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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1954
Page
15
Giants lose fifth straight as Brookyln pounds Sal Maglie at Ebbets Field, while Milwaukee Braves inch closer with a 3 1 win over Pittsburgh. Durocher brushes off collapse talk as New York’s lead shrinks to three games behind the Dodgers.
The piece contrasts real athletic play with press coverage, arguing the true game ends in the ninth or sixth inning for different players. It recalls the Longfellow Avenue Royals season, noting a fictional first baseman and a weak right fielder as the author frames a final showdown against a dominant rival, "The Ogres."
The Royals led 3-2 entering the ninth, but the Ogres erupted for 19 runs in the top of the inning to win 21-3. The narrator recalls being hit by a pop fly and reflects on the True World of sports versus the False World.
ABC and the NCAA announced a plan to add college basketball and track to the network schedule this winter and spring. The initial lineup includes the LaSalle Niagara basketball game December 11 with other events such as the Dartmouth Winter Carnival and the Penn Relays likely to be telecast on Saturdays.
Inland Container swept Gardner Board 63 in a playoff to claim the Industrial Slo-Pitch League title at Gardner Diamond. The winners led 3-0 in the first inning, broke a 3-3 tie in the ninth with three runs, aided by Moore and Charles Morrison singles and a Meeks home run. Gardner Board tied it in the seventh on Joe Fryman and George Schueller, but Inland Container sealed the win with Ken Miller and Arlie Craft delivering key hits in the final frame.
Middletown Moose softballers routed Dayton Moose 22 to 1 Sunday afternoon as Lloyd Clemons held Dayton to six hits. Every Moose batter had at least two hits led by Mikovich and Reeder with five apiece. Bill Sauber hit the lone homer in the seventh.
Mike Nazaruk, veteran Indy 500 racer, makes his fourth attempt at Cincinnati Race Bowl victory. He has led two of three previous mains but fell to Vic Carter and Rex Easton. Carter and Easton also race tomorrow night, with Homeier finishing ahead Nazaruk in a recent 50 lap. Time trials at 7:30 p.m. races at 8:30 p.m. at U S routes 25 and 42 between Reading and Sharonville.
Roy Mack declared the Athletics are not for sale and pressed for full control of the club amid a family quarrel with brother Earle over ownership. He cited discussions with a Chicago syndicate and Save the A’s efforts as reasons to fight for dominance.
The latest standings show American and National leagues with teams and records, followed by upcoming matchups. Notable openings include New York at Chicago, Boston at Cleveland, and Washington at Baltimore, with several midweek and Tuesday games across multiple divisions.
Ex champion Vic Toweel fought in his first bout outside South Africa and lost to 20 year old Brooklyn boxer Carmelo Costa by unanimous decision in a 10 round match at Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway. Costa improved to 22 wins three draws, while Toweel struggled with rust and a twisted ankle claimed during the bout.
Sgt J B Reed of Vallejo California defeated Jake Williams of Los Angeles in a boxing bout by points after ten rounds. Williams scored 187 to Reeds 193 in what was described as a tightly contested match.
In St Paul Harbert and Berkemo, Detroit area rivals, meet in the final of the PGA Championship after grueling semifinals. Berkemo defended his title by edging Middlecoff after a dramatic finish, while Harbert survived Bolt to force the final 36th hole.
Major Leagues abandon Hank Greenberg’s interleague schedule for 1955 and approve a rule to ban signing college players who have begun their second academic year. Milwaukee awarded 1955 All Star Game. Caribbean leagues to end seasons by Feb 15 with limits on MLB player participation. Frick to finalize deals with Latin delegates. Everett Barnes championed college player protections.
New York profile of Bob Feller cited as comeback pick for 1954. The veteran pitcher, now with Cleveland, reflects on his durability, fastball, and evolution with a changeup and slider. Al Lopez notes Feller remains among the era’s fastest aging pitchers.
Doughman Painters rallied to defeat the first place Morrow club 7-6 after a five run sixth inning. Armco's beat VFW 3809 to create a three way tie for first with Doughman Painters and Morrow. Ser toma edged Curry Auto 8-7 in the other Class A game.
Jerry Flemming led Armco with three hits as Jerry Leak held VFW to four hits and Armco totaled twelve. McCloud and Don Milbrun each doubled for Armco. Red Sexton and Keuthan contributed two hits apiece as the winners pulled away. In other Class C action Gardner Board beat City Loan 7-3 behind Russ Mittenholzer who homered and held City Loan to five safeties. Kiwanis moved to second with a 9-5 win over the Jaycees as Larry Frye and Dave Cope homered.
Larry Biederman of Lima Ohio loses to Allen Quay of St Petersburg Florida 6 4 in the first round of the National Junior and Boys Tennis Championships junior singles event held yesterday in Kalamazoo Michigan.
The Subteen Tournament at the Verity Courts advances to the semi finals with seeds intact. Helen Lowry and Walter Beatty lead in Under-M3, Lowry also in Under-11 girls semis awaiting Grine-Vicky Siege outcome. David Harrington reaches semis in both Under-13 and Under-11. Results include multiple first and second round wins across girls and boys singles with several byes and defaults.
Aeronca’s softball team seeks to end Sorg Paper’s five game win run in tonight’s Industrial League matchup at the Sorg diamond. Larry Kibler pitches for Aeronca against Sorg’s Lloyd Clemons in a 6 pm contest, followed by United Welding vs Gardner Board at Gardner diamond at 8 pm.
Floyd Zimmerman of Dayton won the feature Sunday at the Valley Stock Car Races beating Nate Ballenger. Zimmerman earned entry from the consolation race after failing to place in four heats. Local drivers Dick, Ballenger, Payne, Detty, Wells, Downs and Ramsey earned spots in the final.
Maintenance Shop defeats Hot Strip 14-12 at East Side diamonds to stun the leaders. McGuire and Winglewitch homered while Larry Fletcher earned the win. Open Hearth overtakes first by beating Cold Strip 8-3 with Les Pugh homering in the first. A double forfeit occurred as Blast Furnace and Fabricating did not field full teams.
New York reports 1 200 amateur golfers start 36 hole qualifying for the USGA amateur championship with 163 spots in prelims. They compete on 38 courses nationwide, including Detroit and New York, with final plays at Country Club of Detroit August 23 to 28.
Maurice Harper, 150, of Oakland, was outpointed by Sawyer, 149, of Los Angeles, in a competitive bout held in Oakland.
Entries for the second annual Kiwanis city wide swim meet are due tomorrow night at Sunset Yankee or Douglas pools. Eligible swimmers under 18 may compete in three age groups with top three in each event earning ribbons.
In Brooklyn, Carl Erskine allowed five hits and one unearned run as the Dodgers beat the New York Giants 9-1 to shrink the gap to three games. Milwaukee's Eddie Mathews drove in two runs with two singles, lifting the Braves over the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1.
After a 13 13 exhibition with Detroit at Crosley Field, the Cincinnati Reds aim to stay in the first division by hosting the Philadelphia Phillies for three consecutive night tests. Robins Roberts to start for Philly with Bud Podbielan vs Tebbetts in debut.
Report from Los Angeles shows Elks focus on cerebrals and public welfare projects amid convention activities. Civic organizations’ service ethos praised as core of community impact and charitable work. Eula Woodhead of Ohio Taxation to assist vendors license holders in Middletown on July 29 2031 with Ohio Farm ST-10 returns. County treasurer’s office city building offers help 9 4 hours Thursday Friday 9 to noon Saturday.
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