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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1953

Page

9

Bentley eliminates Middletown in district baseball series

Bentley Post defeats Middletown 5-2 to end the junior Legion district series, advancing to the August 3 state tournament in Columbus. Middletown, led by Dorenbusch on seven hits, drops after a fifth inning comeback bid, as Bentley’s errors clear the way for late runs.

Middletown American Junior Legion Post American Legion Cincinnati Bentley Post Bentley Columbus Nichols Bob Pummill Bill Dorenbusch Ken Lindsay Dorenbusch Lindsay Heckman Schroeder Cooper

Duff's Pulls Triple Play Enroute To Eighth Straight Win

Duff's Cafe in the Miami Valley Baseball League won 4-1 over Mason, scoring all in the first inning behind Ronnie Caudill. A third inning triple play ended Mason's threat as Duff's got two-run double from Jasper Harrison. South Lebanon also won 4-1 over Kings Mills as Cornett held, aided by three errors by Kings Mills.

Duff's Cafe Miami Valley Middletown South Lebanon Duff Kings Mills Duff's Ronnie Caudill Jasper Harrison Self Caudill Mason Oliver Dick Cope Grisham E. Fields Fuller Wally Blevins D. Fisher Blevins

St Paul Open crowns Shelly Mayfield in Texas golf

St Paul golf star Shelly Mayfield wins the $15 000 St Paul Open with a 19 under par 269. Dutch Harrison of Ardmore Oklahoma finishes second at 271, two strokes back, after a fierce final round.

ST. Paul Minn Texas Shelley Mayfield St.Paul Dutch Harrison Ardmore Okla

Baseball Leaders and Standings in the National and American Leagues

Batting leaders include Schoendienst in the National League with 118 hits and Musial 26 doubles. Key figures: Snider 70 runs, Campanella 81 RBIs, Kluszewski and Mathews homer leaders. In the American League Kell bats .333, Minoso 73 runs, Kuenn 118 hits, Rosen 77 RBIs, Rivera 197 stolen bases. Pitching honor goes to Lopat 10-1 with a .09 ERA and Pierce 97 strikeouts.

Associated Press Schoendienst St. Louis Irvin New York Snider Brooklyn Dark Campanella Musial Bruton Milwaukee Hemas Kluszewski Cincinnati Mathews Kell Boston Minoso Chicago Rosen Cleveland Kuenn Detroit Rivera

NBC Tourney Opens in Ohio With Double Elimination

The National Baseball Congress tournament for Ohio starts in Washington Court House on Thursday and runs to August 9. The Ohio winner faces the Michigan titlist in a best of three series for a Wichita national berth. Dayton Moraine Products, last year’s champion, will not defend the title.

Washington Court House Ohio National Baseball Congress Michigan Wichita Kan Dayton Moraine Products

Yesterday's Stars Batting and Pitching Highlights

Ted Kluszewski of the Cincinnati Reds hit his 27th and 28th home runs to tie Ed Mathews for the major league lead in the first game in a 7 5 win over Brooklyn and drove in a run in the second game defeat. Vic Raschi of the New York Yankees shut out Chicago.

Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Ed Mathews Brooklyn Vic Raschi New York Yanks Chicago

Tackle advice for fishing line and leader setup

The piece outlines using a 3D taper bass bug line with a heavy near the fishing end, recommends a torpedo or shooting taper in sizes GAF or GBF as alternatives, and suggests a level line as a last option. It emphasizes a rod-length leader tapering to .014 and balancing with an automatic reel.

Art Bragg Dominates European Tour for Morgan State Teachers

Art Bragg of Morgan State Teachers College proves nearly unbeatable on tour in Turin. The American squad won 11 of 12 events against Italian all stars as Bragg swept the 100 meter dashes the 200 meter and anchored the 400 meter relay to victory.

Turin Italy Art Bragg Morgan State Teachers College United States Europe Art

Staghound Wins California-Hawaii Yacht Race

Honolulu reports the tiny ketch Staghound owned by Ira P. Fulmer of Pasadena California unofficially won the 2225 mile California Hawaii yacht race on a corrected time of 10 days 23 hours 42 minutes 49 seconds. The vessel's radio failed the last six days at sea finishing last night 15 days 11 hours 1 minute 25 seconds after starting from San Pedro California.

Honolulu Ira P. Fulmer Pasadena Calif San Pedro

Pat McCormick Hurt But Overcomes Bull

In Tijuana a U S woman bullfighter Patricia McCormick 23 of Big Springs Texas killed her bull despite an 18 inch gash from the animal. She was hospitalized and her trainer said she would be out of action for five days as the horn ripped up to the knee.

