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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1951

Page

8

White Sox Sail Past A’s As Foreign Stars Shine

Chicago White Sox, led by Carrasquel Minoso and Aloma, swept the Athletics 4-1 and 9-0 to snap a three game skid and widen their AL lead. Carrasquel starred in game one with two hits and five chances handled. Aloma pitched a five hit shutout in game two.

Latin America Muchas Gracias Habana Estes Minoso Arriba Caracas Paul Richards Chicago White Sox Havana Cuba Caracas Venezuela Beisbol Aloma Minoso Carrasquel Medias Blanca White Sox Athletics Philadelphia Chicago New York Yankees Detroit Boston Red Sox St. Louis Washington Cleveland Brooklyn New York Giants Pittsburgh Giants Philadelphia Phils Cincinnati Reds Braves Brillante Randy Gumpert Allie Reynolds Yanks Tigers Johnny Mize Ted Williams Parnell Fred Sanford Senators Indians Mickey Harris

Regional Net Play Starts Here Today

The Girls Regional Tennis tourney begins at Verity courts with 24 entrants from Middletown Hamilton Cincinnati Columbus Springfield and Dayton. Finalists in both under 18 and under 15 divisions qualify for the National Championships in Philadelphia in August. Entries from Springfield Hamilton Columbus and Dayton unsettled. Steurenberg sisters Dolores and Mare to represent Cincinnati while Bonnie MacKay and Betty Epstein join Dayton entrants.

Verity Courts Cincinnati Center Middletown Hamilton Cincinnati Olumb Springfield Dayton

Sportsviews Monday Blues and Diamond Delays

The local group backing seven new baseball diamonds on Smith Farm delays plans awaiting city action. Costs are pegged at 17000 dollars, jeopardizing a full season. July 29 marks North South football at Barnitz Field before Middies, with limited diamonds remaining. Uncle Ed Diddle notes Kentucky All Stars’ sixth straight loss to Indiana, while Paul Walker teams have bested Diddle teams five of six.

Smith Farm Barnitz Field Middies Ed Diddle Western Kentucky State Kentucky

Gray tops North-South game in Murray Ky 83 to 70

Gray defeated North in Murray Kentucky 83 70 with Warren Scholler of Hamilton coaching. Ken McCalley of Mansfield fouled out, the lone player to do so as Ohio All Stars prepare for a matchup with Kentucky and other notable college mentors attend reservations.

Murry Gray Warren Scholler Hamilton Ken McCalley Mansfield Walker Diddle Kentucky

Gardner-Norg Paper Industrial League mind games cited in 3-2 Sorg win

Connie Ryan famed for hidden ball tricks draws attention as Gardner manager Leroy Alfrey is fooled by a glove concealment. Sorg wins 3-2 after a misplayed play where the third base was left open. Charlie Reuthe notes unusual umpiring trickery in Tuesday's game.

Connie Ryan Charlie Reuthe Sorg Leroy Alfrey Gardner Alfrey

Vets top Eaton 13 innings in Central Ohio clash

Armco Vets win 5 4 after 13 innings led by Dependable Bob Scheibert pitching and key hits from Walt Wendt and George Strauthers. Wendt tied the game with a late double. Strauthers drove in the decisive run in extras as Armco Field hosts a thrilling league victory over Eaton.

Armco Vets Bob Scheibert Walt Wendt George Strauthers Eaton Armco Field Scheibert Cullers Jim Turman Bill Black Wendt Vets Tommy Hyde Hyde Spec McGraw Tommy Little Walt Merrill Hatfield Strauthers Hatfield Jerry Patterson Armco Bob Andres McGraw Patterson Ken Feinthal Billy Mount Herb Turner Davis Armeo Buriff Faton AB Jeanes Jefferson Ec Turner Tessa Rfc Weipthalas iMount Faton

Ohio All Star Team Holds Two Practice Sessions

The Ohio All-Star basketball squad invites fans to two practice sessions in the Middie gym today at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in preparation for the game against Kentucky Ken tucky All-Stars in Bowling Green Thursday night. Coach Paul Walker will greet his 12 players at the first session.

Ed Diddle Kentucky

Roy Davidson sweeps Charley Henderson trapshoot honors

Roy Davidson led Ohio trap shooters at Camp Troy capturing the 16 yard and handicap titles with a 99 of 100 in the Charley Henderson Honor Shoot. Bernie Judd of Hamilton and H B Greenamver of Piqua tied for second with 99 per hundred, while Middletown entrants Lyle Hastings and John Happensberger also competed.

Roy Davidson Ohio Charley Henderson Camp Troy Davidson Boykin’s, Inc Bernie Judd Hamilton H. B. Greenamver Piqua Middletown Lyle Hastings John Happensberger

John Hopper Wins Indian Lake Race

John Hopper, local speedboat enthusiast, wins both heats of the Second Annual Indian Lake Outdoor Regatta at Indian Lake. He averaged 0.37 miles per hour per heat in a boat built by Russell Shade of the Acme Boat Co. Hopper, a mailman, used a propeller designed by Sid Hanson and plans to race at Winnebago, Wisconsin, this Sunday.

