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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1961

Page

15

Johansson Patterson Sign Third Miami Beach Fight Pact

Ingemar Johansson seeks Florida camp while Floyd Patterson prepares in Spring Valley for their March 13 bout in Miami Beach. Both contracts grant 25 percent of live gate. promoters Feature Sports 15 percent of ancillary rights. Roy Cohn projects about 5 million gross from all sources. tickets already show strong advance demand. Patterson notes no arena segregation. weights around 198 for Patterson and 205 for Johansson.

New York Ingemar Johansson Florida Floyd Patterson Spring Valley N.Y Miami Beach Johansson Patterson Convention Hall Feature Sports, Inc Roy Cohn Feature Sports

Goalby Holds One Stroke Lead At Pebble Beach Open

Husky Bob Goalby shot a six under 66 in breezy Pebble Beach conditions to lead the Bing Crosby tournament by one stroke. Ken Venturi Howie Johnson Dave Hill and Bill Collins were close on 67, with a large cluster on 68 and 69. Goalby birdied 13 and 14 and eagled 15 after a tough start.

Pebble Beach Calif Bob Goalby Bing Crosby University of Wling Ken Venturi Howie Johnson Dave Hill Bill Collins Jack Burke Jerry Barber Dave Ragan Dick Stranahan Sam Reynolds Don Finsterwald Lionel Hebert al Balding Walter Burkemo Ted Kroll Bob Rosburg

Fitton Upsets Ex-Champion In Florida Round

In the 29th Doherty Women's Amateur, defending champion Marlene Streit of Toronto meets Pat Hahn of Wilmington in round two. Streit needed an eagle on the 18th to survive. Hahn defeated A. P. Flaner of Scarsdale 3 and 2. Former champions Joanne Goodwin and Mary Ann Downey were upset by Barbara Fitton and Cookie Swift Berger respectively.

Fort Lauderdale Fla. API Marlene Sireit Toronto Ontario Pat Hahn Wilmington Del Streit Indianapolis Ind A. P. Flaner Scarsdale N.Y Joanne Goodwin Haverhill Mass Barbara Fitton Hamilton Ohio Mary Ann Downey Baltimore Cookie Swift Berger Eggertsville

Seven Bobcats Sign Pro Contracts From Ohio University

ATHENS Ohio Six of seven starting seniors on the Ohio University football team ranked No 1 among smaller colleges in the AP poll have signed pro contracts. The latest three: halfback Bob Harrison of St Louis will try out with the Baltimore Colts end Jim Massarelli of New Philadelphia with Toronto of the Canadian League and George Belu of Lorain a kicking end with Ottawa.

Athens Ohio Ohio University Associated Press Bob Harrison St. Louis Baltimore Colts Jim Massarelli New Philadelphia Toronto George Belu Lorain Ottawa

Cage Results College and Pro Boxing Roundup

Wesleyan over St Francis Pal 78 76 DePaul over Western Michigan 60 Dayton 46 Wittenberg 45 Houston 89 Texas A&M 85 Wooster 83 NBA scores Boston 106 Los Angeles 103 Philadelphia 129 St Louis 127 New York 129 Cincinnati 122 Cardiff Wales Howard defeats Floyd Robertson Ghana 10 featherweights.

By Wesleyan St. Francis Pal Western Mich DePaul Dayton Wittenberg Houston Texas A&m Wooster Bluffton National Basketball Association Boston Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis New York Cincinnati

Bowling League Scores and Standings in O-W City

Yesterday's bowling results list teams and players across divisions with high scores noted. Standouts include Barker 130 and Don Dennis 192-207-235 for the men, Mary Fryman 151-195-198 for the women, and numerous 200s among both genders. League play spans multiple lanes and clubs with standings in several leagues and a mix of industrial and social groups.

Mary Fryman Marty Wombold G. Gunderson Edie Alderson Wilma Blanton Mary Kerschbaum Jo Cannedy

St Charles Earns Comeback Win in Armory Wrestling

St Charles, seeking revenge after a prior loss to Sgt. Bobby Allen, defeated Allen in a comeback with two straight falls after an early pin in six minutes. Big Bill Frazer stopped Marshall Harry Belmonte, and George War Cloud with Belmonte won a tag bout against Loveable Larry Jackson and Fraizer.

Carey St. Charles Sgt Bobby Allen National Guard Armory St. Charles Allen Big Bill Frazer Marshall Harry Belmonte George War Cloud Belmonte Larry Jackson Frazier

Olson Vomits? Unclear Title

Bobo Olson of Portland outpoints Bobby Daniels of Duluth over ten rounds in Spokane Washington. Daniels fought well but Olson controlled the bout with sharper punches and better defense throughout.

Spokane Wash Bobo Olson Portland Ore Bobby Daniels Duluth Minn

Suits Delay Sugar Ray's Conditioning in Nevada

LAS VEGAS AP Sugar Ray Robinson with a long record of title fight postponements has another delay. His 15 round bout with NBA middleweight champion Gene Fullmer in Las Vegas was rescheduled to March 4 because he cannot start training due to two East Coast court actions. Robinson recently won a federal decision over Nicholas Troilo over a $75,000 suit. He plans to fly to Los Angeles then San Jacinto to train for the March bout and had previously drawn Fullmer in December.

