups include St Joseph vs St Mary and Holy Trinity vs St Ann with current standings showing tight race across several teams.

Lver Butler County Catholic Hamilton Fenmiont Fenmont St. Joseph St. Peter and St. Stephen Middletown Holy Trinity Trinity St. Ann Joop St. Mary St. Peter St. Veronica St. Gabriel Kl Pet

American Team Takes Third In Live Pigeon Shoot

In Monte Carlo the American team placed third in the international live pigeon shooting championship held at sea. They scored 16 points, with Italy winning at 21 and Belgium second with 17. Team members were Robert E. Allan, Des Moines. EL J. Craig, Newburgh, Indiana. Tony Ranchero, Stockton, California. William Issets, Kenosha, Wisconsin. and Elmer G. Clemons, Port Clinton, Ohio.

Monte Carlo Levent Belgium Robert E. Allan Des Moines EL. J. Craig Newburgh Ind Tony Ranchero Stockton Cali William Issets Kenosha Wis Elmer G. Clemons Port Clinton

Italian Farmer Wins 53 MPH Ski Run at Aspen World Finals

Italian farmer Zeno Colo blasted Mount Aspen at 53 miles per hour to capture the men s downhill title in the world ski championships. He broke 2.7 mile course records, finishing with a strong run as the crowd watched. Colo earlier won the chant system and placed second in slalom, maintaining his lead in the world skiing series.

Zeno Cola Italy Aspen Olo Cola Aspen. Colo Zeno Colo Tao Georses Schneierland

Burke Takes Rio Grande Lead With 66 Three Tied For 2nd

Harlingen Texas AP Burke Jr White Plains New York son of a Texas sports figure sprinted to a 66 in the Rio Grande Valley Open third round to take a one stroke lead at 199 14 under par after 54 holes Fred Haas Jr Dave Douglas and Skip Alexander trailed with totals of 200 in a crowded chase for the $10000 event in Texas Also in Charleston West Virginia former PGA champ Denny Shute shot 70 to lead the Snowbird Golf Tournament at Edgewood Country Club amid an amateur group led by Bill Campbell and Jack Peck Jr pursuing the early rounds of the event.

Harlingen Tex Jack Burke, Jr White Mains N.Y Texas Moerk Burke Fred Haas, Jr New Orles Dave i Douglas Newark Del Ealf Fee Skip Alexander Blaster Knoxville Tenn Haas Donglas Alexander Charleston W. Va Denny Shute

Spartans Hire Dawson as Backfield Coach

East Lansing AP reports Midiam State College hires Dawson 44 formerly with Tulane University and the Buffalo Bills to serve as backfield coach replacing Forest Evasher who left for Washington State.

Spartans Dawson jAs East Lans Bach Midiam State Lowell Rei Dawsimmer Senten Tulane Uiversity Buffalo Bills Dawson Forest Evasher Washington State

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