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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1957

Page

14

Cincinnati Turf Club seeks more racing in state plan

A Cincinnati group of businessmen aims to expand horse racing in the area. The Cincinnati Turf Club, led by Atty Froome Barbour, asked the state racing commission to sponsor races at River Downs beyond the current 44 days, seeking a law change to allow two groups to share a track and exceed the cap. The club plans to work with the Legislature toward a dedicated track and has identified three prospective sites between Cincinnati and Hamilton.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati Cincinnati Turf Club State Racing Commission River Downs Operaors Barbour The Racing Commission Hamilton

Hurricane Jackson Held In Pedestrian Fatality

New York boxer Tommy Hurricane Jackson, a top heavyweight contender, was held in a police station after allegedly striking and killing 60 year old Charles Ralga who was chasing his dog across a Queens street. Jackson faced felony court arraignment for forgery of a license as police questioned his driving credentials.

New. York Tommy Hurricane Jackson Charles Ralga Queens Edgemere

Bethea Faces Folley in National TV Rematch Tonight

Syracuse crowd will see heavyweights Wayne Bethea and Zora Folley in a telecast from the War Memorial Auditorium starting at 9 p.m. CST on ABC. Bethea, 24, weighed 200 pounds with a 12-8-0 record and six KOs, while Folley at 192 pounds brings a 27-24-0 record with 15 KOs. Fro m New York, Bethea lost to Folley in New York last month and holds the No. 10 NAB standings, with potential future opponents including Patterson rivals Harold Carter and Eddie Machen. Scoring will be by rounds with points used if totals tie.

Syracuse N. Y Wayne Bethea Zora Folley New York Syracuse War Memorial Auditorium ABC Bethea Folfey National Boxing Assn Harold Carter Eddie Machen Floyd Patterson Beihea New York City Olley Chandler Ariz Folley Nino Valdes Ezzard Charley Carter

Sponsor Denies IBG Pressure Behind Boxing Show Fold

A Cleveland sponsor of a studio boxing show says the series ended due to difficulty in getting enough boxers, denying the International Boxing Guild pressure was the deciding factor. Testimony at a criminal trial included George S. Carter of PCC Brewing Co., read from a deposition, countering claims of IBG influence on WEWS station cancellations after two shows.

Cleveland International Boxing Guild Wee IBG TBG Strde WEWS George 5. Carter PCC Brewing Co

Track Is Sought at Waterford Park Sale Questioned

East Liverford Ohio reports a possible sale of Waterford Park race track at Shearby Newell West Virginia. Huntington resident Nicholas Tweed said Arthur Lynch of Beverly Hills California is a partner in the venture. A J Boyle Charlestown Jockey Club chief denies a deal is completed.

Liverford Ohio Waterford Park Shearby Newell W. Va Huntington, W. Va Nicholas Tweed Arthur Lynch Beverly Hills Calif A. J. Boyle Charlestown Jockey Club Waterford Charlestown

Hungarian Olympic swimmers bask in Miami before tour

Members of the Hungarian Olympic swimming team refuse to return home behind the Iron Curtain and relax in Miami Florida before an exhibition tour. The trio includes Kate Szoke, an Olympic champion at 16, and L Rypszina.

Miami Fla Kate Szoke L. Rypszina

Breakfast Club League forms at Sports Bowl for women

A new women’s bowling league named the Breakfast Club League is forming at Sports Bowl. It will meet on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. with free coffee and doughnuts. Several teams have joined. organizers seek more players led by league president May Levey.

Sports Bowl Eich May Levey

Meeting Set For Local Match Game Championship

A meeting to discuss details of a local match game bowling championship will be held at the Sports Bowl Thursday at 8 30 p m. Tournament committee members include Jack Frish'e President Donnie Justice Bob Phillips Jim Martin and Art Spruance.

Sports Bowl Jack Frish'e Donnie Justice Bob Phillips Jim Martin Art Spruance

Turner Stops Morris in Miami Beach Fight Results

In Miami BeachGil Turner 149 pounds from Philadelphia stopped Jimmy Morris 150 pounds in six rounds Bob Satterfield 185 pounds of Portland knocked out Dale Hall 203 pounds of Chicago Virgil Akins 151 pounds of Buffalo outpointed Sammy Webern 153 pounds of St Louis in a ten round bout event noted by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Gil Turner Philadelphia Jimmy Morris Miami Portland Ore Bob Satterfield Chicago Dale Hall Los Angeles Buffalo N. Y Virgil Akins St. Louis Sammy Webern Springfield Mass

POTHLING RES POTHLING HS HONOR ROLL AND RESULTS

Yesterday's results list Potlhing and Potling HS students on honor roll with scores for Jasper Harrison Lowell Brower Lefty Hyde Bob Selby and several women players led by Charlotte Pergram Leslie Colvin Boot Mills Nell Bauer Mary Presta Fritzie Schwall Treva Riggs and others. Local leagues show J J Lanes Women Recreation Dr Leach Pets Burger Friendly Tavern Bouleard Gardens Poffenbar ger's Moyer Meats Baker's Funeral Home Gardner B. & C Bourdettes Ring Stylers and many team matchups with scores. PORTS BOWL results also included.

