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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1950
Page
2
PAUL DAY warns fans not to overlook Friday’s regional clash after overconfidence swells in the neighborhood. Middies, once doubted weeks ago, now chase a regional final in Columbus with Springfield looming and a potential Wildcat showdown.
Middle coach Paul Walker warns of a hard test as Middies prepare for a Friday game against Springfield. Springfield’s Don DeJong leads the Wildcats with 71 points in four Troy tournament games, while Springfield shot well from the line in their prior meeting. Walker cites balance and a need to tighten defense after a difficult quarter progression.
Walker says Middies are hungry to beat Springfield again in a third meeting after a strong run in second-chance games. Springfield just captured its first district tournament championship in 17 years, intensifying the rivalry and stakes.
Adolph Rupp believes his best Kentucky quintet faces a stiff test from darkhorse CCNY in the National Invitation Tournament tonight. The weekly matchup features Kentucky favored to overcome CCNY, with Western ousted by Milo Farneti in New York.
Middletown meets Hamilton’s VFW in the Butler County YMCA Tournament final after a 59 45 victory over Leshner’s at the Y gym in Hamilton. Fairfield Grange beat DAV to reach the final. Don Miller Harold Ledford and Ralph Hurst led VFW with double figures in a steady comeback.
Miami coach John Brickels told the Quarterback Club that mental attitude could decide Middletown High’s regional tournament race. He recalled upsets like Butler and Xavier, credited his team’s focus, and noted Carl Lansaw’s warning that Springfield will test Middletown. Ed McFadden and Ed O’Neil attended with film from Miami’s season.
News Views muses on H-bomb potential for good at Oak Ridge noting medical and agricultural aids from atomic research. A lighthearted aside about London street cleaners celebrates women's influence and home projects. Middletown Lumber Co promotes decor and rebuilding know how with Enterprise paints and contact details.
George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers led the 1949 50 NBA all star team though not a unanimous pick. The dream lineup includes Jim Pollard Bob Davies Alex Groza and Max Zaslofsky with a second team featuring Al Cervi Adolph Schayes Ralph Beard Frank Brian and Fred Schaus.
Carl Storck 57 longtime organizer and past president of the National Professional Football League died Monday at a Dayton nursing home. He helped organize the league in 1919 and served as treasurer until 1932 before becoming president in 1932. Storck co owned the Dayton Triangles and later worked for General Motors before directing YMCA athletics in Chicago and Dayton.
Ohio State football coach Wesley Fesler, Rose Bowl winner, will be the keynote speaker at Franklin High athletes honors night at the Franklin Masonic Hall on March 21. The event, hosted by the Franklin Junior Chamber of Commerce, expects an audience of about 200 with women invited, and features Rose Bowl highlights on film. Tickets cost 2 dollars per plate and are sold at Good Drug Store Bennett Drugs and through JC members, with additional sales through the Middletown Journal sports department before Saturday.
Allen Rankin of Columbus led the 88 row scorers in Sebring Florida as they vie for 16 championship flight spots at Kenilworth course. Rankin shot 73 yesterday, finishing one over par on the 6,600 yard layout.
In the NIST tournament quarter finals St. John s beat Western Kentucky 69 to 6 while Bradley defeated Syracuse 78 to 66. In the NALB first round Pepperdine 54 American U 50 Central Washington 61 Murray 55 Hamline 74 Regis 66 Tampa 85 New Mexico A&M 15 Westminster 70 Teachers College Conn 62 Davis Elkins 79 St Thomas 55 Portland 48 Montana 47 Central College 68 Peru Teachers 59 Pro basketball Anderson 97 Sheboygan 86.
Warren Giles rejoined the Cincinnati Reds with no clear talks on new players after three days of shopping in Miami and Vero Beach with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Reports linked Dan Bankhead and Grady Hatton to trades, while Herman Wehmeier and Ken Raffensberger pitched as Cincinnati beat Detroit 10 to 8 and showed signs of power. Raffensberger and rookie Frank Smith were to pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Boston A 7 New York A 6 in a tight finish. New York N 3 Cleveland A 2. Philadelphia N 13 New York B +. Detroit A 10 Cincinnati N 2. St Louis A 2 Chicago A . Washington A 7 Philadelphia N 6. Chicago N 6 Portland PCL 2. Los Angeles PCL 1 Pittsburgh CN 0. St Louis N ? Boston N 3. St Louis A 5 Sacramento PCL 2.
In Tampa, Luke Sewell leads a Cincinnati Reds camp without the old guard. Ewell Blackwell is the key question as the manager vows more wins. Bench depth improves with Hatton, Stallcup, Kluszewski, Merriman, Wyrostek, and others contending for every spot while Cooper handles catching with Howell, Pramesa, and Johnson.
Athletic Director Elmo Lingrel announced tickets for Friday night’s Cincinnati Regional Tournament game go on sale Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the high school. Limit two per person. About 1300 tickets available plus floor bleachers for students and faculty. Tickets sold only to those in line. no numbers given. Sale from the bookstore window next to the principal’s office.
In Columbus AP report two Ohio high school basketball teams protested losses in district finals. Worthington 35 Lon on 34 dispute over a misread score could replay, but Worthington declined. Akron St. Vincent 42 South 45 protested overtime foul, ruled not valid. Coaches ready players for payoff games this weekend.
In Florida spring action notes Brown remains inactive for the Yankees as he studies at Tulane. Reports from various camps cite players and injuries including Pesky, Kuzava, and Werle. Cubs, Red Sox, White Sox, Browns, Pirates, and Cardinals play through multiple exhibitions as spring workouts continue.
Today a year ago St Louis Kentucky Western Kentucky and Utah were upset. Ten years ago John Woodruff set a world record in the 800 meters at the Dartmouth Carnival. Fifteen years ago Babe Ruth played right field for the Boston Braves in an exhibition win over the Yankees 3-2.
Olhaverry, the 1947 Santa Anita Handicap winner, was killed yesterday after being kicked in the head by a mare at Conejo Ranch in Camarillo California. Owners Mr and Mrs Raoul Espinosa said the 10 year old South American turf ace, now retired to stud, died from the injury.
The Cleveland Indians have signed 19 year old third baseman Tom Vargulich, a former Struthers High School star. He is bound for the team farm club training base in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Klamo News led Ohio in the American Legion State Bowling Tournament at Porterville over the weekend with a 2760 team total including handicap. Bales Market moved to second with 2668, while Dr. L C Lynch and Ralph Baker led doubles at 1245 and Tony Haker Eddie Fabing pair were runner up at 1187. Haker posted 614 in singles with 104 handicap. Lynch posted 1810 all events for second place. Three more weekends of rolling remain in the Legion Jaunney.
The City Basketball Tournament schedules a 7 p.m. semifinal as VFW faces Armco Ingots and Armco Triangles take on Hauselman Transportation at 8:15 p.m. The Ingots, led by ex Middies and stars Blevins Wells and Adkins, have shown spark against Gardner Board and in Industrial play, with Ledford listed out. The VFW seek a first win over the Ingots, while Hauselman’s and Triangles remain a threat. Winners meet Thursday for the title.
Clarence Abell rolled 279 in eight clean frames at Yankee Rd Bowl, adding 169 and 185 for 633 in the Bowl Mor All Star League as Bavarian gains three points on Bud’s Market to stay two back of Homan’s Beverages. Howard Mattox led Homan’s with 645, while Jim Barnes and Bob Steele paced Budweiser and Bud’s with 294 and 172 series respectively. Fights last night: Jersey Joe Walcott stopped Johnny Shkor in Philadelphia-New Jersey.
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