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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1957

Page

10

Aeronca Upsets Armco to Lead Industrial Basket 1

Aeronca defeats Armco 63 46 at Middletown High Gym to tie for first in the Industrial Basket 1 League after a second quarter surge led by Len Duncil 28 points. Armco had led 13 9 early but Aeronca moved ahead and stayed on top with 4 1 records alongside Armco. A separate non league game saw Sorg Papering top Duff's Cafe 60 53.

Aeronca Armco Middletown High Gym Len Duncil Duncil Bill Fishbaugh Acronca Miller Thomas Fults Clark Campbell Shillinglaw Long Justice Fishbaugh Patrick Cox Craft Long Paper Hyde Gunderson Neal Feltner Wood Duff's Cafe Mayabb Whitman Stevens Wills Grimes Maloney Duff's

Carlisle Indians Rally to Win Farm ersville Hoop Classic

Carlisle Indians upset Dixie 74 to 62 to claim the Farm ersville Invitational title. Carlisle trailed after three quarters but dominated the final period 28 to 15. Tim Pennington scored 23 and Don Sohn 22 for Carlisle, while Larry Martin led Dixie with 20. Carlisle and Dixie both run 9-1 records. Carlisle has won seven straight.

Farmersville Carlisie Indians Indians Dixie Carlisle Tim Pennington Don Sohn Larry Martin McIntosh Stanifer Sample Pennington Kelley Sohn Swihart Gearhart Rise Hess Martin

Overtime Win Puts Colts In Tie For First

The Colts beat the Gophers 37 25 in overtime to even the series and tie for first place. Bob Beck led with 19 points for the Colts while Fred Nori had 16 for the Gophers in their first loss. Bobcats defeated the Rams 43 27 and Bears edged the Buffaloes 48 45 in overtime.

Colts Gophers Bob Beck Fred Nori Bobcats Rams Bears Buffaloes Mike Cornella Mike Herr George Homan i Jerry Clark

Canadiens Edge Rangers as Hurdle Remains for Leaders

The defending champion Montreal Canadiens moved to second place with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers as Detroit kept a one point lead by beating Toronto 2-1. Dickie Moore scored late to seal Montreal’s fifth straight win while Boston tied Chicago and fell to third after Larry Regan’s goal. Johnny Bucyk’s third period tally helped Detroit past Toronto.

Associated Press Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Canucks National Hockey League Canadiens New York Rangers Bosco Bruins Chicago Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs Dickie Moore Montreal Bruins Hawks Larry Regan Johnny Bucyk Detroit Leafs

Aussie Triumphs in Dixie Tennis Championship

Mervyn Rose of Australia defeated Don Candy 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-4 to win the Dixie Tennis Championship in Tampa Florida. In the women’s final Fogeres of Miami beat Rosa Reyes of Mexico City 6-3 2-6 6-4. Rose and Candy captured the doubles title over Roger Becker of England and Sid Schwartz of New York 7-5 2-4 6-1.

Tampa Fla Mervyn Rose Smames Don Candy Fogeres Miami Rosa O Reyes Mexico City Rose Candy Roger Becker England Sid Schwartz New York

Dark Celebrates Birthday Signs With Cardinals

St. Louis signed veteran shortstop Dark, who turned 33 today, to a 1957 contract for about 35000 dollars. Last season he batted .275 after coming to the Cardinals from the Giants in a four for four deal and retains the same pay as last year.

Dark ST. Louis al Dark St. Louis Cardinals Giants

January PTA meeting canceled at St. John's school

The St. John's PTA reports January's monthly meeting is canceled due to ongoing remodeling in the school cafeteria. A February meeting is planned to replace it.

PTA St. John's

Joe Norris Star With Alley Sense in Hamm's Bowling

Bowler Joe Norris stands out for alley sense, recognizing lane conditions and guiding teammates. As Hamm's lead off, his ability to adjust and strike early helps others estimate release points and ball path for the pocket. Developing alley sense involves reading lanes, altering position and speed to fit conditions.

Hamm Joe Norris Joe

Tickets Here For Portsmouth Game This Friday

Athletic Director Elmo Lingrel announced 150 tickets were allotted for the Portsmouth game. Students will have first shot, with leftovers on sale at Kiame News, 53 S. Main. A special section is reserved until 7 p.m. Tickets cost 65 cents for adults.

