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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1957

Page

6

Redlegs edge Giants in wild 11-10 baseball thriller

Cincinnati redlegs beat New York Giants 11 to 10 in a nine inning finish. Gus Bell and Hank Sauer homered, Ed Bailey was hit by a pitch and Raul Sanchez earned the win as fans witnessed a dramatic late rally after a 5-3 Giants lead.

NEW York Cincinnati Red-Cincinnati Lynch New York Giants nPost Bel Robinson Henrich Bridgesss Bailey c Hoak MacMillan a-Burgess Whisenant Giants Fowler Peo Birdie Acker Tebbetts c-Thu Klippstein Pete Whisenant Cage Cubs Sanchez NEW York Abrhore Schoendienst Rhodes Rfe George Crowe Burnside Ed Bailey Sauer Mueller Red Harris Srs Schoendienst Hank Saver Virgil Spencer Wertrum d-Lockman Westrum McCall Jeffcoat Crowe Redlegs Johnny Klippstein Raul Sanchez Warren Hacker Johnny Antonelli Cincinnati RBI - Bell Worthington Harris Rhodes Thurman Bell Mays Schoenidienst McMillan Rer Fowler Acker Harr Bailey W Sanchez L Burnside U-Donatelli Delmore Smith Conlan Warren Spahn Dodgers Newcombe Carl Furillo Tom Cheney Musial Pete Burnside Hank Sauer Red Schonedienst Gus Bell Reds Harry Anderson Ed Bouchee Philadelphia Anderson

Doubtful Gen. Duke Promises Derby Showdown at Churchill

Ten 3yearolds remain in the Kentucky Derby field as Calumet Farm's Gen. Duke faces a final workout to confirm his place beside Iron Liege. Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons trains Bold Ruler, the Wheatley Stable standout ridden by Eddie Arcaro, with Gallant Man and others contesting the mile and a quarter race under clear, chilly skies at Churchill Downs.

Louisville Calumet Farm Gen. Duke Jimmy Jones Jones Duke Iron Liege America Needles Bold Ruler H.C. Phipps Wheatley Stable Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Eddie Arcaro Ruler Florida Willie Shoemaker Ralph Lowe Texas Gallant Man Dave Erb Federal Hill Round Table Calumet

Linksters Lose At Miamisburg in Golf Meet

Bill McCabe of Middletown led with an 80 for low score but Mi amisburg defeated the Middies 64-54 at Miamisburg. McCabe shot 40 out and 40 back for three points, three behind opponent Bill McGahan. Tom Wagner had 43 43 86, Tom Sizer 45 4 88, Ron Rhea Jr 49 46 95, all in a loss as Middies drop to fifth in seven matches. Next week two regulars plus Hamilton and Greater Ohio League meet on schedule.

Bill McCabe Middletown Miamisburg McCabe Bill McGahan Tom Wagner Tom Sizer Ron Rhea Joe Butcher Middies Linksters Hamilton

Big Red Netters Stull Unbeaten Five straight wins

The McKinley boys tennis team maintained an unbeaten run at five with a 5-0 victory over Hamilton Washington at Verity's. Singles saw Harrington defeat Norris, Brown beat Needles, Weaver best Huffles. Doubles results: A Fugate and Sticklen beat Selender-Ogg, E Fugate and Baker defeated Conn Purdy.

McKinley Hamilton Washington Verity's Harrington Norris Brown Needles Weaver Huffles A. Fugate Sticklen Selender- Ogg

Lebanon Puts Monroe Out In District Tourney

Lebanon Warriors edged Monroe Horne’s 1-0 in the district tournament at Dayton. Steve Elliott’s triple sparked the go ahead as Tom McRoberts earned his fourth win, fanning nine. Lebanon advances to face Dayton Belmont Monday at 3:30 p.m.. Belmont beat West Carrollton 11-6. Diehl and Storch, McRoberts and Lampl.

Dayton Steve Elliott Williamson Warriors Tom McRoberts McRoberts Lebanon Belmont West Carrollton Monroe Diehl Storch Lampl

Swink Holds SWC Three-Year Rushing Record at TCU

Jim Swink of Texas Christian University ranks as the Southwest Conference leader for a three-year rushing total with 2,618 yards, setting a standing mark in league history.

Jim Swink Texas Christian

Baseball results and upcoming schedule from the American League

Friday results show Chicago beating Washington 11 to 6, Detroit defeating Boston 6 to 0, and New York winning 8 to 5 against Kansas City. Baltimore played Cleveland in cold conditions. Sunday games feature New York at Chicago, Washington at Kansas City, Baltimore at Detroit, and Boston at Cleveland with two games.

