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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1953

Page

6

Unholy ten face NCAA enforcement power test

Ten colleges nervously await the NCAA new police arm after the convention granted on the spot punishment power short of suspension or expulsion. The cases involve serious misconduct. a Big Ten school or strong programs may receive probation or other actions, with appeal only to the convention. Kentucky and Bradley earlier faced sanctions in basketball scandals.

NCAA Will Grimsley Washington United States National Collegiate Athletic Association Big Ten Hugh C. Willett Kentucky Bradley Council

Two-Continent Tournament Decides Middleweight King

Oklahoma City owner E J Humphries keeps Bill Greason from major leagues despite strong bids. Scouts praise his potential after a standout Marine camp season, but he remains with Humphries as gate receipts drive the gamble.

Indians Concensus Tom Greenwade New York Yankees Dodgers Joe Black Black Greenwade Yankees Greason Humphries

Boxing Groups To Co Operate In Elimination Tournament

New York state and the National Boxing Association plan a five man elimination tournament to crown an American middleweight champion. The survivor will meet the winner of a European title bout between Randy Turpin and Charles Homer in a world championship challenge.

New York New York State National Boxing Association NBA Randy Turpin Charles Homez Bob Christenberry New York State Athletic Commission Christenberry George Barton Abe Greene John Ox) da Grosa Carl Bobo) Olson Honolulu Norman Hayes Boston Rocky Castellani Luzerne Ernie Durande Bayonne N. J Pierre Langlois France Langlois Castellani Madison Square Garden Greene Olson Hayes Castellani - Langlois Durando Marciano Walcott Jim Norris International Boxing Club Chicago Lauro Salas King Tom Collins

Watermelon Hotel Charge Joke From Umpire Red Jones

Eddie Robinson recalls Red Jones the AL umpire in 1948 at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. Jones groaned about a hotel watermelon charge as Bob Feller faced trouble while Lou Boudreau and Joe Gordon rallied the team. Jones joked if his outfield were that big he'd plant it with watermelons.

Eddie Robinson Chicago White Sox Red Jones Cleveland Municipal Robinson Jones Bob Feller Lou Boudreau Joe Gordon Red Boudreau

Browns Pin Hopes On $150000 Untried Rookie At Shortstop

The St. Louis Browns invest $150000 and three players to acquire Billy Hunter a 24 year old shortstop and 1952 Texas League MVP who has never played in the major leagues. Manager Marty Marion predicts a first division finish noting shortstop was the team’s former weakness. Hunter played for Fort Worth Dodgers farm system hitting .290 with 22 steals and strong double play participation. Bill Veeck confirms the bold purchase after a year of pursuit.

New York St. Louis Browns Billy Hunter Browns Marty Marion Marty Bill Veeck Hunter Veeck Brooklyn Ray Coleman Stan Rojeck Bob Mahoney Fort Worth Dodger

Yellowjackets Triumph in Butler County League Showdown

West Elkton edges Hanover 69-61 as Rodney Clippinger netted 22 points and Paul Hartman added 17 for the Yellowjackets. The winners led 43-31 at halftime and held on Saturday night to claim the victory.

West Elkton Horn Hanover Yellowjackets Rodney Clippinger Paul Hartman

Three Church League Games Set At Trinity Gym

Three tilts are on tap in the Church League at Trinity Gym tonight. Holy Trinity sits out with a bye. First up at seven features Church of God versus First Evangelical United Brethren, followed by First Baptist versus First Presbyterian at 8 15. Maple Park United Brethren meets Calvary Methodist to close the card.

