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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1961

Page

11

Arlene Mattingly Sparks Comeback in City Bowling Tourney

Arlene Mattingly dominates multiple events at Frontier Lanes led by a 624 series and an all-events edge in the 31st annual Women’s City Bowling Tournament. She and Joey Plumbo propel Buick team to sixth in Class A while setting pace in doubles and all-events standings amid a seven-weekend competition.

Dick Routh Arlene Mattingly Frontier Lanes Arlene Frontier Williamson Ritter Triple B Hardware Joey Plumbo Wilmer Motors Guy Brown Buick Mike Kickapoos Lewis Realty Cla Plumbo- Mattingly P. Back Murphy-Singhoffer McGuire-Howard McCormick-Morgan Mites-Boehm Spade-Denisi Creekbaum- Wells Swain-Sauter Ruth Morgan Pat Back Ida Hutchinson Joey Pat Jenny Back Callie Plumbo Effie

NHL Scores Night Upends For Montreal Boston Toronto Detroit

Montreal beat Boston 2 to 1 while Chicago topped Toronto 3 to 1 and New York defeated Detroit 8 to 3 in a hockey night with multiple results.

National Hockey League Montreal Boston Chicago Toronto New York Detroit

Cage Results Class AA and A Tournament Highlights

Summary of results from Ohio cage tournaments across multiple sites. Class AA games include Lima Senior 51 over St Marys 49 and Portsmouth 78 over Minford 47. Martins Ferry beat Bellaire 63 54 and Cambridge topped Warren Local 69 47. Other AA scores: Buchtel 67 over Marietta, Chillicothe 60 over Hillsboro 4, Mansfield St Peter 59 over Mansfield Senior 58, Rossford 43 over Libbey 35, Defiance 35 over Anthony Wayne 33. Class A results: Defiance Montpelier 54 over Oakwood 42. Ayersville 41 over Stryker 26. Princeton 72 over Carlisle 63. Middle-town Fenwick 82 over Russellville 62.

Cage Lima Lima Senior St. Marys Portsmouth Minford Martins Ferry Bellaire New Concord Cambridge Warren Local Buchtel Somerset Sheridan Marietta Bainbridge Chillicothe Hillsboro Marioo Mansfield St Peter Mansfield Senior Rossford Toledo Libbey Fostoria Bryar Defiance Anthony Wayne Montpelier Oakwood Ayersville Stryker Princeton Carlisle Seven Mile Middle-town Fenwick Russellville

Fullmer Beats Robinson to Retain Middleweight Title

Gene Fullmer of West Jordan Utah outpointed Sugar Ray Robinson in New York to retain the middleweight title. Fullmer, the 159 pound challenger, won a unanimous decision as Robinson struggled to land against the defending champion.

Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Gene Fullmer West Jordan Utah Sugar Ray Robinson New York Fullmer

Otis Leads Rich Heinke Tournament in Cincinnati

Middletown bowlers led by Otis topped the handicap standings with 2972 and 3018 totals as the Rich Heinke Tournament in Cincinnati began. Wendy Risner of Laynecrest Lanes Franklin led the five game class with 1095 handicap, while Donnie Justice led actual with 1072. Jasper Harrison stood second in that division with 1034 and Ralph Lorens third with 1021. Carroll Yocum sparked Otis with 635 series. Laurens 610. Harrison 4. Don Dennis 565 and Art Spruance 558 contributed. The event runs weekends through June 18.

Middletown Otis Cincinnati Thal Wendy Risner Laynecrest Franklin Donnie Justice Jasper Harrison Ralph Lorens Carroll Yocum Laurens Harrison Don Dennis Art Spruance

Weekend Bowling Scores From Various Leagues

Weekend results list winners and scores across leagues including J J Lanes B'nai B'rith 49er's, Gardner American Carton Reds, and Sam's Kids. Notable performances include Ottis White 229 and Dick LaForce 234 in men’s 200 games, with women Achanda Troutman 182 and Ann Gentry 184 leading 180+ games.

