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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1951

Page

10

Why Coaches Don’t Sleep Over Tough Basketball Schedules

Local coaches discuss the challenge of consecutive Friday games against Portsmouth Springfield and Hamilton. They note schedules shape AP rankings and reveal Findlay declined home-and-home series, affecting recognition. Coaches Bowers and Walker compare See Findlay’s team strength to Hamilton’s and call for tougher scheduling.

Portsmouth Springfield Hamilton Lima Tiger Joe Bowers Paul Walker Findlay Associated Press Bachman Bowers Middletown Walker

Giants and Braves trade debate resurfaces in baseball talks

The piece recalls last year's Giants Braves exchange and evaluates the impact of Alvin Dark Eddie Stanky Sid Gordon Buddy Kerr Willard Marshall. John Quinn of the Braves says he would repeat the trade naming Marshall as a potential equalizer while counting on Stanky and Gordon for Giants like impact.

Giants Braves Alvin Dark Eddie Stanky Sid Gordon Buddy Kerr Willard Marshall Beantowners John Quinn Quinn Marshall Gordon Kerr Tommy Holmes Sam Jethroe Stanky Brooklyn

Not a Big Fish Story From Punderson Lake

The Ohio Wildlife Division tested claims of a depleted Punderson Lake near Ravenna by using Harold Wasco of the Toledo Zoo and two assistants in eight hour shifts. In two shifts they caught 86 fish across species including yellow perch bluegill crappie and largemouth bass. The bulletin notes you can catch fish if you know how and it was not out of season.

Punderson Lake Ravenna Ohio Wildlife Division Harold Wasco Toledo Zoo Wasco Wildlife Bulletin

Hamilton Bowlers Cup Three County Matches

Hamilton Keglers dominate the Butler County All-Star league with three shutouts and three honor-roll scores. Sprandle's Bob Von Stein led with 363 series, Ward's Drex Winsted had 697, Red Top's Mike Barach 601, and Sprander's top team totals reached 2925. Don Dennis of Gibbys posted 590, Gray Harrison helped Frontier.

Bob von Stein Bob Wynn Drex Winsted Mike Barach Serg Paper League John Bullock Hamilton Keglers Butler County Middletown Broad St Sprandel Ed Godwin Ward Beat Frontier Cafe Sprandell's The Clappers Drex Red Top Middletown Kegler Sprander Don Dennis Gibbys Gray Harrison Frontier

Eisele Cancels Interview as Buck Coach Search Continues

Columbus AP Ohio State Screening Committee cancels a scheduled interview with Herb Eisele after he withdrew his application citing immediate future with John Carroll University. Other candidates include Paul Brown and Charles Mather as panels prepare for trustees meeting.

Columbus Ohio State University Herb Eisele John Carroll University Richard C. Larkins Ohio State

NCAA Cage Tourney Lineup Shapes Up For Tuesday Night

Springboro High visits Trenton as eight game win streak is on the line. Springboro sits 12 win season and 9 in Warren County League. Trenton is 10 5 for the year and tied for Butler County honors. Oslo Lebanon West Elkton Sharonville Seven Mile Kings Mills West Chester also on schedule.

Springboro High Trenton Panthers Trojans Oslo Lebanon Beebanon West Elkton New Paris Sharonville Seven Mile Kings Mills West Chester

Worsham Wins Phoenix Open in Comeback Victory

Lew Worsham, 33, Oakmont, Pa., captured the $10,000 Phoenix Open with a 272 total, 12 under par, overcoming Lawson Little and rivals Chick Harbert and Jim Ferrier. Cary Middlecoff 278, Furgol 279, Demaret 281, Riegel 282. Hogan withdrew with flu after a 65 in round one.

Phoenix, Ariz Lew Worsham Oakmont Links Phoenix Country Club Lawson Little Chick Harbert Jim Ferrier Wresham Cary Middlecoff D Furgol Phoenix Jimmy Demaret Johnny Palmer Skee Riegel Ben Hogan

Pacesetters To Get Stock Bid Columbia Lone Unbeaten Team

New York AP report notes seven teams as likely NCAA tournament bets Kentucky Oklahoma A and M Indiana Columbia NC State Arizona and Brigham Young. Columbia stands alone with an undefeated record 12 straight and 21 straight in two years.

Columbia NEW York Kentucky Oklahoma A Indiana North Carolina State Arizona Brigham Young National Collegiate Athletic Association Madison Square Garden Raleigh N. C Nabobs St. John’s of Brooklyn Villanova St. Louis Cincinnati Evansville Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Hamline St. Bonaventure Stanford Oklahoma Illinois Wisconsin Seattle LIU

Hawks Slip to Second as Capitals Rally for Win

The Indianapolis Capitals surged to second place in the Western Division after an 8 1 victory over St Louis. The Barons beat the Mohawks 5 2 to push their point total to 70 while Buffalo beat Hershey 5 4 and Providence halted Springfield 3 1 ending a 10 game skid.

