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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1950

Page

14

Kisers Record May Hide Punch For Middies

Dayton Kiser club brings a deliberate pace and a 7-8 record into a Dayton District Tournament clash with Middletown at the fairgrounds coliseum. The Panthers rely on seniors and underclassmen to carry scoring while Middies aim for a second win of the week in a 8 p.m. Saturday matchup.

Kiser Dayton Kiser Middletown Fairgrounds Middies Dayton Panthers Fairview Sid Haller Dayton Roosevelt Dunbar Stivers Haller Don Hortman Ray Morris Dick Miller Bruce Lamb Ronnie Clagman Clingman Morris Hortman Chagman Hartman Lamb Miller

Two Loss Elimination Plan Drops From Northeast Tourneys

The northeastern sectional playoffs abandon the two loss elimination format used last year after schools resisted the rule. Toledo Central Catholic and Toledo Macomber are cited in the discussion as examples of teams facing abrupt exits. Officials anticipate a large crowd for three games at Troy's new fieldhouse and note local figures visiting, including Army trainer Rol Bevan and Dayton school board president Paul Schenck.

Toledo Central Catholic Hamilton Kagl Toledo Libbey Harold W. Emschler Toledo Devilbiss Bob Rettig Toledo Macomber Troy Miamisburg Bellefontaine Monroe Springfield Catholic Springfield Rol Bevan Army Waynesville Dayton Bevan Toledo Troy Bay al Sebald West Point Red Blaik Cornell Paul Schenck Middletown

Dayton Tournament Crowds Ahead of Middletown Fairview Final

Dayton crowd expectations rise as Wednesday's program paired Middletown Fairview with Stivers Chaminade. Officials forecast the best turnout of the tourney, with a potential sell-out if Middies reach the semi finals next Thursday against Saviers or Roosevelt. Early arrivals began gathering at 4 30 p m while Middleton residents led the queue. Major Dowling arrived around 2 p m and observed UD and Stivers practice before joining the wait outside.

Dayton Middletown-Fairview Stivers-Chaminade Savers Roosevelt Fairgrounds University of Dayton Stivers

Bowling Tale Highlights a 274 Game and Close Loss

The Armco Bowling Tournament coverage notes a missed report due to late deadlines. Lynn Hurt delivered a 274 game and a 653 series for Pine Manufacturing No 2 in the Armco Fabricating League, while Hart's 274, with a 30 pin handicap, failed to lift his team to victory despite a strong personal effort.

Frank Kraft Ham Johnson Red Lion Fox Journal Lynn Hurt Pine Manufacturing Armco Hurt Hart

Delphos St John’s Wins Debut in Ohio Class B Tourney

Delphos St John’s defeated Elida 69 52 in the sectional debut to raise their season mark to 24 1 25 and extend a rare loss to Toledo Central Catholic. Worthington beat Ashley 45 38 as Lakeside edged Ottawa Hills 64 63 in overtime. Findlay swept Lima South 59 28 in Class A action while other upsets and victories hit Cincinnati and Athens area sites.

Fritz Howell Columbus Delphos St. John’s King of Ohio Elida Allen County Celina Toledo Cincinnati Georgetown Lancaster St. Marys Westernville Richwood Ottawa Hills Fremont Lakeside Ottawa County Findlay Lima South Carl Bachman Fairmont Piqua Troy Columbus South Paul Ebert

Eight Local Quintets Vie For City Meet Title

Eight local basketball teams compete in the City Tournament at the YMCA Gym with seven or eight starters. Industrial League clubs Armco Ingots Miami Cabinet Sorg Paper and City League teams Carfax VFW Hauselman Transportation Armco Triangles vie for early rounds Tuesday night. Gardner Board may enter and face Hauselman if so, otherwise Hauselman earns a bye to the semis. Ingots and Miami open Tuesday at 6 30 p m Carfax VFW 7 30 Sorg Triangles 8 30 with semifinals March 14 and finals March 16.

YMCA Armco Ingots Miami Cabinet Sorg Paper Industrial League Carfax Veterans of Foreign Wars Hauselman Transportation Armco Triangles City League Gardner Board Hauselman’s Gardner Ingots Miami Carfax-Vfw Sorg

Buck Swimmer Shatters Oldest NCAA Record at Meet

Ohio State star Jack Taylor won the 1500 meter in 18:58.1 at the Big Ten meet in Ann Arbor, breaking the NCAA and American short pool mark of 18:59.3 set by Jack Medica. Michigan rivals Matt Mann III and Gus Stager finished behind Taylor, as Ohio State led Michigan by one point.

Ann Arbor Mich Ohio State Jack Taylor Buckeyes Taylor Akron Jack Medica University of Washington Medica Michigan Matt Mann III Gus Stager Charles Stephanos Osu Don Watson Iowa Stephanos Mike Peppe Ohio Boys

Lou Advances Training Plan for Indians Camp

The Indians shortened the intra squad game to Sunday as Lou Boudreau signs off on the pace. Hitting tests use chalked circles between bases with bunting drills. Doby and Clark lead in long balls while most pitchers join batting practice except Feller and Benton who need more time. Gordon and Minoso have not reported and Lemon remains under contract dispute.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau al Simmons Boudreau Larry Doby Allie Clark Tribe Bob Feller al Benton Joe Gordon Quttielder Orestes Minoso Bob Lemon

Scores from District and College Basketball Action Across Ohio

AP reported Class A district games in Dayton region with Roosevelt over Northridge 30 28 and other results including Wright 37 over Wilmington and Toledo Cent. Cath. 51 44 Macomber, plus Steubenville 58 54 and Portsmouth 71 41. College games listed include Fenn 67 Hiram 46 and Dayton 59 Xavier 51 with SEC tournament first round results and hockey and other college scores.

