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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1956

Page

13

Wood Named Coach of Franklin Track

Franklin High announces Jerry Wood former assistant football coach will lead the Wildcats track program in their second season. He succeeds Chuck Laughlin who moved to Carlisle as the three spring sports schedules, including baseball and golf, are set by Athletic Director Glen Kessler for April openings and district meets.

Franklin Jerry Wood Franklin High Wildcats Thietic Glen Kessler Wood Chuck Laughlin Laughlin Carliste Clyde Hesinger Mickey McDade Kessler

Santee Case No Exception and AAU Affidavits

NEW YORK The Amateur Athletic Union claims more than 100 life suspensions of athletes mirror Santee's, arguing no exception was made in banning America's top 1500 meter runner. Santee faces court hearings after Feb 19 suspension while injunctions curb AAU actions. Attorneys allege lack of authority and past infractions, AAU officers deny misconduct.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Santee AAU State Supreme Court America Milwaukee Charlies Grimes Gened

Knodel Named Talawanda Coach for New School

OXFORD, D March 14 Don Knodel of Hamilton former Miami University basketball and baseball star will coach basketball at the new Talawanda District High School next year. His selection completes the physical education and health staff for the new school. John Trump Stewart football coach will head football with A Tanner, coordinator. The Talawanda merger unites Oxford McGuffey Oxford Stewart and Hanover High Schools.

Oxford Don Knodel Hamilton Miami University Talawanda Robert W. Bogan Knodel John Trump Stewart A! Tanner McGuffey John Wilkoski Hanover Carey Hartman Talawanda School Oxford McGuffey Oxford Stewart Hanover High Schools

Yellow Cab Tops Moose League Battle

Yellow Cab emerges as the Moose Men's League leader by sweeping three games from Standard Amusement on the strength of Dave Canter's 600. Homestead Inn ties for first, while Stroh's slides to second after two wins over Dietz Sohio. Other league results feature Mayer Meats, Boots Mills, and multiple teams across women's and Armco divisions.

Yellow Cab Stroh Homestead Inn Cabbies Standard Amusement Bob Franklin Butch Mills Dave Canter Homestead Mike Barach Jim Hackney Stroh’s Dietz Sohio John Mikovich Millard Murphy Ralph Laurens Turf Cafe Crawford St. Grill Aaron Fields Mayer Meats Poffenbargers Kathy Harrison Treva Terrell Ruth Sanders Les Colvin Bonnie Barach Boots Mills Boulevard Gardens Dr. Lynch Pets Jeanne Luff Martha Wombold Friendly Tavern Baker's Funeral Mary Jane Siebert Burger Rose Hackne Burnett's Charlotte Pergram

Strikes and Spurs: Bowling Grips Examined by Wilmali

Special grips fall into two types drilled into the ball or inserts for thumb and finger holes. Seek qualified instruction before using. grips may help some bowlers or worsen injuries. A special grip might misalign fingers and hinder play, so consult a teacher or pro before trying. Send 10 cents and SASE for a free booklet.

Ned Day Collier Steve Nagy Ace Mitchell

Eight-Team State Tourney Is Considered

COLUMBUS Ohio Enlarge ment of the state high school basketball tournament to eight teams in each division will be discussed Saturday morning March 24 at Cleveland by the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Assn. Warren Porky Scholler of Hamilton president said members would debate launching a north south all star game possibly with Yankee Rebel grid game in August at Canton. Coaches if they approve the larger state tournament will urge that the change be for 1957 when the annual classic will be played in the new St Johns Arena on the Ohio State University campus.

Columbus Ohio Cleveland Warren Porky) Scholler Hamilton Canton St Johns Ohio State University

Middletown Five Edges Hamilton Center for Hamilton League Crown

Middletown Frisch's came from behind to beat Hamilton Community Center 58 to 57 in the Hamilton Major League second round. The Middletown quintet trailed until the final three minutes, then outscored 11 to 2. Feezer hit the winning basket with three seconds left. Lawson led with 13 points while Feezer and Brewer added 12 each.

Middletown Frisch Hamilton Community Center Hamilton Middletown Hamiltonians Feezer Lawson Brewer

Pep Outpoints Campeche For Lightweight Title Shot

In Tampa Willie Pep, record 127, defeats Kid Campeche 128 in a 10 round bout. Fresn outpoints Hank Davis in Los Angeles, while Yolane Pompey stops Moses Ward in London. Ron Barton stops Albert Finch in London for the British light heavyweight title fight.

