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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1957

Page

10

Poor Showing Against Milwaukee Keeps Reds From Top

The Dodgers beat Milwaukee 5-2 at Ebbets Field as Fr Nie Johnson, praised for a sharp return from the door, surprised manager Fred Haney with a strong relief stretch. Johnson struck out five, walked one, and allowed one hit while Ray Crone took the loss upon Haney’s call. The day also featured the Yankees sweeping the White Sox in two games and Cincinnati extending its winning streak to seven.

Frnie Johnson Brooklyn Fred Haney Righ Milwaukee Dodgers Bob Buhl Ebbets Field Ray Crone Haney Henry Aaron Dodger Johnson Gino Cimoli New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Bibby Shantz J Johnny Bucks Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Elsewhse

Reds Extend Winning Streak Against NL Rivals

Cincinnati Redlegs swept a doubleheader from Pittsburgh 6-2 and 7-3, tightening within a game of second in the National League. They hold an 11-1 mark against NL clubs, with only Brooklyn remaining, as Manager Birdie Tebbetts plans Hal Jeffcoat and Johnny Klippstein starts in Brooklyn series. Frank Robinson left game after a head bump but no serious injury reported. Lawrence earned his third win with a complete game while Don Gross yielded nine hits as Pirates bats produced several hard hits.

Reds Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Brooklly A.ainst Milwaukee Braves Hinelanders Birdie Tebbetts Brooks Lawrence Don Gross Lawrence Pirates Gross Frank Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Tebbetts Hal Jeffcoat Johnny Klippstein Federal Hill Cincinnati Redlegs Birdie” Tebbetts’ Boys Chicago White Sox New York Yankee

Sportsviews off the bench and beyond the lanes

Commentary on Kentucky Derby betting trends and pace setters. Notes on Cincinnati Reds early season form, White Sox and Yankees in the AL, and bowling expansion. Mentions Middletown and several local athletes and coaches, track and tennis rosters, and a fishing study about outboard motors not scaring fish.

Pennsylvania Ohio Dale Diehl Middletown High Deacon Diehl Monroe High McKinley Ralph Ringgenberg Roosevelt Junior High Sports Fishing Institute

Fighter Fit, Commission Says After Ring Fatality

In Johannesburg, the Transvaal Board of Boxing Control said boxer Jimmy Elliott was 100 percent fit when he entered the ring to fight Pat McAteer, despite dying Sunday after Saturday’s bout. Elliott had earlier undergone brain testing after collapsing last July with a clean report.

Johannesburg H. C. Liebenburg Transvaal Board of Boxing Control Jimmy Elliott Pat McAteer Elliott Elliot Eliott Liebenburg

Baseball standings and schedules show a busy week

The American League table lists teams with mixed records and winning percentages. Results from Sunday include New York 4 Chicago 3 and Boston 5 Cleveland 4. Tuesday fixtures feature Boston at Chicago, Baltimore at Kansas City, Washington at Detroit, and New York at Cleveland with a nightcap noted.

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National League standings and Sunday results recap

National League table shows Milwaukee leading with 13 wins and Brooklyn at 5 losses. Sunday results include Milwaukee 10 Brooklyn 7, Chicago 8 New York 3 in 10 innings, St. Louis 8 Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 2, with multiple games to follow. American Association scores include Denver 10 Omaha 9, Charleston 10 Indianapolis 6, Wichita 7 Louisville 6, St Paul 5 Minneapolis 2 in 10 innings.

W. L G.B. Milwaukee Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Toe Philadelphia Sea Pittsburgh Chicago New York Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Louis Denver Omaha Charleston Indianapolis Wichita Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis

Braves Pitcher Feels Like Part Of Club After Relief

Ernie Johnson, 32, made a six scoreless inning relief debut for Milwaukee in a 10-7 win over Brooklyn. He hadn't pitched for the Braves since April 7 and had thrown only three innings in spring training. Johnson retired 15 straight to open the game, allowed a single on a misplayed ball, then walked Duke Snider before finishing the frame. He called the outing significant for rejoining the team and Haney noted Johnson’s early inactivity and roster depth.

Brooklyn Ernie Johnson Milwaukee Johnson Boston Braves Fred Haney Fort Worth Pafko Logan Duke Snider

De Vicenzo Wins Colonial In Fine Finish At Fort Worth

Rober to de Vicenzo the play for fun golfer won the Colonial National Invitation to Mexico City purse of about 60 000 pesos after a 2 under par 68 in the third round and a final 70. Dick Mayer led early but bogeys down the stretch let de Vicenzo seize the title by two strokes. Ed Furgol finished third and Art Wall Jr tied for 11th as Mayer failed to sink a clutch putt on 17. De Vicenzo ranks thirteenth in earnings with 6125 this season.

