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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1952

Page

8

Sale Of Regional Ducats Opens Here

Middletown tickets go on sale at 4 p m through four outlets for the Middletown Portsmouth regional game Friday night. About 4 000 adult and 850 student tickets priced 1 25 are reserved. Tickets recalled Friday afternoon to be sent to Cincinnati Garden for general sale. Chick Mileham UC athletic director manages regional tournament. east side seating policy noted.

Middletown-Portsmouth Elmo Lingrel Roberson Sporting Goods Allsports Lingrel Elamo News South Main Cincinnati Garden Chick Mileham University of Cincinnati Middletown

Middies Face Portsmouth in Tournament Clash at Cincinnati Garden

Coach Paul Walker leads Middies against Portsmouth in a regional contest at Cincinnati Garden marking their third season meeting and ninth Columbus appearance. Attendance records at the Dayton district tourney climbed with 11,389 through finals and 4,608 in Friday semifinals.

Paul Walker Portsmouth Cincinnati Garden Trojans Walkermen Springfield Hamilton Big Blue Columbus Canton McKinley Middies West Milton Withrow Cincinnati Cincinnati Hughes University of Dayton L. V. Phillips Indiana High School Athletic Association

Trinity Triumphs in Holy Trusts Church Loop Tourney Final

Trinity of Cleireh defeated Church of God 88 to 64 to clinch an edge in the double elimination league. Center Tom Augspurger led with 33 points as Holy Trinity built a 38 29 halftime lead and pulled away in the second half. Church of God notes 64 with Risch and Craig contributing, as Trinity remains in position for the tournament title.

Holy Trusts Church Chersh Cid Trinity of Cleireh God Trinity Roth Church of God Tom Augspurger Holy Trinity Augspurger Alderton Risch Jewell

Marietta Football Coach Resigns Amid Basketball Twist

Marietta High School head football coach Karl Ted Miebel, 40, resigns effective upon school board approval. His departure follows the resignation of basketball coach Charles Bolin within four weeks, leaving Springfield, Ohio, as the scene of coaching changes. Center Perk Robbins of Wittenberg College is named most valuable player for the third year, scoring 401 points this season and a career 850 points.

Marietta Karl Ted” Miebel Marietta High School Auchion Charles Bolin Hiebel Marietta City Springfield Perk Robbins Wittenberg College Robbins Inberg Louisville

Notre Dame's Leroy Leslie Named to 1952 Collegiate Team

Notre Dame's all time leading scorer Leroy Leslie becomes the first player named to a 1952 Collegiate squad that will oppose the Harlem Globetrotters in a coast to coast series running March 30 through April 13.

Chicago Notre Dame Leroy Leslie Harlem Globe Trotters

Russia Expects Solid Olympic Soccer Showing in Helsinki

Sergei Savin, vice president of the International Football Association Federation, says Russia will send a soccer team to the Helsinki Olympic Games and expects a strong showing. He lists Britain, Austria, Italy and Hungary as the main challengers.

Rome Helsinki Sergei Savin Russia International Football Association Federation Britain Austria Italy Hungary

Dayton Five Gets Wish in Olympic Fund Hike

The United States Olympic Committee reported 349 athletes would travel to Helsinki with only 100000 dollars in the coffers, far short of the 700000 needed for transport training and housing. Madison Square Garden appeals and a March 22 carnival are planned to raise funds, with Pinky Sober leading efforts and athletes Dick Button George Rhoden and Herb McKenley contributing.

New York United States Olympic Committee Helsinki U.S Madison Square Garden Pinky Sober Dick Button Europe George Rhoden Herb McKenley

Mohawks Seek Playoff Berth With Buffalo Clash

Mohawks face Buffalo at Cincinnati Garden in a must win bid for American Hockey League playoffs. Captain Buddy O'Connor expected to return from back injury. Art Stone and John Halley added from New York Rovers to boost attack. Game slated for 8 30 p m with junior league events and baton twirling finals also on schedule.

Cincinnati Mohawks Cincinnati Garden Buffalo Buffalo Bisons Buddy O'Connor Art Stone John Halley New York Rovers Cincinnati Buffalo Red Wings Norwood Hamilton County Youth Athletic Association

New Midwest Cage Loop Feasibility Discussed

Chicago officials report talks on forming a new eight team Midwest Basketball Conference next year. Meetings set in Seattle March 23 and 24 with potential members including DePaul Loyola Chicago Bradley Notre Dame Marquette Louisville St Louis and Pittsburgh.

