Middie Magic Debut In Dayton Tournament Clash
Coach Paul Walker brings Middletown Middies in their first defense of the Dayton District Class A Tournament at UD Fieldhouse facing West Carrollton. West Carrollton sits 10-7, while Middies seek early momentum, with Lawson pursuing a new school scoring mark and Beckett and Schader anchoring a 6-foot-plus front.
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Ronie Stokley
Leonard Johnson
Charley Watkins
Denzil Ratliff
Paul Howard
Ronnie Dykes
Ronnie Thomas
Paul Willis
Tom Crowe
Kenny McDaniels
Bill Davidson
Henry Mitchell
Middletown Middies Pass No 1 Tag In Poll Jinx Debate
A state basketball season overview notes Middletown as top in the final AP poll but historical patterns show No 1 teams rarely win the Class A title. Past years list Findlay Springfield Hamilton Dayton Stivers and others taking titles despite top ranking. The piece also covers tourney notes, players nicknames, coaches like Tom Frericks, Roy Pfahler, Sid Haller, school sizes, and the Hoosier district progress with regional to final rounds at Butler Fieldhouse.
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DeMarco Aims for Upset in 15 Round Title Fight
Paddy DeMarco, confident challenger, expects Jimmy Carter to seek another knockout in Madison Square Garden Friday night. Carter, 3-1 favorite, has won his last three title bouts by KO and plans a relentless attack to defend the lightweight crown. DeMarco, 26, acknowledges slim chances of a knockout but vows to go the distance, while both fighters push hard training ahead of the bout.
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Golden Gloves Nearing Quarterfinals in Chicago Stadium
After 51 knockouts in two nights, the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions moves to the quarterfinals at Chicago Stadium. Nearly 200 bouts across weight classes proceed, with team race led by St. Louis Chicago and Detroit at 12 points each. Evansville Muncie tied for sixth with Los Angeles at nine. Eddie Catoe of Dayton scored two heavyweight knockouts.
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Tuesday Fights Highlight Several Boxing Wins
In Cincinnati Hein Ten Hoff of Washington stopped Ralph Schneider of Miami after five. In Sacramento Ramon Fuentes of Los Angeles won a points decision over Art Loto of Oakland over twelve rounds. In Miami Beach Walter Cartier of New York outpointed Billy Kilgore of Miami over ten rounds.
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Weather Threat To Par Golf In Houston Tourney
In Houston the $30,000 Houston Open faces possible disruption from threatening weather at Memorial Park. About 160 players were in final practice as 58 non-exempt qualifiers posted scores. five had 69s to lead medalist honors. Sub-par rounds were scarce last year and a cold front with rain threatens higher scores.
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Baumholtz Seeks Cubs Centerfield Job Amid Trade Rumors
In Mesa Arizona Frank Baumholtz defends his claim to the Chicago Cubs centerfield spot. He bats .306 last season and dismisses rumors of waivers as he challenges rivals for opening day lineup. Reported AL interest and a waiver bid are noted but blocked by a Brooklyn claim.
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Calvin Griffith
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Joe Cro
Cubs Hope Young Infield Solves Double Play Woes
Cubs manager Phil Cavarretta projects a fix for last season's double play failures with rookie Banks and Baker infield prospects. Banks impressed in 10 NL games after a Kansas City Monarchs purchase, while Baker could move from short to second if he hits like Eddie Miksis. The club showed 79 errors, 141 double plays, and optimism amid spring camp.
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Cleveland Winger Floored by Snow
Cleveland right winger Jack Stoddard of the Barons was injured shoveling snow at his home and may miss the team’s game in Hershey Pennsylvania tonight. The incident occurred yesterday and could affect his availability for the matchup.
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Deadlock In Southwestern League Seals Bearcats NIT Berth
Texas Tech clinched the Border Conference title with an 84-71 win over West Texas, leaving the NIT chase unsettled as Rice and Texas deadlocked in the SWC. The playoff starts Friday in Houston with Rice and Texas seeking the second NIT spot. Cincinnati likely earns the open berth, while Holy Cross neared NIT with an 85-73 win over Temple.
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Mims Set To Return In Caged Middleweight bout
DETROIT Holly Mims of Washington DC returns to action tonight in Olympia Stadium for a 10 round middleweight bout against Moses Ward of Detroit. Mims a 7 to 5 favorite on a seven fight win streak faces Ward who seeks redemption after a loss to Willie Troy. Ward vows to pace himself as he tries to break into the big time while Mims seeks to extend dominance and reclaim pay-per-view momentum.
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London-Lew Lazar Outpoints Jacques Prigent in Lightweight Bout
In a standout boxing match in London, Leigh Lazar, 148, representing Great Britain, defeated Jacques Prigent, 1444, of France, by points. The bout showcased Lazar's speed and control across rounds. Prigent pressed early but Lazar's defense and counterpunching secured the decision.
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Vacation at Rockwynn Lodge Huntsville Ontario
At Rockwynn Lodge it is all vacation with American plan. Stay in a private cottage or the main lodge where meals are served in the dining room. Rates from 29 to 39 dollars per week per person with children under one half rate. Middletown residents vacation there yearly. write for reservations to Murray Cameron P O Box 759 Huntsville Ontario Canada.
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