Trinitty Holy Trinity Church of God First Evangelical United Brethren First Baptist First Presbyterian Maple Park United Brethren Calvary Methodist

Cage Scores From The Associated Press

College Dayton over Loyola New Orleans 83 to 59 Seton Hall tops Xavier 86 to 78 Ohio high school Newport Catholic 60 Hamilton Catholic 41 Middletown Fenwick 55 Cincinnati McNicholas 40 Pro basketball results Boston 131 Baltimore 87 Syracuse 76 Philadelphia 72 Fort Wayne 72 Indianapolis 68 Milwaukee 63 Rochester 79 Minneapolis 85 New York 79

Associated Press College Dayton Loyola New Orleans Seton Hall Xavier Ohio High School Newport Catholic Hamilton Middletown Fenwick Cincinnati McNicholas Boston Baltimore Syracuse Philadelphia Fort Wayne Indianapolis Milwaukee Rochester Minneapolis New York

Rio Grande Shines In Odd Ohio Season

Rio Grande leads a quirky Ohio college hoops season with 18 straight wins under Coach Newt Oliver. Bevo Francis tops national scorers with 966 points and an average above 50, as Rio Grande has 1 800 points in 18 games. Akron tops the Ohio Conference and Toledo leads the Mid American while Ohio Northern heads the Mid-Ohio.

Fritz Howell Columbus Ohio Coure Rio Grande Newt Oliver Gallia County Goliath Bevo Francis Wooster Bowling Green Denison Wilmington Ohio U Baldwin Wallace Wittenberg Otterbein John Carroll Akron Toledo Ohio Northern

Ebert Schlundt Duel Promises Big Ten Scoring Showdown

Indiana’s Don Schlundt and Ohio State’s Paul Ebert clash as the Big Ten’s top scorers in a key showdown that could decide the conference crown. Schlundt leads in all games with 183 points, Ebert close behind with 180, as both aim to extend Indiana’s lead over Illinois.

Chicago Big Ten Don Schlundt Indiana Paul Ebert Ohio State Hoosiers Illinois Minnesota Michigan State Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Schlundt Ebert

Redlegs Sign 3 Young Players for 1953 Season

Cincinnati Reds general manager Gabe Paul announced that Roy McMillan Joe Nuxhall and Wally Post signed for 1953 bringing the club’s total signed to thirteen. McMillan received a large pay boost after a standout 154 game season as a defensive star.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Redlegs Gabe Paul Roy McMillan Joe Nuxhall Wally Post Paul McMilan

Maureen Connolly Voted Female Athlete of the Year

Maureen Connolly known as Little Mo, 18, from San Diego and Wimbledon champion, was named the female Athlete of the Year in the Associated Press poll. The news came as she finished a match at Kooyong Stadium in the Australian championships.

Melbourne Australia Maureen Mo Connolly Associated Press Secon San Diego Calif U. S Kooyong Stadium

Molesworth In Line For Baltimore Post

Baltimore residents expect to learn today who will coach the newly won NFL club after purchasing 250000 dollars worth of season tickets. Keith Molesworth, ex Chicago Bears quarterback and former Steelers backfield coach, remains a strong candidate as NFL Commissioner Bert Bell prepares a press conference.

Baltimore

General Office Takes Team Honors at Armco Girls Bowling

General Office No 1 won the team event at the Armco Girls Bowling Tournament held at Frontier Bowling Lanes over the weekend. Edna Schwall with 521 and Florence Eckhart with 506 led the team to a 2396 total, with Pat Hodge 480, Pauline Wittlinger 448 and Barbara Liggett 441. All totals counted handicap. Research finished second.

General Office Armco Frontier Bowling Lanes Edna Schwall Florence Eckhart Pat Hodge Pauline Wittlinger Barbara Liggett Research

Opossum Cookery Featured In Southern Favorite Recipe

A Recipe for Opossum describes soaking, parboiling, and roasting the meat with salt peppers and sweet potatoes. The dish is served with cold slaw hot bread and lemon pie, illustrating old southern culinary tradition.

Bobby Sox Idol Martinez Named Rookie of the Year

New York veteran boxing writer honors Vince Martinez 23 of Paterson N J as 1952 Rookie of the Year. He edged Ralph Jones and Tommy Harrison in voting with a 25 26 record and recent knockout exploits at Madison Square Garden and St Nicholas Arena. Martinez works at Westinghouse Bloomfield New Jersey.

