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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1958

Page

12

Golf Is Humbling Bolt Proves In Open Triumph

Tommy Bolt won the National Open on the sweltering Southern Hills course with rounds of 71 71 49 71 for a total of three over par. At 38, Bolt claimed the title after a long, controversial career, edging Gary Player and Frank Stranahan as Julius Boros and Dick Mayer also contended. Hogan was held by an injury, while Demaret and Snead faded, leaving Cary Middlecoff and Mayer near the top.

Hugh Fullerton JR Tulsa Tommy Bolt Bolt Italy Gary Player South Africa Frank Stranahan Julius Boros Charlie Doe Littler Jimmy Demarate Hogan Player Stranahan Littler Boros Frustra Ted Demaret Snead 'Ada Dick Mayer Pion Cary Middlecoff Mayer

Suggs Says She's Still Improving

Marblehead Mass Louise Suggs says her golf game is better than it has been in a long time after three victories in the last five tournaments. She won the $12 000 Round Robin Women's Invitation at Tedesco Country Club praising timing and confidence amid a plus 51 score in the four some event.

Marblehead Mass Louise Suggs Sea Island Tedesco Country Club Miss Suggs Marlene Hagge Patty Berg Kathy Cornelius Alice Bauer

Mary Lindsay captures Trans Miss golf title again

Mary Lindsay of Decatur Illinois defeated Andrea Cohn of Waterloo Iowa 8 and 6 to win her second Trans Miss Women's golf title. The event, held in Hot Springs Arkansas, marked Lindsay's second win after runner-up finishes in 1949 and 1952 and a prior championship in 19. The 1959 tournament site was set for Hot Springs at a meeting of association members.

Springfield Marjorie Lindsay Decatur Til Andrea Cohn Waterloo Iowa Miss Lindsay Hot Springs Ark

Championship Round of 8 At Wildwood Golf Tourney

The Spring Handicap Tourney at Wildwood crowned winners in several flights. Claude St Jones beat Bill Rupp 4 and 3 to reach the semi finals. Dave Woodward eliminated Dale Whistler 1 up. Harold Ahlers beat Dick Ismourt 2 up into the Middletown Flight semis. Jim Miller and E B Siler advanced in the Wildwood Flight with Miller defeating Bob Schneider and Siler ousting Jim Moorhead. Whistler posted low gross 75 after rounds of 39 36. Three tied at 79 including Cliff Sweeney Jones and Jerry Brown. Siler tied Mort Taylor at 80 with 43 37 80. Harold Barry led blind bogey at 72, Anters 71. John Walner and Jones 77 each.

Wildwood Claude St. Jones Bill Rupp Dave Woodward Dale Whistler Harold Ahlers Dick Ismourt Middletown Jim Miller E. B Siler Miller Bob Schneider Siler Jim Moorhead Cliff Sweeney Jones Jerry Brown Mort Taylor Harold Barry Anlers John Walner

Expected In Pre Senior At Springfield

SPRINGFIELD Ohio AP The third annual Ohio Pre Seniors Golf Championship opens Tuesday at Springfield County Club with at least 120 entrants expected for the first 18 holes. A banquet will cap the day and finals are set for Wednesday. Competitors are placed in three age groups 40 44 45 49 and 50 54 the latter transferring from the Seniors. The winner will receive the H B Donley trophy and a replica. Hammy Hedges the Columbus lawyer is the defending champion.

Springfield Ohio Springfield County Club Pracice H. B. Donley J. S Hammy) Hedges Columbus

Magic Valley pitcherPrevatt earns win and fatherhood

Jim Prevatt of Magic Valley in the Class C Pioneer Baseball League became a father on Father's Day weekend. He pitched Magic Valley to a 6-1 victory over Billings, allowing five hits and adding a three run homer to seal the win.

Twin Falls Idahoma Jim Prevatt Magic Valley Billings Mon

Bee Be Hanged. Schmidt Tops Publinks Qualifiers

Dayton Ohio AP Fritz Schmidt 24 led four Dayton players into the National Public Links Golf Tournament after shooting 142 at Community course. He endured a bee sting to his finger when the insect paused between ball and cup. Gordon Waldespunl 145. Bob Suttman 148. Bob Murray 148 also qualified.

Dayton Ohio Fritz Schmidt Schmidt Ohio State University Gordon Waldespunl Bob Suttman Bob Murray

16 Tee Off In Collegiate Meet

Forty six contenders began teeing off in the 18 hole qualifying round of the Women s National Collegiate golf tournament at Iowa State College Ames Iowa AMES AP Defending champion Meriam Bailey Northwestern University junior and Judy Bell Wichita Kan the 1957 runner up had not reported by late Sunday and it is doubtful she ll play in the meet.

