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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1962

Page

18

Who's Afraid Of Big Bad Yankees Now

AP report notes hope in the American League as the Yankees slip from invincible to beatable midway through the season. Cleve land manager Mel McGaha cites six clubs as threats while praising Cleveland's nine new players from trades, including Donovan Ramos and Kindall, as key to their improving status despite losses like Piersall Power and Temple.

Jack Hand NEW York New York Yankees Yankees Mel McGaha Cleve Cleveland McGaha Ilub Dick Donovan Pedro Ramos Jerry Kindall Jimmy Piersall Vic Power Johnny Temple

Rossi Opens Baseball School In Middletown

Fenwick coach Butch Rossi starts Middletown's first baseball school to provide position-specific coaching, expanding local Knothole programs and addressing time constraints in community clubs. Connie Capozzi tops local tennis, returns from St Louis with two singles titles and a doubles crown with sister Joan.

John “Butch” Rossi Fenwick High Lee Mathews Middletown Piqua Rossi Connie Capozzi Connie St. Louis Joan

Paul Did OK With Reds Too

Gabe Paul earns praise as Cleveland Indians general manager for smart trades that boosted the team. He acquired Dick Donovan Tony Kindall Pedro Ramos Chuck Essegian and Gene Green. The piece notes past Reds deals including trading Don Gross for Bob Purkey in 1957 and highlights Purkey as a consistent winner.

Gabe Paul Cleveland Indians Tribe Dick Donovan Tony Kindall Pedro Ramos Chuck Essegian Gene Green Indians Cincinnati Gabe Reds Paul Don Gross Bob Purkey Gross Bucs Purkey

Army's Dietzel draws South Carolina recruits amid piracy cries

New Army coach Paul Dietzel lured two top South Carolina prep players, Curtiss Lindler of Lower Richland and Wayne Page of Lake View, to West Point. Clemson and South Carolina coaches denounce the move as piracy, while Dietzel says recruitment funds come only from the Army Athletic Association and gate receipts.

Charlotte N.C Army Paul Dietzel South Carolina West Point Curtiss Lindler Lower Richland High Wayne Page Lake View Lindler Page Frank Howard Clemson Marvin Bass Dietzel Louisiana State Howard Army ‘Athletic Association

Fight Results From The Associated Press

San Antonio reports Marsh Wells stopped David Cervantes in Mexico City while Doug Vaillant outpointed Dave Charnley in England. Results list boxers from Houston Mexico City Miami and England with wins by knockout and decision, highlighting international bouts and judges scores.

THE Associated Press San Antonio Tex Marshall Wells Houston David Cervantes Mexico City

Jimenez and Siebern Lift A's In Tight AL Race

A rookie Jimenez and veteran Siebern fueled the Kansas City Athletics in a 4-3 win over Minnesota. Jimenez boosted his batting average to .366 with a double and single, while Siebern added a double and homer to push KC within two wins of .500. The Twins’ Camilo Pascual took the loss as Earl Battey threw out Siebern at home on the tying/go-ahead play. Chicago White Sox beat the Angels 9-5 behind Charlie Smith’s four RBIs. Don Zanni earned the win. Baltimore also won, edging Washington 6-5. Boston signed Larry Thomas of Ohio University as a prize prospect.

Manny Jimenez Norm Siebern Kansas City Athletics Jimnez Sibern A's Minnesota Twins Jimenez Mc Ott Milwaukee Bob Shaw Braves Siebern Camilo Pascual Earl Battey Bobby DelGreco Chicago White Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Washington Kansas City Pascual John Wyatt Diego Segui Gordon Jones Charlie Smith White Sox Bo Belinsky Los Angeles Leon Wagner Angels Orioles Whitey Herzog Marty Kutyna Athens Ohio Boston Red Sox Ohio University Larry Thomas Grove City Denny Galehouse Thomas

Miami Nets Withrow Ob

Miami University football coach John Pont says Bill Ferrone a 6-0 375 pound quarterback from Cincinnati Withrow will enroll at Miami in September. Ferrone was honored with Withrow High School’s Outstanding Athlete of the Year and also played basketball guard and baseball pitcher.