Middletown Portsmouth Elmo Lingrel Kiame News S. Main Portemouth

Changes Sought In New Aid Code

Berkeley UC Chancellor Clark Kerr says he will seek changes in the Pacific Coast Conference new financial aid code approved in principle in San Francisco. He warns against turning college athletes into hired gladiators and says the code would subsidize an athlete during the season when not playing that sport.

Berkeley Calif University of California Clark Kerr Pacific Coast Conference San Francisco Err

Basilio Clears Health Rumors With Full Physical

In Cleveland Basilio the welterweight champion underwent a complete physical at Mount Sinai Hospital over the weekend. He defends his title January 18 against Johnny Saxton at Cleveland Arena. Promoter Larry Atkins said rumors claimed Basilio was not ready and that there might be hand problems. Basilio sought a thorough exam to disprove the rumors.

Cleveland Carmen Basilio Basilio Johnny Saxton Cleveland Arena Mount Sinai Hospital Larry Atkins

Pin Results Honor Roll And Scores From Bowling League

Lowell Murphy led with 246 221 180 for 647 followed by Dave Holbrook 212 184 214 610. In yesterday’s SPORTS BOWL All-Star League action Magnode Prod 2 percent Yellow Cab B’nai B’rith No 52 No 41 No 32 No 21 No 62 No 11. Merry Mix-ups Murphy’s 2 Hurricanes 1 Alley Cats 4 Stamper’s 1 Hot Spots 3 Goofers 0.

Lowell Murphy Dave Holbrook B'nai B'rith Murphy's Hurricanes Alley Cats Stamper's Hot Spots Goofers

Steer Chase Roars Through Cleveland Streets

Hoofbeats and rifle shots echoed on Cleveland's west side after a steer escaped from Union Stockyards. The chase spanned several streets and lawns before rifle bullets finally killed the animal, nine shots reported by a police officer.

Cleveland West Side

Entrants Not Known For Ice Championship

A Soviet spokesman said the final list of entrants for the world ice hockey championships in Moscow would not be known until after January 15. He declined to confirm whether the entry deadline had been extended again from January 1 to January 15.

Moscow

Loop Leaderships Hang In Balance For Ohioans

Ohio college basketball eyes shift as 52 games loom after the holidays. Ohio State beat Iowa 72 49 and hosts Purdue while Purdue edged Michigan State 72 71. Defiance and Ohio Northern lead the Mid-Ohio League, Miami tops the Mid American, Muskies host Akron, Mount Union plays Denison, and Dayton seeks revenge against Canisius as conference races tighten.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Iowa Purdue Michigan State Jonn Carroll Wayne Defiance Ohio Northern Miami Ohio University Western Michigan Huntington Bowling Green Satu Muskingum Mount Union Akron Muskies Kenyon Mounts Denison Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Duquesne Gem City Flyers Louisville Canisuis Xavier Cincinnati Jackets Tri-State Angola Ind

Flag Bound Celtics Face Loss Of Three Players

The Celtics slip in Eastern Division action as Arnie Risen breaks a wrist and will miss six weeks and Jack Nichols sprains an ankle risking his start on the road trip. Dick Hemrie already out with a double ankle injury leaving Boston short-handed in a key stretch.

Celtics Boston Celtics Fort Wayne Celts Arnie Risen Jack Nichols Risen Nichols Bostonians Dick Hemrie Philadelphia Syracuse Rochester St. Louis New York Minneapolis

Browns Sign Three Rookies For 1957 Season

The Cleveland Browns announced signing of three rookies: Len Hellyer half back from Marshall College, Bill Underdonk tackle from West Virginia, and Doug Goodsell halfback from Columbus. Hellyer and Underdonk were drafted last January. Goodsell joined as a free agent. The club has now signed 11 players for the 1957 season.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Len Hellyer Marshall College Bill Underdonk West Virginia Doug Goodsell Ohio State Hellyer Underdonk Goodsell Columbus Browns

Navy airman and Marine dive for Epiphany cross in Hudson

In New York a Navy air man and a Marine corporal stripped to bathing trunks in 33 degree weather and dived into the Hudson River for the Epiphany cross ceremony of the Greek Orthodox Church. Airman Nicholas Stergion retrieved the crucifix twice and Marine Cpl. John Kouteoudis once.

New York Hudson River Nicholas Stergion John Kouteoudis

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