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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1957

Page

10

Sugar Hart Aims To Beat Old Sugar In New York Fight

Ray Robinson roots for Hart to defeat Gene Johns in a 10 round welterweight bout at St Nicholas Arena New York on Dumont TV Hart a 21 year old Philadelphia boxer tall 5 11 with power has 18 1 and 16 knockouts Johns undefeated 13 5 underdog in tilt Robinson coaches Johns and Costner previously labeled Sugar faced by Robinson era foe in boxing history Martinez fights Jiminez in Toronto 10 rounds.

Garnett Sugar Hart Robinson Costner Johns Fred Terry Jonas Kayes

Toledo Names New Grid Coach Sports Boss Next

Harry Lerche, former Arkansas State football player, becomes head football coach at the University of Toledo replacing Jack Morton. Toledo will drop night games and abolish the athletic director title, to be replaced by a combined director for physical education health and intramural programs. Arthur G. Francis becomes interim athletic director, succeeding Forrest W. England.

Toledo Cho Harry Lerche Arkansas State University of Toledo Asa S. Knowles Larche Jack Morton Knowles Tolledo Forrest W. England Arthur G. Francis Francis

Wright Wins Sea Island Open in 1957 Debut Win

Mickey Wright, 21, from San Diego, takes the Sea Island Women's Invitational Open by three strokes, earning 180 dollars from a 5,000 dollar purse. She set a women's course record on the back nine with 33 and finished 54 holes at 220, ahead of Louise Suggs and Patty Berg. Anne Richardson was low amateur at 239. Jean Beliveau note: Montreal Canadiens player listed as tallest and heaviest on his team.

Sea Island Mickey Wright California San Diego Louise Suggs Patty Berg St. Andrews Ill Anne Richardson Columbus Ohio

Celtics Stumble as Russell Arrives. Standings Tighten

All-America star Bill Russell joins the Boston Celtics but they drop three of four, slipping to three games ahead of the Philadelphia Warriors. Knicks split with the Warriors while Rochester falters in the West and Detroit splits with St. Louis.

Associated Press Bill Russell Boston Celtics National Basketball Assa Celtics Philadelphia Warriors Warriors New York Knicks Arnie Risen Jack Nichols Minneapolis Lakers Fort Wayne Knicks Philadelphia New Yorkers Rochester Syracuse Nats Pistons Lakers St. Louis Hawks

Holandes Ilhas tops Santa Anita Handicap choice

Arcadia California Argentine bred Holandes Ilhas impressed Wille Shoemaker by winning the San Fernando Stakes as he seeks the $100 000 added Santa Anita Handicap. Social Climber remains a major threat with Eddie Arcaro booked to ride in the Santa Catalina Handicap while 24 eligibles contend for the Maturity.

Arcadia Calif Wille Shoemaker Santa Anita Holandes Ilhas Shoemaker Santa Anita Park Llangollen Social Climber Eddie Arcaro Santa Catalina Hollywood Park

Canadiens and Rangers Differ on Iron Man Schedules in NHL

Montreal Canadiens win three in four days to stretch unbeaten run to eight and extend first place lead to three points. They beat Boston 3 1 as Toronto tie Chicago 1 1 and put pressure on the Rangers who sit fifth after a ragged 3 2 loss to Detroit.

Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Canadiens Montreal Boston Rangers Ruth Sanders Detroit Barach Reese Abell-Corwen Nella Wings Fordyce-Richmond Lynch Colueas Tesca Sous Kennedy Toronto Chicago

Local Shootout Scores and 200 Game Leaders

Linelike scoreboard lists results from multiple matchups with team names such as Hot Spots, Alley Cats, Hurricanes, Stam, Justices, and Wrens. Notable 200 Games include Wayne Dunn at 200, Carroll Yocum 205, Dale Fordyce 212, Jim Colvin 213, Lefty Hyde 212, and Ruth Sanders 191 in 180-Games.