Ott Heller Indianapolis Capitals Caps Pittsburgh Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Louis Cleveland Barons Cincinnati Mohawks Buffalo Hershey Providence Springfield

Nagy Sets Three Game High and WADC Team Record in Columbus

Steve Nagy, 37, and the Akron WADC five tied Columbus bowling marks. Nagy rolled 831 for three games, with 265 286 277, the city’s best. The WADC five also posted 3389 as the highest team score, in the first half of the Ohio State Five-Man Match Game Championship, moving to Akron next weekend.

Columbus Steve Nagy Cleveland WADC Akron Nagy Ohio State

Harness Betting Rises 1950 Harness Racing Totals

USTA reports a 15.9 percent rise in harness betting and 3.6 percent higher attendance in 1950 from 1949. Total wagering reached 242,835,529 dollars with 7,037,540 in attendance across 11 states with parimutuel betting.

Chicago U. S. Trotting Association USTA

Promoters win via forfeit route in Sorg Paper League

In Broad Street play Saturday night John Bullock for Godwin's posted 602 to lead the Promoters to a forfeited win over the Sluggers. Al Griest had 585 and 575 for Godwin's, Jim Selby added 541 as Torpedoes beat Power. The Schicks split a double with the Twisters.

John Bullock Broad St Jim Selby Torpedoes Power Schicks

Hamilton Elks Sweep Middletown Elks as Voss Nets 514

Voss led Hamilton Elks with 514 points while they defeated Middletown Elks in both ends of a two game series at home.

Hamilton Elks Middletown Elks Voss

FOP Wins Two in Makeup League Round Versus Borden’s Dairy

In a makeup of the postponed Commercial League match the Fraternal Order of Police defeated Borden's Dairy twice. Bob Walton led the Winners with 514 points.

Order of Police Borden's Bob Walton

Cleveland teacher wins Doherty Trophy in golf final

Claire Doran, a Cleveland schoolteacher, defeated Polly Riley 3 and 2 in the 36 hole final to capture the Helen Lee Doherty Amateur Golf Tournament prize. Doran, aiming to qualify, earned the championship in her 10th year of competition after a slow start in qualifying and strong showings in match play.

Miami Fla Claire Doran Cleveland Helen Lee Doherty Polly Riley Fort Worth Tex Miss Doran Riley

Buckeye Cagers End Exams Tilt With 40-Game Slate

Ohio State and Wilberforce in a busy post season period as top teams chase wins. Dayton string of victories boosts momentum while Ohio State prepares for Western Conference tests against Northwestern and Purdue. Wilberforce holds state lead with an 11-1 mark after beating Defiance and West Virginia State in overtime. Overall Buckeye teams post 99 wins and 80 losses with a points edge of 11,926 to 10,926.

Columbus Ohio College Basketeers Wilberforce State Cincinnati Bearcats Dayton Flyers Eastern Kentucky Kent State Ohio State Michigan State Bucks Northwestern Purdue Wilberforce Defiance West Virginia State West Virginians Vibertates Tennessee State Red Keencins Mid- Ohio Wittneberg Otterbein Muskingum Buckeye John Carroll Gannon

Maxim Knocks Out Hood In 3rd Round at Armory

Cleveland light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim floored Chicago heavyweight Hubert Hood in 40 seconds of the third round in a non title bout at the Indianapolis Armory.

Indianapolis Joey Maxim Cleveland Hubert Hood Chicago Indianapolis Armory

American Bobsledders Readying For Four-Man World Title

Beaten in the two man event the American team readies their sled for the world four man bob championship at L Ape D Huez France. Two American teams will compete down the hazardous slopes of this Alpine resort.

L'Ape D Huez France

Local Cage Results Highlight High School and College Wins

High schools Elder 49 Hamilton Catholic 39 and St Xavier 45 Newport Catholic 40 lead late Saturday action. National Association games Philadelphia 96 Tri Cities 86 Syracuse 104 Boston 83. Minneapolis 101 Indianapolis Fort Wayne 93 Rochester 88. National League Waterloo 96 Denver 74. Late scores include Hamilton 66 Lancaster 60 and Eaton 42 Xenia Central 41. Colleges Wilberforce U UCLA 175 San Francisco 42 Idaho 55 Washington 50 St Johns 92 St Josephs 71 Kansas 58 Oklahoma 52 West Kentucky 67 Tampa 64 Georgia Tech 173 Mississippi 59 Brigham Young 60 Denver 44 Utah 61 Utah State 48.