New York Vince Martinez Paterson N. J Bobby Sox Boxing Writers of America Martinez Ralph Tiger) Jones Yonkers Tommy Harrison Los Angeles Nat Freischer Waldorf- Astoria Tony Pellone St. Nicholas Arena Sammy Giuliani Madison Square Garden Don Williams New England Vince Westinghouse Bloomfield

Only Draft Left Of Grid Season After Bowl Game

Bud Parker coached the Nats to a 27 7 Pro Bowl win over an American Conference all star team in Memorial Coliseum. Paul Brown led the defeated squad. 62 stars headed home. winners get 600 dollars, losers 500. Don Doll of Detroit named MVP with the George Halas Trophy. Norman Van Brocklin of the Rams threw two TD passes.

Los Angeles Philadelphia Buddy Parker Nats Memorial Coliseum Paul Brown Parker Don Doll Detroit Hsportswriters George Halas Norman van Brocklin Rams

Few Changes Seen In Football Rules

The NCAA Football Rules Committee opened its annual conference in St. Petersburg Florida indicating likely few amendments to college football rules. Chair Fritz Crisler of Michigan praised the current regulations and hoped no changes would be made as the group reviews last season’s play.

ST. Petersburg Fla National Collegiate Athletic Association Michigan Fritz Crisler

Army Release Ready For Indian's Rookie

Cleveland announces slugging outfielder Jim Lemon, a top rookie, will be released from Army duty soon. General Manager Hank Greenberg says Lemon could make a big difference for the Indians. Lemon expects to be separated this Saturday.

Cleveland Jim Lemon Hank Greenberg Lemon Bob Lemon

Mangrum Breaks 54-Hole Record In Bing Crosby Event

Lloyd Mangrum won the Bing Crosby 54-hole pro-amateur at Pebble Beach with 67 66 71 for a 204 and a $2,000 prize. Amateur Mil Wershaw earned $50 for sixth in pro-am. National champ Julius Boros finished second in the pro division, earning $1,250, with Lawson Little in third for $1,000. Next stop is San Diego.

Pebble Beach Calif Slim Lloyd Mangrum Bing Crosby Mangrum Mil Wershaw Los Angeles San Diego Juelius Boros Mid Pines N. Ca Lawson Little

Sedgman’s Youth Tops Kramer in Princeton Tennis Fight

Frank Sedgman defeats Jack Kramer in Princeton New Jersey as part of a world tour stop. Sedgman previously routed Kramer at Madison Square Garden with scores 63 46 63 amid a crowd of 11 100. Pancho Segura extends winning streak to four and Ken McGregor trails.

New York Frank Sedgman Frank Jack Kramer Princeton N. J Sedgman Kramer Madison Square Garden Jack Ken McGregor Pancho Segura Segura

National and American hockey scores roundup

National games featured New York defeating Montreal 7 to 0 and Detroit beating Toronto 5 to 2. Chicago won 4 to 2 against Boston while Buffalo edged Cleveland 2 to 1 and Providence topped Syracuse 4 to 1. St Louis lost 2 to 0 to Pittsburgh and international match Troy over Milwaukee ended 6 to 4.

National New York Montreal Detroit Toronto Chicago Boston Buffalo Cleveland Providence Syracuse St. Louis Pittsburgh International Troy Milwaukee

Miami Bears Down Ohio In Key Road Win

Miami Huskies defeated Ohio University 89 66 in Athens for their third road win in 40 years lifting them to seven wins in ten starts. Dick Kitch returned after bursitis boosting rebounding and outside shooting while Dick Walls missed time early. freshmen won 70 42 in prelims.

Oxford Miami Xavier Redskins Ohio University Athens Bobcats Ralph Readout Scotty Griesheimer Bill Rohr Punch Dick Kitch Bill Kennon Don Barnette Charles Fox Bill Fox

49th Ohio State Bowling Tourney Planned in Youngstown

Parker Mattison secretary today announced the 49th annual Ohio State Bowling Association tournament will be staged in Youngstown from February 14 to March 22 with entries closing January 5.

Toledo

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