Ames Iowa Iowa State College Meriam Bailey Northwestern University Judy Bell Wichita Kan

Moose Remains Unbeaten in 25-6 Victory at Dayton

Middletown Moose remained undefeated in the Miami Valley Fraternal Order League yesterday with a 25-6 romp over Dayton Moose in Dayton. Howard Reeder earned the win on the mound and Ray Paynter collected five hits. The Middletown Eagles' clash with Lebanon Moose was called off due to wet grounds.

Middletown Middletown Eagles Lebanon Moose Lott

Kramer Injury Highlight at Heidelberg Raceway Cycle Event

Dick Klamforth of Groveport Ohio won the 15 mile feature race for the American Motorcycle Assn at Heidelberg Raceway with a 13 minutes 2.67 seconds. Louis Kramer of Peasttown Ohio sustained a possible fractured spine during warmup laps.

Pittsburgh Dick Klamforth Groveport Ohio American Motorcycle Assn Heidelberg Louis Kramer Peasttown

Junior Legion Team Captures Fifth Straight

Middletown Post 218, American Legion Junior baseball team won its fifth straight by defeating Fairborn Post 526 6 to 3 in Dayton Amateur League action. Four third inning runs gave 218 a three run lead. they added singles in sixth and seventh for insurance. Pitcher J. B. Reffitt earned the win with relief in the eighth and collected two hits in three trips. 218 aims to extend the streak Wednesday at Verona.

Middletown Post 218 American Legion Fairborn Post Dayton J. B. Reffitt Reffitt Verona

77 Cab Splits In Twin Bill

Trenton and 77 Cab split a doubleheader at Smith Farm. In the opener Trenton won 10-0 with 77 Cab taking the loss as Dick Evans gave up a homer in the seventh to S Arnold. In the nightcap 77 Cab won 6-5 as Evans pitched in relief for the win.

Trenton Cab Smith Farm Dick Evans S. Arnold Evens

Godwin's Edges Martin's 4 3 in Exhibition Slo-Pitch

Godwin's of the American League won 4 3 over Martin's Grill of the City League in an exhibition slo-pitch game at Barnitz Field yesterday. Skeeter Payne and Lou Cohen hit home runs counting for three of the four runs. Payne connected in the first with one on base and Cohen opened the fourth with a homer.

Godwin's Martin’s Grill Barnitz Field Skeeter Payne Lou Cohen Payne Cohen

Armco Jets Fall 8 4 at Home to Warriors

Armco Jets suffered an 8 to 4 defeat at Douglas Park to the Cincinnati Warriors. James Gibbs had three safeties including a triple, Eddie Johnson added two singles, and Dave Williams was the losing pitcher. Armco resumes action Friday at Kalida.

Armco Jets Cincinnati Warriors Douglas Park Armco James Gibbs Eddie Johnson Dave Williams Kalida

Linda Nein Wins Girls Under-18 Title at Center Tourney

Linda Nein defeated Helen Lowry 7 5 61 yesterday at the verity Courts to capture the Girls Under-18 crown in the Center Tournament. Both players qualified for the Regional Center opening here today, which includes entrants from Dayton Cincinnati Hamilton Springfield Columbus and Middletown.

Linda Nein Helen Lowry Verity Courts Dayton Cincinnati Hamilton Springfield Columbus Middletown

Experience Is Rowing Factor Yale Beats Harvard on Thames

Yale's Olympic crew four, racing on the Thames at New London, beat Harvard by three lengths in 22:39 for the 46th Yale win in the traditional varsity regatta. Harvard has 47 wins overall.

New Haven

A W Takes First in Girls Softball Loop

A W Root Beer moved into first place in the Girls' Softball League at Barnitz Field with a 10 4 victory over Armco. Theresa Rukavina led A W with three hits and Harrison pitched the win. In other games Triple B Hardware beat Trader's Mart 12 9 as Betty Lewis homered twice for Nuna maker's, while Raymonettes defeated Nanamakers 12 6 with Betty Craft winning pitcher and Carol Nunamaker collecting two hits. Louise Jackson and Violet Taylor had four safeties for Triple B.

A & W Root Beer Barnitz Field Armco Trader’s Mart Triple B Hardware Raymonettes Nanamaker’s Theresa Rukavina Harrison Tewell Betty Lewis Ray Monettes Betty Craft Francis Wilson Carol Nunamaker Martha Davis Nunamaker Louise Jackson Violet’ Tayllor Triple B Jackson Bronnenberg

Weekend Fight Results From Bologna AP Report

In Bologna Italy Willie Pastrano 189 from New Orleans defeated Franco Cavicchi 202 in a ten round decision. Pastrano’s win adds a noted victory in an internationally billed bout.

Bologna Italy Willie Pastrano New Orleans Franco Cavicchi

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