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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1948

Page

19

Sorg and United Welding Lead in Industrial League

Sorg Paper Company and United Welding each hold four straight wins as they top the Industrial Basketball League after last night. Sorg beat Armco Ingots 33 19 while United Welding edged Shattle Brothers 27 20. Fairbanks Fiber won 38 34 over Inland Container in a scoring duel led by Eckhart and South.

Garfield Gym Sorg Paper Company United Welding Sorg Armco Ingots United Wekiing Shattle Brothers Fairbanks Fiber Inland Container Mort Fairbanks United Weldigg PIQUE Forge i Casscveacss Ee Hannen Cs Bak

Top Cincy Keglers To Bowl Here Sunday In March Of Dimes Match

The Burger Beer Keglers visit Middletown for a three game match against Carfax of the Classic League. Notable players R ay Nuxoll Rudy Fassl Jack Frisbie and others headline the exhibition to benefit the March of Dimes. Proceeds go to the paralysis fund with no set admission fee.

Cincy Keglers Burger Beer Keglers Middletown Carfax Middletonians Orioles Pla- Mer Pla-Mar

Redleg Pitcher Blackwell Signs Big Contract Boost

Cincinnati Reds right hander Ewell Blackwell signed a new contract reported at about 27500 dollars, a substantial raise from his prior 7500 plus. Blackwell, who won 22 games last season, including a no hitter, expressed happiness with the deal in a letter from California. Reds president Warren Giles noted Blackwell’s outstanding performance and future expectations. George Stirnweiss of the New York Yankees also signed his 1948 contract, after finishing strong with a .311 mark from the All-Star break.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Ewell Blackwell Blackwell Warren Giles Tte Bobby Adams Reds Blackie San Dimas Calif Giles Blackwell Boston Braves Warren Spahn NEW York George Stirnweiss Yanks Stirnweiss New Yorkers

Irish Texas football series eyed for 1949 opener

Houston Chronicle predicts a home and home football agreement between Texas and Notre Dame within two weeks. The series would start in Austin in 1949 at Memorial Stadium expanded to about 66,000 seats, with Texas last beating Notre Dame 7-6 in 1934 at South Bend.

Houston Houston Chronicle University of Texas Notre Dame Austin Dick Freeman Memorial Stadium Texas South Bend

Don Dennis’s 687 Leads Classic League High Hit

Don Dennis rolled a 265-207-215-687 to spark Carjax in the Classic League at Pla-Mar, as Order of Orioles took three from Chatterdine and Carjax ousted Miami Valley Frosted Foods three straight. Lefty Hyde added 198-220-186-604 for Chatterdine. Gordon Nein led the Orioles with 213-197-179-579.

Don Dennis Lefty Hyde Moose Women's League Boots Mills Pla-Mar Order of Orioles Chatterdine Carjax Miami Valley Gordon Nein American Legion Aeronca Dave Schwartz John Hyson Red Top Middletown Furnace Ralph Hall Joe Reese Charlie Lockmeyer

Frisbie Lynch Duo Cops Merry Widow Bowling Title

Frisbie and Lynch won the Merry Widow Tournament at Pla-Mar Alleys with a 1389 total handicap. Dennis and Bergmen finished second with 1372, while Frisbie posted a season high three game 716 set. Littie and Barach earned Show pot with 1352, followed by Spruance and Baker 1332 and Laurens and Hackney 1323.

Jack Frisbie Dr. L. C Lynch Pla-Mar Don Dennis Bill Bergmen Frisby Middletown Lynch Kent Littie Mike Barach Art Spruance Ralph Baker Ralph Laurens Jim Hackney

Pro Basketball Association results for Chicago and New York

In the Pro Basketball Association of America Chicago defeated New York 79 to 74. National League scores saw Fort Wayne 6 Oshkosh 50 Moline 62 Flint 53.

Association of America Chicago New York Fort Wayne Oshkoab Moline Flint

Valley Teams Battle Weekend Hardwood Action Ignite

High school boys hoops across the Miami Valley ramp up with seven games Friday and a 10 game weekend. Germantown seeks a seventh win at Phillipsburg asGratis visits West Elkton, Franklin faces Northridge, and Union travels Seven Mile among other matchups.

Miami Valley Germantown Cardinals Phillipsburg Cardinal Butler West Elkton Gratis Preble County Franklin Wildcats Trenton Dayton Northridge Middletown High Court John Born Cats Polar Bears Games Union Seven Mile New Miami A Carlisle Harveysburg Lebanon Dayton Oakwood Springboro Mason Monroe Middletown

Buskirk Matched On Fenmont Card In Hamilton

Jorony Demehuk world junior heavyweight wrestling champion defends his title Thursday night at the Hamilton Fenmont against Ali Aliba veteran Turkish star. Aliba earned the shot by defeating Mike McGee who had been unbeaten in four local appearances. Promoter Dave Harrie said Clete Kaultiman will officiate. McGee meets Bobby Nelson in the semi final while Bud Van Buskirk faces Gene Stone in the opener.

Hamilton Jorony Demehuk Ali Aliba Fenmont Aliba Mike McGee Dave Harrie Clete Kaultiman J Wrestling McGee Bobby Nelson Bud van Buskirk Middletown Gene Stone Troy

Browns Add Griffin Farm Club to Georgia-Alabama League

The St. Louis Browns expanded their farm system by adding Griffin Georgia, a Georgia Alabama League club, bringing their minor league affiliations to 17 for the upcoming season.

ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Griffin Browns

Leonard Estate Leaves Widow Nearly Forty Thousand

New York AP Benny Leonard former lightweight boxing champion left a net estate of nearly 40 000 to his widow Mrs Jacqueline Leonard. Tax appraisal shown yesterday notes Leonard who died last April left a gross estate of 44 996.

New York Benny Leonard Jacqueline Leonard Leonard

Milligan Out Rumor at Pitt Denied by Officials

Rumors spread that Ruben McCray, William and Mary coach, would replace Walter S. Milligan as Pitt football strategy head. A Richmond source claimed McCray was highly recommended by Jock Sutherland, but denials came from both Virginia and Pittsburgh officials.

Pittsburgh R N Ruben McCray William and Mary Walter S. Milligan University of Pittsburgh Richmond McCray Pitt John Bo Jock Sutherland Pittsburgh Steelers Milligan Pitt Panthers Wes Fesler Ohio State Virgina

Maintenance Eyes Armco Loop Clash For Tie

Maintenance, undefeated in the Armco Basketball League, aims to secure at least a test place tie with a win tonight as loop faces Cold Strip Mill at the YMCA. The matchup with Shipping and Fabricating, both at 2-1, could decide second place. Schedule: 7 p.m East Side Office vs Cold Strip Process, 7 p.m Cold Strip Mine, 9 p.m Shipping vs Fabricating.

Armco Alloy Charley Daniels C. Frye Glenn Tullis Stump Metallurgical Stultz G. Hill H. Hueshue Coleman Maintenance The P. m of Shipping Ad Fabricating

Louisville Executive Seen As Brown Buyer

St. Louis AP report says George F. Kinkead of Louisville bottled gas firm discussed a possible purchase of the St. Louis Browns with owner Richard C. Muckerman yesterday. No offer or price was disclosed by Muckerman.

Louisville ST. Louis George F. Kinkead St. Louis Browns Richard C. Muckerman Kinkead Muckerman

Mandarino Leaves Syracuse For Michigan State

Syracuse star Johnny Mandarino announced his transfer to Michigan State yesterday. The back, a key player for the Orangemen, will join the Spartans for the upcoming season.

Grid Star Syracuse Johnny Mandarino Michigan State

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