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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1951

Page

12

OSU Series Sticks To Facts In Controversy Coverage

Ohio State football coverage continues as OSU coach Woody Hayes shapes next season. The article notes analyst Hugh Fullerton Jr and local fans seeking depth, with Hayes seeking coaches’ input and talent use. Hayes writes to Middleton’s Ellison on defensive roles, signaling cooperative leadership.

Ohio State OSU Hugh Fullerton, Jr United States East Columbus Woody Hayes Hayes Bucks Woody Glenn Ellison Bob Joslin Tiger Bobby Grimes Middletonian Scarlet and Gray Joslin Rocco Ellison

Psychology May Work On Doyle At Spring Game

Hayes speaks on Dick Doyle of Rochester Pennsylvania and his potential as a senior next year. Ohio State fans will gather May 12 for the intra squad game to gauge Hayes plan and evaluate how his T formation stacks against Michigan’s single wing in November.

Hayes Dick “Skippy” Doyle Rochester Doyle Vito Parilli Wizard of Kentucky OSU Ohio Stadium Bucks Michigan

Reserve Clause Again Challenged in Federal Lawsuit

Pitcher George Earl Toolson filed a federal suit seeking 375 000 alleging the reserve clause unlawfully bans him from play. Toolson, a former Louisville pitcher with stints in San Francisco Oakland and the Pacific Coast League, says he was placed on an ineligible list for resisting assignment to a minor league affiliate in Binghamton New York.

Los Angeles George Earl Toolson Toolson Louisville San Francisco Oakland Binghamton N. Y

Meeting Tonight For Church League Organizing Session

The Church League will hold its final organizational meeting at 7 30 tonight at the YMCA, announced by Steve Geckeler city recreation director. The league season opens Friday May 18 and there is still room for one more team.

Church League YMCA Steve Geckeler

Baseball Hall of Fame Ineligible Player Narrative

In 1950 on orders of the Newark club the player was placed on the ineligible roll and has since been unable to obtain employment in baseball.

Newark, N. J

Ohio State Football's rocky coaching history unfolds

The Ohio State program, joining the Big Ten in 1913, has had eight head coaches with only one firing. The piece traces Wilce, Willaman, Schmidt, Brown, Widdoes, Bixler, Larkins, and Wes Fesler, leading to Woody Hayes and the tensions mark the era.

Ohio State Hugh Fullerton Columbus Big Ten Woody Hayes Michigan Jack Wilce Wilce L. W. St. John Paul Brown Carroll Widdoes Paul Bixler Brown Navy Arthur Mickey) McBride Cleveland Widdoes Bixler St. John Dick Larkins Larkins Wesley Fesler

Middie Track Triumph Over Hamilton 77 41 at Roosevelt Field

The Middies won five straight stoppages as eighteen athletes earned top places in a 77 to 41 victory over Hamilton Big Blue at Roosevelt Athletic Field. Lincoln Moneace defeated Eddie Merchant in the broad jump, while Cliff Hafer cleared 5 feet 8.4 inches in the high jump and shared pole vault honors with Dorsey Blankenship. Alexander swept the mile and 880 for Hamilton, with Middies sweeping the pole vault and relay events. The team heads to meet Roosevelt Monday.

Middie Hamilton Big Blue Rooseveltthletic Lincoln Moneace Eddie Merchant Cliff Hafer Hafer Dorsey Blankenship Marvin Barnette Alexander Roosevelt Watson Saylor Barker Rowe Nichols Hahn Merchant Sneed Middies Spicer McCarty Harkrader Adams Egleston Jones Warner Blankenship Barnette Diefenbach Moneace Morgan Myers

Lebanon Downs Middie Golfers in Verity Park Match

Lebanon defeated Middie 74 to 4 percent at Verity Park Golf Course. Jim Ritter led locals with 32 34 66 over Bob Chiles 36 36 72 30. Wayne Harvey won three points from Dale Little 39 38 77 while Little shot 43 41 84. Jim Elliott 38 37 75 beat Dave Woodward 242 to 0. Dick Vian 43 41 84 over Jim Reichelderfer 2 1 as Middie struggled with 40 46 86.

Lebanon Middie Verity Park Warriors Middies Jim Ritter Bob Chiles Wayne Harvey Dale Little Little Jim Elliott Dave Woodward Woodward Dick Vian Jim Reichelderfer

Teddie Netters Open With Win

The Roosevelt boys tennis team opened its season with a 4-1 victory over Hamilton Wilson. Mack Maffett won 11-9 10-8 after a tough tiebreak, Pat Arnold won 6-0 6-1, Phil Brewer dropped an 6-0 5-7 6-2 three-set win, and the No 1 doubles pair Don Adams and Art Draut won 7-5 6-1. Roger Young and Jim Snyder lost 6-3 2-6 6-3.

Roosevelt Boys Hamilton Wilson Mack Maffett Teddies Ronald Robinson Maffet Pat Arnold Jim Reid Phil Brewer Chris Geckeler Don Adams Art Draut John Holcomb Benny Rupert Roger Young Jim Snyder Dave Keller Gene Lamb

Diehimen Prep For Tourney With Victory Over Vikings

Diehimen Prep For Tourney With Victory Over Vikings. The Middies blasted Miamisburg pitching for 15 runs on 17 hits in a district baseball tuneup on the Vikings’ field. Bobby Rocksing led off the first with a single and scored on Paul Johnson’s homer as others followed to build a 5-0 lead. Georgopoulos tripled and Oglesby singled to add three more in the second. Miamisburg trimmed the gap with three runs in the third off Sam Stringer who worked five innings. The Middies erupted in the seventh, with Howard singling twice, Boehm finishing on the mound, and Doench, Oglesby, Barker, Johnson and Fuller contributing respective hits and passes.

