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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1954

Page

13

Antonelli Shuts Reds In 13 Inning Giants Victory

Johnny Antonelli of the Giants outpitched the Reds in 13 innings, allowing nine hits and five walks as New York won 2 to 1. Ted Kluszewski hit his 25th homer for Cincinnati, while Don Mueller, Willie Mays, and Dusty Rhodes drove in the tying run for the Giants.

New Yorkers Reds Ted Kluszewski Giants Brooklyn Antonelli Johnny Antonelli SamMaglie Don Mueller Willie Mays Dusty Rhodes Mueller

Heat and heroics blot out the scoreboard at Crosley Field

In scorching heat 104 degrees the Cincinnati Redlegs and New York Giants battled 13 innings. Art Fowler and Johnny Antonelli carried the day as Antonelli earned his 14th win while Tebbetts shuffled infielders and Amalfitano scored the winning run in the top of the 13th.

Crosley Field Art Fowler Cincinnati Redlegs Johnny Antonelli New York Giants Milwaukee Braves Redlegs Knothole George “Birdie” Tebbetts Jim Greengrass Giants Greengrass Bobby Hofman Leo Durocher Hofman Joe Amalfitano Antonelli Tebbetts Chuck Harman Ted Kluszewski Rocky Bridges Wally Post Johnny Temple Amalfitane Whitey Lockman Durocher

Giants Hold Off Reds In Pitchers Battle At Crosley Field

Antonelli and Fowler delivered a tense 12 inning duel as the Giants stayed scoreless for long stretches against Cincinnati. A Reds win would have clinched the series for Cincinnati. the victory keeps the Giants from a 3-1 deficit and may spark a rebound for New York. The game followed a dramatic All-Star break period and delivered another hot, memorable contest.

Crosley Field Antonelli Howie Perkowski Fowler Giants Cincinnatians Durochermen Redlegs

New PGA Crowd Record Possible At St Paul

The 36th PGA Championship in St Paul may draw about 50 000 fans across seven days if weather conditions and Sam Snead s stiff neck cooperate. The current record is 53000 set in 1947 at Detroit. Snead, a three time champion, faced neck pain after a 63 in practice and sought medical treatment while planning to play.

St. Paul Hugh Fullerton JR ST Paul, Minn Sam Snead Keller PGA Detroit Plum Hollow Club Snead University of Minnesota

Non corrosive metals and copper degrade over time

A brief note discusses non corrosive metals showing 151 choke and last choice copper becoming weaker and turning brittle, indicating material brittleness and degradation in aging metal samples.

Kirkwood Is Man To Beat In Cincy

National champion Pat Kirkwood of Fort Worth Texas is the man to beat as the C of C late model stock cars return to the Cincinnati Race Bowl. His Oldsmobile 88 dominates feature wins while Jack Harrison leads in circuit points after a rare DNF. The program features a 50 lap sweepstakes four 10 lap heats and a five lap trophy dash with a guaranteed 2000 dollar purse. Reservations: Parkway 6456.

Cincinnati Pat Kirkwood Fort Worth Tex Oakland Stadium St. Louis Parkway 6456

Tuesday Fights From Associated Press Roundup

In Miami Beach Bob Satterfield from Chicago knocked out John Holman of Gary Indiana. Detroit boxer Allie Gronik defeated Pat Lowry of Toledo by knockout. In New Orleans Ralph Dupas defeated Armand Savoie of Montreal by decision.

Miami Beach Fla Bob Satterfield Chicago John Holman Gary Ind Detroit Allie Gronik Pat Lowry Toledo New Orleans Ralph Dupas Armand Savoie Montreal

Pete Runolsen hits first home run at Griffith Stadium this season

Pete Runnels of the Senators belted a home run against the White Sox, marking his first such drive at Griffith Stadium this season, as Washington’s batter added to an early lead.

Pete Runnels Senators White Sox Griffith Stadium

Maureen Connolly Injured in Horse Riding Accident

San Diego reports tennis star Maureen Connolly sustaining a broken right leg after her horse Colonel Merry Boy collided with a moving cement truck near Mission Valley. Dr Bruce Kimball operated, confirming a fibula fracture and torn muscles, with a cast and a month or longer recovery ahead. she cannot defend her U S singles title at Forest Hills on August 28. Connolly, age 19, was riding with two companions when the horse shied into the truck.

San Diego Calif Maureen Connolly Little Mo U.S Forest Hills N.Y Bruce Kimball Kimopall Colonel Merry Boy Mission Valley Polo Grounds Friar’s Road

British Empire Boxer Pompey Takes on Ward in TV Debut

Yolande Pompey the Trinidad born fighter known as a top British Empire prospect meets Detroit’s Moses Ward in a 165 pound Chicago Stadium bout televised nationally at 9 p.m. EST. Pompey holds Empire middleweight and heavyweight titles and seeks a win to earn a second TV appearance within 30 days from New York.