Las Vegas Nev Sugar Ray Robinson Robnson Gene Fullmer Jack Doyle Mel Greb Robinson New York Nicholas Troilo Sugar Ray Fullmer Troilo Los Angeles San Jacinto

Durable Pinson Signs with Reds for 1961 Tour

Cincinnati Reds announce the signing of Vada Pinson to a 1961 contract. Pinson, 22, batted .287 in 1960 and led the league with 37 doubles. Also signed rookie pitcher John Flavin, 18, from El Cerrito High School. A goodwill tour will visit Dayton, Lancaster, Portsmouth, Huntington, Parkersburg, Louisville, Lexington, and Richmond, Indiana, starting January 31.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Vada Pinson Pinson Reds John Flavin Flavin el Cerrito Calif Palatka Fla Bill DeWitt Fred Hutchinson Dayton Lancaster Portsmouth Ohio Huntington Parkersburg West Virginia Louisville Lexington Kentucky Richmond Indianapolis

Middletown swimmers set three records in YMCA meet

Middletown High trio Tom Sant Tom Draut and Jim Rutledge led a 4 2 percent win over Cincinnati Purcell at the YMCA pool setting three Middle records Sant erased the 100 yard butterfly Draut the 200 yard freestyle and Rutledge the 160 yard individual medley Also noted are times for several events and Middletown relays won by Goforth Yoder Meeks Sant and Peters Nemsic VanBuskirk and others

Middletown High Tom Sant Tom Draut Jim Rutledge YMCA Cincinnati Purcell Sant Draut Rutledge McTernan Dennis Schienck Marcotte Middletown Goforth Yoder Meeks Sant Peters Nemsic van Buskirk

Local Hoop Loop Results

Industrial Leavy leads local hoop loop with standout scores and team state progress. The report highlights key stats from games played, noting Leavy’s scoring burst and teammates contributing points as standings shift.

Basketball Scores From Local League Night

Numerous teams post tallies with players listed by name and points totals. Highlights include Sorg Paper Co showing 63 in a 63 point total and Church of God edging 88.59 percent for a halftime split as Yankee Rd standings appear in the roundups.

Yankee Rd Church of God J. Swallow C. Swallow Patrick Carter Warmoth Updyke Franklin Bales Sponsel Lewis Pieratt Cromwell Smith King Henderson Christy Leppich

Held and Romano Sign for 1961 Indians season

Cleveland Indians add four more contracts for 1961 including Woodie Held and John Romano. Also signed were pitcher Mike Lee and catcher Valmy Thomas, bringing total signed players to 24. Held, out six weeks with a fractured finger last season, led the 1960 club with 21 homers and 67 RBIs in 109 games.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Woodie Held John Romano Mike Lee Valmy Thomas Indians Held

Lakota Teachers Triumph Over Madison Township 77 55

The Lakota faculty led by former Kentucky star Gene Neff dominated Madison Township teachers 77 to 55. Neff scored 29 points and Larry Brandenburg added 13 for Madison. A separate Madison group defeated the bus drivers in the program to raise funds for the Madison Boosters Club.

University of Kentucky Gene Neff Madison Township Neff Larry Brandenburg Madison

Vic Cassano and Mom Denisi’s Pizza Mixup Shock

Mr Northmoss described traveling to Middletown to try Vic Cassano and Mom Denisi’s pizza. He arrived a day early, learned no orders were placed, and collapsed. He planned to transport pizza to Moose Paw and freeze it behind his cabin.

Getwell Clinic Granby H. Northmoss Moose Paw Alaska Middletown Vic Cassano Mom Denisi Vic Mom

Bluth Aims to Avenge 1959 Bowling Defeat in 1961 Title

San Bernardino Calif Ray Bluth leader going into second half of four lay finals at the 1961 event after two days with 22 wins 9 losses 1 tie and 159-27 Petersen points. He swept Richard Robinette after a dramatic 965 four game series as Weber climbs to second and Miss Notaro leads women with 73-26 points.

San Bernardina Calif Ray Bluth St. Louis Petersen Dick Weber Bluth Richard Robinette Huntington W. Va Billy Welu Weber Phyllis Natare Brant N.Y Miss Notaro

King Pin Awaits Tourney Entries at Sports Bowl

Kent Little president of the 700 Bowling Club calls for entries to the annual doubles classic on January 28 at the Sports Bowl. Only paid up members may participate, with partners assigned by bowler averages. The club, 40 strong, will also hold its annual meeting, award prizes, and serve refreshments after the match.

King Pin Sports Bowl Kent Little

Los Angeles Driver Valdez Stops Ge Monroe Case

A terse Los Angeles report notes Danny Valdez with 12 percent in a ge related measure, tied to Monroe and Compton, California, with a brief reference to 126 in the related data.

Los Angeles Danny Valdez Ge. Monroe Compton Calif

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