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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1958
Page
13
Glen Cove New York Roy Campanella Dodgers catcher, three time NL MVP, lay paralyzed after a car crash that fractured and dislocated cervical vertebrae. Doctors cautioned recovery could take months to years with possible lasting paralysis and no return to baseball. Dodgers president Walter O Malley prioritized recovery over any future play.
Mrs. Marie Channell writes from 207 Harrison praising Middletown High basketball and asking for the Friday starters and substitutes roster. Jack Gossett notes Fenwick High faced many new players due to oustings and illness, while Paul Walker calls weekend games relaxing with easy Middletown victories. The Middies faced a long walk to Central High’s gym due to road work, possibly aiding their energy.
A local Ohio State supporter defends Woody Hayes against off campus recruiting claims while noting expectations about recruiting heroics. Vic Bubas watches NC State at Wade E Miller Gym, praising the Wolfpack's improved showing despite probation era doubts.
Franklin Wildcats beat Miamisburg 60 43 in Franklin Gym as Phil Lansdale scored 25 and Luke Harp aided with strong shooting. The win extends Franklin’s undefeated streak to seven as the team prepares for Friday’s league clash with Fairfield.
Philadelphia report notes owners discuss exhibition season dates and potential inter club games. Commission Bell cites pension conference as uncertain while players push for a plan with insurer input. Rooney Donoghue Mara named among owners and association reps participate.
Cleveland selects Illinois halfback Bob Mitchell noted for 9.7s 100 yards and two top ends Farrell Funston of College of the Pacific and Jim Gibbons of Iowa. Other first rounds add futures players and Ohio State guard Bill Jobko as the first Ohio college pick in the draft.
Denver reports suggest Frank Leahy and former Kansas coach Chuck Mather as leading candidates to replace Lawrence Shaw as Air Force Academy football coach after Shaw left by mutual consent. Shaw will receive part of his salary for remaining years as Col. George Simler seeks a successor within a month.
New York reports Mickey Mantle seeks a $75,000 boost as he aims to rebound after a MVP season. Casey Stengel criticizes the club’s fundamentals and plans a camp program to correct miscues while naming Don Larsen as a favored No. 3 starter, promising he’ll be great for the Yankees.
In a practice scrimmage a freak accident sidelined Montreal Canadiens star Bernie Geoffrion. The 27 year old right winger, leading scorer this season, ruptured his bowel and underwent successful surgery Tuesday night. He collapsed after colliding with Andre Pronovost and may miss the remainder of the season.
Indianapolis J Jerry Unser Jr of Long Beach California, last year’s USAC stock car champion, is nominated for the 500 mile race May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He has never raced there. Unser won Pike’s Peak last year and the Riverside 250 mile stock car race, plus 100 milers at Williams Grove and DuQuoin. He must take a driver's test.
DETROIT Tigers acquire first baseman Gail Harris and infielder Ossie Virgil from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for infielder Jim Finigan and cash. The deal, announced Tuesday, followed a weekend in New York and waivers on Harris and Virgil. The teams did not disclose the cash amount but it was above twenty thousand dollars, estimated near twenty five thousand.
In Salt Lake City Jay Fullmer 142 outpointed Glen Burgess 143 in a West Jordan bout. Miami Beach’s Wilfie Greaves 160 outpointed Jimmy Peters 159 in Washington. Toledo’s Charlie Cotton knocked out Willie Russell, with all fights listed as middleweight clashes.
Roy Campanella, 36, lay paralyzed in a Glen Cove hospital after a Tuesday car crash that left him with a broken neck. Dodgers manager Walter Alston, teammates Carl Erskine and Don Newcombe, and former star Ty Cobb joined Jackie Robinson and Buzzy Bavasi in sending prayers and support as the baseball world expressed shock.
Monroe Hornet freshmen defeated Malmisburg 49 44 for their seventh win in eight games. Coach Elver Gaston’s team must win Friday at Fairfield to clinch first in the Southern division. Charles Price led with 12 points followed by Dan Eiler and Charles Back with 11 each.
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