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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1957

Page

12

Rigg Dominates 27th Women City Bowling Title

The 27th Women’s City Bowling Tournament ends at Frontier Lanes with ART SCHROCK reporting Rigg winning two events and tying for singles lead. Rigg and Poffenbarger capture doubles with 1193 pins, setting a new all-time doubles mark while Goode and Smith finish second. Prize money totals $1,855.70 as fourteen-shift results highlight high scores and playoffs loom for singles.

Art Schrock Dot Rigg Lis Poffenbarger Frontier Lanes Rigg Ernca Ash Katie Tigges Poffenbarger Sylvia Goode Martha Smith Ash Tigges Neil Thomas Annabel Buchanan Chris Wells Association Frontier Hudson Axford

Henderson Leads In Singles And All-Events At City Bowling Meet

Richard Henderson tops the singles with 688 pins and all-events with 1,895 as action closes on the first leg of the Men’s City Bowling Tournament. Henderson and Jack Metzcar are 1,241 in the two-man event, with Alpha Council winning the team title at 3,141.

Richard Henderson Henderson Jack Metzcar Harold McGraw Don Hamilton Alpha Council McGraw Murphy Palmer McDonald Metzear Emerick Schuler Jordan McMonigle McGraw-Hamilton Henderson-Metzcar Hoffman- Pleska Arnold-Winglewich G. Smith-Okley Schuler-Foster Simson-Radabaugh Hause Waugh Crispin- Gibbons Dickerson-Caldwell

Veteran Kegler Leads Petersen Bowling Classic Leader

Gregory Griffo of Solvay New York rolled an eight game 1668 to top the Petersen Bowling Classic in Chicago for $202 752. The 207 lifetime average veteran passed James Spaulding of Louisville who led on March 3 with 1597.

Chicago Gregory Griffo Solvay N. Y Griffo New York State James Spaulding Louisville

City Tourney Semis Tonight

Semi-final games in the City Basketball Tournament are set for Middletown High Gym. Armco and Poffs Service clash at 7 15 p m while Miami Cabinet and the Middletown Merchants meet at 8 30 p m. The winners advance to the Monday championship.

Middletown High Gym Armco Poff’s Service Miami Cabinet Middletown Merchants

Texans Lead Open Team Standings In ABC Bowling Tourney

Texans occupy four of the top five spots in the open team standings of the American Congress Bowling tournament in Fort Worth Texas. Dean Overholser of Chicago overtook Detroit veteran John Crimmins to take singles lead with 708 on games of 227 247 and 234. Joe Root and John Skeris of Sheboygan Wisconsin moved into the doubles lead with 1303 on games of 426 435 and 442.

Fort Worth Texis Texas Dean Overholser Chicago John Crimmins Detroit Crimmins Joe Root John Skeris Sheboygan Wis

Bowling Leader Has No Hands Sets 676 Series

Paul Ackerman, 38, a Ford die repairman who lost both hands in 1948, bowled a 676 three game series in Canton, teaming with Suarez for 1 244, boosted to 1323 with handicap to put them in first in the 6th Annual United Auto Workers International Bowling Tournament with two weeks left. Ackerman uses a one hole ball and a hook to grip the cylinder.

Fort Wayne Ind Canton Ohio United Auto Workers Ackerman

Skating Champs Back In School

Carol Heiss, 17 from Ozone Park New York, and Dave Jenkins, a pre medical junior at Colorado College, return to student life in Berkeley after sweeping the national championships with unanimous major titles. Their free skating scores surpassed any judge's best marks.

Berkeley Calif Sam Carol Heiss Ozone Park N.Y Dave Jenkins Colorado College

Hockey Scores from the National League Night

Toronto defeated New York 5 to 3 while Boston beat Chicago 6 to 2 and Detroit tied Montreal 2 to 1 in NHL actions.

National Hockey League Toronto New York Boston Chicago Detroit Montreal

Aging Pete Cooper Captures St. Petersburg Open Golf Title

Pete Cooper 42 of Lakeland Fla wins the St. Petersburg Open with a closing 65 to finish 269 fifteen under par. He defeats Jackie Burke Jr. who finishes four back as Art Wall Jr Don January tie for third. Cary Middlecoff Don Finsterwald Chick Harbert also figure in the closing scores.