John Hopper Middletown Indian Lake Russell Shade Acme Boat Co Miamisburg Hopper Andinrest Sid Hanson Hoover Winnebago, Wis

Extra-Hole Battle Won By Beremann In Wildwood Match

Bill Bergmann moved Park Rolan one up in 20 holes yesterday to feature match play in the annual Spring Golf Tournament at Wildwood. The long match was the only one played in the Middletown Flight. Luther Thiel beat Jim Flionolous 6-5. Peterson defeated Max Long 9 7 in the Miami light Rover Oeklevost w KK. Monroe 4-2 in the Butler TMicht.

Bill Bergmann Park Rolan Wildwod Middletown

Johnny We'ner Wins Weer Four Egg Event at Manor

Johnny We'ner captured ten gross honors yesterday at Wild weed with a 9 94 79 score. CHNIOF Passwanarvanine 72 and Rah McCohe c 278 7R trailed. Tying for laurels were Ron Tiller Arden Swoane and Sten Craft with 70 percent. Bob Cravene and Coheana O Meare TR followed. Jawad hy Pant der Bart TM led Sweeney with 73. Panoman Phearlaw Waanear and Charley Martin each posted 78.

Johnny Welner Wildweed Werith Crxswellie Chniof Passwanarvanine Rah McCohe Ron Tiller Arden Swoane Sten Craft Bob Cravene Coheana Jawad Hy Pant I der Bart Thad Sweeney Bob Panoman Phearlaw “Waanear Charley Martin

Golob Leads Cleveland to National Public Links Qualifier

Joe Golob topped the field with 54-56 in the 150 yard event yesterday as Cleveland qualified a five man team for the National Public Links Championships. Teammates include Joe Banko Ziggie Bendes Bob Zieske and Ralph Schneider.

Cleveland Joe Golob Joe Banko Ziggie Bendes Bob Zieske Ralph Schneider

Perkowski Earns Regular Start For Reds In Big Twinbill

Cincinnati reports Harry Perkowski, 27, earned a regular starting role after strong first six innings in a 2-1 win over Boston aided by Ted Kluszewski and Virgil Stallcup. Boston won the nightcap 5-0 as Ewell Blackwell faltered. Brooklyn to visit tomorrow.

New York Giants Boston Braves Sewell Johnny Sain Harry Sain Reds Perkowski Braves Roy Harstfield Harstfield Ted Kluszewski Ted Virgil Stallcup John Pramesa Big Klu Bob Usher Luis Marquez Boston Ewell Blackwell Sam Jethroe Bob Elliott Blackie Earl Torgeson Blackwell Chet Nichols Redlegs Brooklyn Hartsfield Jethroe Elliott Gordon Vueiler Torgeson Cooper Marsnall Marquez Sistiss Ee Sain Eeer c-Addis Chipman Cincinnati Adams Merriman Wyrostek Kluszewski Hatton Stallcup Usher RBI Pramesa Usher SO —Perkowski Saine Ho—Saine Chipman Sain Robb Boggess Pinelli Poae E Gordon Addis Mueller Listi Nichols Eee Fox Cincinti Bb—Nichols So—Nichols Byerly Ho—Blackwell U — Boggess Pinelli Robb

Hogan Dominates Open Victory To Reign In Golf

Ben Hogan, 38, Fort Worth native and former caddy, captures the U S Open for the third time in four years with a 72 hole total of 287 on rounds of 71 and 67. He trailed Bobby Locke and Jimmy Demaret late but surged to win.

Birmingham Mich Ben Hogan Ty Cobb Fort Worth Tex Hogan Philadelphia Merion Bobby Locke Locke Jimmy Demaret

Kovacs Triumphs In Pro Net Crown Over Segura

Frank L. Kovacs, the tall Oakland player nicknamed the clown prince, defeated Francisco Segura of Ecuador to win the pro tennis title in Cleveland. Kovacs came from behind in the longer final rounds, delivering clutch shots and superior serving to claim the crown in front of about 1,200 spectators during a week-long elimination tournament.

Cleveland Frank L. Kovacs Francisco (Pancho) Secura Ecuador Oakland Calif Nower Plaver Incine Howe Segura

Parkview Romps In Exhibition Softball Showdown

Parkview Cafe blasted Johnny's Pony Key 99 in an exhibition in the Federel League. Memons of Miami Cabinet of the Industrial loan allowed one hit and struck out 11 Pony Key batters while Nelson Lawson took the loss.

