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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1950

Page

10

Phillies Beat Reds In Split Early Series In Philly

Philadelphia hosts Cincinnati as the Phillies win the second game of the set. Reds hustle early, but Bob Miller shuts them down after five innings. Seminick and Sisler drive in runs for the Phils while Del Ennis and Willie Jones homer for momentum.

Phillies Johnny Wyroetek Whiz Kids Seminick Dick Sisler Bob Miller Young Frank Smith Hs Phillies Ken Heintzelman Philly Grenville Hamner Phils Reds Granny Cinecinnets Rhinelander Howie Fox Bell

Paul Walker’s Ohio All-Stars face Kentucky trip amid drama

Hamilton captain Jon Hamilton returns from a West Point medical and physical exams delay. Oklahoma set Hamilton to enroll. five weeks possible. Team plans a Bowling Green game trip with practice at UK and a tour of Bardstown Hodgenville Mammoth Cave Fort Knox Churchill Downs. Referee Bill Haskett to officiate. basketball clinic offers 25 cent sessions.

Paul Walker Ohio All-Stars Kentucky Hamilton Hamiton Chuck Bowling Green University of Kentucky Tyrone Bridge Old Kentucky Bardstown Lincoln's Memorial Hodgenville Western Kentucky Mammoth Cave Fort Knox Churchill Downs Indiana Bill Haskett Haskett

Songwriter at River Downs Pursues Racehorse Hobby

George Fairman, 68, a musician and songwriter, camps at River Downs while racing thoroughbreds. A resident of Miami and Columbus native, he has written for 50 years and once starred in vaudeville. He carries a trunk of songs, hopes to meet publishers in New York, and recalls World War I hits and Ziegfeld Follies tunes.

River Downs Bie Steing George Fairman ASCAP New York Greenwich Village Fairman Fair Play Miami Columbus

UD Grad 19 Wins Ohio Publinks Championship

Dayton graduate Jack Zimmerman, 19, captured the Ohio Publinks title at Wyandot Country Club, beating Valencia Chiaverini of Toledo in the rain delayed final. The Dayton University alum, a 3.8 GPA student, earned the crown after defeating Ralph Schneider of Cleveland 4 and 3 in the semis and finishing 8 over par over 103 holes.

Columbus Wyandot Zimmerman

Ritter Cards 72 At Wildwood Club

Tommy Ritter fired a one over par 72 to take low gross honors at Wildwood Golf Club yesterday, edging Joe Herr who shot 73. Herr’s 36-37 mirrored steady front and back nines while Ritter stood 38-34. Stan Craft was 75 with 41-34. Park Bolan and C Siler tied for first in blind bogey at 71. six players tied at 76 including Hollon, Kurry, Harmon, Stigler, Bartel and Round.

Tommy Ritter Wildwood Golf Club Joe Herr Ritter Herr Stan Craft Park Bolan C. Siler Clayton Hollon Ken Kurry Chuck Harmon Harry Stigler Sam Bartel Jack Round

Track teams dominate PCC meets since 1936 in SoCal

Southern California track and field teams have won every Pacific Coast Conference meet since 1936, maintaining a long undefeated streak and regional dominance in the sport.

Los Angeles Southern California

Stanford Orphan Crew Triumphs At IRA Regatta

Washington won the senior and freshman races, Stanford earned third place but gained pride with an unrecognized rowing program. The group raised 3500 with student aid and Stanford support, becoming the “Orphan Crew” as they returned home after a two mile IRA course on a flood scarred river.

Marietta, O Washngton College Shell Orphen Stanford Intercollegiate Rowing Association Marietta Stadents Siamps California Uckers Washington Navy Cerne IRA Poughkeepsie & Marietta

Monroe Merchants Beat Mattingly's 14-3 in Miami Valley League

Monroe Merchants collected twelve hits on Tuesday to overwhelm Mattingly's 14 to 3 and move ahead in the Miami Valley League standings. Ray Mattingly lasted four innings before Hughes relieved him. Lieyd Thom Merchant pitched well until a late onslaught. neither Armco Center tilt result nor full Franklin Lebanon Eagles game details were reported.

Monroe Merchants Mattingly Middletonians Franklin - Lebanon Eagles Lebanon South Lebanon Mon Township Ray Mattingly Hughes Lieyd Thom Merchant Eens Paul Shyers The

University of Washington sweeps Inter-Collegiate Regatta

University of Washington wins the Varsity, junior varsity and freshman races at the 48th Inter-Collegiate Rowing Association Regatta in Marietta Ohio, completing a dominant team performance across all divisions.

