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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1961

Page

9

Local Net Club Pleased With Boys Role In Rankings

Middletown Tennis Club officials hail its top showing in Western Lawn Tennis Association rankings released today. Dave Harrington is No. 12 in Junior singles and No. 4 in Boys doubles with Walt Beatty, the best junior and doubles results by locals since earlier high marks. The club total includes 27 positions across boys and girls divisions with multiple players ranked in U18, U15, U13 and U11 events.

Middletown Tennis Club Dave Harrington Fred Dorner MTC Paul Lanson Pat Arnold Susan Gerber Linda Nein Barbara Mueller Thiensville Wis Pam Goetz Ann Kerwein Rockford Judy Magen Carolna Wikoff Ann Lawson Nein

Hess Denies He's Seeking Virginia Job

Athens Ohio AP report says Bill Hess head coach of Ohio University's 1960 small college champions denied he is a candidate for the University of Virginia head coaching vacancy. Hess stated he would stay with Ohio U through the 1961 season after officials at Virginia requested a visit while he was at the NCAA convention in Pittsburgh.

Athens Ohio Bill Hess Ohio University University of Virginia Hess Ohio U Virginia Pittsburgh Norfolk Bill Kline George Washington Johnny Pont Miami Dave Nelson Delaware Cavaliers

Kress Hired as Coach for Los Angeles Angels

Ralph Kress, 53, veteran Indians coach, joins Bill Rigney’s staff with the Los Angeles Angels of the American League. He previously coached with the New York Giants when Rigney played there in the late 1940s, joining Bob Elliott on the coaching staff.

Los Angeles Ralph Red? Kress Cleveland Indians Los Angeles Ance's Kress Bob Elliott Bill Rigney New York Giants Rigey

Halbrook Tops Wilt as Syracuse Nats Edge Warriors 116-113

Seven foot three rookie Swede Halbrook anchored defense to limit Wilt Chamberlain to 24 points as the Syracuse Nats defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 116-113. Dick Barnett sealed the win with a late free throw after a 124-pt third‑quarter surge by the Nats. Celtics, Knicks, Pistons, and Lakers won games elsewhere.

Halbrook Syracuse Nats National Basketball Association Oregon State Wilt Chamberlain Nats Philadelphia Warriors

Dallas Redhead Rolls Record In All Star Meet

Robbie Frey a Dallas redhead set a 12 game record total of 2,530 as the women’s All Star Rowing Tournament concluded its third preliminary block in San Bernardino California. The top 48 scorers advance to two day semifinals starting today. Sadie Dixon Cheister Pa finished second with 2,473 and Louise Fulton of Pittsburgh was eliminated. Marion Ladewig led after Saturday but scored 710 today and finished third with 2,424. Hilda Greenaway Alliance Ohio ended 48th with 2,174 to claim the final semifinal spot.

San Bernardino Calif Robbie Frey Dallas Robbie Sadie Dixon Cheister Dixon Louise Fulton Pittsburgh Marion Ladewig Grand Rapids Mich Hilda Greenaway Alliance Ohio

Boots Records Loop Tops Scoring in Local Bowling Action

Boots Records Loop led scoring with 23 in a day of leagues. Dr Lynch’s Pets of Middletown won two games while Newport’s Mills ed the Newport Classic. Pat Watts added 482 to the local effort. Shirley Schroder of Lebanon moved to second in the league with 347 for a two-game win day.

Boots “Mills Laague Dr. Lynch Pets Middletown Pat Watts Shirley Schroder Lebanon Middetown Betty Sidenstick Cincinnati Schroder

Mulliken Upset By OSU's Kovacs

In Columbus Ohio Tom Kovacs upset Miami of Ohio Olympic gold medalist Bill Mulliken in the 0 yard breaststroke as Ohio State defeated Illinois and Miami in a dual meet Buckeyes beat Illinois and Miami 81 to 27 Kovacs clocked 2 02 2 while Mulliken finished in 2 24 5

Columbus Ohio Tom Kovacs Miami Bill Mulliken Ohio State Ilinois Buckeyes Illinois Kovacs Mulliken

NBA Standings and Results Across Key Matchups

The league features tight scores with Philadelphia topping Boston 116 113 and Los Angeles beating Cincinnati 123 114. Detroit wins 135 113 over St Louis, while Boston rolls past New York 142 124. Syracuse defeats Philadelphia 116 113. Detroit prevails 127 122 over St Louis and Cincinnati loses 109 105 to Los Angeles. East West All-Star game scheduled for Syracuse on Tuesday.

