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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1950
Page
10
A sports team faces mounting pressure as tournament play approaches, offsetting a uneven season record with focused practices and strategic adjustments. Coaches stress consistency and clutch performances from key players to balance the standings.
Middletown High closes 1949-50 schedule at 10 wins and 8 losses after a 51-44 victory over Hillsboro. Critics note the team’s late surge could carry them through the post season, but warn the grind of state playoffs tests depth and consistency.
Kentucky star Bill Spivey scored 40 points against Georgia Tech to break Alex Groza's 38 point record. Ed Ashford of the Lexington Herald argues the feat rests on earned effort and Tech’s late game double teams, not hidden help. Groza’s season total also nears 308 points as Adolph Rupp eyes further SEC records.
Cleveland catcher Jim Hegan agreed to a 1950 contract after a telephone conference with General Manager Hank Greenberg. He was reportedly unhappy with a 25 percent pay cut but accepted a final settlement, aiming to keep last season’s safe salary. Spring training starts Wednesday in Tucson, with unsigned players limited to four.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Class A event tied to Xenia with unclear timing and participants. Readable portions suggest a daylong program or contest labeled urban at Xenia, with no full names or outcomes available in the surviving lines.
Middletown and Fairview clash in the Dayton district Class A opener as coach Paul Walker leads the Purple-clads against Dayton Fairview’s unpredictable Bulldogs at 7 pm. The program eyes a potential Dayton final with Dunbar or Fairview looming, while Xavier Fieldhouse hosts Cincinnati ties and regional action heads toward Navier Fieldhouse.
Xavier University Musketeers beat Toledo Rockets 53-48 before about 2000 fans. Navier sparked a first-half surge from 29-24 at the break and Xavier pulled away in the second half. Cal Christensen led Toledo with 22 points while Bob Dean added 16 for Xavier.
Oberlin College Yeomen secured at least second place in the Ohio Conference by defeating Denison last night. The 54 point margin reflects Oberlin's strong run and solid defense setting up a tight finish to the season.
Muskingum College clinched a 77-75 victory over Wooster College as the Muskies closed their season with thirteenth win in 21 games. Free throws powered the win with 19 of 22 compared to Wooster’s 13 of 20. Oberlin finished with a 5-1 conference mark.
Hamilton High boys basketball overwhelmed Cincinnati Hughes with a 86 33 victory. Lowell Elgar led scoring with 18 points and Bob Pappy Smith added 14 as Hamilton built a 30 point first half lead and closed the season strong.
Detroit Lions announce the signing of Doak Walker, SMU star halfback, for a three-year deal estimated at 38 000 dollars. Walker will join Leon Hart, who signed with the Lions for similar terms, forming a powerful backfield for 1949.
National Open champion Cary Middlecoff held a narrow lead at the Houston Open, firing a 69 to stand 206 after 54 holes. Leland Gibson and Rod Munday tied for 209 after Gibson faltered on the final holes, while Jim Ferrier shot 65 to climb to seventh.
There will be no advance sale of tickets for Dayton fairgrounds games. Tickets must be bought at the coliseum entrance before each session. Prices are 50 cents per person, finals 75 cents. No reserved seats for finals. advance tickets via competing schools. Doors open 90 minutes before 5 30 p m on Wednesday. Troy fieldhouse has the same pricing and ticket allotments as Dayton.
Illinois Champaign report shows Wisconsin losing 76-38 to Ohio State rival Illinois, leaving Ohio State with a 10-1 conference mark while Wisconsin slips to 7-3. Wally Osterkorn led Illinois with 26 points, outscoring Wisconsin’s Don Rehfeldt, who managed 17. Purdue beat Minnesota 39-35, Iowa beat Indiana 59-53, and Northwestern routed Michigan 76-53 in Chicago with 6,000 in attendance.
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