Hot Spots Alley Cats Wards Hurricanes Goofers Justices Wayne Dunn Vee Lemcee Land-Click

Delaney Out of Boston Run Sparks Seven Contenders

Olympic champion Ron Delany is sidelined by doctors for the 31st Knights of Columbus meet at Boston Garden. Seven challengers compete in the mile led by Chicago’s Phil Coleman who clocked 8 47.8 in a pre Olympic two mile and by Ted Wheeler and Deacon Jones, ex Iowa stars, as contenders.

Boston Ron Delany Knights of Columbus Boston Garden Delany Melbourne Phil Coleman Chicago Coleman Ted Wheeler Deacon Jones University of Iowa

Archer Bags Deer In Rhode Island

Ronald Kenyon shot a 140 pound deer with a bow in Charlestown Rhode Island becoming the second sportsman this century to kill a deer legally. Deer hunting was permitted.

Archer Rhode Island Charlestown R. L&w Ronald Kenyon

Richmond Star Pat Lamberti Excels In Football And Ring

Richmond Va Pat Lamberti a starting tackle for the University of Richmond football team also shines in boxing. Weighing 210 pounds and 6 2 from Woodbridge N J he holds the Golden Gloves heavyweight crown in Virginia with a strong performance on both fields.

Richmond Pat Lamberti University of Richmond Lamberti Woodbridge N. J Virginia

Timing Important For Women Keglers

The article discusses bowling for women versus men noting women often use lighter balls, typically 14 or 15 pounds, and should avoid a three step approach due to less arm strength. It emphasizes women should focus on developing timing, as they are generally more graceful and can improve timing with practice.

Armco No. 2 Cops League Trapshoot Victory

Armco No. 2 captured the league trapshoot at Middletown Sportsmen's Club with 231 of 250 targets in cold snowy weather. Stan Neanover led with 49 of 50, Virg Winglewich and Ray Winglewich tied for second with 48, as Armco No. 2 edged Champ ion Paper No. 1 of Hamilton and National Lead No. 1 for the top spot. a meeting will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the club.

Armco Middletown Sportsmen's Club Hamilton Gardner Board & Carton Sportsmen's Club Bob Woodman

Buffaloes beat Rams in abbreviated CYO National League play

Jerry Clark scored 20 points as the Buffaloes defeated the Rams 38 to 27 at Trinity Gym. In the other game Bobcats beat Gophers 31 to 26 while Bears Colts game delayed to Wednesday. Next Sunday's schedule postponed due to Fenwick clash with Hamilton Catholic.

Jerry Clark Buffaloes Rams Trinity Gym Bobcats Gophers Bears Colts Mike Herr Mike Corneila Fred Nori CYO Fenwick Hamilton Catholic

Thunder Lewis Joins Colts After Vancouver Tryout

Baltimore reports John Big Thunder Lewis a 6 foot 4 end from Michigan State signed a Baltimore Colts contract after a partial training period with the Vancouver BC Lions last season. Lewis, nicknamed Big Thunder at Ross High School Fremont Ohio, caught 19 passes for 630 yards in three years at MSU.

Baltimore John Big Thunder Lewis Michigan State Balltimore Colts Vancouver British Columbia Lions Colt Don Kellett Colts Ross High School Fremont Ohio

Rosewall Makes Pro Debut Against Gonzales in Melbourne

Ken Rosewall debuts as a paid pro in Melbourne facing Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles. Rosewall, U S Amateur champion, signed by promoter Jack Kramer after defeating Lew Hoad in the cup challenge. Gonzales qualified to meet the young Australian after a strong win over Tony Trabert last year. Hank Aaron led the NL with a .362 average for Milwaukee.

Melbourne Ken Rosewall Australia Pancho Gonzales Los Angeles Rosewall U. S Jack Kramer Lew Hoad United States Gonzales Kramer Tony

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