Lansaw Biedenbender win city doubles crown at Verity Courts
In tennis action at the Verity Courts four locals earned titles. Paul Lansaw and Dick Biedenbender captured the city doubles championship by defeating Don and Robert Driscoll in straight sets 7-5 7-5 6-4. Joann Whitley and Nancy Cox won the women’s crown 7-5 6-1.
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Don
Robert Driscoll
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Chet Legg
Boxing revival at Armco Field sparks local optimism
Vets beat Beckers 9-1 day by day the boxing revival draws fans to Armco Field as American Legion and Sportsmen's Club plan a strong card with Gene Spencer from Chicago and Joe Discopoli arriving before fight night. City officials oversee rules to curb past contract issues and ensure smooth operations for a near sellout crowd. The Middletown Ohio State Tennis Championship will be hosted after Butler Open growth prompts a regional move to the Southern Ohio Championships with OVTA and USLTA backing. Baseball chatter nods to Alvin Dark as rookie of the year front runner while Richie Ashburn remains hot for Philadelphia.
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Grine Tosses Six Hit Game In Armco Win
Armco Vets clinched a 9 1 victory over Becker's Clothes to close the Buckeye League schedule. Arnold Grine pitched six hits, nine strikeouts, and no walks to earn his fourth win as Armco improved to 23 6 in 29 games and extended its home winning streak to 13 in a row. Grine and Les Pugh led a 13 hit attack with three singles each, while Broyles Wells and Lupo contributed multiple hits. Monnig allowed seven runs on 13 hits as Armco capitalized on early offense and a defensive miscue plagued Becker's. Armco is idle next Sunday and hosts Thomas AC in an Aug 8 exhibition playoff game at Armco Field.
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Herb Wells
Larry Fraley
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Thomas AC
Zanesville Closes on Muncie Reds in twin bill sweep
Zanesville closed the gap on league leader Muncie Reds after a Sabbath twin bill sweep. In game one Don Hilber hit a decisive triple driving in Dick Meyer for a 9-8 win. The second game saw Zanesville throttle the Moundsmen 11-0 as Ray Hathaway reached 15 victories. Richmond upset Muncie 16-7 as four Reds pitchers were hit for 14. Lima beat Marion 6-3 behind Bob D Ridk’s three hits. Portsmouth defeated Springfield 11-8 and 10-3 to tighten third place.
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Zanesville
Moundsmen
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Richmond
Lima
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Terriers
Marion
Portsmouth
Springfield
Elks Take Knothole Win Over Trinity 14-2
The Elks defeated Holy Trinity 14-2 at Goldman Park in a Class AA Knothole League makeup game. J Brammer pitched a complete game allowing five Trinity hits. Mahan took the loss. D Baker J Harrison and B Walck each hit a triple for the Elks.
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Grocers Cinch Title Share In Triple A Loop
With one week left in Triple A play the McKinley Grocers can only tie for first if they lose Sunday. They crushed Finney's Garage 15 1 at Goldman Park as Kenny Rogers led with five hits and D Dearth pitched five shutout innings. Yocum's Grocery beat Fairbanks Fibre 6 1 at Goldman and West Elkton won their first of the season 7 5 over Roberson's Sporting Goods. Yocum's remains one game back and could challenge McKinley. Borders and Cope starred for the winners with multiple hits and strikeouts.
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Cooties Split Two Games in Michigan Weekend
The Military Order of Cooties, VFW, split two Michigan games against Regents Cafe Nine over the weekend. A 5 1 loss in Jackson Saturday was followed by a 9 6 win in Eaton Rapids Sunday as Edith Gluhm and Betty Osborn led a 10 hit attack and a four run rally. Over 1,000 spectators attended each contest for the VFW Children's Home and disabled veterans fund.
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Ross
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Preusch
VFW
Scholl Wins Jackpot Shoot at Middletown Sports Club
P Scholl captured the jackpot trapshoot award with one miss in 50 attempts yesterday afternoon at the Middletown Sports Men's Club. Bill Roberson and J Happersberger each posted 47. Don Roberson led the International event with 95 of 100. Other scores included Prust 46 Clark 46 Longacker 45 Woods Roberson Rogers Miller Roberson Collins and Weddington all in the 41-43 range.
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Middletown Sportsmen’s Club
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J. Happersberger
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V. Clark
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D. Roberson
F. Rogers
Glenn Miller
M. Roberson
Collins
H. Weddington
Stymie Retired After Injury Ends Racing Career
New York AP Stymie the money winning legend suffers a fractured sesamoid in his right forefoot at Monmouth Park Handicap and trainer Hirsch Jacobs retires the seven year old, ending a record earning career that topped 911000 dollars.
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Hirsch Jacobs
Wightman Juniors Host Dayton Team Today
Middletown's Wightman Cup junior team welcomes Dayton to the Verity courts. The Gem City cuppers won their first match against Columbus but lost to Cincinnati recently. Leading the visitors is Betty Epstein, last seen in the Regional Center Playoff finals for girls under 15.
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Dayton
Columbus
Cincinnati
Betty Epstein
Reds Win Twin Bill to Open East Swing
Cincinnati Reds defeat Philadelphia Phillies 11-8 in game one and 9-2 in game two in a doubleheader. Wehmeier earned the first victory, Blackwell and Peterson closes out wins as Reds surge after a rough home stand. Phillies’ Hammner Seminick and Lamanno contributed multi RBI efforts as Baumholtz hit a four run homer in the second game.
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Ohio Open lists seven ex champs among 162 in field
The 25th annual Ohio OpenGolf Championship tees off with 162 contenders and a $2,000 purse. Former champions include Al Marchi Jack Thompson Alcroft Denny Shute Billy Burke Lloyd Gullickson and Phil Perkins. The 72-hole event runs over two days of qualifying before 60 top scorers start the final 36 holes Wednesday at Sylvania Country Club. Byron Nelson previously set the course marks at 284 and 271 in recent years.
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Youngstown
al Alcroft
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Akron
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Ohio
Lloyd Gullickson
Toledo
Phil Perkins
Sylvania
Fairbanks Fibre Team Plans Practice at Barnitz Field
Fairbanks Fibre of the Triple-A Baseball League will drill Thursday at 5 30 p m at Barnitz Field. Harvey Rector, manager of the Fibermen, asks Lefty Hale to contact him at 25428.
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McCarthy Men Erase 10-Game Deficit For Sox Lead
Joe McCarthy’s Boston Red Sox surged from 10 games back to first place by sweeping a seven-week climb. They beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 for their 12th straight win, while Connie Mack’s Athletics split a doubleheader with Detroit. Joe Dobson pitched the win, and the Indians fell to third as the Braves led in the National League.
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