Middies Miamisburg Vikings Wendell Deacon" Diehlis Bobby Rock Paul Johnson Walt Doench Don Oglesby Dan Karshner Sam Fuller George Georgopoulos Oglesby Sam Tringer Howard Dick Boehm

Blackie Slipping as he eyes third win of season

Cincinnati pitcher Ewell Blackwell, erratic in 1952, faces Philadelphia in a game against the Phillies after two narrow wins. Philadelphia rallied late, scoring five in the eighth to beat Cincinnati 6-5 as Robin Roberts held on for his third win despite a rough seventh inning. Dick Sisler and Granny Hamner hit two run homers for the Phils while Joe Adcock belted a three-run shot off Willard Ramsdell.

Philadelphia Ewell Blackwell Philadelphia Phillies Blackie Cincinnati Reds Phils Brotherly Love Boys Robin Roberts Willard Ramsdell Brooklyn Eddie Blake Dick Sisler Granny Hamner Ramsdell Roberts Johnny Pramesa Roy McMillan Bob Scheffing Rhinelander Grady Hatton Joe Adcock

Federal Circuit To Open With 6 Clubs

Six teams will begin play in the Federal League Tuesday May 15. City recreation director Steve Geckeler announced this morning. Teams include Amanda AC Fraternal Order of Police Johnny's Pony Keg Moose Lodge Party Service and Yankee Tavern. The league held its final meeting last night at the YMCA.

Steve Geckeler City Recreation Amanda AC Fraternal Order of Police Johnny's Pony Keg Moose Lodge Party Service Yankee Tavern YMCA

Louisville May Get Davis Cup Matches

A Davis Cup match between Japan and the United States may be moved to Louisville in July 2022 from Rye New York after a Davis Cup Committee source suggested the change.

Louisville New York Japan United States West Chester County Rye N.Y

Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues

National League results include Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 2 and Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 5. New York 5 Chicago 3 St Louis 5 Boston 2. American League games feature Cleveland 7 Boston 1 and New York 8 Chicago 3. Philadelphia 9 Detroit 1 in 11 innings, Washington 9 St Louis 8 in 13. American Association Milwaukee 8 Louisville 7. Indianapolis 9 Kansas City in 10 innings. Toledo 6 St Paul 5. Ohio Indiana League Springfield 11 Lima 5. Richmond 10 Marion 9.

National Ae Ae Stak Ouls Svciss Boston Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Cleveland Washington Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Minneapolis Columbus Ohio Springfield Lima Richmond Marion

Sports schedule cards for six major matchups

A listing of today’s baseball games includes St Louis at Boston 1 p m Cincinnati at Philadelphia Chicago at New York 12 30 p m Pittsburgh at Brooklyn 12 30 New York at Chicago 1 30 Washington at St Louis 8 30 Philadelphia at Detroit 2 p m and Boston at Cleveland 12 30 p m.

Tomorrow's Games Highlight Full NBA Schedule

Cincinnati visits Brooklyn as Chicago faces Boston and Pittsburgh plays New York. St. Louis travels to Philadelphia, Washington meets Chicago, New York hosts St. Louis, Boston goes to Detroit. Only games scheduled.

Scoring Drops In ABC Meet Opens With Low Totals

In St Paul, scoring fell on the opening regular day of the American Bowling Congress Tournament after booster team action. The Detroit West End Quint posted 2860, followed by Poland Plastering of Minneapolis at 2768. Gene Hanschen led with a 652 series, while Al Melancon of Minneapolis totaled 1902 all events with 662 singles 613 doubles and 627 team, the day’s top all events score and one of the few above 1900 in 25 days of play.

ST. Paul, Minn West End Detroit Poland Minneapolis Gene Hanschen al Melancon

Hurls Best Game Of Campaign As Tribe Tops Bosox

Bob Feller shines in a 7-1 win over the Red Sox, his best game so far this season, keeping Cleveland tied for first with Washington. The article also notes NL leaders as St Louis tops Boston, and other scores including Phillies over Reds and Yankees over White Sox.

Tribe Bosox Feller Boston Red Sox Bob Indians Washington Senators Browns St. Louis Mickey Vernon Cliff Fannin Mickey Harris

Umpires Plan Meeting To Form Association

Steve Geckeler city recreation director says an effort to organize an Um pire's Association will be made tonight. A meeting is set for 8 30 at the YMCA and all ten who expect to umpire local softball games this year are urged to attend.

Steve Geckeler YMCA

Zaharias Still Tops Sweeps Valley Tourney

Babe Didrickson Zaharias, hailed as golf’s greatest woman player, won the $3,000 Valley Women’s Open in Fresno with a 54‑hole 225. She earned $750 and topped a field of leading pros that included Patty Berg and Betty Jameson, who finished tied for third with Louise Suggs and Alice Bauer. Other money winners included Peggy Kirk.

Fresno Calif Got Babe Didrickson Zaharias the Links Mrs. Zaharias Patty Berg Minneapolis Dean Betty Jameson Louise Suggs Carrollton Alice Bauer Midland Tex Peggy Kirk Findlay, O

Orrville senior nets 5-0 no-hit win over Massillon

An 18 year old Orrville High School senior pitched his 18th inning of no hit baseball yesterday by shutting out Massillon 5 to 0.

Orrville Massillon

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