Chicago Yolande Pompey British Empire United States Moses Ward Detroit Pompey Trinidad Ward New York

Johnson Seeks To Extend Lead At Dayton Speedway

Richmond garage driver Brian Johnson leads the Dayton Speedway standings with 189 points and a 32 point edge over second place Jack Farris of New Paris. Rex Craig, Buddy Cox, Harold Smith, and Al Smith follow as top contenders. A sprint car session is set for Sunday with entrants including Troy Ruttman and Mike Nazaruk.

Brian Johnson Richmond Ind Dayton Speedway Johnson Jack Farris New Paris Farris Rex Craig Buddy Cox

Ohioan Ruled Off U.S. Harness Tracks

K B Rohrs of Napoleon Ohio, owner of Hi Lo s Apollo, was ruled off all United States harness racing tracks yesterday for betting on another horse during the eighth race at Northville Downs Track. Driver Jack Ackerman of New Castle Indiana was accused of attempting to throw the race.

Detroit K. B. Rohrs Napoleon Ohio United States Rohrs Hi-Lo Apollo Hi - Lo Northville Downs Jack Ackerman New Castle Ind

Walleyes exceed two anglers limit on opening day

International Falls fishermen Herman Koeneke and Alfred Wiese each landed eight walleyes in 75 minutes to reach their limits on the season's opening day.

International Falls Minne Herman Koeneke Alfred Wiese Minneapolis

Wikoff and Hagan Reach Western Semi in U15 Tennis

Defending champion Carolyn Wikoff and Middletown’s Judy Hagan advanced in the Under-15 Western singles races as upsets spread in the Under-18 bracket. Wikoff beat Gwen McEvans 46 62 63 while Hagan’s progress kept pace with results through quarterfinal play.

Carolyn Wikoff Gwen McEvans Hamtramck Mich Sue Hodgman Kalamazoo Middletown Judy Hagan Pat Hubbard Washington D.C Hubbard i Wikoff Hagan Betsy Little Hodgeman Little Lynne Lawson Joan Albin Judy Magly Columbus Hodgman Sue Metsger June Stack Lorraine Williams Judy Falicki Grand Rapids Barbara Nichols Dayton Florida Marilyn Stock Coral Gables Fla Chicago Pat Shaffer St. Petersburg Carol McCord Washington, D.C McCord Lorraine Jakobielski Phyllis Saganski Claudia Henschke Jennybelle Bardin Martha Hunt O'Neil Hagan- Wikoff

Novice Net Meet Nears Final Stages At Local Parks

The Middletown Junior Novice tournament at Verity courts enters final rounds with finals set at Barnitz Park. In the boys under 15, Harrington faces Hensley after dominant semifinals wins. Girls under 15 feature Sangster and Jones advancing. Lawson leads in younger division as Cannoy reaches semis.

Bob Baker Douglas Beverly Sangster Marilyn Mills Claudia Jones Mary Watson Anne Lawson Sunset Martha Grine Judy Cannoy Lawson Ruthie Dobroszi Cannoy Louise Spinney

Leak Ritter Team Wins Low Gross in Wildwood Ladies Event

Mrs. Al Leak and Mrs. George Ritter captured the low gross in the ladies blind team tournament at Wildwood with 195 total for 18 holes. The low net went to Mrs. Bert Feinthal and Mrs. Gordon Nein with 152, followed by Mrs. Doug McCabe and Mrs. Vic Carpenter at 156. The blind team low puts went to Mrs. Owen Combs and Mrs. Bob Gade with 59. Individual low gross was posted by Mrs. C. L. Mers at 46 44 90.

al Leak George Ritter Wildwood Bert Feinthal Gordon Nein Doug McCabe Vic Carpenter Owen Combs Bob Gade C. L. Mers

Rain postpones boxing card in Columbus and harness program

Rain forced postponement of a five bout boxing card at Hart's Acre and the Hilliards Raceway harness program. The fight card was reset for tonight with Sid Peaks of Louisville and Neil Welch of Toledo set for the heavyweight main event.

Columbus Ohio Hart's Acre Hilliards Raceway Sid Peaks Louisville Neil Welch Toledo

Second Knothole Trip To Cincinnati Saturday

The local Knotholers plan a second trip to Cincinnati to watch the Reds play the Pirates on Saturday. Knothole and YMCA members may sign up tomorrow or Friday until 5 p.m. at the V. A $1 registration covers round‑trip bus fare, per Harry ter Braak of the Boys’ Division. Two more trips are planned this season.

Cincinnati T Reds Pittsburgh Pirates YMCA Harry Ter- Braak

National League standings and midweek schedule summary

Baseball standings show New York and Cleveland leading, with Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis in the midpack. Schedule notes include Brooklyn at Cincinnati and New York at Chicago with multiple day games and recent results across the league.

