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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1954
Page
8
The column notes showers help farmers yet do not bring aid to the Reds and that normalcy returns in the National League. Musial leads hitters while belting 5 homers across two games, setting a new record. Jerry Nardielle provides Sportsviews from OFF THE BENCH.
The Cincinnati Redlegs lost a 7-6 eleven inning marathon to the Rhinelanders while the Kentucky Derby drew national attention. Doubts about pitching persist as fans weigh Reds hitting and defense against rival teams. Insights from manager George Tebbetts and contrasts with Baltimore's strong staff are noted alongside column on Smokey Alston and a fundraising talk for Wildwood Golf Club's new clubhouse.
Ohioans coach Paul Walker will face the Cincinnati quintet at Xavier Fieldhouse on June 19 instead of June 12. Owen Lawson will be available for this key game as he prepares for the North South clash in Murray Kentucky on June 12. Marvin Wood, Milan state champion coach, takes over New Castle as football assistant and Middletown fans will see him next fall. A Middletown official quips about fishing to reporter Stan Meisler, noting he only catches catfish and dreads the distraction to his thoughts.
Philadelphia Phillies take the first game of a doubleheader in Cincinnati as rain makes the second game impossible. Howie Judson started for the Reds and Howie Konstanty earned the win for the Phillies, who move into NL lead by a half game over St Louis and Brooklyn. Del Ennis homered for Philadelphia, while Cincinnati’s offense began strong with Bobby Adams and Gus Bell. The second game was postponed to July 15 as grounds stayed too wet for play.
Two 16 year olds Bill Denis and Paul Lanson dominate the first annual High School City Tournament at Frontier Lanes. Denis wins the city singles with 588 after a 197 opener and 489 actual. Lanson takes second with 199 in final game and 576 handicap. Dearth places third with 428 actual on 123 146 159. Other top finishers include Johnson and Alexander, league fans praise Middletown Bowling Association’s event.
Stan Musial delivered a historic four for four day with three home runs in the first game and two more in the second, as the St. Louis Cardinals split a doubleheader with the New York Giants at Busch Stadium. His output boosted his season and tied records, while other NL and AL games featured other homer binges and standings shifts.
New York reports two weeks to go before Monday night TV clash between Tex Sullivan and Teddy Brenner at St Nicholas Arena. With over 12000 dollars in bets, main bout features Bobby Dykes versus Walter Cartier. Other matches include George Johnson vs Holly Mims and Cisco Andrade versus Armand Savoie. Varona fights Chico Varona at St Nicholas Arena as well.
The Armco Triangles and Sorg Paper enter an exhibition softball game in the Industrial Softball League tomorrow night at the East Side diamonds. First pitch is scheduled for 6 o clock.
Franke DeFioure, 49, of Homeworth in Columbiana County won the Cleveland Hiking Club’s 40 mile walk finishing in nine hours and minutes. Eighteen others completed the event, with nineteen of the original thirty-one starters finishing.
A fragmented report describes a novel artificial minnow that reportedly swims without fuel by balance and gravity. It promises precise control and the illusion of a live fish, stirring media excitement as a 20th century novelty.
The 51st American Bowling Congress final rounds begin with Tri-Par Radio of Chicago as open division champions after team competition. Washington Boat Center leads booster division with 2847 pinfall. Probable champions include Sparando in singles, McClaren and Weliu doubles, and Lewis all events. Eugene Elkins won the Masters Invitational, defeating Willard Taylor 805-727.
National and American League leaders highlighted with .406 batting average Glynn for Cleveland and Jackson .426 for Chicago. Notable runs batted in include Musial with 21, and 27 hits by Jablonski. Pitching standout Maglie with 40 wins and 26 strikeouts led the circuit.
Jimmy Ritter shot 37 35 to win by seven strokes at Wildwood in a clean sweep of low gross laurels. He led a field where Dr. W. Rae, Wilbur Van Horne and others posted strong scores. Second place went to Luther Thiel. Tied for third with 73s were Joe Blackwell and Van Horne.
Australian Jim Carruthers narrowly retained his bantamweight title over Chamrern Songkitrat in Bangkok. The 12 round bout drew 50 000 spectators with 225000 in the till as rain drenched the arena and even stopped two waterproof watches. Referee William Henebery scored 324 to 2742 for Carruthers. The fight featured a fallen flood light, slippery canvas, and rainwater soaking the action from ringside.
Wind and rain delayed but did not stop 46 shooters at the Middletown Sportsmen's Club registered meet. G. E. Kilmer of Dayton won the 100 third Calcutta with 94, Elmer Lucas of Peepies took 92, tied for third were R. R. Rodges of Dayton and Anderson of Franklin with 92. Bob Wood, club manager, noted a near perfect 16 yard event with one miss in 100. Roy Davidson of Middletown posted 98 and Fred Pugh of Eaton tied Lucas with 96. Next registered shoot set for May 30.
Carl Kiser of Cincinnati won the Dayton Speedway feature as rain interrupted the program. Cecil Wray and Levi Dunaway of Middletown finished third in heats, while Grant Wilmot of Middletown took third in the 15 lap consolation. Briar Johnson of Richmond placed second in the 25 lap feature and Flip Davis of Xenia finished third.
Chuck Stapleton of Dayton died at Winchester Speedway in Indiana after his race car slid into another and flipped over a guard rail during the AAA season opener. The 25 year old had finished third in a consolation sprint before misjudging a final lap. Mike Nazaruk of North Bellmore, New York, won the feature race.
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