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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1962

Page

10

Middies Fenwick In Tourney Play At Oxford Tonight

Middletown High and Fenwick open Sectional AA Tourney action at Oxford tonight with Middies facing Fairfield at 6 30 while Fenwick meets North Bend Taylor in the opener. Hamilton Taft, 17-0, starts title bid here as Marvin McCollum’s Tigers and Little Miami also compete.

Jerry Nardiello Middletown Middletown High Fenwick Middies Fairfield Falcons North Bend Taylor Wade E. Miller Hamilton Taft Ohio Marvin McCollum Tigers Little Miami Hamilton Catholic Loveland Paul Walker Portsmouth Hal Kincer Dayton Wilbur Wright Troy John Rossi Ross Township Latonia Holy Cross Newport Warren Joe Cruze Cincinnati Cruse Anderson Township Osses

Russell's Career Is Eventful

The tall, 6 foot 10 inch center Bill Russell has starred for the Boston Celtics since 1956-57, helping them win six consecutive Eastern Division titles. He scored 23 points as Boston defeated the Syracuse Nationals 110 to 106 to clinch the latest division crown, marking a remarkable career with multiple All-America honors at the University of San Francisco and consistent appearances in NBA finals.

Associated Press Bill Russell Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Celtics Syracuse Nats Russell University of San Francisco Boston NBA

Deadlock at East Top in ABL Standings

Cleveland edged Kansas City 111 109 to gain ninth victory in 13 games while Johnny Cox scored 41. Pittsburgh routed New York 117 9 and Chicago lost to Hawaii 110 44 leaving Cleveland Pittsburgh and Chicago tied for first in the ABL Eastern Division.

Cleveland Pittsburgh Chicago Kansas City New York Hawaii Johnny Cox Cox L. Pet San Francisco

Kraftcheck Sets AHL All-Time Assist Record

Rochester Americans veteran licenseman Eve Kraftcheck broke the American Hockey League assist mark with his 338th assist in a game against Buffalo. The former record of 337 was held by Frank Vinthers, who is now a coach.

Rochester N. Y Eve Kraftcheck Rochester Amercans American Hockey Ague Buffalo Frank.vinthers

Skiier Injured At Mansfield

An 11 year old Fairborn youth, Christopher Finberg, was injured on a rope tow at Snow Trails in Mansfield, dragged into the pulley near the top, with the left arm severed near the shoulder, but listed in good condition at Mansfield General Hospital.

Mansfield, Ohio Mansfield General Hospital Christopher Finberg Snow Trails

High School Tournaments Sectional Scores From Akron To Canton

A compilation of Class AA sectional results across Ohio cities lists Akron Hudson 71 Mogadore 62 and Ashtabula Geneva 38 Grand Valley 35. Other scores include Cleveland Cathedral Latin 57 Lourdes 52 Solon 60 John Hay 49 and Berea West Tech 34 Rocky River 43.

Akron Hudson Mogadore Ashtabula Geneva Grand Valley Chardon Ashtabula Harbor Cleveland Berea Cleveland West Tech Rocky River Cleveland St Edward Cleveland West Bryan Anthony Wayne Wauseon Defiance Fairview Canton Glenwood Timken Minerva Marlington Columbus Gahanna Reynoldsburg Columbus South Worthington

Ohio State Eyes Third Straight Big Ten Title

Ohio State can clinch or tie for the Big Ten crown with a win at Iowa as Wisconsin plays Minnesota. The Buckeyes, 21 straight wins, 11 conference, remain unbeaten at home in a 102-79 win over Illinois, led by John Havlicek with 19 points. Cincinnati also pursues postseason edge, while regional teams vie for various conference titles and NCAA bids.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Bucks Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Bowling Green Ohio Wesleyan Muskingum Ashland Ohio Northern Bethany Dayton Louisville Kent State Miami

Bills Seek Repeat As Bearcats Clinch Missouri Valley Title

Cincinnati clinched at least a share of its fifth straight Missouri Valley championship by tearing Wichita 84-63. Bradley trails if it wins at St Louis, setting up a potential playoff for the NCAA berth on a neutral site. NCAA race highlights include Yale, UCLA, Pepperdine, Utah, and a crowded West and Southeast, with Mississippi State declining NCAA bid eligibility.

