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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1948
Page
14
McKinley Junior High honored 45 athletes at a banquet in the school cafeteria. Local officials, coaches, players, and parents attended as football and basketball players received awards.
Columbus AP report details pre-tournament practice for all four Class B finalists Lima St Rose Eaton Glenford and North Canton with Thursday semi finals. Canton South Coshocton Findlay Hamilton Catholic and Pindlay are among Friday Class A games as coaches vow no clear favorite.
Murray Dickson pitched a no hit no run nine inning spring exhibition for the St. Louis Cardinals against the New York Yankees in Florida. He faced 30 batters with six strikeouts and five walks while the Cardinals scored seven runs in the first inning. The performance, amid boos from some fans, reinforced manager Eddie Dyers support of Dickson despite a 13 and 16 season record. In other notes, Branch Rickey announced Brooklyn bought Roy Campanella from Montreal.
A fragmented reminiscence traces Branch Rickey’s experiments with players like Pete Reiser and Rogers Morneby, noting bold moves from the Brooklyn era to the Cardinals. The veteran observer recalls Rickey’s chessboard style, his bets on shortstops and first basemen, and the influence on later Cardinal personnel choices.
Frazier Moore earns a place on the AAUL team after a competitive selection process. The event highlights performance by athletes from Toledo and surrounding clubs as they compete for national recognition.
New York UP reports anticipation for the Phillips Oilers versus Kentucky Wildcats at Madison Square Garden. Analysts differ on outcome with odds varied. both teams bring height and speed, Kentucky led by Groza and Kurland anchoring Phillips. Kentucky seeks Olympic fate while Oilers look to add more names to the squad after trials.
The ex‑Middies, led by Paul Lanson with 18 points and Shelby Linville 14, rallied in the final three minutes to defeat Holy Name 51-42 at Holy Trinity gym before a capacity crowd. George McChesney clinched the win with a late inside basket as Trinity outlasted the Holy Name five. Chuck Trent paced Holy Name with 14 points and Paced by Renner Pea, the ex‑Middies defense held firm in the final stretch.
Dayton Mets claim the Pro League title in a best of series. Joubhes Shesi named All American preseason player of the year as Springfield reports on the Mets’ victory. The Cubs were unable to defend the crown.
Fragmentary report notes several home teams lost in NBL playoffs. Mentions include Anderson Parker and references to teams and games, with unclear locations like Moline and Lakers cited in scattershot phrases.
Cincinnati Redlegs extended spring training success with an 11 0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater. Wehmeier and Hetki scattered five hits as Red Stallcup hit his second spring homer and Grady Hatton delivered a line drive that injured Ewell Blackwell.
Local bowling lanes report 12 bowlers achieving season high honor roll scores in Armee Major League and Women's Recreation League. Notable performances include Don Fulmer 187 188 240 415 and Carolyn Kelly 203 156 177 326 with top team Open Hearth five extending lead with 230 200 170 for 600.
The Hyner roll shows Ben Eparie Mis 170 183 266 601 leading the Newes Mens League with a high series. A. Boxwell posted 136 206 ... while Red Lee and Ralph Nall contributed strong marks as teams contested for top spots and high scores at the YMCA alleys.
Promoter Dave Harre presents a Hamilton card after the Fenmont Wrestling Commission lifted the ban on women wrestlers. Mae Weston and Miss Theis sign to fight with the winner to challenge Vie la Vann for the title currently held by Mare d Marre.
The $1. Louw Browns defeated the Cleveland subs 11-5 in Tucson Arizona to end a five game losing streak against the Tribe. Cleveland’s seven game win streak was halted as most of the regulars stayed in Tucson after the shellacking at Globe-Miami.
An Akron officer faces an arrest warrant. Details remain unclear as the readable text provides only scattered fragments about law enforcement actions and a request for air support.
Exhibition baseball results feature St Louis and New York games with Chicago and Cleveland matchups. Jaren Betts, son of the principal, wins the Hi Y memories trophy as East Liverpool Ingh Scsend chess year standout athlete in a memorial award noting a World War loss.
Ed Diddle famed Western Kentucky Hilltoppers coach will speak at the Quarterback Club dinner honoring the 1948 Middletown High basketball team. The event at Hotel Ancheset on Wednesday night April 7 offers tickets from club members and the Club at 1326 Central Ave.
Massillon coach William G. Weushtien has signed a two year contract to lead Akron University football, replacing Paul Baldacci who recently stepped down. The move follows Houghton’s interim period at Akron and comes after Weushtien’s earlier tenure at Massillon.
The Armee Vets will again attempt a baseball tryout tonight after Sunday's session was scrubbed due to muddy grounds and strong winds. Manager Letty Lante expects more candidates to attend as they resume drills in mild weather forecasts.
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