Chicago Seatle Ray Meyer DePaul Loyola of Chicago Bradley Notre Dame Marquette University of Louisville Meyer St. Louis Pittsburgh

Carter In Non Title Bout With Rawlings In Chicago

Luther Rawlings of Chicago the tallest lightweight challenger faces Jimmy Carter the lightweight champion in a non title 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium tonight televised nationally. Start time is 10 PM EST with a potential world title shot this summer if Rawlings performs well.

Chicago Rawbone Luther Rawlings Jimmy Carter Chicago Stadium Rawlings Carter Tonght

Women’s Pin Meet Draws 3,000 Teams

In Columbus Ohio the secretary of the Women’s International Bowling Congress reports the 1952 WIBC in St. Louis has drawn 3,045 entries. The event runs April 24 to June 12 and features a prize list totaling 84 867 dollars.

Columbus Women's International Bowling Congress WIBC St. Louis

Zeke Costa Signs With Cleveland Browns

Cleveland reports guard Elmer Zeke Costa from North Carolina State has signed to play professional football with the Browns after his teammates voted him team MVP last season.

Cleveland Elmer Zeke” Costa North Carolina State Browns

McKechnie Boosts Red Sox Pitching Says Boudreau

Boston manager Lou Boudreau credits Bill McKechnie with improving the Red Sox pitching staff. Mel Parnell praised McKechnie, who coaches pitchers, for correcting mechanics such as Willard Nixon's delivery and emphasizing proper arm action and leverage.

Boudreau Red Sox McKechnie Joe Reichler Sarasota Fla Lou Boudreau Boston Red Sox Bill McKechnie Steve O'Neill Boston Mel Parnell Bill Willard Nixon Ed Reulbach Nixon

Trade Rumors Soak Reds Camp As Rain Halts Play

Rain interrupted workouts at several spring training sites as rumors swirled around Reds and Dodgers. Kenny Raffensberger and Dick Sisler were linked to trades while Brooklyn asked about Raffensberger and St Louis inquired on Sisler.

Bradenton Fla Cincinnati Tampa Kenny Raffensberger Dick Sisler Redleg Gabe Paul Brooklyn Raffy St. Louis Cardinals Sisler

Burke Discards Old Putter To Start Sensational Win Streak

Texan golfer Jack Burke abandons his four year old putter for a mallet head and begins a record run with wins at the Texas Open Houston Open Baton Rouge Open and St Petersburg Open. He rights a slump after a playoff loss at Los Angeles finishing the year strong.

Burke Miami Fila Los Angeles Jack Burke Tommy Bolt San Antonio

Five Step Bait Casting Class Starts At YMCA

The Middletown YMCA opens a five week bait casting course on March 27. The program, free for members and $1 for non members, runs Thursday nights with separate sessions for beginners and experienced casters. Instructors Bill Roberson and Bill Farenholtz guide the class as students learn casting and play skish, bringing gear to class.

YMCA Bill Roberson Bill Farenholtz Middletown Ymca

Bob Lemon to Start Tonight for Indians Exhibition

Pitcher Bob Lemon will start for the Cleveland Indians in their first 1952 night game exhibition in San Diego. He faces the Pittsburgh Pirates and has not yet yielded a run after his first outing. Followed by Lou Brisie and Bob Chakales in relief.

San Diego Calif Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Pirates Lemon Lou Brisie Bob Chakales

Former pitcher Daglia dies at 45 in California

Willits California remembers Peter G Daglia a former Pacific Coast and major league pitcher who died Tuesday of a heart attack Daglia played with the Chicago White Sox in 1932 and was 45 at his death

Willits Calif Peter G. Daglia Daglia Chicago White Sox

Why Dogs Chase Newspaper Boys

Outdoor columnist Joe Stetson explains how dogs react to newspapers used for discipline and suggests humane training methods. He warns against using papers as penalties, explains dogs identify papers by scent, and offers alternative enclosures and bedding ideas with newspapers to manage housetraining and comfort, including flea-control notes.

Boston Tops Detroit 3-2 in National League Hockey

Boston defeats Detroit 3 to 2 in a National League game. The win improves Boston's record as supporters cheer on late goals and key saves from both sides. Detroit fights back but falls short, granting Boston the important league points.