Charlotte Pergram Leslie Colvin Boot Mills Nell Bauer Mary Presta Fritzie Schwall Treva Riggs Women’s Recreation Dr. Leach Burger Friendly Tavern Burnett's Bouleard Gardens Poffenbarger's . Moyer Baker's Funeral Home Gardner B. & C Pin-Meads

Eight Ball United Welding and Local Team Standings Review

A dense roundup lists numerous league match results across teams such as Eight Ball United Welding beating Aeronca 2 1 and Cine Gas Free 0 Optimist No. 3 with multiple.Detailed scores cover various clubs including Miami Cab No. 12 No. 23 and others, plus extensive 200 games lists for men and 180 games for women with players like Dave Specht Harold McGraw and Mary Presta achieving high scores.

Ball United Welding Aeronca Optimst Cine. Gas & Free Optimist City Loan United Ins Pence’s Mkt.o Ross Motors Bus Dempster Ruppert's Unnamed Jim Curry Heber Jones Terhune Pontac Hughes Upsetters Bombers Fixture Duces Machine Shop Jokers Dave Specht Clyde Hollow H. Carter Lox Thomas Harold McGraw Orville Lansow B. Koch Francis Hilz Calvin Blount Dick ‘Cope C. Campbell Hornback Reith Ken Lucas Dick Ns A S Switzer Dale Tayoy Frank Botos Owen Case Jasper Harrison Bob Medley H. Hyde Charles Conatroe Lowell Brewer Jerry Leak Bil Dmnan Hank Dennis Bob Selby

Pattern of Experimenting for Bowling Improvement

Pattern in experimenting guides bowlers to define the fault, track changes, and repeat successful adjustments. Focus on one element at a time, starting with footwork before armswing, then compare to the original style to ensure clarity and progress.

Italy Leads U S In Contract Bridge Tourney

Italy's European champions hold a 780 point edge over the United States midway through the week long World Contract Bridge Tournament in New York NW. The gap is the smallest lead for the visitors since the event began on Sunday. An evening session is scheduled today as play continues through Friday.

New York NW Italy United States

Boy Waits 11 Days To Fix Broken Leg

Ten year old Teddy Cokenour limped into a Phoenix hospital with a femur fracture suffered in a Tolleson tree fall eleven days earlier. His father Roy A Cokenour recalled the boy never complained and noted the journey to care hurt less than the wait.

Phoenix Ariz Teddy Cokenour Teddy Tolleson Roy A Cokenour

First AHL shutout occurs in 31st game season

The first American Hockey League shutout of the current season came in the 31st game. Then four more shutouts followed in the next eight games.

Goalie Life Described Through Notable NHL Stars

The AP feature profiles the demanding role of hockey goalies, noting equipment weight and speed of shots. It cites Gump Worsley, Jacques Plante, Terry Sawchuk, Al Rollins, Glenn Hall, Ed Chadwick, Bill Durnan and others, tracing how each became a goalie and highlighting the Vezi­na trophies and shutouts.

Jacques Terry Sawchuk Boston Bruins Winnipeg Man Terry Mitchell Detroit Red Wings al Rollins Chicago Black Hawks Nets Glenn

Minor League Player, Manager of 1956 Named

Question on 1956 minor league player and manager of the year. Also asks which veteran league manager nicknamed the Littl Napoleon, described as an outspoken pilot in the minors. Mentions Joe L. Brown of the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting him as manager.

Napoleon Hollywood Joe L. Brown Pittsburgh Pirates

Basilio to Begin Training for Saxton Rubber Match

Cleveland welterweight champion Carmen Basilio is expected to start training today for a title rubber match with Johnny Saxton set for January 16 at Cleveland Arena. If pursued, the bout would crown the champion after their previous fights drew split results and regional anticipation remains high.

Cleveland Carmen Basilio Johnny Saxton Cleveland Arena

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