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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1954
Page
8
Golfer Bill Sandston was stitched with 75 sutures after a tree crushed his face during a July storm on the No 3 fairway. He had been carding a 49 over the first nine and was with Harry Holliday Bud Goetz and four caddies when the wind toppled the tree.
Talk grows of crowning the city champion by a top 20 over the first weekend, then a 36 hole medal contest the next week. Another 36 holes will decide who succeeds Joe Herr as city champ amid rain and slow scoring.
The Ohio State Tennis Championships finals at Verity Courts drew a crowded crowd. Local and visiting players competed over four days with Betty Epstein and Barry MacKay of Dayton highlighted for future potential. The Middletown Tennis Club valued the event for fostering friendships despite likely financial loss.
Trinidad boxer Yolande Pompey is set to make his U S debut at Chicago Stadium against Moses Ward of Detroit. Pompey, known for knocking out Dave Sands and beating Slate in a rematch, weighs in at 169 1 2 pounds for May 25 in London. Ward, noted for exciting bouts with Troy Mims and Johnson, brings fan appeal despite losses. The Chicago TV match will be shown on CBS TV.
A stock car driver Ned Tomlinson age 30 of Lima died from injuries after a Saturday pileup at Powell Speedway near Columbus. Track officials said a tire blowout forced him to dodge another car. his 1932 coupe and two other stock cars crashed. He died at University Hospital early yesterday.
Getter and Payne posted 142 after 36 holes at Wildwood to force a playoff next weekend for Middletown’s No. 1 golf honor. Reed Hughes led Cincinnati with 68 on Saturday while several players chased the Reed-Klopp Trophy and city junior titles were awarded to Blust and McCabe.
Dayton teens Barry MacKay and Betsy Epstein captured singles crowns at Verity Courts as Ohio State Tennis wrap. MacKay defeated Joe Russell 9-7 5-7 6-4 to win the men’s title while Epstein and MacKay beat Frances Taft and Ruth Haberacker 6 4 6 2 in the women’s doubles. Russell and John Brownlow later won the men’s doubles 12-10 6-3 over Stan Drobac and Richard Prakken.
Detroit manager Fred Hutchinson and star Rowe foresee the Yankees winning the pennant. Hutchinson says a hard battle with Cleveland is likely before New York clinches, while Rowe predicts a swift Yankees rise after recent doubleheader split with Detroit.
Levi Dunaway of Middletown won his heat at Dayton Speedway yesterday but trailed Merrill McBride of Lewisville Ind in the 25 lap feature. McBride led Harold Smith of Dayton Bill Evans of Muncie Ind and Briar Johnson of Richmond Ind in the big race.
Pitcher Russ Kemmerer of the Boston Red Sox threw a brilliant one hitter against Baltimore in the first game of a doubleheader, as Boston blanked the Orioles. Minnie Minoso starred for the Chicago White Sox with six hits in nine at bats, including four for four in game two, guiding a doubleheader sweep over the Philadelphia Athletics 10-2 and 4-3.
Cincinnati banged 18 hits to crush the New York Giants 14-4 in the opener of a doubleheader at Crosley Field. In the nightcap the Reds managed six hits as the Giants won 3-1, cutting the series lead and leaving theRubber match tonight.
Dayton University unveils an eye catching football uniform set for 1949 season featuring red white and blue with Pennsylvanias striped sleeves. Road jerseys are red with striped sleeves while home jerseys are white with colored sleeves. Silver pants and blue helmets with white stripes complete the look. Opening game against Bowling Green on September 18 at UD Stadium under lights.
Philadelphia reports Minnie Minoso and Jim Rivera of the Chicago White Sox both stole base number 12 in yesterday's twin bill against the Athletics, tying for the American League lead.
Washington pitcher Maurice McDermott, an 18-game winner with Boston last season, has lost seven straight decisions for the Senators. He dropped a 7-4 defeat to the Cleveland Indians, leaving his 1960 record at 5-11.
In Cincinnati Willie Mays hit his 33rd homer in game 89 of the season, boosting his pace to six games ahead of Babe Ruth’s 1927 60 home run mark. The shot came off rookie Corky Valentine in the Giants’ twinbill loss yesterday. Ruth reached 33 after 95 games on July 26.
Julius Boros captured the $5,000 top prize at the 72 hole Manakiki Open in Cleveland defeating George Fazio in a playoff after both finished 28 under par. Boros moved to $15,120 for the year and leads the money list, while Fazio, Barber, Winninger and Bolt followed closely at 28 under.
Betsy Mac Kinnon of Savannah and Betsy Rawls of San Antonio teamed to win the $1,600 first prize in the Inverness Invitational Women's Golf tournament in Toledo over two days. They posted 70 67 for 137 over 36 holes.
Dr. Charles A. Jorgensen, in his 25th season as Pirates trainer, says nerves and spine pain affect many players. He notes that adjustments can relieve aches and pains common among baseball athletes.
Eddie Stanky resigns as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals following a brawl with Terry Moore, the fired coach, during a chaotic field riot with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies forfeited the game 9-0 after delays and umpires cited authority issues.
Betty Fp Stein of Dayton wins the women singles 6 1 6 2 over Bonnie MacKay. Barry MacKay of Dayton defeats Joe Russell of Cleveland 6 7 5 7 in men singles. MacKay Stein pair beat Haberacker Taft 64 62 in women doubles. Brown low Russell and Prakken beat Drobac Milwaukee Lansing 12 10 6 3 in men doubles.
Poe Bartzen, a 135 pound southpaw from San Angelo Texas, defeated Tony Trabert of Cincinnati 6 2 to win a major title. He earlier beat Vic Seixas of Philadelphia 7 5 4 6 2 in the semifinal showcasing solid baselines and backcourt play. Seixas pressed late but erred repeatedly.
Judy Hagan and Carolyn Wikoff were eliminated at the Louisville Boat Club in a three set match to Pat Shaffer of St Petersburg and Marilyn Stock of Coral Gables. Shaffer the top seed won the Under-18 clash. Wikoff won the Under-15 singles from Hagan and then captured the doubles title with Hagan.
New York’s 1953 pennant champion Yankees went 19 and 18 in games decided by one run in the American League. The club, seeking a fifth straight title, won half of those close contests and missed the edge on pennant outcome.
Colorful play by the finalist pair faded as they failed to cope with University of Colorado's pace and net work. The final match saw Haberacker and Taft prevail as Epstein and MacKay won 64 62 to claim the title for Colorado.
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