ST. Petersburg Fla Pete Cooper Lakeland Jackie Burke Jr Burke Pasadena Club Cooper Abielen Tex Cary Middlecoff Dallas Don Finsterwald Tequesta Chick Harbert Northville Mich

Cleveland eyes federal funds to save Pan American Games

Cleveland officials seek nearly five million dollars more by May 1 to stage the 1959 Pan American Games. If funds fail to materialize, the Pan American Olympic Committee may shift the event to Guatemala City. committee extends deadline while exploring new resources. total needed is 13 million from federal support with city county and state providing eight million for facilities.

Cleveland Congress Caracas Venezuela Guatemala City Douglas F. Roby Detroit Tee Anthony J. Celebreeze

Boxing Results From Global Card Highlights Several Wins

The Associated Press reports on boxing results with fighters such as Tanny Cam pos Philippines outpointed by Juan Lopez in Durban and Gabriel Elorde in Manila, plus Vince Delgado in Hollywood and Alfredo Ne vares in Mexicali, noting various decisions and venues.

Barcelona Spain Tanny Campos Philippines Juan Lopez Durban Barna Manila Gabriel Flash) Elorde Tommy Romulo Hollywood Vince Delgado Los Angeles Ernesto Parra Mexico Mexicali Alfredo Nevares Chihuahua Johnny Gonsalves Oakland Calif

Don Smith from Miami Signs with Rams

The Los Angeles Rams announced the signing of Don Smith, a 230 pound tackle from Miami of Ohio. Smith can play both sides of the line but may start at offensive guard. he is also a place kicker.

Don Smith Miami Rams LOS Angeles Los Angeles Rams Ohio Smith Sid Gillman

Bobcats to Host Two Day Grid Clinic in Athens Ohio

Ohio University announces a two day football clinic in Athens April 19 20 in cooperation with the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. Purdue University head coach Jack Mollenkopf will lead the program.

Bobcats Athens Ohio Ohio University Athletic Department Today Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Jack Mollenkopf Purdue University

Top 10 Singles and Doubles Winners Listed

The Top 10 singles names include Dot Rigg Thelma Hudson Jenny Axford Myra Woodward Maxine Fisher Marie Cornwell Wilma Blanton and Barnie Collier Mary Conarroe Marie Shibley. The doubles event lists pairs such as Rigg Po ff enbarger Goode Smith Ash Tigges Singhoffer Oswalt I Daniel Sorrell Shaffer Watts McCue Winkle and Hotarick Murphy Rupp Miles. All events feature Mary Presta Mary Hendrickson Boots Mills Edna Bowman.

Dot Rigg Thelma Hudson Jenny Axford Myra Woodward Maxine Fisher Marie Cornwell Wilma Blanton Barnie Collier Mary Conarroe Marie Shibley Rigg Poffenbarger Goode-Smith Ash-Tigges Singhoffer Oswalt I. Daniel Sorrell Shaffer-Watts McCue-Winkle Hotarick-Murphy Rupp Miles B. Presta M. Presta Mary Presta Mary Hendrickson Boots Mills Edna Bowman

Change In Style Can Cause Trouble In Bowling

The article urges patience when adopting a new bowling style. It notes scores may drop during the transition from a three to a four-step approach and recommends practicing in open play to avoid harming league averages. It stresses not to worry, as improvement requires time and correctable focus.

Cincinnati Poultry and Produce Prices Listed

Prices at farms in the Cincinnati area for eggs and poultry show U S grades and nets. Notable items include U S A jumbo 30 33 and large 28 29 for eggs, fryers at 18 20 per pound, hens 14 17, and potatoes ranging 2.40 to 4.25 per unit.