New York Chicago Washington Kansas City Baltimore Detroit Boston Cleveland L Pet Cub Casey Wise Yankees White Sox al Kaline Red Sox Indians Baltimore Orioles Pirates Redurff Milwaukee

Saturday Schedule Card Sports Doubleheader Results

Saturday schedule features St. Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Milwaukee at Pittsburgh. Game results show St. Louis 6 Brooklyn 0, Cincinnati 11 New York 10, Philadelphia 9 Chicago 6, Milwaukee 8 Pittsburgh 7 in 11 innings. Additional matches list Milwaukee at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with two games each.

St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh Pet Louis Philadelphi

Good Fishing Predicted For This Area

The Ohio Division of Wildlife forecasts excellent fishing conditions for the weekend across the state. Northwest lakes such as East Harbor and Lake St. Marys report strong bass and panfish catches. Defiance County’s Oxbow Lake and Metzger Lake in Allen County cited active species. Central and south areas note peak crappie at Hoover Reservoir and top conditions at several lakes and streams. Southwest lakes including Grant, Kiser, Stonelick, Cowan, Sinn, Indian, plus many streams, offer bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish opportunities.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife East Harbor Lake St. Marys Defiance County Metzger Lake Allen County South Hoover Resevoir Buckeye Lake Madison Lake Delaware Reservoir Rocky Fork Lake Jackson Lake Knox Lake Hoover Reservoir Big Little Darby Big and Little Walnut Blacklick Kokosing Mohican Olentangy Scioto Grant Brown County Kiser Champaign Stonelick Clermont Cowan Clinton Sinclair Lakes Greene Indian Logan

Rosburg Bitter Over Black Friday at Colonial Invite

Fort Worth Texas golf fans faced another weather delay at the Colonial National Invitation as Friday round was wiped out for the third time in 11 years. Rosburg led at 27 holes with parity and a one stroke edge over 14 others while Littler and Wall staggered, delaying the second round as forecasts threatened more disruption.

Harold V. Ratliff Fort Worth Tex.s Bob Rosburg Rosburg San Francis Cco Gene Littler Singing Hills Calif Art Wall Pocono Manoor Littler Wall Billy Maxwell Odessa Tex

Twin feature night at Cincinnati Race Bowl

Cincinnati special brings a twin 30 lap headliner program on the high banked asphalt track with two 30 lap races to close the doubleheader of modified and late model stock cars. Late models return for the first time in 30 laps and a 10 lap race will showcase the Stockettes in classics.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Race Bowl Stockettes

Dad Vail Regatta Entries Lead College Rowing Meet

Nine colleges entered the Dad Vail Regatta on the Schuylkill River with PHILADELPHIA Marietta College from Marietta Ohio among participants. Other noted results include American Association games Denver 8 Omaha 3 and Minneapolis 4 St Paul 3. Indianapolis 10 Charleston 6. Louisville at Wichita postponed. Richmond 8 Rochester 5. Columbus 5 Buffalo 3. Toronto 5 Miami 4. Havana at Montreal.

Denver Omaha Minneapolis St. Paul Indianapolis Charleston Louisville Wichita Richmond Rochester Columbus Buffalo Toronto Miami Havana Montreal Philadelphia Marietta College Marietta Ohio red/ Schuylkill River

Derby Facts And Figures Derby at Churchill Downs today

Louisville report provides Derby facts for the 83rd running at Churchill Downs. Ten 3 year old colts contest 1 3 16 miles with $125000 added and total purse $153300. Prize breakdown lists winner $109200 second $25000 third $12500 fourth $5000. Post time 430 p.m. CDT, probable favorite Bold Ruler, last year’s winner Needles, record 2 01 2 5 by Whirlaway, crowd around 100000, weather sunny and cool, CBS telecast 415–445 p.m.

Louisville Churchill Downs Needles Whirlaway CBS

Machen Seeks New Heavyweight Opponent After Maxim Win

Louisville report says Eddie Machen, 24, won a unanimous 10 round decision over Joey Maxim, extending his streak to 21 straight victories. Machen’s manager claims opponents are ducking him as Maxim praises his power, calling Machen perhaps harder punching than Floyd Patterson. The Derby eve bout drew about 2,000 fans.

Louisville Eddie Machen Joey Maxim Maxim Sid Flaherty Floyd Patterson Patterson Machen Derbytown

Father Son Duel for Derby Riding Honors

In Louisville Kentucky on Derby day the father son duo compete for riding honors. Johnny Adams, 43, veteran of 12 Derbies seeking a win, rides Better Bee for W S Miller. His 23 year old son Johnny R rides Shan Pac for T A Grissom. Both horses are outsiders.

Louisville Johnny Adams W. S. Miller Johnny R T. A. Grissom Shan Pac

Yanks Test Hot Chisox In Weekend Showdown

Chicago seeks to extend a five game winning streak as it hosts the world champion New York Yankees in a three game series starting with a Sunday doubleheader. Go Go Sox feature speed with Landis in right field and leaders Fox and Minoso hitting over .350 as Pierce Harshman and Wilson pace the rotation against Ford Kucks and Shantz.