Warriors Boston Celts Boston New York Knicks Detroit St. Louis Cincinnati Los Angeles Habrook Chamberlain Dick Barnett Bob Cousy Tommy Heinsohn Knicks Heinsohn Bill Sharman New York Gene Shue George Lee Don Ohlone Lakers Twyman Land Oscar Robertson E'gin Baylor Jerry West Robertson Philadelphia Syracuse

Barons' Manager Dies At Age 54

James C. Hendy 54, vice president and general manager of the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League, died of a heart attack at his Lakewood home. He joined Cleveland in 1949 as GM of the Barons and arena, later becoming VP. Survived by wife Helen, daughter Valerie, and son Peter.

Cleveland James C. Hendy Cleveland Barons American Hockey League Lakewood Hendy Barons Cleveland Arena New York Rangers United States Hockey League Helen Valerie Peter

Teen Angers Debut In Dutch Doubles Bowing Tourney

Two teen-agers Dick Colvin and Judy Bowen debuted in the Dutch Doubles, posting 957 to grab third place, 12 pins behind leaders Jack and Betty Spencer. Jim and Veda Smith hold second after the weekend, with four teams breaking into the top 12. The prize pool increases, top 38 teams cashing for 1093 dollars, as the tourney resumes next weekend.

Dick Colvin Judy Bowen Jack Betty Spencer Jim Veda Smith Frontier Ones

Veeck Denies AFL Purchase

Chicago White Sox president Bill Veeck denies a report that he and Chicago associates bought the Oakland AFL franchise for about 15000 dollars and planned to move it to Comiskey Park. He says he would not buy Oakland or seek a lease to gain a tenant for Comiskey.

Chicago Bill Veeck Chicago White Sox Chicago Tribune American Veeck Comiskey Park Sox

Hockey Standings and Scores From Thursday Night Action

Montreal and Detroit battled to a 4-4 tie while New York edged Chicago 3-2. Toronto dominated Boston 6-4 in a busy NHL card with several interdivisional results.

Montreal Detroit New York Chicago Toronto Boston

Bowling league weekend results and high scores

Weekend results from SPORTS BOWL and FRONTIER LANES include multiple leagues with team matchups such as Rams vs Bears and Giants vs 49ers, plus mixed doubles standings. High scores feature Marion McAvoy 242, Angie Callahan 215, and Dee DeHar 312 among others across 19 women’s games.

Hi-Hopers Frontier Lanes Leese Lucky Ziggy's Unnamed Oltis White Bill Bowling Paul Downs Don Woodward Brown Callahan Marion McAvoy Jack Rolfes Warold Cook Harlan Grand S. Caplan Charles Broyles Doug Brandenburg Angie Callahan Helen Turner Mary Henning Janet Ruppert Dee DeHar

Doris Phillips Captures South Atlantic Ladies Golf Title

Youthful Doris Phillips of Belleville Illinois upset veteran Burns of Greensboro North Carolina to win the women’s South Atlantic golf championship in Ormond Beach Florida. It was Phillips first individual victory and she is in her third year on the Florida winter golf circuit.

Ormond Beach Fla. AP Doris Phillips Bellevile Large Burns Greensboro N. C Miss Phillips Florida

Georgia Tech coach John Whack Hyder in tenth season

Coach John Whack Hyder marks his tenth season leading Georgia Tech basketball, guiding the Yellow Jackets with established program leadership and sustained recruiting.

John Whack) Hyder Georgia Tech

Two Armco Leaders Change in Bowling Event

Armco Bowling Tournament see shifts as eight leaders face new challengers Saturday at J J Lanes. Richard Yost and Earl Simpson led General Office with 1.200 while Rob Krebs and Jack Martin fell from first week’s top spot. Patrick Dinan and S Howard lead doubles in Fabricating with 1,949. East Works remains the lone division unchanged as trophies go to top three in each event, four overall to Armco Assn sponsored tourney winners.

Richard Yost Earl Simpson Robrem Krebs Jack Martin Patrick Dinan S. Howard i A. Reitich Vic Leturze i Robert Howden B. Milton M. Caudill J. Harden AD & MP Ray Sherman D. Baker East Works Armco Assn

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