Cine. Elder Hamilton Catholic Cine St. Xavier Newport National Association Philadelphia Tri-Cities Sycracuse Boston Minneapolis Indianapolis Fort Wayne Rochester Waterloo Denver Middife Lancaster Eaton Xenia Central Mansfield Akron South Lima St. Rose Lock. Wayne Young South Chaney Collegeseer Wilberforce U l UCLA San Francisco Idaho Washington St. John’s St. Josehp's Kansas Oklahoma West Kentucky Tampa Georgia Tech Mississipp Brigham Young Utah Utah State

Walker Cup Team Changes Reflect American Amateurism

New York AP reports a nine man United States Walker Cup squad to tour England May 11 12 at Birkdale. Notables include Frank Stranahan son of a Toledo millionaire and Jim Mc Hale, a former pro now amateur. Captain Willie Turnesa leads Bill Campbell Dick Chapman and others from diverse cities as the team embraces working class, adaptable amateurs.

New York Sam England Britain U. S Willie Turnesa Elmsford N. C Bill Campbell Huntington W. Va Dick Chapman Pinehurst Charlee Coe Oklahoma City Robert Knowles Brookline Mass Harold Paddock Cleveland de Urzetta Rochester

Standings Shuffle in Cincinnati Bowling Tournament

Cincinnati Times-Star reports a major reshuffle in the Women’s Handicap Bowling standings over the weekend with seven new teams joining the top 10. Hickman Whirlaways of Indianapolis holds first with 3,003, Thomas Bemis and Co. second with 2,995, while Mary Brisby Moerie Schnitger pair from Cincinnati jumps to second in doubles with 1,220. Yerba Moorhead and Martha Boel from Hamilton, Ohio, lead doubles with 1,244.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Times-Star Indianapolis Hickman Whirlaways Thomas Bemis Mary Brisby-Moerie Schnittger Yerba Moorhead Martha Boel Hamilton

Canton Team Leads State Moose Meet

Canton club Dan De Pretzels won the five man event as the Ohio Moose Bowling Tournament opened in Dayton. Canton scored 2846 to lead. J Dixon of Ironton topped singles with 676. other top marks included Pecenko and Pariano 1165 in doubles and Gannon-Dixon 1164 in doubles and Pecenko 658 in singles.

Dayton Dan de Pretzels Canton Ohio Moose J. Dixon Ironton R. Pecenko R.pariano J.gannon J.dixon

George Kell Handles 510 Chances With 9 Errors in 1950

Detroit Tigers third baseman George Kell committed 9 errors while making 510 chances during the 1950 season, reflecting strong fielding for the club's infield.

George Kell Detroit Tiger

Larsen and Savitt Reach Australian Open Semifinal

United States champion Art Larsen and Dick Savitt advanced to the semifinals at the Australian championships in Sydney. Larsen defeated Mervyn Rose 6-2 3-6 5-7 6-4 6-2 in the quarterfinals, with Rose noted as a leading Australian cup prospect.

Sydney Australia United States Art Larsen Dick Savitt White City Larsen San Leandro Calif Mervyn Rose Rose

Trenton Reserves Rally to Beat Hamilton Wilson

Trenton High's Reserves defeated Hamilton Wilson Junior High five 48 to 34 with Louis Rose scoring 17 points and Lamb leading Wilson with 11. In the preliminary, Trenton seventh and eighth graders beat Wilson Mittgets 36 to 18.

Hamilton Trenton High Hamilton Wison Louis Rose Lamb Wilson Trenton

Hockey Scores From The Night Americas

New York defeats Detroit 5 to 3 and Montreal tops Boston 1 to 1 in a tie. Toronto beats Chicago 4 to 3. In the American League Buffalo wins 5 to 4 over Jersey and Providence takes 3 to 1 at Springfield. Indianapolis shocks St Louis 8 to 1 as Cleveland beats Cincinnati 5 to 2.

New York Detroit Montreal Boston Toronto Chicago Buffalo Jersey Providence Springfield Indianapolis St. Louis Cleveland Cincinnati

Hoosiers Card Non-Loop Foes For Two Weeks

Indiana holds the Big Ten lead after a 32-26 win over Minnesota. Illinois and Purdue sit near the top as conference play resumes with Michigan State at Purdue and Northwestern at Ohio State. Wisconsin vs Minnesota and Purdue at Ohio State headline Saturday games. Northwestern, Ohio State and Illinois seek positioning after a two win weekend. Northeastern-A trip to Purdue boosts points in a 176 total scoring weekend.

Chicago Indiana Hoosiers Minnesota Illinois Illini Purdue Michigan State Northwestern Ohio State Wisconsin Badgers Northeestern Pure

Chow named best in show at Marion Kennel Club

Nine month old chow Happy owned by Mr and Mrs Albert Todd of Greenville Ohio won best of show at the Marion Kennel Club all breed show drawing about 400 dogs and 2000 spectators.

Marion Albert Todd Greenville Marion Kennel Club

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