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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1958
Page
8
West Virginia and Mississippi State sit 10-0 atop early college basketball, with State aiming to extend its streak against Alabama in the SEC. Kubiszyn leads State’s scoring, while a busy week sees WVU face Villanova and George Washington.
Al Matzelle of the American Bowling Congress reports bowling is booming among US Armed Forces in Europe and in several countries. The ABC only assists with installing alleys and tournaments while foreign programs depend on economy and existing equipment transfers. International control is not the goal, and long term growth hinges on conditions abroad and recreation budgets.
The American Bowling Congress expects a record turnout for its giant tourney with over 5,900 teams entered. Deadline not imminent, but few shifts remain as Marzelle notes. Site options include Columbus Toledo and Cincinnati Garden rejected for size.
Milwaukee general manager John Quinn faces contract talks with young players and veteran stars after the Braves won the pennant. Top players Aaron and Burdette earned about 28 thousand dollars each last season, with Aaron likely seeking 40 thousand and Burdette 35 thousand. Spahn and Schoendienst also expect increases as talks proceed.
Iowa State football coach Jim Myers travels to Philadelphia for NCAA convention after talks with Texas A&M authorities. The Houston Post cites Myers as a leading contender for the A&M coaching vacancy left by Paul Bear Bryant who moved to Alabama. Both Myers and Dr. Chris Groneman refuse to comment.
Two veterans and possibly others faced possible punishment by the NBA after Sundays flareup in St. Louis. Joe Holup of Detroit and Charley Share of St. Louis were ejected for coming off the bench and slugging during a fight that erupted as Detroit and St. Louis players tangled. The Hawks held a nine game Western lead as Bob Pettit starred with 26 points. Dolph Schayes extended his consecutive free throw streak to 50 but missed on his first attempt against Boston.
At the Philadelphia convention, about 2,000 coaches and athletic directors discuss top football vacancies at Texas A M and Stanford. Names like Currie Myers Curtice Warmath Pilney and Jordan surface amid talks of a two way role at A M and possible interviews. The Rules Committee proposes five changes, led by a substitution rule allowing one reentry per quarter for non starters.
The 1960 Navy Notre Dame football clash is likely to be moved to Philadelphia Municipal Stadium after Penn agreed to a home and home series with Navy. The Quakers will visit Annapolis in 1960, ending Philadelphia’s long hosting run since 1947.
Kent State coach Bill Bertka defends use of control ball tactics after defeating Toledo 25 17 in his MAC debut. Toledo coach Eddie Melvin warned such style could hurt attendance, while athletic director Dr. James Long questioned refunds if Kent plays at Toledo. Bertka notes rules require forcing play when behind and says his team aims to win. He led Kent to 4–3 this season and plans for a Feb 3 rematch in Toledo.
Ohio college basketball schedules fill the week with 34 games across six conferences. Top matchups include Ohio State at Wisconsin and a Cincinnati bid to boost rankings with Oklahoma State and North Texas State, plus Xavier facing Miami and other regional showdowns.
Notre Dame rebounded from a 2-8 record in 1956 to finish 7-3 in 1957 and end Oklahoma’s 47 game win streak. The Fighting Irish led AP poll with 105 first place votes and 423 points, ahead of the Cleveland Browns 23 firsts and 13 points.
Miami University seeks its seventh win in nine games as it faces rival Xavier University at Cincinnati in a pivotal Mid-American Conference showdown. Key players Wayne Embry Johnny Powell and Jim Thomas lead the Redskins while Xavier aims to stop Miami’s 74.6 ppg pace and avenge last year’s 100 to 90 victory in Oxford.
Gay Brewer Jr. 25 leads by one stroke in the Los Angeles Open final as field is cut to 76 for fourth round. He shot a brilliant 67 to reach 207 after 54 holes, with Frank Stranahan close at 208. E. J. Harrison and Billy Casper sit at 210, Tommy Jacobs and Al Balding at 211, on the Rancho course.
Hawaii All-Stars built a 33-0 first quarter lead and defeated the college team 53-34 in the Hula Bowl. Tobin Rote threw five touchdown passes for Detroit, Joe Perry of San Francisco ran for three more scores, and John Crow of Texas A&M added three touchdowns for the collegians. Walt Kowalczyk of Michigan State found the end zone twice.
Walter O'Malley visits Pasadena to press the mayor about a home for the Dodgers once the National League season approaches. He weighs Memorial Coliseum or Rose Bowl as possible venues, after Christmas delays.
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