Hot Springs Ark de Vicenzo Colonial Dick Mayer la Jolla Calif Pocono Manor Mayer Buenos Aires

Rawls Caps Own Golf Tourney Open Win in Spartanburg

Betsy Rawls, 29, Spartanburg native and seasoned pro, won the fifth Betsy Rawls Peach Blossom Open with a 213 total after rounds of 67 73 73 on the par 71 319-yard Spartanburg Country Club Course. Betty Dodd of San Antonio finished second at 214 after stumbling on No 17. Marlene Bauer Hagge of Dallas took third. Rawls earned 880 dollars victory purse and Dodd 616.

Spartanburg Betsy Rawls Miss Rawls Betty Dodd San Antonio Tex Miss Dodd Betsy Marlene Bauer Hagge Dallas

Frank Smith Makes Semi-Pro Return in Milford

Frank Smith, ex Cincinnati Redlegs relief pitcher, returned to action as a semi pro pitcher for Milford A. C. in the Buckeye Semi Pro League. He pitched five innings, gave up only two hits and no runs as Milford beat the Celts team 11 to 3.

Cincinnati Frank Smith Cincinnati Redlegs Smith Milford Milford A. C Buckeye Certels 92

Swim Classes Start At Y

Men and boys of high school age begin learn to swim at the YMCA tonight. B P Allen, physical director, announced the schedule. Classes meet 7 p m Mondays and Wednesdays for three weeks. Women’s classes follow on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 30 p m.

YMCA B. P. Allen

Sweet Swinging Welters Battle On TV Tonight

Sugar Hart of Philadelphia faces Al Wilson of Englewood in a 10 round welterweight bout at St. Nicholas Arena New York Hart, 21, 5 11 21 2 with 16 KOs, is a 3 1 favorite over Wilson 27 16 2 who has 8 KOs Valdes 39 14 2 with 30 KOs meets Johnny Holman in a 10 round heavyweight telecast from Portland on ABC radio television 9 p m EST Holman owns 18 KOs and beat Ewart Potge ster in his last outing

Garnett Sugar Hart Philadelphia Dumont Cuba Nino Valdes Chicago Johnny Holman Portland Ore ABC Radio-Television Valdes Holman Ewart Potgester

Aussie Beats Pancho For 22nd Time On Tour

Ken Rosewall the Australian tennis star beat Pancho Gonzales in two of three sets in Lansing Michigan Sunday. Rosewall now holds 22 career pro tour wins against Gonzales and 43 for Gonzales overall. He won the first set 6 4 and the final set 11 9 after Gonzales took the second 10 8. A one set preliminary had Pancho Segura defeating Denny Pails 8 5.

Lansing, Mich Ken Rosewall Pancho Gonzales Gonzales Rosewall Pancho Segura Denny Pails

Yesterday's Stars Highlight Del Ennis Big Night for Cardinals

Del Ennis drove in five runs in the 8 4 first game win over Philadelphia using two singles for three runs. He added two more singles for both runs in the nightcap as the Cardinals split with the Phillies. Ernie Johnson of the Braves returned in relief for the 1957 season, striking out five over a 10 7 victory at Brooklyn after retiring the first 16 men he faced.

Louis Cardinals Philadelphia del Ennis New York Giants Chicago Cubs Cubs Detroit Baltimore Boston Cleveland Ted Williams Kansas City Washington Shantz Chicago Mickey Mantle Billy Pierce Bucks Yanks Elston Howard RBI Yogi Berra Mantle Ennis Stan ‘Musial Curt Simmons Lloyd Merritt Phils Sam Jones Harvey Haddix Giants Daryl Spencer Williams Stan Pitula Red Sox Bob Lemon Jackie Jensen Gene Stephens Mike Garcia Cardinals Ernie Johnson Braves Brookyn

Reds Pioneer Ted Kluszewski Faces Possible Hip Surgery

Cincinnati General Manager Gabe Paul expected home today as doctors at Christ Hospital report Ted Kluszewski has a protruding intervertebral disc or slipped disc. The first baseman has endured hip pain since spring 1956 and surgery was recommended, with the decision left to Kluszewski and his wife.

Cincinnati Gabe Paul Cincinnati Redlegs Ted Kluszewski Christ Hospital Kluszewski Paul Reds Klu

River Well Stocked Paradise for Young Anglers

GRAYLING Mich. The State Conservation Department has created a young anglers paradise on a river stretch well stocked by the state with trout and open only to fishermen under 16. Most of the pigskin used for gloves belts and wallets is from the wild peccaries of Mexico.

Grayling Mich State Conservation Department Mexico

Work Uniform Savings at Thirkield's Franklin

Last week’s note highlights cost efficiency by wearing affordable work attire beyond factory roles. It promotes Thirkield's Franklin Ohio where a full line of work clothing is stocked from socks to gloves in a complete department.

Jack Franklin

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