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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1959

Page

11

Murphy Jestice Shatter 21-Year-Old Doubles Record

Eddie Murphy and Denny Jestice set a 1 485 doubles record in the City Tournament at Sports Bowl, breaking the 1 360 mark by Johannes and Yittmeyer set in 1938. Murphy earned 1 940 all events lead with Jestice adding 601 in doubles.

Middletown Onto Pee E Elever Murphy- Jestice Shatter Eddie Murphy Denny Justice R. Johannes C. Yittmeyer Murphy Bar 28 Broad St Jestice Howard Johnson Ted Foland Johnson-Foland

Balky Brave Could Be Key Man For Giants

Giants discuss trading for right hander Gene Conley who is with the Boston Celtics. In Phoenix, the Indians beat the Giants 3-2 as Paul Giel forced in the deciding run in the eighth. Pirates beat the Braves 2-1 in Bradenton. Yankees outslug Cardinals 4-3 in 11 at St. Petersburg. Orioles edged A's 3-2 in 14 innings at Miami. Senators beat Tigers 8-7 in 11 at Lakeland. Red Sox topped Cubs 12-8 in Scottsdale. Phillies beat Phillies 4-3 in Clearwater. White Sox down Reds 5-3 in Tampa.

ED Corrigan Associated Press Arizona Cactus Florida Citrus San Francisco Giants Gene Conley Boston Celtics National Basketball Assn Milwaukee Braves Braves Giants Cleveland Indians Phoenix Ariz Paul Giel John Briggs Vic Pow Yankees St. Louis Cardinals St Petersburg Fla Sam Jones Vinegar Bond Mizell New Skowron Jerry Lumo Baltimore Orioles Kansas City A’s Miami Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Lakeland Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Scotsdale Los Angeles Phillies Philadelphia Phillies Clearwater Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Tampa

Littler and Collins Duel For New Orleans Open Title

Gene Littler and Bill Collins narrowed the New Orleans Open to a final showdown as Littler led at 209 with Collins at 210. Moe Norman sat third at 212 while five others stood at 213. Littler, 28, from Singing Hills California, uses steady play. Collins, a 230 pound newcomer, fired 70 to move up.

New Orleans Gene Littler Bill Collins Littler Collins Singing Hills Calif Moe Norman Toronto Canada Golf Art Wall Jr Trail Collins

Mills Zaph Step Closer To Two Woman Classic Title

Mills of Middletown and Clara Zaph of Cincinnati advanced in the Two Woman Classic at Newport Kentucky Lanes. Mills posted 147 219 193 for 559 and Zaph finished with 534 in a 2m finish as the Karg Plumbing team beat the Kentucky All Stars by one pin at American Legion Post 208 Lanes in Cincinnati.

Boots Mills Middletown Clara Zaph Cincinnati Newport Mills Zaph Karg Plumbing Kentucky

Tennis Tour Heads to Boston Garden two-day stand

The world's professional tennis tour led by Pancho Gonzales and Lew Hoad prepares for a two day stay at the Boston Garden. The event brings top contenders to Boston for a major showcase of men's tennis.

Boston Pancho Gonzales Lew Hoad Boston Garden

Fox Hunters Move to Butler County Area Hunt

The Fox Hunters shift locations after a dry run Saturday. Director Charles Johnson says the group will hunt in Butler County sections for their weekly target at 7 am Saturday starting from Blue Ball Church.

Charles Johnson Hunt Butler County Warren County Blueball Church

Trinity Loses Consolation Tilt At Fenmont Gym

Holy Trinity fell 47 to 3 to St. Lawrence of Cincinnati in the consolation round of the Southwestern Ohio CYO tournament at Hamilton’s Fenmont Gym yesterday. Ricky Ernst scored 11 for Trinity.

Holy Trinity St. Lawrence of Cincinnati Hamilton Fenmont Holy Angeles of Cincinnati St. Mary's Ricky Ernst Trinity

Weekend Fight Results by the Associated Press

Hollywood bout results show Manu Gallardo of Los Angeles outpointing Felix Cervantes of Mexicali 10 rounds. Cuban fighter Havana-Fiorentino Fernandez stopped Cesar Orta of Venezuela in four rounds.

