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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

15

How tall is Tallest Player Reichert to be revealed Thursday

Gilbert Tiny Reichert of the Cleveland Clowns headlines a Thursday night appearance as the American Legion Post 218 hosts a Middletown High gym curtain closer. Reichert, rumored eight feet tall, is unlisted, while injuries plague Coach Ridge's squad and Dick Schramm is set to start as a forward substitute.

Legion Gilbert Reichert Cleveland Clowns American Legion Post 218 Middletown High Gyr Rog Dillman Shartle Brothers Bill Withey Bill Ridge Ralph Hurst Howie Schueller Dick Schramm Hurst Dillman Bill Baker Schueller

Nolting Joins New York Bulldogs as Backfield Coach

Ray Nolting former Chicago Bears star and UC Cincinnati head coach joins the New York Bulldogs as backfield coach. He says the contract pays more than his UC salary of about 7700 dollars. Nolting will work under head coach Charles Ewart with the Bulldogs, successors to the Boston Yanks.

Cincinnati Ray Nolting Chicago Bears University of Cincinnati New York Bulldogs Bulldogs Boston Yanks Nolting Newark Charles Ewart Philadelphia Eagles

Scots Set New Scoring Record in Wooster Victory

Wooster College Scots defeated Allegheny College 99 to 48 in Wooster Ohio. The 99 points surpassed the 93-point mark set last Saturday against Rio Grande, breaking the school's scoring record for the second straight game. It was the final contest of the season for both teams.

Wooster, O Scots of Wooster College Allegheny College of Meadville Rio Grande Wooster

Schnittker Named Ohio State MVP For Second Year

In Columbus, Dick Schnittker received Ohio State's most valuable basketball player honor from teammates for the second consecutive season.

Columbus, O Dick Schnittker Ohio State Schnittker

Big Nine crowds dip but Bucks gain in 54game slate

Big Nine basketball teams attracted 566,936 fans in the 54 game conference campaign, about 22,000 fewer than last year. Iowa fell from 93,235 to 76,132 while Ohio State surged from 29,394 to 38,373 and Purdue rose from 54,650 to 62,500. Minnesota totaled 94,162, Illinois up to 41,430, Indiana up to 59,161, and Wisconsin, Michigan, Northwestern posted declines.

Chicago Big Nine Iowa Michigan Northwestern Chicago Stadium Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Ohio State Purdue Minnesota

Defiance Coach Named New Wooster Head Coach

The College of Wooster announced the appointment of Philip L. Shipe as head football coach, replacing John M. Swigart who will become Shipe’s assistant and take over as baseball coach. Swigart has requested relief after years of service. Shipe leads Defiance High School with a 35‑11 football record over five seasons.

Wooster, O College of Wooster Philip L. Shipe Defiance High School Shipe John M. Swigart Swigart Defiance

Cleveland Triumphs Over Flyers 6-4 In AL Hockey

In a professional hockey game Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 6 to 4. The contest produced a high scoring finish with multiple lead changes and key plays from both squads.

Ingots Challenge Triangles In Local Basketball Title Fight

Armco reps from two local independent leagues meet Thursday at the YMCA at 8 15 p m for the unofficial Armco championship. The contest stems from the Ingots of the Industrial League challenging the Triangles of the City League. The City loop club is supposed to play.

Armco YMCA Triangles City Loop

Breakdown Halts Speedboat Record Attempt in Miami

Harry Lynn the 39 year old St Louis sportsman planned to chase the world speed record for unlimited powerboats next week. His $100000 Lahala broke down warming up for a run on Indian Creek when a small explosion cracked the supercharger and damaged the engine housing forcing replacement before another attempt at the 141.74 mph mark held by the late Sir Malcolm Campbell since 1939.

Miami Beach Fla Harry Lynn St. Louis Indian Creek Lynn Allison Malcolm Campbell

Ingots Surge in Second Half for Close Industrial League Battle

The Ingots have caught fire in the second half, turning a tight match into a promising finish as the Industrial League contest unfolds with a close battle between the two teams.

Tribe Isn't Resting On Laurels

Tucson based AP reports the Cleveland Indians, defending world champions, show no complacency. Manager Lou Boudreau leads a balanced, disciplined squad with pitching hitting and fielding strength. Uncertainty at first base noted but no signs of weakness. The champion team respects the Red Sox and avoids big talk about repeating in 1949.

Tucson, Ariz Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Boston Red Sox Abner Dousbleday

East Liverpool coach Harold Leffler resigns

East Liverpool High School announces the resignation of head football coach Harold Leffler by Superintendent W. G. Fordyce. The move ends Leffler’s tenure and prompts district leadership to begin search for a replacement.

East Liverpool Harold Leffler East Liverpool High School W. G. Fordyce

Association of America scores and standings mobile card

Association of America Chicago 110 Providence 82 Boston 63 Fort Wayne 60 and National League Denver 68 Hammond 53 reported as a concise league results item. Strong teams and scores cited for quick reference.

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