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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1958

Page

11

Gopher Ball Is Latest Problem For Troubled Redlegs

Cincinnati's Redlegs drop into a four game slide as home runs doom each loss. Carl Furillo and Gil Hodges homer for the Dodgers in game one, while Junior Gilliam and Joe Pignatano connect in game two. Bob Purkey to start for Cincinnati against Johnny Podres as the series concludes.

San Francisco Carl Furillo Furillo Redleg Ed Bailey Gil Hodges Joy Neal Stan Williams Clem Labine Smoky Burgess Nuxhall Junior Gilliam Joe Pignatano Gilliam Steve Bilko Reds Burgees Nutshall Pete Whise Bob Purkey Johnny Podres

Tigers climb to second. Kaline injured in loss to Baltimore

Detroit moved within 12 games of the Yankees by winning 6 5 and 5 3 but suffered a blow as Kaline was hit on the right wrist and sidelined for an unspecified period. The Tigers overtook Cleveland in the AL standings while Boston dropped to third after seven unearned runs aided by Cal McLish.

Jack Hand Associated Press Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Detroit Baltimore al Kaline Tigers Cleveland Boston

Most Popular Redleg Picks by Middletown Redleg Boosters

Middletown celebrates a Crosley Field night on August 14 to honor a top Redleg among fans. Nine players are highlighted including veterans Gus Ball Johnny Temple Roy McMillan Smoky Burgess Ed Bailey Joe Nuxhall and newcomers Frankie Robinson Brooks Lawrence and Don Mosk. Temple stands out for hustle and clutch hitting while Bell earns praise for quiet steady play.

Middletown Redleg Cincinnati Middletown Crosley Field Redleg Gus Ball Johnny Temple Roy McMillan Smoky Burgess Ed Bailey Joe Nuxhall McMillan Bailey Hoak

Reds Fans Cast Ballot for Favorite Player

The piece profiles players like McMillan Bailey Hoak Nuxhall Robinson Burgess and Lawrence highlighting McMillan as the Reds veteran since 1951 and urging readers to vote for their most popular Red. It notes McMillan’s 82 games in 1951 and ongoing role and invites filling a journal coupon and voting at polling places.

McMillan Reds Crosley Field Temple Nuxhall

Lopez Confident Yet Cautious on Yankees pennant chase

New York AP report notes Chicago White Sox manager Al Lopez remains upbeat about his team and even predicts the Yankees may lose the pennant. Unlike past statements, he now uses a generic "anything can happen in baseball" refrain, signaling a shift in tone.

NEW York (Ap al [Lopez Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Lopez White Sox

Cubs Rally With Homers and Singles Against Phillies

The Cubs won the opening game 3 2 with a homer by Lee and six straight singles in the third inning, then swept the Phillies 2 1. Pitching by Camilo Pascual and John Romanosky paced the wins. Pascual struck out the A’s in a six hit shutout in the 20 opener. Romanosky, recalled from Charlotte, yielded three hits in seven innings before a pinch hitter finished the 42 second game victory.

Red Sox Cal McLish Jerry Lumpe Yankees Chicago Yanks Don Larsen Duke Maas Washington Sele Camillo Pascual Kansas City Pascual A‘s Romanosky Charlotte Sal Associated Press Lee Waits Cubs Phillies Camilo Pascual John Romanosky Senators Kansas City A's

Weekend Fight Results Havana Beats Ruiz In Cuban Bout

Havana’s Oscar Suarez, 114 pounds, outpoints Ray Ruiz, 113, in a Cuba Mexico clash. The ten round bout ended with Suarez gaining the nod on points.

Havana Oscar Suarez Cuba Ray Ruiz Imexico

Giants Clinch Lead With Ninth Inning Comeback Over Braves

San Francisco edged Milwaukee 6-5 to move atop the National League as Felipe Alou and Willie Mays featured a late rally. Alou singled in the ninth after Davenport bunted, Cepeda walked, and the Giants won behind strong defense and a Cepeda homer in the 12th.

Braves Posiage Il Felipe Alou Iad Fae Aes Senekadee Bob Schmidt Willie Mays Jimmy Davenport Cepeda Giants Bill Rigney San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Bob Speake Felipe Alou

Braves stumble as coast trip soured on field and pool

The Braves faced trouble on the West Coast with a California swing that included a Los Angeles pool party and a San Francisco second-place chase. The Giants rallied past Milwaukee 6 5 aided by Felipe Alou s ninth inning single, while the Dodgers swept Cincinnati 34 and 3 2 with Clem Labine excelling in relief. Pittsburgh swept St Louis as Mazeroski and Skinner led the offense, Cepeda homered for San Francisco, and Gene Baker ruptured a leg ligament ending his season prospects.