Bears Giants Browns Colts Rams Eagles Lions Unnamed Dave Finklemanm Thunderbirds Jills Wendy's Inc Lindsay's Body Shop Brown Callahan Jim Anderson Adrian Waugh Dick Davidson June Shuster Jack Sowder Jack Frisbie Ottis White Dick LaForce E. Hensley A. Elam Bill Casper

PCL Tests Wild Card Rule for 1961 Season

The Pacific Coast Baseball League voted to trial a wild card rule in 1961 allowing managers to designate a substitute hitter for a pitcher. The eight directors kept details private pending a full outline next week. Managers would decide before games whether the pitcher bats or an alternate hitter enters, with the pitcher remaining only on defense.

Seattle Pacific Coast Baseball League Dewey Soriano Soriano National

Eagle Leaders Setting Fast Pace at Ohio State Eagles Tourney

Richard Smith of Norwalk led singles with 701 and 134 handicap while Ralph Woodpaster of Celina followed with 686 as the tournament opened at Sports Bowl. Jim Hilbig and Jim Young of Struthers led doubles with 1,265, and the event features 969 doubles teams and 1,998 singles across 28 clubs, resuming Saturday.

Ohio State Eagles Richard Smith Norwalk Ralph Woodpaster Wood ‘Paster Celina Smith Jims Jim Hilbig Jim Young Jof Struthers Chardon Fist Chardor Eagles Bobk Fairborn Stroh Valley View Grove Dick Smith Ralph Goodpaster Fred Hofford Cincinnati Melvin Blackburn Nelsonville Calvin Coats Hilbig-Young Struthers Rosensteel - Gongaware Emnis-Mascari lal \Organ-Blackburn Delaware Matheny-Riley

Hornets Have Banner Year at Monroe basketball tourney

Monroe Highs and reserves posted strong records after a tough loss to Hamilton Taft 63 54. The varsity finished 13 4, the reserve squad 10 3, and Monroe Junior High reached 10 2 as part of a standout season for the Hornets blue and gold across teams.

Monroe Hornets Hamilton Taft Hamilton Garfield Monroe Junior High

Movies Could Decide The Johansson Patterson Title Fight

Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson prepare for the Miami Beach bout with films of Johansson’s secret workouts being reviewed by his brain trust. Public workouts by Johansson’s son draw mixed opinions on his left hand and overall power as Johansson plans rest and final strength building before the Monday title fight.

Johansson

Sanders Wins New Orleans Open With Unorthodox Swing

Doug Sanders, aged 27, from Georgia, living in Florida and playing out of Ojai, Calif., used his sharp abbreviated swing to win the Greater New Orleans Open by five strokes with a four round total of 272. Gay Brewer Jr. and Mac Main trailed after a rough final day.

New Orleans Doug Sanders Sanders Florida Ojai Calif Gay Brewer Jr Crystal River Fla Mac Main Danville Don Finsterwald Palmer City Park Main Brewer

European colt Typhoon may run in Kentucky Derby

Typhoon a top ranked European colt could become the first European entry in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs May 6. The son of Honeyway owned by Neil S. McCarthy is among 153 colts and geldings nominated for the mile and a quarter classic.

Louisville, Ky Typhoon Honeyway Neil S. McCarthy Churchill Downs

Indoor Football Keeps Justice Department Kit

Washington AP reports indoor football practice at the Justice Department to keep top officials sharp year round. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Byron White toss a ball in Kennedy's office, with White noted as a former All America standout. Some staff fear a ball could shatter a glass window and disrupt traffic on Constitution Avenue.

Washington Justice Department High Command Robert F. Kennedy Byron White Kennedy White University of Colorado Constitution Avenue

Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Six Years Old

Frankfort Kentucky distillery markets a straight bourbon at six years age and 86 proof. The product carries the Ancient Age label from the Founders member firm in Kentucky with Bourbon Institute affiliation.

Kentucky Frankfort, KY THE Bourbon Institute

Liston Has New Opponent for Wednesday Fight

Sonny Liston will face Howard King, replacing Jack Johnson for Wednesday night at Miami Beach Auditorium. King earned the spot after Johnson was injured in sparring Saturday, requiring a hospital visit.

Miami Beach, Fla Sonny Liston Miami Beach Auditorium Jack Johnson Howard King King Johnson Liston

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