Oxford Miami University John Pont Bill Ferrone Cincinnati Withrow Miami Ferrone Howard ©. Trechter Withrow

National League Scoreboard Roundup and Schedule

National League results include San Francisco 11 Chicago 4 and St Louis 10 Cincinnati 9 in 11 innings. Los Angeles 3 Pittsburgh 2 game suspended. New York at Philadelphia postponed. Thursday games list Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at St Louis only. Other leagues report Baltimore 6 Washington 5, Kansas City 4 Minnesota 3, Detroit at Boston postponed. American Association Oklahoma City 3 Indianapolis 0. International League Richmond 5 Atlanta 4. Jacksonville 13 Columbus 2.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia San Francisco Chicago Los Angels Milwaukee Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Baltimore Washington Kansas City Minensota Cleveland Detroit Boston Minnesota Richmond Atlanta Jacksonville Columbus L. Pet. G.B St. Louisiane W. L. Pet Cleveland Ane

Cardinals Top Reds Despite Poor Effort

Stan Musial hit his 450th home run to lift the Cardinals to a 10-9 11 inning win over the Reds but pitcher Ray Sadecki took the loss amid a five run fifth inning spree. Cardinal manager Johnny Keane fined Sadecki $250 for the poorest effort he had seen on a major league diamond. The Reds had surged ahead 9-1 before St. Louis rallied to tie and Musial’s homer delivered the victory. The Giants beat the Cubs 11-4 as San Francisco stretched its lead, while the Dodgers split a doubleheader with Pittsburgh after an 11 inning nightcap suspension. Houston defeated Milwaukee 7-1. NY-Phil was rained out. Musial went 3-for-4 to raise his average to .326 and also threw out Cookie Rojas at the plate. Bill White and Ken Boyer added timely homers in the late surge. The article also notes a fifth inning error by Sadecki and an early Purkey homer off Sadecki.

Associated Press Stan Musial Cincinnati St. Louis Johnny Keane Sadecki Cardinal Keane Reds Bob Purkey Ed Kasko Marty Keough Don Zimmer Frank Robinson San Francisco Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Houston Milwaukee Cookie Rojas Bill White Ken Boyer Lindy McDaniel Dave Sisler Willie Davis Pirates Tommy Davis Stan Williams Larry Sherry Earl Francis Bob Bruce Colts Spangler Ron Piche

Redbirds and Cubs Make Four-Player Swap

The St Louis Cardinals trade shortstop Alex Grammas and outfielder Don Landrum to the Chicago Cubs for B G Smith and Daryl Robertson. Smith, a right handed hitter, joins the Cards immediately while Robertson, a power hitting shortstop, will be optioned to Tulsa. Robertson remains with San Antonio in the Texas League. Smith, batting .157 with the Cubs, will serve as an outfield replacement for the ailing Minnie Minoso.

Cards Alex Grammas Don Landrum Cubs B. G. Smith Daryl Robertson Smith Cardinal Robertson Tulsa Okla San Antonio L Cubs Minnie Minoso

Cuban Levels Top Contender

In London at Wembley indoor stadium Doug Vaillant Cuba pummeled Dave Charnley, No. 2 title contender, over 10 rounds. Vaillant, from Miami, earned sixth contender rating from Ring Magazine after the masterful win, setting up a possible bout with champion Carlos Ortiz.

London Pencil Slim Doug Vaillant Cuba Dave Charnley Vaillant Miami Fla Ring Magazine Wembley Indoor Stadium

Armco Bowlers Fete Tuesday at Manchester Inn

Tickets remain for the Armco Association Bowling Banquet set for Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Manchester Motor Inn. Priced at 1 25 dollars, tickets are available from the Armco Association with Steve Nagy the nationally ranked bowler as special guest.

Armco Association Manchester Motor Inn Armco Steve Nagy

Yesterday's Stars in Baseball and Pitching Wins

Yesterday's Stars highlights Stan Musial of the Cardinals going 3-for-4 with his 450th homer and a throw at the plate in a 10-9 win over the Reds ending St. Louis eight-game skid. Bob Bruce of the Colts pitched a seven-hitter, striking out 10 in a 7-1 victory over Milwaukee.

Stan Musial Cardinals Cincinnati St. Louis Bob Bruce Colts Milwaukee

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