Steubenville Mingo Ada Findlay Lima South Lima Central van Wert Athens Lancaster Pomeroy Nelsonville Manetta Portsmouth Jackson Portsmouth East Hillsboroug

Monroe Opens Tourney Bow at Troy in Miamisburg Clash

Monroe Hornets finish regular season with 10–8 after a 59–46 upset of Dayton Chaminade. Springfield Catholic meets Monroe in Troy at 7 45 tonight with six footers Paxson McPom mell and Moultney for the Crusaders and Yontz the small forward pacing the Hornets. The winner faces Miamisburg or Bellefontaine in the next round after a district setup chosen by 13 teams.

Monroe Troy Springfield Wilfred Thies Hornets Miamisburg Springfield Catholic Reaper City Crew Franklin Wildcats Bob Kavanaugh Hornet Jerry Yontz Yontz Kavanaugh Jim Paxson Bob McPommell Don Moultney Bill Laub Paul Campbell Tommy Dunn Joe Lyons Kenny Miller Thies Fritz Margerum Don Mark Johnson Don Ray Johnson Don Mark Fairfield Margerum Chaminade Troy Snew Monroe Springfield Bellefontaine

Burke Leads After First Round at St Petersburg Open

In St Petersburg Florida Jack Burke shot a 61 to take a four under par lead in the first round of the St Petersburg Open. Syracuse University earned a spot as the fifth team invited to the National Invitation Tournament. UCLA coach Johnny Wooden denied reports he would depart after signing a new contract. Joe Bach, line coach for the New York Bulldogs, was named head coach at St Bonaventure College in Orleans New York.

ST. Petersburg Fla Jack Burke New York Syracuse University Los Angeles Johnny Wooden UCLA Orleans N. Y Joe Bach New York Bulldogs St. Bonaventure College

Pro Basketball Scores Report Roundup

Anderson 85 over Denver 72 Minneapolis 88 over Baltimore 68 Washington 91 over Chicago 88 Ft Wayne 91 over St Louis 61 New York 81 over Boston 72 Sheboygan 95 over Syracuse 85. Multisport style box scores summarize results for teams and venues in a single briefing.

Anderson Denver Minneapolis Baltimore Washington Chicago Ft. Wayne St. Louis New York Boston Sheboygan Syracuse

Bob Snyder Named Toledo Football Coach

AP reports Bob Snyder, former Green Bay Packers backfield coach, was named head football coach at the University of Toledo by the board of trustees. He succeeds Skip Stahley who resigned to join Washington University under Howie O'Dell.

Toledo Bob Snyder Green Bay Packers University of Toledo Board of Snyder Skip Stahley Washington University Howie O'Dell

Roosevelt Narrowly Defeats Northridge In Openers

Dayton Roosevelt edged Northridge 30 28 in the Coliseum opener as Larry Pedicord led Northridge with 13 points and Bill Frederick topped Roosevelt with 11. Wilbur Wright defeated Wilmington 37 35 behind Dave Otto's 14 points. At Troy, Fairmont steamrolled Urbana 62 30 while Xenia Central cruised past Urbana earlier.

Dayton Coliseum Troy Fieldhouse Dayton Roosevelt Northridge Wilbur Wright Wilmington Troy Dayton Fairmont Averses Piqua Xenia Central Buccaneers Urbana Dave Otto Wilmsington Otto Fairmont Charley Corsten Wayne Eakins Lew Swartzbaugh Menta

Mason Cup Wins In Xenia District Tourney Opening

Warren County's Mason and Preble County's College Corner opened the district Class B tournament in Xenia Fieldhouse with strong showings. Mason crushed St Brigid 65 to 20 with 10 Comets scoring led by Bob Hutchinson with 19 and Bob Weller with 10 while College Corner edged OSSO 55 to 48 in a see-saw battle led by Jack Rogers and Jim Plummer with 18 each and Gamore adding 17.

XENIA Warren County Mason and Preble County College Corner Xenia Fieldhouse Mason Xenia St. Brigid Nenia Qsso Mason's Comets St. Brigid's Bob Hutchinson Bob Weller OSSO Jack Rogers Jim Plummer Gamore

Seven Mile Wins Cincinnati Debut

Seven Mile, Butler County Tourney champions, opened Southwestern District Class B play at Xavier Fieldhouse with a 59-45 win over Milford. Terry Lake and Joe Hood scored 21 and 13 respectively to pace a 28-24 halftime margin.

Cincinnati Butler County Xavier Milford Terrace Park Deer Park St. Bernard North College Hill Lockland Wayne Georgetown Terry Lake Joe Hood Seven Mile

Flamingon Stakes Triumph by Olympia at Hia leah

Sports memories recount Olympia's 850 000 Flamingon Stakes win at Hia leah four years ago. The record notes Army over Navy 5048 for its 30th basketball win in 31 games five years ago. Minnesota hockey routed Brock Hall of New Haven B 1 to claim the National AAU title ten years ago. Willie MacFarlane won the Florida West Coast Open Golf with 282 total fifteen years ago.

Associated Press Today Fred Hooper Olympia Hialeah Army Navy University of Minnesota Brock Hall of New Haven Willie MacFarlane

Capitols Grab Second With 5-2 Win Over Providence

In American Hockey League action the Indiana Capitols clinched sole hold of second place with a 5-2 victory over Providence. Also, the Springfield Indians topped the Hershey Bears 6-3 to pressure Providence in the East, while the New Haven Ramblers and Buffalo Bisons battled to a 3-3 tie as eastern leaders remain unsettled.

Chicago Montreal Harold Paulsen Michigan Springfield Hershey Indianapolis Providence University of Buffalo New Haven Minnesota Cap Icers Indianapolis Capitols Indiana Indians Hershey Bears Ramblers Buffalo Bisons

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