Marietta, O University of Washington

Giants Rout Cubs Behind Whitey Lockman's Hit spree

Whitey Lockman collected seven hits in nine at bats guiding the Giants to a 6-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Bob Feller allowed only two singles as the Indians shut out the Philadelphia Athletics 7-0 in the first game of a doubleheader.

Associated Press Whitey Lockman Giants Chicago Cubs Bob Feller Indians Philadelphia Athletics

Rettig nets first official ace of 1950 golf season

Roosevelt Junior High coach Ralph Rettig carded the first official hole in one of the 1950 season on Wildwood Golf Club No. 2, a 142 yard par three. He used a No. 5 iron, watched by Frank Kraft and George Brecht, after par on No. 1 and a nine on No. 3. Rettig finished 43 on the front, 47 on the back. Bergmann Jr. had a non-legal ace earlier while waiting for his group.

Ralph Rettig Roosevelt Wildwood Rettig Frank Kraft George Brecht Ralph Bergmann, Jr Alope

Hitters Take Over as Duff Nine Falls 16-7

Hamilton Club jumped to an early lead and blasted Duff for a 16 to 7 victory at Gardner diamond. Harold Kincer and Les Pugh sparked the attack as Duff’s Harold Ledford exited early after trouble with 16 safeties off two pitchers.

Hamilton Duff Lowenstein Duff Cafe Gardner Diamond Harold Kincer Harold Ledford Ledford Harlan Bishop Kincer

Davidson Is High Over-All In Trap Shoot at Troy

J J Hawk of Dayton won the Charley Henderson Honor Shoot at Camp Troy Gun Club scoring 98 of 100 targets in a 100 bird handicap. Don Stilling of Milford Center finished three targets back with 97. In the 16-yard event Ralph Smith of Vandalia won the trophy by breaking 50 straight. Roy Davidson of Middletown and C J Zirkle of South tied for second as Davidson claimed high overall honors with 145 of 150. Clarke County squad won the five-man team event and John Moran of Indianapolis took GOPAean? honors.

Troy J. J. Hawk Dayton Camp Troy Charley Henderson Don Stilling Milford Center Ralph Smith Vandalia Roy Davidson Middletown C.J. Zirkle South Davidson Clarke County John Moran Indianapolis

Wright Field Netters Down Local Squad

The Wright Field tennis team defeated Middletown 4-1 in a Miami Valley League match. Chet Legg won at No.1 singles 9-7 6-2, while Don Crowley and Dick Lyons led the successful No.1 doubles 6-8 7-6 6-3. Middletown’s Perry Grier and No.2 pairing Gordon Burrell and Dan Perryalso won matches, showing strong play.

Wright Field Miami Valley Middleown Tennis Club Chet Legg Middletown Keene Powell Taylor Leggs Powell Don Crowley Dick Lyons Taylor George Craft Wright Dick Dennen Perry Grier Frank Bondurant Donce Joe Lawson Gordon Burrell Dan Perry

Loss in Redleg director home ransacked in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Reds director, McDonald, reported more than 10,000 in losses after burglars raided his home in East Avondale last night. Jewelry valued at about 5,000 including a diamond treoch, bracelet, rings, cuff links were taken along with 60 dollars from a safe. The damage to one room reached 3,000. McDonald, concessionaire at the Reds park for 35 years, called the burglary brutal and thorough.

Cincinnati Cininnnati Reds Avondale McDonald Reds

National League and American League Baseball Summary

Batting leaders include Musial of St Louis with 364 runs, Jethroe of Boston with 7, and Campanella tied for home runs at 14 with Kiner of Pittsburgh. Spahn of Boston struck out 70, while Miller of Philadelphia led pitching with 30 wins. In the American League Kell of Detroit and Williams of Boston headline with 384 and 65 RBIs respectively. Dillinger of Philadelphia plated 5 steals and Reynolds of New York racked 69 strikeouts.

Jethroe Boston S. Snider Brooklyn Laughter St. Louis Robinson Musial St Louis Campanella Kiner Pittsburgh Jehroe Spahn Miller Philadelphia Kell Detroit Williams Kens Wiliams Stephens Dillinger Reynolds New York Om — Byrne

Redlegs Chance To Sign Paige At Crosley Field

Cincinnati AP reports Satchel Paige, former Cleveland Indians pitcher, returns to Crosley Field Sunday with the Grand Rapids Black Sox to face the Homestead Grays. It marks his first local appearance in four years as he resumes freelancing with a major Negro league club.

