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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1956

Page

8

Williams Was Right Bosox Ready To Start Climbing

Ted Williams powered Boston with four hits to lift the Red Sox to a 3 2 win over Washington as they chase first place New York in the AL standings. Ike Delock earned the win in relief, boosting Boston's momentum ahead of a pivotal four game set with the Yankees.

Williams Bosox Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Red Sox New York Yankees Washington Ike Delock Boston Chicago White Sox Detroit Yankees

Bearcats lure Robertson via Crowe recruiting push

The Cincinnati Bearcats benefited when George Crowe moved to the Milwaukee Braves and served as a go-between for Oscar Robertson, the Indiana state champion, with UC officials. UC coach Gary Smith promotes a strong incoming class as fan skepticism runs high.

Cincinnati Redlegs George Crowe Milwaukee Braves University of Cincinnati Redlegs Ted Kluszewski Oscar Robertson Bearcat Robertson Indianapolis Crispus Indiana Crowe Ray Crowe George Bearcats South

Morrow Not Extended By Coach On His Speed Yet

Abilene Christian College standout sprinter Morrow topped Olympic tryouts in Los Angeles winning both the 100 and 200 meters. Coach Oliver Jackson notes Morrow has room to grow and cites a rare curve speed record around 2.6 for the 200. Morrow avenged a prior Drake Relays loss to Dave Sime in the NCAA 100 meters with a 10.3 final.

Errow Abilene Christian College Morrow Oliver Jackson Jackson Los Angeles Texas Dave Sime Duke Sime Dick Blair Kansas

Egyptian Princess Dominates Oaks in World Record Pace

Egyptian Princess of the Clearview Stable led eight rivals to win the Coaching Club Trotting Oaks at Historic Track in Goshen New York. Earl Avery clocked 2 04 for the first dash, the fastest 3 year old trotter time on the half mile oval. The combined 4 08 2 5 broke the two heat race mark set in 1952 at Delaware Ohio as Grand Circuit opened.

Goshen N. Y Clearview Robert and Norman Woolworth Winthrop Maine Earl Avery Woodstock N. B Historic Delaware Ohio Lu Peck

Kell Nears All Time Fielding Record at Third Base

George Kell an all star third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles is poised to set a career fielding record in Washington next Tuesday. The 33 year old veteran has not committed an error in his last 70 games at third base as Willie Kamm’s 75 error mark from 1928 stands as the record today.

George Smith Wade E. Miller Gary Hornsby Hamilton Ronnie Dykes Middletown Larry Willey Defiance Robertson Shelby Linville Vanceburg Smith Bearcat High Lev John “Socko Wiethe New York George Kell Baltimore Orioles

Wimbledon Seeds Shakeup Prepares Men For Final Clash

Wimbledon officials saw seeds toppled as eighth seed Vic Seixas and top seeds Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall advanced to the semifinals alongside Ham Richardson. In the women's bracket, eighth seed Dorothy Head Knode and third seed Angela Mortimer were upset, clearing a path for three or four remaining seeds to reach the final rounds.

Vic Seixas Philadelphia Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall Australia Ham Richardson Oxford Westfield N. J Allen Morrie Atlanta Neale Fraser Mal Anderson Ulf Schmidt Sweden Dorothy Head Knode Forest Hills N.Y Angela Mortimer Britain Vera Puzejova Czechoslovakia Pat Ward Miss Ward Louise Brough Beverly Hills Califre Calif Shirley Fry St. Petersburg Fla Shirley Bloomer

Souchak Sets Wallasey Course Record in British Open Qualifier

Mike Souchak of Grossinger New York fired a 68 at Wallasey to break the course mark and secure a 36 hole total of 146 under the British Open qualifying rules. He credited the Hoylake test as among the hardest courses and plans a second Wallasey round as the qualifiers continue.

Hoylake England Mike Souchak Grossinger N.Y Wallasey Links Souchak Wallasey Flory van Donck Belgium Charlie Ward Uncle Sam Pinehurst N.C Pebble Beach Calif Hoylak

Tri-State Tennis Tourney Opens With Top Seeds

In Cincinnati the 57th Tri-State Tennis Tourney begins with top seeds asserting control on clay. Bernard Bartzen, No. 1 seed and national fifth, faces Bill ONeill of Dayton. Janet Hopps, top women’s seed from Seattle, meets Betty Epstein of Dayton as she contends for Mim Arnold’s vacated title.