Joe Mooshil Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Yankees Sox Paul Richards Minnie Minoso Jim Busby Nellie Fox Chico Carrasquel Jim Landis Lopez Landis Jim Rivera Walt Dropo

Wilt Chamberlain May Leave KU For Globetrotters Next Season

Wilt Chamberlain, the 7 foot star of Kansas, is not denying a possible move to the Harlem Globetrotters next season for about $15,000. Sources say he hinted at NBA pressures and a potential for leaving college to pursue a paying pro route while awaiting NBA eligibility.

Lawrence Kan Wilt Chamberlain University of Kansas Harlem Globetrotters Wilt Kansas City Star Kansas Athletic Department Kansas Philadelphia Warriors National Basketball Assn Chamberlain Overbrook High Philadelphia NBA Warriors Globetrotters

Knowlton Named Boss Of Ohio Grid Coaches

Mel Knowlton of Alliance is elected president of the Ohio High School Football Coaches Assn at the Buckeye coaches clinic in Columbus. Chuck Thackara, June Ferrall, and Carl Schroeder are named first vice president, second vice president, and secretary treasurer, with eight districts naming new directors. Honorary memberships are awarded to eight men for meritorious service. About 12,000 fans expected at the Ohio State intra squad game in Buckeye Stadium.

Columbus Ohio Mel Knowlton Alliance Ohio High School Football Coaches Assn Chuck Thackara Hamilton June Ferrall Barberton Carl (Ducky) Schroeder Massillon Buckeye Gordon Larson Marion Harding Mal Mackey Fremont Ross Grant Walls Norwalk Jack Powell Ashland Wayne Stoddard Akron North Joe Burks Akron Ellet George Hardie Youngstown Woodrow Wilson Pete Lanzi D. L. de Cenzo Twp Frank Howe Columbus Central Paul Keltner Cambridge al Paul Steubenville Bryan Hollinger Springfield Howard Baughman Portsmouth Jim Kelly Cincinnati Deer Park Frank Sanderson Cincinnati Norwood Harry Strobel Ohio State Glen Furbay Dover Bill Edwards Wittenberg Dick Gallagher Fritz Heisler Cleveland Browns Karl Harter Milo Ratkovich Akron Kenmore Bud Jones Canton Lehman Buckeye Stadium

Tony Anthony Tops NBA May Light Heavyweight Contenders

Tony Anthony of New York is named the No 1 light heavyweight challenger and Boxer of the Month in the NBA May ratings after KOing Chuck Speiser in Detroit on April 5. Archie Moore remains champion, with Gene Fullmer leading the middleweights and Sugar Ray Robinson cited for his May 1 title defense in Chicago.

Milwaukee New York Tony Anthony Chuck Speiser National Boxing Assn Anthony Speiser Detroit Archie Moore Gene Fullmer Sugar Ray Robinson West Jordan Utah Chicago Stadium Fred Saddy NBA Cisco Andrade Los Angeles Jimmy Carter Floyd Patterson Tommy Jackson Eddie Machen California Yolander Pompey B.W.I Ray Robinson Charles Homez France Carmen Basilio Tony DeMarco Massachusetts Isaac Logart Cuba Joe Brown Louisiana Kenny Lane Michigan Ralph Dupas Cherif Mamia Hogan Kid) Bassey Nigeria Paul Macias Mexico Alphonse Halimi Marion D'Agata Italy Pascual Perez Argentina Young Martin Spain Memo Diez

Aaron Off To Good Start In Bid To Repeat

Aaron opens the season with a home run triple and double, driving in four as Milwaukee edges Pittsburgh 8 7. His .391 average leads NL rivals Don Hoak .396 and Stan Musial .393, while the Braves chase another title with Don Newcombe’s start for Brooklyn and a White Sox surge in the American League.

Aaron Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Cincinnati Don Hoak St. Louis Stan Musial Bobby Thomson

Bowler Triples Scores at Sports Bowl in Paper I League

Walt Pawelkoski of Armiel Paving rolled 159 159 159 477 in bowling action at the Sports Bowl during Paper I League play.

Walt Pawellkoski Pawelkoski Armiel

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Burgess Acke Fith Grammath the Roses By Orlo Robertson Triangle Speedway Camden W. Hartack Mister Jive H. Woodhouse W. Carstens Round Table Reeves W. Shoemaker Indian Creek G. Taniguchi D. Erb E. Arcaro J. R. Adams Bee J. Adams Opps Calumet Farm John L. Applebaum Eee Clifford Lusky Kerr Ralph Lowe Seer Ada L. Rice William S. Miller American Association Derby Minoso Fox Trotters By Joe Reichler The Associated Press Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Larry Doby Don Newcombe Cardinals Homer Bouchee Doby Don Larsen Bob Turley Kaline Frank Sullivan Bob Chakales Frank House Harvey Kuenn Tigers John Dobrozsi, Jr First Ave Ph. GA Rede It Haa Plate Burgh Glass
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