Associated Press Hollywood Calif Manu Gallardo Los Angeles Felix Pelon) Cervantes Mexicali Havana Fiorentino Fernandez Cuba Cesar Orta Venesuela

Pinson Shows Speed but Converts Grand Slam Try

Vada Pinson of the Reds nearly hit a grand slam against the White Sox in an exhibition game in Sarasota. He slid past Elio Chacon between first and second, turning a likely homer into a single. Pinson later drove in the winning run as Cincinnati won 4-3. White Sox manager Al López praised Pinson's wrist and potential as a center fielder. Pinson starred in the Pacific Coast League last season with Seattle, batting .343 with 78 RBIs and 37 steals.

Sarasota Fla Vada Pinson Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox Pinson Elio Chacon Redleg al Laper Seattle

Weekend Rowing and Bowling Results From Frontier League

Frontier Queen tops Sol Schneider and Bavarian in a mixed slate while Lions and Eagles split games and Giants post strong 6 0 victory. 200 game marks feature George Crabtree 109 and Alice Maris 25 with notable 180s for women.

Frontier Lanes Frontier Queen Blatz Sol Schneider Bartel Stroh’s Diamond Gardner Bavarian Stylistic Radio Lab Raymond Bay Steelers Eagles Bears Cardinals Lion Rame Browns Giants George Crabtree Alice Maris Flaine Hocz Jd Lanes

Trenton Lions Win Zone Bowling Tourney

The Trenton Dandelions won the Lion Zone Bowling Tournament at J J Lanes with a 3087 total. Roy Hughes led with a 6 handicap, while team members B L Staley George Hassenbak Bob Twig and Bob Douglas posted solid scores. The Lion Tamers of Middletown were runners up with 3028, followed by Franklin and Monroe.

Trenton Richard Smith Dandel Mons Dave Harmon Hamilton Middletown Franklin Monroe Lions Maurice Rohrkemper

Williams Retirement Fete Likely Delayed By Williams Spring Training Pace

Ted Williams enters spring training in strong form with a possible three week workout plan. He says he feels fine after an ankle issue and plans to focus on getting in shape while serving as a batting consultant. He hints retirement could come if he fails to hit 300 this season.

Scottsdale, Ariz Ted Williams Boston Williams Ted Here

Minoso Blames Castro for Being Late to Camp

Minnie Minoso fined 500 for arriving late to the Cleveland Indians training camp cites Fidel Castro as partly to blame noting his Cuba duties. He described visa troubles for a Cuban player scout and promised to start with expenses. Manager Joe Gordon says Score will rebound after rough three innings against the Giants.

Tucson Ariz. AP Minnie Minoso Cleveland Indians Fidel Castro Cleveland Slugger Cuba Venezuela Caracas Tribe Frank Lane Minoso Lane Joe Gordon Herb Francisco Giants Giants Gordon

Cleveland Heights Coach Ed Moderick Dies After Illness

Ed Moderick, 38, long time Cleveland Heights High School football coach, died Sunday after a prolonged illness. He spent three years coaching at Cleveland Heights and previously coached basketball at Cleveland Holy Name High School.

Cleveland Ed Moderick Cleveland Heights High School Cleveland Heights Cleveland Holy Name High School

Slade On Boxing Comeback Trail In New York Match

Veteran light heavy and heavyweight contender Slade meets Alonzo Johnson of Pittsburgh at St Nicholas Arena in New York tonight. Slade, 29, brings a 26 164 record after 46 fights. Johnson boasts 13 1 in 26 months as a pro and a former amateur champion. Other card highlights include Wilfie Greaves defending the Canadian middleweight title against Yama Bahama at Madison Square Garden on NBC telecast.

Associated Press Jimmy Slade New Yorker Milwaukee Orville Pitts Alonzo Johnson Pittsburgh New York St Nicholas Arena Slade Archie Moore Sugar Ray Robinson Johnson Madison Square Garden Wilfie Greaves Edmonton Detroit Yama Bahama Bahamas Greaves Gene Fullmer the Garden

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