Boston Detroit

Flyers Reach NIT Semi-Finals With 68 58 Win Over St Louis

Dayton Flyers upset St Louis 68 58 at Madison Square Garden to set a semi final meeting with St Bonaventure while top seed Duquesne defeated Holy Cross 78 68 to advance against La Salle. Meineke Norris and Boyle led Dayton as St Louis failed to lead.

Dayton Madison Square Garden Don Meineke Chubby Leland LaSalle Meineke Norris Pete Boyle Company Tommy Blackburn St. Louis Duquesne Holy Cross Jim Tucker al Bailey Nee Pft Grigsby Horan Seeeeesee Paxson Fee Eee Sallee Sonnenberg Kovar Russel B. Koch C Seeeneease Shockey Ae McKenna Weene Steine J. Koch Eenee Lillis Sheehan Steerer

No Radio TV For Robinson Olson Title Fight Charity Event

Sugar Ray Robinson will defend his middleweight title against Carl Olson in a 15 round bout with no radio TV or cinema coverage. The event, set for 11 30 p m EST, benefits the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund and promoter Kyne expects a $75 000 gate. Robinson forfeits his usual TV payoff to the cancer fund.

San Francisco Sugar Ray Robinson Carl Olson Damon Runyon William P. Kyne Robinson

Bernlohr Family Expands at Capital University Basketball

The Bernlohr clan strengthens at Capital University as Bill Bernlohr prepares to coach with his son Jack joining as a guard. Brother Fred remains faculty athletic manager, while Paul and Bob Bernlohr, both stars, finished first and second in conference scoring as Capital placed near the top of the Ohio Conference.

Columbus Bernlohr Capital University Bexley Lutherans Ohio Capital Wooster Bill Bernlohr Fred Paul “Pug” Bernlohr Bob Bernlohr Bernford Bill Jack Bob Bexley Forward

College basketball results roundup and scores

Rochester 82 over Indianapolis 81. Boston 88 over Philadelphia 84. Yale 91 over Penn 64. Syracuse 71 over Canisius 61. NIT quarterfinal Dayton 68 over St. Louis 58. Duquesne 78 over Holy Cross 68. NAIB first round Southwest Texas 97 over Arkansas Tech 53. Lawrence Tech 97 over Washburn. Texas 88 over West Liberty. Illinois 113 over Huden Spe 78. Memphis State 60 over Baltimore Univ 39. Utah State 85 over Clarions Pa 68. New Mexico A & M 86 over Miss Southern 70. Morningside 84 over Pepperdine 80.

Rochester Indianapolis Boston Philadelphia National College Yale Penn Syracuse Canisius Dayton St. Louis Duquesne Holy Cross Southwest Texas Arkansas Tech Lawrence Tech Washburn S Texas West Liberty Illinois Huden Spe Memphis State Baltimore Univ Utah State Clarions New Mexico A & M Miss Southern Morningside Pepperdine

Sports Moments From The Past In Brief

A series recalling past sports events highlights Vic Seixas winning the Coral Beach Tennis Tournament in Bermuda a year ago. Five years back St. Petersburg Florida saw the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Yankees 10 to 5 in an exhibition. Ten years ago Joe DiMaggio signed with the Yankees for 42500. Twenty years ago Henry Brecksmith of Indiana won both mile and two mile at the Big Ten Track Meet.

Vic Seixas Hamilton Bermuda al Lang St. Petersburgh Fla St. Louis New York Yankees Joe DiMaggio Henry Brecksmith Indiana

Exhibition Results Across Teams

New York A defeated Boston A 7 to 6 while Chicago A beat St. Louis A 7 to 6 St. Louis N won 3 to 0 against Boston N Pittsburgh N edged Seattle PCL 2 in a tight lineup.

New York Boston Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Seattle

Xavier Star Gene Smith Honored By Musketeer Club

Gene Smith of Middletown received a gold basketball and top honors from Xavier University's Musketeer Club at a Cincinnati banquet. Co captains for next year were Huck Budde and Tom Simms. Smith set a Xavier single season scoring mark with 495 points and 20.6 average, while Budde and Simms posted 17.1 and 16.3 point averages respectively.

Xavier University Musketeer Club Gene Smith Middletown Muskies Hotel Gibson Cincinnati Xavier Smith Huck Budde Tom Simms Middletonian Middie Budde St. Xavier High Simms Louisville Walk Musketeers Captain Smith Hamilton Cincinnati St. Xavier Kentucky St. Xavier Bob Dickman Covington Bob Heim Newport Jim Phelan Matt DeBoer Lexington George Wieschorster Covington, Ky

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