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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1958
Page
9
The season's mid-term break spotlights West Virginia atop the nation and the Robertson Chamberlain scoring duel. Robertson leads at 32.43 points per game, Chamberlain close behind at 32.42, as teams fight for conference titles and NCAA bids.
Jerry Lucas of Middletown High disclosed a shoe size of 15 while Wilt Chamberlain mentioned size 13 at a Columbus Touchdown Club event. The contrast sparked light notes on big feet and Lucas’s rare apparel needs as he joked about knitting socks.
Frank Smith a former Cincinnati Redlegs reliever, now plans to move to Huntington West Virginia to partner with a Burger distributor. He reportedly declined a Reds farm system coaching post, choosing security in a distributorship. Pat Mullins discussed a possible tryout camp here while the Milwaukee Braves show interest in Smith Farm diamonds.
The $15,000 Tijuana Open Golf Tournament heads to the final round with a fresh cast of pros leading. J. C. Goosie, 28, Knoxville, Tenn, and Stan Leonard, Canada, share the 34 hole lead at 206. Fred Hawkins, El Paso, and Bob Rosburg, Napa, trail one stroke back.
Ford Frick told Chicago Baseball Writers at the 18th annual diamond dinner that Congressional investigators were on the wrong track and baseball is "pure and clean." He noted New York lawmakers Emanuel Celler and Kenneth Keating and praised Hank Sauer Nellie Fox Dick Drott Stan Musial Eddie Mathews for various awards.
Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles settled a six player deal involving Jack Harshman after a slipped disc diagnosis. Harshman, Doby and an unnamed player were sent to Baltimore for Ray Moore Billy Goodman Tito Francona plus cash or an extra player by Jan 30. Harshman had an 8 8 record with back problems late season.
The New York Yankees assess 20 year old Deron Johnson who impressed at Binghamton and could become another Mickey Mantle though he is not on the current roster. Manager Casey Stengel notes Johnson is not counted on for 1958 and is on the Denver roster while others like Norm Siebern Zeke Bella and Johnny Blanchard show strong minor league credentials. The farm system also lists pitchers Jim Coates Riney Duren and Ed Dick among others with varied records.
Boston reports Ronnie Delany doubts he will break the four minute mile indoors. He has won 16 straight indoor mile races and ran 4:05 at the Boston Knights of Columbus meet. Yale’s Tom Carroll won the 1000, Deacon Jones claimed the two mile, Ira Murchison ran 50 yards, and Don Bragg vaulted 14-9.
Montreal tops Boston 6 to 2 while Chicago beats Toronto 5 to 3 and New York defeats Detroit 6 to 1 in National Hockey League results.
Oscar Robertson leads with 454 points and a 32.43 average for 14 games. Wilt Chamberlain close behind at 32.42 in 389 points over 12 games. Wayne Embry of Miami sits fourth with 333 points in 13 games, boosting the Mid-American to three of the nation’s top 10 scorers.
The East is favored in the NBA All Star game with height and scoring power led by Bob Cousy Dolph Schayes Bill Sharman Bill Russell and Willie Naulls. The West counters with Bob Pettit Slater Martin George Yardley Dick Joo and Maurice Stokes as 15 000 fans pack St Louis arena. Red Auerbach and Alex Hannum coach the East and West respectively. Eastern starters include Russell Naulls Cousy Schayes and Sharman.
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