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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1962

Page

16

Sorg, House Of Drugs Victors In City Classic

In the Cy Hoop Tournament last night House of Drugs beat Crystal Tissue 69-51 and Sorg Paper defeated Knights of Columbus 67-58. Aerotica won by forfeit against Bake Shop. Sorg led 34-27 at halftime.

Sorg House of Drugs Crystal Tissue Sorg Paper Knights of Columbus Aerotica Bake Shop G. Smith Powell Morton Florence Bonny Totals

Middletown Women Bowling Tournament Opens With Big Targets

The Middletown Women’s Bowling Tournament begins Saturday at Eastern Lanes with 61 teams across four shifts. Sunday features singles and doubles as teams chase new records amid divisions A and B. Last year Betty Ann Back set a singles high of 643 with 39 handicap.

Middletown Betty Ann Back

Giants Prove Top Interceptors In 1961 Season

New York Giants led by Dick Lynch Jimmy Patton and Erich Barnes topped the NFL in pass interceptions for 1961 with 33 steals on 366 passes thrown opponent returns totaled 26 yards Barnes 102 yard return against Dallas longest of the season Lynch had nine interceptions in two seasons Patton tied for runner up honors with eight Barnes tied for seventh with seven Dallas second in team standings with 25 interceptions on 326 passes Dallas Don Bishop had eight interceptions.

NEW York New York Giants Dick Lynch Jimmy Patton Erich Barnes National Football League Wit Barnes Dallas Lynch Paton Barnes Barnes Jed Don Dol NFL Cowboys Don Bishop

Palmer Gets Tourney Nod

Palmer, the long hitting favorite, vies for his third Baton Rouge golf title in a weather delayed 20 000 dollar tournament at Baton Rouge Country Club. Heavy rains postponed the first round, forcing a three day schedule with a 36 hole finish on Sunday. Palmer said he was feeling better after ear drum surgery to drain fluid and regain balance.

Baton Rouge Arnold Palmer Baton Rouge Country Club Palmer Pennsylvania Miami Fla

Nats Thrive on Grueling Shed Beat Roy als in NBA Action

Syracuse Nats win 137 108 over the Cincinnati Royals in a rare 90 game schedule highlight. Hal Greer sidelined with a swollen thigh Dolph Schayes out with injuries plus Halbrook ailing. Nats dress seven players most nights yet surge in second half led by an energized effort.

Syracuse Nats National Basketball Association Dolph Schayes Nats Cincinnati Royals Hal Greer Schayes Halbrook

Iowa Kegler Nears 300 In ABC Tournament

Calvin Case of Marshalltown a 41 year old lefthander opened his final doubles game with nine strikes in the regular division of the ABC tournament but failed to convert a seven pin on his 10th delivery ending with 277 He was not among leaders.

Des Moines Iowa Calvin Case Marshalltown Case

Legion Bowling Tourney Nears Halfway Mark at Sports Bowl

The Ohio American Legion Bowling Tournament reaches its halfway point with 58 teams at the Sports Bowl. Middletown duos David ion and Coca Cola join 30 teams in the Saturday 5 p.m. shift, Dayton squads in the final shift, and 30 doubles on Sunday morning. Local pairs William Barton Robert Bennett Ralph Lewis Joe Dineen Tony Haker John Haker and Al Nemcic Ed Fabing appear in final shifts. Individual leaders include Johnstown No. 2 Wilmington Kline Oil Parkview Carpenter Pontiac Akron Past Commanders and doubles entries Bay Village Cleveland Middletown. Singles leaders list Howard Spurrier Norwood Bud Merritt Columbus George Aregood Miamisburg Bernard Ruhe Ottawa Edward Kenny Johnstown.

Ohio American Legion Middletown David‘ison Coca-Cola Dayton William Barton Robert Bennett Ralph Lewis Joe Dineen Tony Haker John Haker al Nemcic Ed Fabing

Bowling Results Show Multiple 200 Games Across Divisions

Bowling results list numerous 200 games and high scorers across men and women divisions. Notable performances include Ray Eckhardt 182 219 251 652 and Glenn Blackmore 147 244 226 617, plus many others hitting 200s in triplicate and team events.