Aeronca Eaenee Mohasco Ind Motors Arm Ashland Bendix Bethlehem Steel Briggs Pac Ohio Mb Cocesvestas Commonwealth Consol Beers Emical Fleen Auto Corp Firestone Tire Namics Gen. Motors Glenn L. Martin Greyhound Hilton Kroger Paramount Penn Cree Phelps Dodge Philco Radio Phillips Petro Proctor & Gamble Steen Pullman Corp Radio Corp Republic Steel Eae Revere Copper Schenley Tve Sinclair Studebaker-Packard Seemee Ettee Ity Sunray Exas Co Tidewater Assn United Airlines United Aircraft U. S. Steel Westinghouse White Motors Cincinnati U.S

Middletown Securities and Associated Firms Ledger

A brief listing shows Middletown Securities with linked firms including Aeronca Pid and Prior Pid, plus Crystal Tissue Co, First National Bank, Sorg Paper Co, Pid, and Wrenn Paper Co. indicating a network of local business interests.

Aeronca Aeronca Prior Crystal Tissue Co First National Bank Sorg Paper Co Wrenn Paper Co

Greene Ladd Members New York Stock Exchange

Greene Ladd members listed for the New York Stock Exchange with contact details for Manchester Hotel GA phone 2 4571.

New York Stock Exchange Manchester

Dayton Livestock Yesterday's Closings Summary

Livestock market summaries show prices for cattle hogs and bulls. Feeder weights 160 to 300 pounds list ranges from 15.50 to 17.50 per cwt with down movements noted. Cattle categories include Choice steers 19.00 to 20.50, heifers 17.50 to 19.00, commercial 12.00 to 14.00, and bulls 10.00 to 15.50 with varied quality brackets.

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Cincinnati Livestock Prices And Receipts Report

Cincinnati livestock market report shows hogs at 2-3 200-250 lb and 85 head more uniform 1-2 200-220 lb with various weights, sows 14.00-15.25, boars around 10.75, cattle and calves numbers listed with slaughter steers and heifers up to 25 higher and cows noted.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati USDA U.S

Servicemen News Highlights Early 1950s Troop News

Pvt Richard Wylds 18, Maud, completed armament maintenance at Aberdeen Proving Ground Md after enlisting in October 1956 and basic training at Ft Chaffee Ark He attended Union Township High School West Chester Pa Pfc Thomas E Johnson his wife Norma 132 Main St Germantown is in Ft Riley Kan as aidman in Headquarters and Logical Company after basic training at Ft Sam Houston Tx His parents live in Peebles Airman 1c Fred Shaffer Jr 18 Fernwood St Middletown Ohio completed Weather School at Chanute AFB Rantoul Ill and basic at Lackland AFB Tex He will report to overseas duty in Germany in March Seaman Jack R Tillett 620 Waite St is to arrive at Norfolk Va March 20 aboard the guided missile cruiser Boston after a four month Mediterranean cruise Seaman 3c John Trimble Jr Excell0 son of Mrs Edith Trimble is on a two week naval cruise to Havana Cuba after fireman training at Naval Training Center Hamilton He is a 1953 Lemon Monroe High School graduate and was employed at Crystal Tissue His wife Laverne also lives in Excello.

Pvt Richard Wylds James Wylds Maud The Ordinance School Aberdeen ‘Proving Ground Wylds Ft. Chaffee Ark Union Township High School West Chester Thomas E. Johnson Norma Main 'S St Germantown 16Th Infantry Ft. Riley Kan Johnson Ft. Sam Houston Tex Naition FE. Johnson Peebles Peebles High School Fred Shaffer Jr Elmer E.eisle Fernwood St Chanute Afb Rantoul Ill Shaffer Lackland Afb San Antonio New York Germany Middletown High School Jack R. Tillett William J. Tillett Waite St Norfolk, Va Boston Mediterranean Trimble Naval Training Center Hamilton Lemon-Monroe High School Laverne Excello

Thousand Buddhas Caves Near Tau-Huang Have A 1500 Year Shrines

The caves of the Thousand Buddhas near Tau-Huang, China, have functioned as sacred shrines for more than fifteen centuries, reflecting a long-standing religious heritage and historical significance.

Tau-Huang China

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