Cincinnati Satchel Paige Cleveland Indians Crosley Field Grand Rapids Black Sox Homestead Grays Paige Satchelfoot Cleveland

Carfax Amanda A C Softball Game Carded For Tuesday

Carfax Amanda A C Federal Softball League contest has been scheduled for the No 3 diamond at East Side Steve Geckeler city recreation director announced this morning The game is set for Tuesday evening.

East Side Steve Geckeler

Detroiters Triumph Nine Of Dozen In Eighten Red Sox Losses

Detroiters secure nine wins in twelve meetings with the Boston Red Sox as the Tigers seek momentum for 1950. Brooklyn Dodgers pull within a half game of the NL lead by shutting out St Louis 9-0. Phillies move within 1.5 games after doubleheader wins. Giants sweep Cubs as Boston Braves extend win streak to six. Cleveland explodes for 14 in first inning to set a modern record. Feller earns sixth win.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Boston Red Rolphe Detroit Rolfe Mee Tigers Red Sox New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Giants Chicago Cubs Bruins Braves Pittsburgh Cleveland A’s

Hoosiers Trim Millers Lead in Doubleheader Setback

Hoosiers shortened Minneapolis’ grip on first as Indiana split with the Millers in a Sunday doubleheader. The opener went to Indianapolis 4-3 with Haas Dandridgeach homering for Minneapolis and Dallesandro Beckman delivering for Indiana. Louisville pounded St Paul 15-7 in the other set. Columbus swept Milwaukee to move within a half game of St Paul. Kansas City at Toledo postponed by rain.

Associated Press Minneapolis Louisville Indianapolis Tribe Bert Haas Ray Dandridgeach Millers Dom Dallessandro Edman Indians Hoyt Wilhelm Ed Beckman Colonels St. Paul Columbus Milwaukee Kurt Krieger Red Birds Bob Habenicht Kansas City Toledo Gime

Newark Triumph Over Springfield In Ohio Indian League

Newark beat Springfield 5 to 1 and Zanesville defeated Portsmouth 5 to 2 in the Ohio Indiana League with other games noted as results.

Newark Springfield Zanesville Portsmouth Ain

Baseball scores and weather across multiple games

The bulletin lists multiple scores from baseball games with teams such as Brooklyn, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, Columbus, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Louisville, St. Paul, and Kansas City. Several second games were affected by curfew or rain with noted conditions in America’s Association games and other matches.

Today’s Games Feature East Versus West Matchups

The schedule highlights New York at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh at Boston with only Washington at Chicago as the lone remaining game. All games are set to be played as listed this afternoon.

New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Washington Chicago

Baseball matchups heat up coast to coast

Chicago faces Boston while Cincinnati meets Brooklyn St. Louis plays New York. Pittsburgh duels Philadelphia and Washington battles Detroit with New York visiting Cleveland in American League action.

St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Ay Chicas Newark Pittsburgh Cincinnati Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Washington Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Americcan League

USC Heads For Track Glory After NCAA Championship

USC won the NCAA track crown at Minnesota Memorial Stadium with 49 points, outpacing Stanford 28 and Yale 27 as Big Ten schools posted lower totals. The Trojans now head to Madison for the Big Ten Pacific Coast Conference meet, aiming to extend their track dominance.

Minneapolis Southern California Madison Wis National Collegiate Athletic Association Trojans University of Minnesota Memorial Stadium Stanford Yale USC Michigan State Michigan Wisconsin Ohio State Minnesota Indiana Illinois

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Dicking Raggedy-Ann Reds Doc Cincinmati Reds Redlegs Boston Braves Cincinnnnati Ream Wehmeier Resterders del Enis Willie Jones Ashead Bom Ukrahlia By Paul Day Ils New Ohio Cabie Wes Zarumermas Zemeermas Dayton University Clinois Tech Oracts Linton Hotel CAP NWOT Government Square Pie Ae Ih Heninche Sanford Huskies al Ulbrickeon Cal Vernon Roger Griffin Gary Ind Griffin GOLF New Rochelle N.Y Mangrum Palm Beach Betty Rowland Rollins College Grace Lencayk Stetson Albany Calif Noor Gillen Wimbledon England Godwin Paramount Theater Carfaxe A. C Armco Detroiters Tae Lewis Browns Lous Connie Mack Kesebdall Pafisdelphia Athletics Bobby Feller A's White Sox Feller Wally Moses Mike Guerra Mike Garcia Hoosiers Washington - Chicago American Association Hasselbach
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