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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1951

Page

8

Roger Bacon Eye on Crown in Dayton District Tourney

Local chatter focuses on Roger Bacon High School and how Middies will fare in the Dayton district tournament. Parking near the arena is advised. seven of twelve teams aim to clinch early Little Seven League glory in Lebence. The state tourney outlook and final Saturday game are noted with schedule tentatively set for late March into April.

Dayton Letenen Frenklie Lebence Roger Cinemet Bacon High

Whos Will Do The Cheering In Spring Training Seats

Fragmented notes describe tension over seating and cheering at spring training in Tucson. References to Day ton government and personalities like Lopez, Boudreau, Lopes, and Mieleen highlight team dynamics and old timelines.

Senoral Lopez Mas Cleveland Boudreau

McKinley Ends Title Reign With Friday Victory

McKinley clinched a football crown by defeating the Teddies in Friday night action at the Middies gym earlier this fall. Wendell Diehl, McKinley coach, discussed the newly minted News-Journal Trophy amid questions on its presentation timing during the Roosevelt game weekend.

McKinsey Seth Fortinell Beaiethell Reesewett McKinley Middies Dayton Roosevelt Wendell Deacon” Diehl News-Journal

Local Bowling Event Props polio Fund Drive Day

Local keglers staged a big day of bowling to support a polio fund drive. Catherine Burling led two wins with scores 347 315 and 371 332 against Boots Mills and Pat Watts respectively as King Pins and Midtown teams posted strong totals amid a day of multiple matches and high series.

Catherine Burling Jace Miss Hurling Boots Mills Pat Watts Brunswick King Snapp Idtown «Grill Teoth Remoers Fassi

Party Service leads Walker pacing in Legion Bowling event

In the Ohio State Legion Bowling Tournament at McCook Bowl Dayton on Saturday night Party Service of Middletown led the team event with 2942 total pins aided by 144 handicap per game. Walker posted 644 in singles with 234 174 140 scores plus 96 handicap. Team members listed include Charlie Kent Bob Brehm Calvin Moon and Jack Kieswetter. The doubles leaders are Morris and Elliott of Shelby with the meet continuing March 3-4 10-11 and 17-18.

Party Service Middletown American Legion Post 21 Vern Walker Siates Ohio State Legion Dayton Walker Charlie Kent Bob Brehm Calvin Moon Jack Kieswetter Morris and Elliott Shelby Bales Market

Pan American Games Open in Buenos Aires Stadium

The Pan American Games opened at Presidente Peron Stadium in Buenos Aires with 2,000 athletes from 18 nations including the United States. More than 100,000 Argentines filled the 130,000 seat venue for the opening ceremony as competition was set to begin the next day.

Buenos Aires Latin America Presidente Peron United States

Slater Martin Leads Lakers With Eight Straight Shots

Slater Martin, guard for the Minneapolis Lakers, sunk eight consecutive set shots against the Tri Cities squad in a notable scoring burst.

Slater Martin Minneapolis Lakers Tri- Cities

Howie Fared as Sewell Eyes Big Season With Reds

In Tampa, Luke Sewell names Howie as No. 2 starter for the year. Howie won 31 and lost 23 last season and began to adjust his pitch to attack hitters, promising a stronger season and a chance for Cincinnati to contend.

Howie Sewell Hae Hee Hie

Tourney Grind Underway Tonight Wayne To Meet Lockland Tuesday

Wayne faces Lockland in the final game of a four game stretch as Butler County teams push into district play. Seven Mile, a district runner up, and other Butler County squads compete for opening round spots at Xenia and Cincinnati sites with games tonight and Thursday.

Wayne Lockland Seven Mile Butler Morar Patrieue Cine Deawings Xenia He Ymca Eacey Weeta Erner Mon Preble County Springboro War County Saunas Butler County Union Cincinnati Terrace Machiding Amelia Ing.uittord Mariemom Lockland Wayne St. Bernard New Richmond Hamilton Xavier Pelt House Cincinnati Hughes Hughes Woodward Withrow Walnut Hills Pureelt

County and College Basketball Results Listed in Weekend Card

The record shows high school cage results from Central, Dunbar, Shaw, Massillon, Canton and more with county tournaments including Hanover Union Warren Springbere and Vandalia Centerville. College games include Villanova Duquesne Xavier and Notre Dame Penn Georgia Tech Princeton Dartmouth and others. National League and national matchups close the round with teams like Boston Philadelphia Rochester Syracuse Fort Wayne and Indianapolis earning wins.

Butler Wayne Hanover Union Feonsel Warren Springbere Carisie Prebie College Corner West Elkton Ifinal Monroe Camden Consol Villanova Duquesne Xavier Gaman Cincinnati LaSalle Canisius Notre Dame Penn Georgia Tech Princeton Dartmouth W. Mich Ohio Kentucky Vanderbilt N. Carolina St Georgetown So. Calif Stanford UCLA California National Association Boston Philadelphia Rochester Tri-Cities Syracuse New York Fort Wayne Baltimore Indianapolis Minneapolis

West Virginia Opens Waterford Park Mile Track

West Virginia’s first one mile race track Waterford Park will open May 19 for a 40 day season ending July 4. Operated by the Charlestown Jockey Club Inc headed by A J Boyle as president and general manager construction began before World War II, paused for war time restrictions and resumed in 1946.

Chester W. Va West Virginia Waterford Park Charlestown Jockey Club, Inc A. J. Boyle

Redskins Showdown With Bearcats In Cincinnati Garden

Miami University faces University of Cincinnati Thursday in the Cincinnati Garden as the Redskins seek another upset against a top opponent. Miami, now second in the Mid American Conference after a win over Western Reserve, relies on Dick Walls who has netted 22 points in three of the last four games and pulled 22 rebounds in the Reserve victory. Brickels expects a sharper Redskins offense and better field accuracy to challenge Cincinnati.