Lloyd Clemons Asc Parkview Cafe Johnny's Pony Key Vliewed Memons Miami Cabinet Nelson Lawson

Stag Party Plans Ready for Bowlers Sponsors and Friends

Plans completed for the annual stag party for bowlers sponsors and friends. Tickets for the Tyne 28 event at the Sportsmens Club go on sale now then no sales after June 22. Du cts sold at Car fax Ulrichs Dry Cleaners The Mind Rantos Service Station Bill Doeblers and league bowlers.

Tyne Sportsmens Club Carfax Ulrich’s Dry Cleaners Mind Rantos Bill Doeblers

Marietta Plans Regatta Bid Despite Saturday Setbacks

Marietta Ohio aims to host the 1952 college rowing championships, insisting its site is best. Roger Copeland, general chairman of Marietta Regatta, said the bid will be presented to the Intercollegiate Rowing Association in New York on July 16, with a pledge to sponsor its own regatta if rejected.

Marietta Ohio Roger Copeland Marietta Recatta Inter-colegiate Rowine Association New York TRA Coneland Revratta

Womer To Shoot From Men's Tees In Western Open

AP reports top women players led by Babe Zaharias prepare for Western Open with qualifying rounds for a chance at the title. Patty Berg upset Zaharias 1 up in the Weathervane Cross Country event, highlighting a contest where the course itself poses a major challenge.

Womer Philadelphia Saturntav Zaharias Amerca Patty Berg Mrs. Zaharias

Ohio High School Gridders Open Four-Year College Chase

Ohio's top high school football talent looks to four years of college competition as recruiting tightens. With service commitments pulling players, universities like Ohio State Notre Dame Indiana Syracuse Xavier Colgate Cincinnati and Miami vie for standouts led by All Ohio picks. Top amateurs from Barberton Newark Massillon and other Ohio towns appear on regional rosters and eye major programs.

Ohio Colmabus Armed Services Buckeye Bob Bronston Spiegfield Sterling Ohio State Notre Dame Bucks Doug Goodsell Upper Arlington Jerry Krisher Massillon Carroll Howell Portsmouth Dick Szymanski Toledo Libbey Sam Palumbo Cleveland Collinwood Don Bucci Youngstown Paul Brubeck Cleveland St. Ignatius Don Farbrother Indiana Ronald Wilde Canton McKinley Syracuse Ray Perkins Lakewood Xavier Dennis Davis Steubenville Colgate Bob Blatchford Lorain Cincnnati Rob Howe Miami Caude Neeley Hamilton Carl Barlock Dover

Hall Cops Feature at Middletown Speedway

Hall Cops Feature Event At Speedway Blackie Hall was the only two time winner yesterday at the Middletown Speedway Sunday program winning the feature after claiming the first heat. He also was the only driver to rot his car yesterday. Consolation laurels went to Keith McFarland. Other heat winners were Far Nana maker, George Hinke and Herb Trimble.

Blackie Hall Middletown Speedway Keith “McFarland Far Nanamaker George Hinke Herb Trimble

Mattingly’s Defeat AFT in Miami Valley League clash

Mattingly’s rolled to a 15-3 victory in the Miami Valley League encounter played yesterday at Barnitz Field. Miamisburg edged South Lebanon 11-9 as Miller earned the win and P. Burger took the loss. Miamisburg had 11 hits while South Lebanon collected seven safeties.

Mattinglys Rarnitz Field Miamisburg South Lebanon Miller P. Burger

Eddie Pellagrini Bets On No 13 For Phillies

Eddie Pellagrini, the Phillies infield player, was born on March 13 and favors the number 13 on his uniform as a personal touch.

Eddie Pellagrini Phillies

Baseball scores and standings across leagues

Scores from American League American Association and OWTO-Indiana League show Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Detroit, Washington, Cleveland, St Louis, Boston, and others posting results. Toledo, Minneapolis, St Paul, Columbus, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Louisville, Kansas City, Richmond, Newark, Marion, Lima also reported varied outcomes.

Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Toledo Minneapolis St Paul Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Kansas City Richmond Newark Marion Lima

Boston at Chicago N L clash and New York–St Louis duel

Baseball schedule lists the National League games with Boston visiting Chicago at 1 30 p m and New York at St Louis at 8 30 p m Also one Cleveland at Boston game at 1 p m is scheduled as the lone matinee of the day

Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Cleveland

Outdoor Matchups of Major City Rivalries

A slate of baseball or football pairings features Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburgh New York at St Louis Boston at Chicago Chicago at New York Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at Boston St Louis at Washington. The list highlights cross city showdowns across the season with strong city names and venue crossovers.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Boston Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington

Federal Loop Make Up Games Changed

Two Federal League make up games were rescheduled tonight by city recreation director Steve Geckeler. Yankee Tavern and WP will play at 6 15 at Barnitz Field while Barnitz Field and Amanda face Fraternal Order of Police at Barnitz at 6 1 Wednesday night, originally set for Thursday.

Steve Geckeler Yankee Tavern Barnitz Field Amanda Order of Poli Barnitz

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