Associated Press Sports Wfter Braves California Los Angeles San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Felipe Alou Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Clem Labine Stan Williams Labine Bob Giallombardo Bill Mazeroski Bob Skinner Pittsburgh St Louis

Two Newcomers Vie For Ohio Golf Title In 36-Hole Final

In Youngstown Ohio two first time contenders Dick Schwartz and Robert Benning battle for the Ohio amateur crown at Tippecanoe Country Club after 36 holes of play. Benning a Purdue alum and Marine veteran leads the field while Schwartz eyes a possible transfer to Youngstown State. The event drew a large gallery as both players survived tough matches including Don Stickney who led early but faded.

Youngstown, Ohio Ohio Tippecanoe Country Club Dick Schwartz Yamasons Fethewen Cha Robert Benning Benning Purdue Parris Island Schwartz Chieve Youngstown, University Harry Duccilli Cincinnati Don Stickney Columbus Boye Glamour Stickney Bones

Dan Sikes Shifts Gears to Capture Public Crown

Dan Lee Sikes, a Florida law student who began golf only 10 years ago, barely qualified for the National Public championship then edged Bob Ludlow 3 and 2 in 34 holes to win the title. He showed a heady, whistling swing and surged after 19 holes to seal the crown. Yale's Payne Whitney Gymnasium hosts home basketball.

Charles Chamberlain Chicago Dan Lee University Law Florida Law Bob Ludlow Indianapolis

Burke Seeks PGA Repeat After Insurance City Open Win

Burke Jr. captures first major since 1956 with a record 268 at Insurance City Open in Wethersfield. The Texan, 35, leads into upcoming PGA Tour event at Havertown, after rounds of 63 67 49 69 and a final margin over Art Wall Jr and Don Finsterwald.

Burke Kiamesha Lake N.Y ICC Bob Taski Sam Snead Art Wall Jr Pocono Manor Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla. Wall Upune Flosterwald Bad

National League results and upcoming games recap

Sunday results: San Francisco 6 Milwaukee 5. Chicago 3 2 Philadelphia 2 1. Pittsburgh 10 4 St Louis. Los Angeles 3 3 Cincinnati 6 2. Tuesday games: Milwaukee at St Louis. Chicago at New York. Cleveland at Boston. Detroit at Baltimore. Kansas City at Washington. Chicago 74 New York 4 5 in sec ond game 10 innings. Cleveland 9 Boston 4. Detroit 6 5 Baltimore 5 3. Washington 2 4. Kansas City 0 2.

Milwaukee San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Los Angeles Cincinnati New York Cleveland Boston Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Washington Pittburgh Pet. G.B Baltimore A

Keratelytic Agent Touted for Athlete Foot Relief

Readable text describes a keratelytic treatment claimed to combat athlete's foot by sloughing and dissolving infected skin. It promotes a drying action and suggests the product aids skin shedding for faster relief.

Graebner wins Jaycee Tennis singles in Delaware title

Cleveland's Clark Graebner takes the boys 15 and under singles crown by defeating Warren Duane of Shaker Heights 6-3. He then teams with Duane to win the doubles title 6-4 6-1 over Ted Brown and David Harrington. Jerry Levin wins junior 16-18 singles after a come from behind 4-6 7-5 6-1 victory over Jim Tenney. Gordon Smith and John Kline win junior doubles 6-1 6-0 over Jim Guest and Paul Walker.

Delaware Ohio Clark Graebner Jerry Levin Graebner Cleveland Jaycee Warren Duane Shaker Heights Duane Ted Brown David Harrington Middletown Levin Jim Tenney Ottawa Hills Lucas County Tenney Gordon Smith John Kline Mansfield Jim Guest Paul Walker Elyria

Young MacKay and Knode Lead Favorites at National Clay Court

The National Clay Court Tennis Tournament opens in River Forest with Barry MacKay a top contender and a veteran rival in the field. MacKay, 22, from Dayton Ohio, has a first round bye and will face left-handed Bobby Siska in San Francisco later today. Vic Seixas Jr. and Althea Gibson, 1957 champions, will not defend their titles.

Chicago Rir Forest Barry MacKay Dayton Ohio Bobby Siska San Francisco MacKay Canada River Forest Vic Seixas Jr Philadelphia Althea Gibson New York

Boat Races Draw 30 000 Fans To Scioto River

The Columbus and Ohio State Journal charity event drew police estimates of about 30,000 spectators along the Scioto River as motorboats topped 100 mph in seven divisions over five miles. Winners included Carl A. Ward of Lima, Robert Kruger, Tom Skelly of Detroit in various boat sizes.

Columbus, Ohio Scioto River Columbus and Ohio State Journal Carl A. Ward Lima Robert Kruger Tom Skelly Detroit Mich

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