Cincinnati United States Mexico Cuba South America Bernard Tut) Bartzen Bill O'Neill Dayton Janet Hopps Seattle Betty Epstein Mim Arnold Redwood City Calif

City softball league round two materials available

Materials for the second rounds of city sponsored softball leagues are ready. Tom Carlson the recreation director announced in the American Legion Building. Managers are asked to pick up the equipment this week at the City Recreation Office.

American Legion Tom Carlson Carlson

Baseball scores and schedules from multiple leagues

Schedule and results from American and minor leagues with teams like Chicago Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Boston Washington Baltimore New York Milwaukee Philadelphia St. Louis and others. Notable games include Chicago defeating Detroit 9 3 and Boston beating Washington 3 2. Also mentions suspended May 13 game continuing with Meyer and Kline pitching.

Cara W. L. Pet. G.B New York Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Washington Kansas City Boston Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Meyer Kline Brooklyn American Assn Indianapolis Wichita Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis Charleston Denver Omaha Toronto Miami Montreal Havana

Softball Card Slim Holiday Takes Its Toll

The Tuesday night softball slate shrinks to three games as Independence Day week off. American Slo-Pitch League ends first round with three games at Barnitz Field. Denton Sohio faces Bill's Restaurant while Pat's Bar meets Ray's Cafe in makeup contest. Aeronca Plant 3 and B'nai B'rith game moved to Thursday.

Barnitz Field Bill's Ray's Cafe Denton Sohio Pat's Aeronca Plant 3 B'nai B'rith Diamond Ross Motors Woodall Industries

Giardello Stops Baldoni in First Round in Wilkes Barre

New York’s St Nick’s favored fighter Joey Giardello stopped Tony Baldoni of Philadelphia 2 46 into the first round in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. Baldoni was knocked out as Giardello won 159 percent to 158 percent in total.

New York St. Nick's Joey Giardello Philadelphia Tony Baldoni Wilkes Barre

Tebbetts on pennant race as Reds beat Braves to regain lead

Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts said the pennant race is like an accordion with no single winner. He praised Milwaukee’s pitching depth and Brooklyn’s reliever Labine, while noting Chicago New York and Philadelphia all have strong staffs. Tebbetts spoke after Cincinnati’s 2 1 victory over Milwaukee as Reds moved back to first place.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs Milwaukee Braves Milwaukee Tebbetts Brooklyn Clem Labine St. Louis Cardinals Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Birdie Klippstein Braves Bobby Thomson Reds Wally Post Gus Bell Thomson Post Rhinelanders Johnny Temple Bell Warren Saphn Ted Kluszewski Ippstein

Detroit Tigers sale talks begin amid bidding

Detroit ball club owner Walter C. Briggs announces a formal bidding process with a tentative sale price of four to five million dollars for the American League franchise and Briggs Stadium. The Briggs heirs face a July 30 deadline to accept any bid while lawyers advise the trust to consider selling.

Detroit Detroit Tiger Ball Club Walter C Spike) Briggs Briggs Stadium Tigers Briggs Walter C. Briggs Briggs Group

Rigney Fined After Pittsburgh Dispute

Giants freshman manager Bill Rigney revealed a $60 fine from National League President Warren Giles for disputing a decision in Pittsburgh last Friday night. He said the penalty came after a confrontation with umpire Frank Cascoli over a seventh inning call that allowed three Pirates runs in a 6-3 victory.

New York Bill Rigney New York Giants Warren Giles Pittsburgh Rigney Frank Cascoli Jim Hearn

Klippstein Shuts Braves 2-1 As Reds Take NL Lead

Johnny Klippstein pitched eight innings of five singles and one home run by Bobby Thomson to beat the Braves 2-1 and push Cincinnati into the National League lead. Ted Williams fueled a 3-2 Red Sox win over the Senators with two doubles and two singles in five trips, sparking a seventh inning rally.

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