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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1953
Page
8
Sportswriter Jerry Nardiello reports Western teams advancing to the quarterfinals while ex-Yankees in senator suits make a comeback to haunt the champions. The piece outlines game pace, strategic shifts, and lingering pressures as the season moves deeper.
The Western Junior Girls tennis event runs at Verity Courts as top players from the Western Lawn Tennis Association enter a smaller bracket. Manager Fred Dorner cites travel costs and distance from Milwaukee as reasons for limited Dayton Cincinnati Indianapolis and Columbus entries. Next year the event moves to Dayton with Middletown and Dayton alternating hosting duties and aims to grow. Also included are local All-Star voting totals from Middletown with standout choices like Ted Kluszewski Al Rosen Musial and Mantle leading in their positions.
YMCA Journal reports 260 children enrolled in Learn To Swim, 187 completed, 114 reached 10 feet or more. Girls 152 60 reached 10 feet. 23 could float and regain standing. Boys 108 84 completed, 54 reached 10 feet, 13 could float. 17 did not float. 27 volunteers donated 222 hours to aid the program.
Ohio University and Western Michigan led the 1953 Mid-American Conference baseball all-star selections chosen by conference coaches. Three Bobcats and three Broncos made the first team, with three players on the second team from each school. Miami placed three on the second team, while Dick Murphy and Dave Gottschalk were among top vote-getters.
Ted Kluszewski of Cincinnati is on a 14 game hitting streak with 22 hits in 54 at bats for a .407 pace. He has drilled four home runs and driven in 13 during the spree.
Porterfield and Schmitz helped Washington sweep a doubleheader from the Yankees 4-0 and 5-4, with Snyder adding three hits and two RBIs. Chicago and Cleveland split, Brooklyn lost big to New York, and other results boosted the Yankees’ lead while Dutch Leonard Day highlighted Cubs and Reds games. Schmitz and Porterfield shined for Washington as Allie Reynolds faltered early and the crowd swelled at Griffith Stadium.
Goshen hosts a five day Grand Circuit stand with 42 fillies racing in four stakes. Three year olds compete in the Coaching Club Trotting Oaks led by Bewith of Charlotte. Other events include Ladyship Stake Debutante and Acorn Stakes for two year olds. Ray Jablonski led the Carolina League in 1951 with top marks in hitting runs batted in home runs hits and doubles.
Center fielder Gus Bell, in his first year with Cincinnati, looks certain to become the club's first outfielder with 100 RBIs in a season. Bell already has 68 RBIs, batting .326 as Cincinnati splits a doubleheader with Chicago 8-4 and 8-6.
Ted Kluszewski of Cincinnati leads voting with 1,652,803 ballots and starts at first base for the National League in the July 14 All Star Game in Cincinnati. Mickey Mantle tops AL voting with 1,413,938 and starts in center field. A total of 4,430,338 votes were cast in the national poll, with Casey Stengel and Charlie Dressen set to announce mound selections.
Cleveland and Chicago clash for the runner up spot as Mike Garcia faces Saul Rogovin in a doubleheader revival. Billy Pierce dominates the Indians in the nightcap for a 4-0 win, extending his streak and boosting New York’s lead while Dale Mitchell extends his hit string. George Strickland plates three runs with four hits in a standout two games.
The Indianapolis Indians won both ends of a Sunday doubleheader against Toledo 6-4 and 2-1 to extend their American Association lead. Al Smith hit a grand slam in game one and Wally Post belted his 17th, while Bob Hoch pitched well in Columbus Charleston opener.
News brief compiling results from major leagues with game details. It lists Washington and New York scores, Detroit St. Louis results, and multiple National and American League standings, schedules, and suspended games. Includes entries for Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago, Milwaukee, and others with times and pitchers' records.
Western Junior Girls Tennis Tournament action begins Tuesday with quarter finals in Under-18 and Under-15 divisions at Verity Courts. Top seed Carolyn Wikoff of Middletown faces Gwen McEvans of Hamtramck for the Under-15 title, a potential Western finals preview. McEvans heads a strong Michigan contingent, while June Stack of Hamtramck leads the Under-18 field, with singles and doubles trophies at stake.
Indianapolis garage mechanic John Yoke won the 25-lap open classic at Dayton Speedway. Arnold Dunaway finished second, with Wayne Woodmansee third. Dunaway earlier took the 15-lap consolation and the eight-lap trophy dash. Heat winners included Woodmansee Yoke Briar Johnson and Bob Benson. Fastest qualifying times went to Jack Farris and Woodmansee at 15.76. Maryland hit three home runs versus West Virginia University.
Tony Trabert, recent Navy leaver, defeats Hamilton Richardson 10-8 6-3 6-4 to win the Tri-State men's singles title. Thelma Long of Sydney beats Anita Kanter 7-5 6-2 for the women's crown. The two pairs also capture the doubles crowns as top seeds.
Joe Herr posted 39 34 73 to win low gross at Wildwood Golf Course in a large field. Tommy Ritter 38 36 74 and Chuck Kent 75 followed. others included Johnny Warner 76 Shorty Wagner 76 L. V. Thiel 78 Bert Feinthal 78. Blind bogey leaders were L Mers Clarence Abell and Kent with 75 while Russ Mack and Dave Patrick tied for second at 78. Frank Post and Ritter finished at 74.
Don Lane, the Detroit Tigers outfielder, previously starred in football for the University of Michigan. He brings college gridiron prestige to Major League Baseball, highlighting a multi sport background.
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