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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1954

Page

17

Yankee Tavern Beats Amanda A C in Federal League Showdown

Bishop hurled Yankee Tavern to a 5-1 win at Barnitz Field as seven straight victories push the club to a crucial second round. Ethridge Machine and Aeronca also topped their foes 12-4 and 10-4, with key hits from Brown and Mikovich fueling the scores.

Harlan Bishop Yankee Tavern Amanda A. C Barnitz Field Ethridge Aeronca Police Bishop

Unbeaten Holy Trinity Faces New Church League Test

In Middletown Holy Trinity aims to extend a seven game streak as the Church League resumes at Barnitz Field. Trinity meets Trenton Nazarene while First Baptist, Oakland Presbyterian, and Calvary Methodist also play with scheduled matchups including American Lutheran against Franklin Church of God and First A versus Oakland Presbyterian.

Middletown Holy Trinity Armco Barnitz Field Trinity Trenton Nazarene First Baptist Oakland Presbyterian Oakland Church of God Calvary Methodist American Lutheran Franklin Church of God First A

Junior Legion Caps 6th In Row In Valley League

Left-hander Jerry Leak pitched three-hit ball as American Legion Post 218 beat Lee Carpenter Dayton 7 to 3 at Armco Field. It was Leak’s sixth straight win in the Miami Valley Legion League and Post 218 remains undefeated. Kenny MacDaniels had three singles for the winners.

Jerry Leak American Legion Post Lee Carpenter Dayton Armco Field Miami Valley Legion League Daytonians Leak Jerry Johnston Paul Lawson Kenny MacDaniels Winers Post Conyers Guilette Palmer

Warren St. Marys names new athletic director

Mecca High School coach Jack Mcuhahy has been named athletic director at Warren St. Marys High School, succeeding Joe Rich who resigned as football and basketball coach.

Warren Ohio Jack Mucahy Mecca High School Warren St. Mary's High School Joe Rich

Knothole All-Star Carnival Set For July 31 At Armco Field

The Knothole Club set July 31 for a triple header at Armco Field with all-star teams from each loop. Admission is 25 cents. 1,000 tickets were secured for the Cincinnati Redlegs Detroit Tigers exhibition on July 26, with 40 percent going to the local group.

Knothole Club YMCA Armco Field Hary Benadum Cincinnati Redlegs Detroit Tigers

Inland Pitch League: Gardner Becomes Inland Threat

Inland Container faces Gardner Beard Carton after Gardner edged Inland 5 to 4 in a late game at Gardner diamond to share the league lead. Inland defeated Coolidge Corp. 14 to 7 behind Neal and Bowen, with Willis collecting two triples and Meeks adding a two run homer in the seventh.

Fraternal Order of Police McCoy-Leffler Inland Container Coca-Cola United Welding Optimists Lincoln-Mercury Aeronca Doughman Panters Cokes Doug Pitts Pacey Mindlin Tom Meehan Serap Inland Raymond Bay Gardner Beard & Carton Gardner Raymond Gardner Diamond Coolidge Corp Neal Bowen Schuller H. Day Helton Shoemaker Les Willis Bill Meeks Owen Miller McKillop Coolidge

Fitch High School coach seeks relief to pursue master’s degree

George Pelton asked to be relieved of duties as basketball coach at Austintown Fitch High School. He will remain on the faculty and wants more time to work toward a master's degree.

Youngstown Ohio George Pelton Austintown Fitch High School

Pipemen Aim to Clinch Armco Loop Title Tonight

Pipe Shop seeks first round crown by beating Power in a makeup game at East Side diamonds at eight. Last night Pipemen rose to first with 6-3 over Masonry as Larry Fletcher allowed four hits. Riggers beat Power 8-2 with Sabo homering with two on.

Pipe Shop Armco Power East Side Diamonds Pipemen Masonry Larry Fletcher Little Machine Shop East Side Office Riggers Sabo Bob Terrell

How To Play Knothole Baseball No 27 Studying Hitters Helps Outfielders

Instinct and study of hitters and pitchers frame good outfield play. Analyze pitcher tendencies to direct runs, judge ball flight by sound, and position for hit-and-run or pull hitters. Emphasizes low throws, infield help, and left fielder throwing advantages for right-handers.

Tomorrow’s guide to outfield play and fielding drills

The article outlines outfielder basics including catching fly balls and grounders. It covers practicing in unusual fields and emphasizes quick reactions, proper positioning, and hand positioning to improve fielding skills.

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