Tampa Fla Willie Pep Kid Campeche Mexico City Fresm Calif Hank Davis Los Angeles Bobby Jones Oakland London Yolane Pompey Trinidad Moses Ward Detroit Ron Barton Albert Finch

Max Coshall Dual-sport NCAA boxing champion from San Jose State

Max Coshall of San Jose State is the 165 pound NCAA boxing champion and also competes in soccer and runs the 880 on the track team.

Max Coshall San Jose State

Miami Completes 56 Grid Slate With George Washington

Miami University completes its 1956 football schedule with a Sept 22 opener versus George Washington University at home. This marks the first football meeting between the schools and comes as details on the full slate remain pending.

Miami G. Washington Oxford Specia Earge Washington University Mimi University John L. Brickels George Washington Gome VMI Virginia Pennsylvania William & Mary Virginia Tech Florida West Virginia Rich

Boothe X Captain Cincinnati Xavier 1956 57

Jimmy Boothe of Dayton Kentucky a 5 foot 7 guard was elected captain of Xavier University's 1956 57 basketball squad Tuesday night.

Cincinnati Jimmy Boothe Dayton Xavier University

Kent State names 1956 57 basketball captain

Jim Gorsline of Cleveland will captain the 1956 57 Kent State University basketball squad. Frank Anderson of Canton and Bill Hass of Dover were named cocaptains of the swimming team.

Kent Ohio Jim Gorsline Cleveland Kent State University Frank Anderson Canton Bill Hass Dover

Aeronca and Armco Reach City Cage Finals in All-City Tourney

Aeronca Flyers and Armco Triangles advance to the finals after decisive semifinal wins. Aeronca beat Miami Cabinet 87 71 led by Mattingly 21 and Gardner 42 22, while Armco triumphed 76 42 over Gardner Board and Carton with Patrick 26 and Craft 14. Gardner faces Miami in the consolation for third place.

Aeronca Flyers Armco Triangles Carton Miami Len Patrick Roger Mattingly Gardner Miami Cabinet Mattingly Gaiden Napier Wills Shearer Rock Miami Cab Long Practor Justice Rothfus Patrick Craft Howard Pearce Williams Spradhing Hyde Neal Halderman Wright Pratt

State Champion Diamond Mentors To Be At Clinic

Coaches from the 1955 Ohio high school championship teams will run a two day clinic at Ohio State University March 30 31. Lockland Class B champion C L Payne will cover preparation and strategy in Class B baseball while Cincinnati Elder Class A King Don Robert discusses conditioning outfield play and drills. Circleville president Dick Boyd names Owen Sheetz formerly of the Boston Red Sox Dick Hoover who pitched a no hitter for the Columbus Jets last season and Hal Schumacher formerly of the New York Giants will discuss moued thores.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University C. L. Payne Lockland Don Robert Cincinnati Elder Kings Dick Boyd Circleville Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Assn Owen Sheetz Boston Red Sox Dick Hoover Columbus Jets Hal Schumacher New York Giants Moued Thores

Exhibition Baseball Tuesday's Results

AP reports Tuesday exhibition games with scores across leagues. New York A beat Boston 3 to 2. New York N edged Baltimore 7 to 6 in 11 innings. Chicago A defeated Washington 9 to 2. Cleveland A beat Chicago N 11 to 7. St Louis N won 3 to 2 over Detroit A. Pittsburgh N defeated Kansas City A 11 to 10. Milwaukee N 13 Brooklyn N 9. Philadelphia N 6.

New York Boston Baltimore Chicago Washington Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Pittsburgh Kansas City Milwaukee Brooklyn

Kenmore Coach Retires After 17 Years At Akron Kenmore

Milo Ratkovich coach of Akron Kenmore high school announced Tuesday night his retirement after serving 17 years at the program.

Kenmore Akron Ohio Milo Mike Ratkovich Akron Kenmore High School

Appointment of Executor for Freda Simonton Estate

The Oglesby Barnitz Bank and Trust Co of Middletown Ohio has been appointed executor of the estate of Freda Simonton late of Middletown Butler County Ohio Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Pam this 20th day of February 1956.

Freda Simonton Oglesby-Barnitz Bank and Trust Co Middletown Ohio Butler County Pam

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