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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1957
Page
13
Portsmouth edged Lima 57 53 in a unusual finish as a pass near the foul line caromed off a Spartan and into the basket granting an assist and goat tag to the Lima player hit. News notes cite Eric Back leading free throw accuracy and Litkenhouse rating system criticism.
Miami University aims for its sixth MAC win as the Redskins travel to Kalamazoo to face Western Michigan, a Broncos squad weakened by height and turnover. Rohr urges belief in the league’s unpredictability while Hoy’s team grapples with roster challenges and slow scoring margins this season.
ST LOUIS The NCAA will not soften penalties on probationary Pacific Coast Conference schools. Walt Byers said the 11 man Council has not discussed changes to the penalty structure. PCC last week reduced some penalties for Washington California Southern California and UCLA but 27 postseason suspensions remain. Coaches argue nonfootball teams should not bear penalties for football staff violations. The NCAA maintains institutional responsibility across all athletic departments.
West coach Paddy Driscoll announced Ed Brown of the Chicago Bears will start at quarterback for the West in the seventh Pro Bowl against the East. Driscoll noted Brown is favored for his familiarity while wishing fans could see all three signal callers, Brown Rote and Bobby Lane. East coach Jim Lee Howell praised workouts but called the West the stronger offensive unit.
Coleman Star for Hot Strip led Middletown night action as Armco Safety League games produced a 61-33 win over Production Kelly with 27 points by Coleman. Strip stayed undefeated, while Blast Furnace edged Fabricating 49-47 and Hearth blanked Strip 90-42 to seize second place.
Former pro star Sammy Baugh, tied to coaching, is mentioned as Houston's potential successor after Bill Meek left for Methodist. Baugh, ex-TCU star and Hardin-Simmons coach, says he has not applied but would consider talks if Houston is interested. Other candidates include Tom Nugent and Charlie Waller.
Chicago White Sox signed left handed starter Jack Harshman for 1957 with a substantial raise. Harshman, 29, was 15-11 in 1956 with six complete games including a one hitter two hitter and three four hitters.
Philadelphia Phillies coach Andy Seminick said Jackie Robinson's absence weakens the Brooklyn Dodgers' pennant chances. He noted Robinson remains a strong ballplayer and aggressive when his team needs wins while in Germany for an Air Force clinic.
Detroit NHL team defeated Cleveland AHL 7 to 6 while Cincinnati IHL edged U.S. Olympic Team 5 to 0 in separate exhibitions indicating close games across leagues.
Detroit Oak 746 defeated Cleveland 4 6 in Louisville exhibition as Dutch Reibel scored with 1 24 left in the game.
Cincinnati reports physicals show outfielder Jerry Lynch and pitcher Russ Meyer in good shape. Lynch, the 16th Redlegs signee, joined from Hollywood PCL after draft by Pirates. he sat out 1956 with shoulder phlebitis. Meyer, from Chicago, showed improved form after a pulled muscle. Stan Palys released to Nashville SA.
Chicago White Sox offer to acquire Al Kaline for cash or players, but Detroit Tigers reject. Detroit GM Spike calls the bid insufficient and Kaline seeks a raise above $32,000 while Comiskey negotiates for a cleanup hitter. Kaline was the 1955 AL batting champion with a .353 average.
Detroit pitcher Dick Littlefield, the other man in the Robinson trade, sits in limbo as Jackie Robinson announces retirement. Littlefield, 30, has pitched for eight majors and wants to sign with a pennant winner while Giants hold Robinson's status. He says he is disappointed but not blaming anyone.
CHICAGO K. C. Wise a switch hitting second baseman shortstop, today became the 11th Chicago Cub under contract for 1957. The 24 year old Wise played all 168 games for Los Angeles last season, hit .287 with 60 RBIs, and led off in the batting order. He earned PCL all star honors at shortstop in his first season there. Wise, a Cub bonus baby signed from the University of Texas in 1953, had not attended spring training until 1956 and previously appeared on all star teams with Sioux Falls and Des Moines in earlier seasons. His father Hugh is a Milwaukee Braves scout, and his brother Hugh Jr. is in the Braves organization.
Brooklyn Dodgers announce slugger Duke Snider has signed for 1957, making him the seventh NL champion to reach terms. Snider reported from Fallbrook California at 201 pounds, two pounds lighter than World Series time. He is expected to earn about $42,000 after leading the league in home runs and slugging in 1956 with a .598 mark.
A dense tally from high school cages shows Clenford 73 over Somerset 68 and multiple OT thrillers such as Youngstown East 49 over 50 and Youngstown South 60 over North 45. Other notable wins include Steubenville 103 over Mingo 44 and Columbus North 80 over Worthington 2 with numerous college and city matchups listed.
Frank Gifford, Giants halfback living in Bakersfield California, was chosen by the Washington Touchdown Club as the outstanding professional football player. Ed Hickey, head of the selection board, noted Gifford ranked in the nation’s top five for rushing and top three for pass reception.
North Carolina remains perfect at 12 0 following a 71 41 triumph over William and Mary. Lennie Rosenbluth scored 10 points while Dayton upset Canisius 66 58 and SMU beat Texas A M 62 53 as Jim Krebs led with 30.
Cincinnati Bearcats enter the matchup as a slim favorite against the Navier Musketeers at Cincinnati Garden. Both squads bring strong records with 12,000 expected to attend the Trend meeting, and Xavier boasting the top scoring average.
The San Francisco Examiner reports Michigan State's Hugh Dougherty as a leading candidate to replace Lynn Waldorf as California football coach. Don Selby notes the field narrowed to three finalists with Dougherty favored by Berkeley observers.
Jack Gilbert of the Athens Ohio Messenger is among four newsmen honored with the Charles Reily pres award for best college baseball stories in 1956.
Russell, a rising pro, struggles with height and pace as he moves from college to the pro game. Hassell, an All-America from San Francisco, helped the U S win Olympic gold before joining the Celtics. In New York, Gallatin and others hampered him as the Knicks beat Boston 115 102 in Madison Square Garden.
Dayton defeated nationally ranked Canisius 65-58 as Jim Palmer Don Lane and Carmen Riazzi led with 14 points each. Defiance, Ohio unbeaten, edged Tri-State 82-77 at Angola Indiana for their seventh straight win.
Cincinnati area obituary notes former major league catcher Chester A Criss, 74, who played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1904 to 1910, died at his Milford residence after a heart attack. The report identifies his farming life and connects his early century baseball career to his final days.
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