Tijuana Mexico Patricia McCormick Big Springs Tex Miss McCormick

Unorthodox Putter Is Publinks Champ

Ted Richards a 30 year old stock and bond salesman from Santa Monica California won the national Public Links golf title. He defeated Irving Cooper of Long Beach California in a gruelling 36 hole final to win 1 up.

Seattle Santa Monica Calif Ted Richards California Irving Cooper Long Beach Cooper

Yankees win second game 3-0 to widen lead to six

In the second game of a doubleheader the Yankees won 3-0 bolstering their lead to six games. The report notes two hits in the contest as part of the Yankees' performance. An unrelated line mentions West Virginia’s average altitude of 1500 feet, claimed as the highest east of the Mississippi.

West Virginia Mississippi

Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Mixed in Cincinnati Market Report

Fairly active hog trade with barrows and gilts up to 27.35 for 180-250 lb butchers. Sows mostly steady with 400 lb weights down to 21.00-22.50. Slaughter cattle steady to higher. mixed yearlings 26.00. cows 12.50-15.00. Vealers 21.00-24.00 with primes up to 24.00. Sheep with spring lambs slow, 25.00-26.00 for choice and prime. utilities 3.00-5.00 for slaughter ewes.

Sreeuvees Seees Cincinnati USDA

Dayton Produce Prices Slow For Poultry And Eggs

Wholesale and retail prices for poultry and eggs listed by Dayton and Cincinnati dealers show ranges for hens fryers roosters and rabbits. Egg grades and butter are cited with current market quotes and case prices, reflecting production association reporting and wholesale terms.

Cincinnati

Kerby named New Village Marshal and street commissioner

James Kerby of 96 Highland Ave in New Miami is appointed village marshal and street commissioner, succeeding the recently resigned Edward Amos.

New Miami James Kerby Highland Ave Edward Amos

Bernard Murstein Dies Retired Middletown Merchant at 52

Bernard Murstein 52 of 149 Euclid St. Middletown and a Reed Klopp Furniture executive died early today after long illness. Survived by widow Clara two daughters Alberta Sue Milalma two sisters and five brothers. Burial planned in Sharon Pa. with arrangements incomplete. Memorials at Marstein Foundation Hamilton Community Chest.

Bernard Murstein Euclid St Reed-Klopp Furniture Company Wat Hie Hawma Clara Alberta Sue Milalma Ben Bender Middletown Ben Layman Hamilton Myron Marstein Sharon Sam Tucson Ariz William Elliott Piqua Ormand Mar Stein Joseph R. Baker and Sons Marstein Foundation Hamilton Community Chest

Death of Louis Lillard 71 in Chicago Hospital

Louis Lillard 71 of 317 North Main St died unexpectedly Sunday after a stroke at his son Raymond’s home in Chicago. Born January 15 1882 in Sparty Kentucky he lived in Middletown 47 years. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. Survived by wife Clara E. Lillard five sons Green John Raymond Everett Lawrence two daughters Louella and Evelyn seven grandchildren. Arrangements pending return of the body to Wilson Funeral Home.

Louis Lillard North Main St Chicago Raymond Sparty Mr. Lillard Middletown Second Baptist Church Clara E. Lillard Green John Pittsburgh

James I Mee Sr Somerville Democrat Leader Dies

James I Mee Sr 88 longtime Somerville resident and prominent Butler County Democrat died Sunday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton He worked as a blacksmith in Hamilton Hooven plant and Niles Tool Works Survived by four daughters two sons five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services set at his Church Street residence with Rev Kenneth Morse officiating Burial in Somerville Cemetery Inman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Somerville James I. Mee Butler County Mercy Hospital Hamilton Mr. Mee John Eliza Hutchinson Mee Hooven Niles Tool Works W. R. Crume Gratis Marion Seiler Piqua Raymond Walsh Charles Craig Memphis Tenn James Dayton Charles Eloise Craig Mee William Ethel Mee Church Street Kenneth Morse Somerville Presbyterian Church Somerville Cemetery Inman Funeral Home

Asa B Perry Dies After Heart Attack At Work

Asa B Perry 64 of 223 Franklin Street died at Middletown Hospital after a heart attack at work Saturday night. A native of Morgan County Kentucky, he was an employee of Interstate Folding Box Co for about 15 years and a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church. He is survived by his wife Hallie Antrobus Perry, a brother Allen of Massillon, three sisters Mrs Emma Stahley Mrs Alice Earnhart of Middletown and Mrs Cora Turner. Arrangements are incomplete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Asa B. Perry Franklin St Interstate Folding Box Company Middletown Hospital Perry Morgan County First Evangelical United Brethren Church Hallie Antrobus Perry Allen Massillon Emma Stahley Alice Earnhart Middletown Cora Turner McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Funeral services for Harry Rossier Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Harry Rossier 57 former Cincinnati street car conductor and Janssen Machine Tool employee will be at 10 a m Tuesday at Yale Funeral Home. He died Friday at the residence of his aunt Mrs Emma Duffy with whom he made his home. He is survived by Mrs Duffy.