Cincinnati Wichita Bradley-St. Louis Peoria Braves Bradley Braves Bearcats Ohio State St. Louis Billikens St. Louis Missouri Valley Whch Arizona State University Bowling Green Ohio Valley Kentucky Yale Penn Cornell UCLA Southern California Stanford Pepperdine St. Mary's Utah Brigham Young Billy McGill J Utah State Colorado State University Utes CSU Salt Lake City

Niagara's 1918 19 season ends undefeated in lone game

Niagara Falls NY The AP notes Niagara University's only unbeaten season occurred in 1918 19 when the Purple Eagles won the single game they played marking an untarnished record for the program.

Niagara Falls N.Y Niagara University Purple Eagles

Max Bishop to Be Buried on Thursday

Funeral services for Naval Academy baseball coach Max Bishop will be held in Baltimore Thursday, the day he was to retire. The 62-year-old former major leaguer died in his sleep in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, of an apparent heart attack. Bishop starred as a second baseman, played in 18 World Series games without an error, and helped the Athletics win 1929 30 31 titles. He began with the Orioles in 1918, joined Mack's Athletics, then played for the Red Sox and Tigers before finishing with the Orioles in 1936. He coached Navy for 24 seasons, accruing 306 wins against 143 losses.

Baltimore Naval Academy Max Bishop Waynesboro Bishop Baltimore Orioles Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Mack Lefty Grove Rube Walberg Red Sox Detroit Orioles Basebball Navy Midshipmen Academy

Bradford golfer plays monthly since February 1961

Dr J S Woodhouse reports he has been able to play golf in Bradford every month starting February 1961, noting uninterrupted participation over the period.

Bradford J. SE. Woodhouse

Falcons Edge Kentucky Five Falcons Edge Kentucky Five

Fenwick Falcons edge Latonia Holy Cross 71-69 to end regular season at 10-8 under coach Butch Rossi. Rick Ernst scores 11 in opening quarter, Dick Hyland nets 30, Tom Olson adds 18 as Fenwick shoots 53 percent and grabs 32 rebounds in a tight game.

Joh Ossi Newport Fenwick Falcons Latonia Holy John Butch” Rossi Falcons Rossimen Rick Ernst Indians Dick Hyland Tom Olson Fenwick Justin Holweger Ernst John Kraft Holweger Hyland Olson Thye Olson Brumfield Kraft Il Ernst Dorse i Holy Cross Goetz Kennedy Pauley Kickley Bowman Holy Cross Res

St Bonaventure coach Weise tops 1956 57 scoring

Clean, New York AP reports Larry Weise 25 year old basketball coach at St Bonaventure University led the team in the 1956 57 season with 324 points, the top scorer for the Bonnies.

Clean N. Y Larry Weise St. Bonaventure University

Carlisle to open Class A District Tourney with Lockland

Butler County champion Carlisle will open the Class A District Tournament at Princeton Friday night against Lockland at 8 30. The doubleheader starts with Ripley versus De Porres at 7 00. Carlisle Warren County champ plays Saturday against Williamsburg at 7 00 with St Bernard facing Russellville in the second game. Semifinals set for March 9 and finals on March 10.

Butler County Princeton Lockland Ripley DePorres Carlisle Warren County Williamsburg St. Bernard Russellville

Weekend Fights Listed by Associated Press

A rough weekend of boxing results is summarized with bouts across Las Vegas San Jose Odessa Dortmund Rennes and France. Las Vegas saw Louis Molina win on points over Manuel Gonzales while Germany’s Dick Richardson stopped Karl Kildenberger and Joe Raf in King defeated Roger Younsi in Rennes Nigeria.

Las Vegas Louis Molina San Jose Calif Manuel Gonzales Odessa Tex Dortmund Germany Dick Richardson Britain Karl Kildenberger Rennes France Joe Rafin King Nigeria Roger Younsi

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