Pet. GB New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Sil Milwaukee Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Erskine Podbielan Roberts Conley Littlefield Poholsky Magne Rush

Louisville beats Kansas City 11 to 4 in baseball

Louisville hot bats powered a 11 to 4 victory over Kansas City while Toledo defeated Indianapolis 7 to 1. Other games were postponed.

Foytack Pitches Colonels To Win

Persistency and strong pitching by Paul Foytack lift Louisville Colonels over Kansas City 11 to 4 as they close within nine games of the Indianapolis Indians in the American Association race. Indianapolis loses to Toledo, the only other games played, with two weather postponements.

Paul Foytack Louisville Colonels Indianapolis Indians Kansas City Losal Toledo Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Charleston

Senften’s 572 Sets Pin Pace In Summer League

Darwin Senften led Frontier Lanes bowlers Tuesday night with a 212 game and a 572 set. His effort helped team No. 3 deliver the night’s only shutout as they swept three games from No. 7. Ralph Baker and Bill Petty propelled No. 1 to two wins over No. 8 while No. 2 edged No. 6 by one pin in one game. No. 6 won two others. No. 5 also took two from No. 4. No. 1 and No. 3 sport 7-2 records atop the standings.

Darwin Senften Frontier Lanes Senften Ralph Baker Bill Petty

Indians and Giants spark long night with two dramatic outs

Hitting star Bobby Avila slugged two homers for the Cleveland Indians in Boston. His second blast came with one on and two out in the ninth to salvage a 5-5 tie through 16 innings. Johnny Antonelli of the New York Giants won his 14th game by beating Cincinnati 2-1 in 13 innings.

Bobby Avila Cleveland Indians Indians Boston Johnny Antonelli New York Giants Cincinnati

Avila's Last-Ditch Homer Lets Indians Lead Again

Avila belted a second homer in the ninth to tie Boston at 5 and push Cleveland into first place as an uproarious 16 inning game ended after 12:57 a.m. A shaky night for the Yankees left them still one game back. The NL race widened with the Giants and Dodgers errors deciding both games. Harvey Haddix and Johnny Antonelli each won for St Louis and the Giants respectively, while Detroit exploded for nine runs in the first inning against Philadelphia.

Casey Stengel New York Yankees Yankees Chicago Yankee Stadium Boston Cleveland al Smith Willard Nixon Bobby Avila Indians New York Brooklyn Giants Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Dodgers New Yorkers Bobby Hofman Whitey Lockman Gene Baker Jim Hughes Johnny Antone Ted Kluszewski Harvey Haddix Cards Phils Haddix Gerry Staley Ray Jablonski Bob Keegan Whitey Ford Harvey Kuenn Tigers Bill Tuttle Roy Sievers Eddie Yost Yost Sievers

Stanky suspended for actions in forfeited game

Eddie Stanky received a five game suspension and $80 fine after a Sunday incident in St. Louis. Warren Giles upheld the forfeit for the Phillies 9-0 win and cited stalling by Stanky and Cardinal players. Stanky apologized and vowed to reform as NL president Giles also fined Sal Yvars three days and Earl Torgeson two days for near brawl involvement.

ST. Louis Eddie Stanky Warren Giles St. Louis Cardinals Suneday Babe Pinelli Philadelphia Phils Stanky Cardinals Redbird Pilot Giles Sal Yvars Philadelphia Earl Torgeson Yvars Torgeson Terry Moore Cardinal

Casey the Psychologist Sly Stengel Talks Ford Into Win Over Pale Hose

Casey Stengel teased Whitey Ford before the game then Ford delivered an eight hitter in a 4-1 Yankees win over the White Sox. Ford improved to 9-6 while crediting coach Jim Turner with fixing his overstriding, gaze, and curve follow-through.

Sly Stengel Ford Pale New York Casey Stengel Chicago New York Yankee Whitey Ford Billy) Pierce White Sox Yankees Cleveland Indians Stengel Jim Turner Yankee Kansas City Turner

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Antonelli Loop Cincinnati Reds Bob Hofman Birdie Tebbetts Chuck Harmon Gus Bell Bob Borkowski Hoffman Frank Smith Brooklyn Dodgers Sportsviews By Jerry Nerdielle Kirkwood Cincy THE Associated Press Swell Point Etal Wikoff, Hagan By Carol Heller Ritter Beautiful BPO Elks Lodge River SOAS Senedeie Trucks Wiesler Houtteman Brewer Turley Stone Zaverink Dixon American Association Foytack HFC Central Avenue Barr G& Grill N. Broad Avila By Ben Phlegar Casey By Joe Reichler Systia A General Tire Service All Ork General Tire Queity Dempster Clinton
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