Morrow Harry Rossier Janssen Machine Tool Company Cincinnati Yale Rossier Emma Duffy

Local funeral notices for four residents listed

Herschel Beckwith of 510 Central Ave. jewelers private funeral services today. George F. Hartman, 77, of 1041 Ross Ave., services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Klaus Funeral Home. Mrs. Margaret Hedderick, 93, of 127 Progress Ave., services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Klaus Funeral Home. Adolph Schramm, 55, of 11 Main St., Ohio Racing Commissionem-

Herschel Beckwith Central Ave George F. Hartman Ross Ave Klaus Funeral Home Margaret Hedderick Progress Ave Adolph Schramm Main St Ohio Racing

Three Injured Driver Thrown Out Of Auto

Three persons were injured in a one car crash at U S 27 and Stahlheber Road just after noon yesterday. Mrs Edelda Hicks 32 of 3750 Stahlheber Rd was thrown from the car suffering severe head cuts and body injuries. Oscar Phelps 43 of Muncie Indiana and his wife Roma na 19 sustained head injuries cuts and bruises. Deputy Sheriff Al Mahatha said Mrs Hicks failed to heed a stop sign.

Hamilton U. S. 27 Stahlheber Road Edelda Hicks Stahlheber Rd Oscar Phelps Muncie Ind Romana al Mahatha

Police Briefs Run: Defraud charge and disorderly conduct

Thomas Roberson a 20 year old U S Army private was arrested on a warrant charging defrauding Ralph De Hart by using a car he did not own. Henry Allen 26 and Henry Triplett 27 were arrested for disorderly conduct. Other items include two dog bite incidents a handbag theft a disorderly conduct arrest and a truck window break at Borden's Dairy. A message notified Loreine Banks of her brother Franklin's death in West Liberty Kentucky.

Thomas Roberson U. S. Army Ralph de Hart Morgan St Roberson Henry Allen Eighth Ave Henry Triplett Loraine Banks Ottawa St Franklin West Liberty

Man Found Sleepy on West Middle Town Bridge

Police were called to report a man living briefly on the West Middle town bridge. The man said fatigue caused him to sleep. officers cleared him and sent him on his way.

West Middletown Bridge

Sorg Worker Suffers Compound Fracture at Paper Plant

Thomas Greathouse aged 28 of 13M Reynokis Ave received a compound fracture of the left little finger after caught between rolls of paper and an iron post at Sorg Paper Company. He was treated and released from Middletown Hospital at 8 20 a m.

Thomas Greathouse Reynokis Ave Sorg Paper Company Middletown Hospital

Girl 12 Breaks Arm in Home Fall

Anna Ellis aged 12 daughter of James Ellis of 2313 Erie Ave suffered a fractured right arm in a fall at home yesterday. She received emergency treatment at Middletown Hospital at 8 30 p m and was dismissed.

Anna Ellis James Ellis Erie Ave Middletown Hospital

Auto crash kills 27 year old John Tillman near Lockland

John G. Tillman of 74 Ross Ave. died in an auto crash near Lockland. Services are set for 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen Church. Webb Funeral Home will handle arrangements.

Ploye Webb Funeral Home John G. Tillman Ross Ave Lockland St. Stephen Church

Obituary notices record church leader and war volunteers

NARRAGANSETT R I The Most Rev John J Boylan aged 63 born Providence R I. DARTMOUTH Mass Miss Anita Evans Phipps aged 67 leaders in women s home front work in two world wars active in Red Cross WWI and AWVS WWII. NEW YORK Elias Malkin 87 violinist Russian born and Jascha Heifetz first instructor. WINSTON SALEM NC Mrs Robert Critz 95 former Lucy Reynolds last survivor of Soames Reynolds tobacco family lineage.

Narragansett R. Ll John J. Boylan Rocksford Providence R. L Dartmouth Mass Anita Evans Phipps American Red Cross New York Elias Malkin Viollinist Jascha Heifetz Winston-Salem, N. C Robert Critz Lucy Reynolds R. J. Reynolds Tobaco Co

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