Ganies Rice Tad Ne Marae Miami University University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Garden Redskins Western Reserve Western Michigan Ohio University Miami Dick Walls Asw Walls

Talbert and Chaffee Win Indoor Tennis Titles

Bill Talbert, a 32 time top executive defense, won the national Indoor Tennis Championship title for the second time in four years by defeating Stright Clark 6-4 6-3 6-2. Nancy Chaffee beat Beverly Baker 6-4 6-4 in women’s singles. Baker and Clark beat Chaffee and Talbert in mixed doubles 4-8 4-3 9-7. Talbert and Don McNeill won men’s doubles 2-6 16-3 6-2 6-4.

New York Bill Talbert Securiies Bill Young Schwartz Stright Clark Pasadena Calif Talbert Nancy Chaffee Ventura Beverly Baker Santa Monica Miss Baker Clark Miss Chaffee Don McNeill Vic Seixas Philadelphiat Eddler Lan Trenton N. J

63 Year Old Hoppe Still Champion In Billiards

CHICAGO AP Willie Hoppe at 63 secures his fifth straight world three cushion title and tenth since 1936. He defeated Art Rubin of Brooklyn 74 in 38 innings and Joe Chamaco of Mexico City 46 in 51 innings to finish undefeated with six straight wins.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Art Rubin Brooklyn Joe Chamaco Mexico City

Furgol Climbs To Third With Houston Check

Furgol moves into third after a Houston payout as Burke finishes second and Oliver earns third with a final round 8 under par showing. Purgel chips in a payoff of 9 008 with a strong finish while celebrating a $3 500 tally.

Furgol Houston Check Purgel Aemaiebianea Jack Pete Sereed Burke Porky) Oliver Seattle Wash

Colley Expects Zanesville as Reds Farm Club

Colley says the Cincinnati Reds will use Zanesville as a farm club this season. Newark Marion Lime Newark and Muncie previously housed farm teams, with Cleveland seeking Zanesville for two years. The league includes five Ohio clubs as talks continue ahead of a meeting on March 18.

Columbus Zanesville Muncie Ind Portamouth Cleveland

Flu Outbreak Hits Nine Braves Players in Florida

A flu epidemic struck nine Boston Braves players plus a coach and club doctor in Florida. Manager Filthy Southworth canceled workouts but planned drills as illness also hit several New York Giants in Sanford and six Dodgers in Vero Beach, including Don Newcombe and Roy Campanella.

Brandenton Fla Boston Brave Filly Southworth Florida New York Giants Sanford Brooklyn Dodgers Don Newcombe Preacher Roe Roy Campanella Vero Beach

Dayton Farmhands Shine For Indians

Ariel Tucson reports Joe Rowell of Dayton led the Indians rookie camp game versus New York Yankee farmhands in Phoenix with a homer and two doubles, driving in eight to six victory. Charley Sipple loaded the bases in the ninth but escaped, while Bill Abernathie started and allowed three runs.

Tucson Ariel Joe Rowell Cleveland Indians Joe Dayton New York Yankee Phoenix Charley Sipple Bill Abernathie

Four Teams Eye Double Tourney Crowns This Season

Four strong programs aim for both NCAA and NIT titles as the field expands from eight to sixteen. The upcoming tournament at Madison Square Garden tests home court success and elite performance by St Johns Brooke and Young teams seeking bids and glory.

Madison Square Garden St. John's Brooke Sisie Young

Ohio Colleges End Season With Big Week

Ohio colleges close season with pivotal games across conferences. Ashland, Miami, Kent State, Ohio U and others chase league titles as results affect share of the championship and final standings. Muskingum and Findlay push to climb, while Wilberforce and Defiance eye late wins.

Ohio Colleges Vichar Rando Cate Ohve U Weertern Michigan Miami Pinciay Buff. Tom Oilers Ashland Defiance Wilberforce State Wie Iffin Lincoln Muskingur Bearcats Obie U Findlay

Buttons Hold Skating Crown at World Figure Skating Championship

Milan, Italy AP report states Button, a 19 year old Harvard student from Englewood, wins the world figure skating title as competition concludes. The victory marks Button's first world crown amid strong international contenders.

Milan Italy Button Harvard Englewood, N

Klamforth Sets Cycle Record in Daytona Race

Fia Klamfoth of Groveport Ohio won the 200 mile expert motorcycle race at Daytona Beach, earning 2500 dollars and setting a new speed record of 92.81 miles per hour. He edged Bobby Hill of Columbus Ohio by 20 seconds, with Tex Lu se of Hollywood California in third, and Billy Mathews of Hamilton Ontario the previous year holder.

Daytona Beach Fia Dick Klamfoth Groveport Klamfoth Billy Mathews Hamilton Ont Farmer Ohio Bobby Hill Columbus Seoad Tex Luse Hollywood Calif

Mohawks Tie Stirs Contention For Third Place

Mohawks pull even to grab third as Hershey slips after a 6 3 loss to the Bisons at home. Cleveland Barons clinch Western crown as Clemson defeats Indianapolis 6 4 to seize first by points. Cincinnati ties overtime with Pittsburgh to claim third in the division.

Associated Pro Cleveland Barons American Hockey League Fiutfaine Bisons Hershey Ars Bisons Clemson Indianapolis Capitals Cleveland Indianapolis Barons Cincinnati Pittsburgh

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