Ray Eckhardt Glenn Blackmore Rod Johnson George Reckart Holder Tom Spade Bo Abner Buck Helton Ralph Rupp Harold Cairns Chalmer Hughes Bob Kelly J. Vanderpool William Tilton L. Wills Dale Johnson Ray Moreland Glenn Barker Jerry West Elmer Koontz Robert Marts R. Thomas Gene Barber Bill Boonstra Charles ‘Root W. Wilkerson J. Johnson Ted Foland iHank Lauth Bob Adams Marcie Moore Bonnie Charles Kay McCue Jenny Drake Ken Carpenter Thornton Reed Betty Hotarick Dot Rigg Jo Carmody Marge Sanders Jenny Stein Mary Melton Ida Warnock Marge Roo Leo Miller Owen Craft W. Whisman Bill Crase Esten Wombold Jack South B. Franklin Ed Sabo Wil Perkins Joe Cornelia Bucky Hoover Jim Sebald C Shearer Bill Bendel J. Boehm Fred Walton Dick Koepper L. McCandless L. Meade J. Haught Millard Murphy Janie Whisman Mary Mechling Bonnie Barach Dot Hoover Dell Coomer Clara Lukens Xen Noeller J Carroll Yocum Don Dennis Jim Eliopoulos Ray Nichting A, Martin Lefty Roberson FE. Minor Almeda Mattocks Eloise Davidson Bet Mary Hendrickson Mary Kerschbaum Kay Steele Joe Covner Don Hamilton Bob von Mein Bill Soule Dick Davidson Tom Abel Bob _Augspurger Bob Medley Don Shaffer Howard Schull Larry Wardlow Wendel Perry Ralph Fordyce Bill Bergmann Lee Pearson Brook Wright Marvin Hart Bil Poynter Stan ‘Tsakeris Glenn Brown Bob Sparrow Roy Downs Ed Williams Tom Kinder Cary Fenton Les Pfeiffer Chuck Luksic R Brown Myra Woodward Nancy Stiles Fritzie Butler Sylvia Goode

Florida Coast Women's Golf Tournament Quar terfinals

Lida Mathers of Portsmouth Ohio was knocked out in the quarterfinals by Sandra Spuzich of Indianapolis, 4 and 3, in St Augustine Florida. The match marks Spuzich advancing as Mathers exits the event.

ST. Augustine. Fla

Laynecrest Lanes Announces Women's Handicap Team Tourney

Laynecrest Lanes will hold a women's handicap team bowling tournament in April with a first prize of $300. The entry deadline is April 4 at midnight and entry blanks are available at local bowling establishments.

Laynecrest Lanes

Liston Rejects Patterson Sparring Offer Over Fight Terms

Sonny Liston refused promoter Tom Bolan's bid for a Patterson bout with a $200,000 to $700,000 payday, calling the terms ridiculous. Liston objected to Patterson's return-bout rights and site control, saying a challenger cannot price himself out of the market. Dr. Charles Larsen noted possible removal as top contender as Patterson and manager Dug D'Amato did not comment.

New York Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Tom Bolan Bolan Liston Patterson Charles P. Larsen National Boxing Association Tacoma Wash Dug D'Amato

Philadelphia Ike White and Butch Mayes Win Wide Decisions

In Philadelphia Ike White 155 outpointed Al Hauer 165 in eight rounds. In Miami Butch Mayes 129 outpointed Santos Flores 123 in eight rounds.

Associated Press Philadelphia Ike White al Hauser Miami Butch Mayes Santos Flores Puerto Rico

Stengel Plans Intrasquad Lineup For Mets Debut

Casey Stengel returns to baseball with the Mets intrasquad game as he sketches a lineup headed by Ashburn Zimmer Bell and Thomas, with Mantilla Lepcio Landrith and Craig in initial roles and adjustments expected for Hodes and Neal. The piece notes player ages averages and prior seasons while detailing ongoing camp news and other NL activities.

Berra If Skowron Blanchard Boyer Ditmark Pittsburgh Stengel Ashburnef Zimmer Bell If Thomas Hf Marshall Tb Mantillass Lepcio Landrithe Craig P New York Mets Gil Hodes Charlie Neal Ashburn Cubs Bell Cincinnati Thomas Braves Marshal Giants Mantilla Minnesota Twins Landrith Craig Dodgers

Uelses and Gunner Lead Knights of Columbus Track Show

John Uelses seeks another 16 foot vault as Gary Gunner aims to top his two week old indoor shot put record at Madison Square Garden. Uelses, Quin ticot corporal and the world’s lone 16 foot vaulter, uses a comeback season after flu and misses. Gunner, NYU sophomore and indoor record breaker, targets at least 65 feet with a 260 pound frame in the Knights of Columbus meet.

New York John Uelses Gary Gunner Knights of Columbus Madison Square Garden Uelses Quintico Boston Louisville Sick Bay Gubner Bill Nieder Gubter New York University

Luck Key Ingredient For Kansas City Rise In 1960

Kansas City manager expresses confidence in a stronger club with new additions Gino Cimoli Bill Lajoie and Manuel Jimenez boosting outfield and offense while pitching depth improves led by Norm Bass Jim Archer Bill Kunkel and Ed Raidon. He praises infield strength of Siebern Lumpe Howser and Causey and notes need for power hitting and left handed relief pitching. The Yankees loom as the team to beat and Detroit lags without reliable bullpen and depth.

Kansas City Gino Cimoli Bill Lajoie Los Angeles Dodgers Manual Jimenez Milwaukee Braves Cimoli Dodgers Lajoie Omaha Jimenez Norm Bass Jim Archer Bill Kunkel Ed Raidon Jerry Walker Baltimore Norm Siebern Jerry Lumpe Dick Howser Wayne Causey Yankees Detroit Tigers

Doug Sanders Fires 62 in Phoenix Open Finale

Doug Sanders posted the tournament best finish with a 62 in the final round of the 1961 Phoenix Open. He surged to the top of the leaderboard, delivering a standout closing performance at Phoenix Country Club.

Doug Sanders

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