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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1952

Page

13

Emswer Emswiler and the rising power of the OHSAA

Sportsviews notes the last public appearance of H W Emschler as OHSAA commissioner and discusses the Findlay and Steubenville Wellsville cases. It questions the authority of the organization as courts challenge rulings and suggests possible reactions from other schools. The piece critiques the balance of power between schools and the commission.

H. W. Emschler Ohio High School Athletic Association Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Middletown-Hamilton Cincinnati Garden Emmie Columbus Findlay Paul Walker Roosevelt Emswiler OHSAA Steubenville-Wellsville Steubenville The Stubbers

Parshall Returns to Harness After Promise Break

In Columbus Bud Parshall, son of famed reinsman Hugh M. Parshall, defies his late dad by pursuing a driving career in harness racing. After years away from the sulky, Bud joins trainer Jim Hackett and registers his father's red, white and blue silks, planning his first race.

Columbus Parshall Urbana Hugh M Doc Hugh N Bud” Parshall Boyd Lord Jim Peter Astra Dee Bud Young Hugh Jim Hackett London Hackett Florida U. S. Trotting Association

Indians Second String Hurler Beats Yanks 1-0

Steve Gromek, a 32-year-old right hander from Hamtramck, pitched a four-hitter and beat Allie Reynolds for the third time, stifling the Yankees 1-0. His sinker and fastball fanned 35,914 and kept Cleveland within one game of the Red Sox as other league action unfolded.

Steve Gromek Hamtramck Mich Cleveland Indians Indian Mound Yanks Allie Reynolds Gromek Yankee Stadium Bombers Cleveland Bob Feller Steve

Cubs Hurling Surprise Shines as Cubs Pitching Impresses

Chicago Cubs surprise NL observers with strong pitching, producing 10 complete games in 19 starts. Klippstein leads with a 2-0 shutout over the Braves, while Lown and Milner suffer late losses. Cavarretta credits coach Root and the spring work with Klippstein and Rush as keys to a solid start for the tail-enders.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Bruin Phil Cavarretta Cub Hill Johnny Klippstein Meade Rey Lippstein Braves Bob Rush Big Bob Klippstein

Baseball leaders and pitchers from the era with team ties

Key batting leaders include Lowrey of St Louis .432 Edwards of Cincinnati .382 Runs led by Adams of Cincinnati with 18 Kluszewski of Cincinnati 24 RBIs Baumholtz of Chicago 27 Mer son D Rice and Bilko 6 doubles Cox Brooklyn Ramazzotti Chicago Wyrostek Adcock Cincinnati 3 triples Thomson New York 4 Pafko Brooklyn home runs Jethroe Boston stolen bases Maglie New York 29 strikeouts Maglie leads with 29. Wehmeier Raffensberger 19 Wehmeier Cincinnati 19 1000 pitching lines Staley 5 0 Maglie 4 0 1000 designation

Lowrey St. Louis Edwards Cincinnati Adams Kluszewski Baumholtz Chicago Pnenetee Cox Brooklyn Merson Pittsburgh D. Rice Bilko Thomson New York Ramazzotti Wyrostek Adcock Pafko Staley Magilie Maglie Wehmeier Raffensberger ABRAE Walker Loes U—Dascoli Jorda Meecy Goetz

Batting and pitching highlights from 1946 season summaries

A compact roll of notable stats lists batters rosen simpson and lepcio with leads in hits and doubles, runs by piersall and rosen, home runs by rosen, and stolen bases by dimaggio te es rizzuto rivera. pitching notes credit henry gromek schreib and marrero with strong showings and strikeout leaders pierce mcdermott wynn garcia.

DiMaggio Tees Boston Rizzuto New York Rivera St. Louis Henry Cain Gromek Cleveland Scheib Veean Marrero Washington Pierce McDermott Wynn Garcia

Doc and son race in Painesville sulky showdown

June at Painesville Ohio brings a sulky race led by the veteran Doc and his promise-breaking son. Fans root as they roar toward the post and the wire, chasing victory down the stretch.

Painesville, O Doc

Sports Mirror highlights historic baseball and boxing results

The column lists past sports notes from the AP, recalling events five to twenty years ago. It mentions Terry Moore driving the Cardinals past the Dodgers 2-1, Chalky Wright defeating Charley Constantene, Burgoo King winning the Kentucky Derby, and notes the USSR Olympic Committee’s role in Helsinki 1952.

Associated Press Russia Helsinki Terry Moore St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Chalky Wright Los Angeles Charley Constantene New York Burgoo King

Tuesday Night Fights in Portland Ends in KO Win

In Portland, Dick Wagner of New York, weighing 175 pounds, knocked out opponent Wise of Oakland, California, at the Tuesday night boxing show.

Associated Press Portland Ore Dick Wagner New York Oe Wise Oakland Calif

Wehmeier Unbeaten But Dodgers Beat Reds In 10 Innings

In Cincinnati two teams battled as Brooklyn edged the Reds 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Wehmeier remained unbeaten despite yielding two homers to Hodges and Snider though he left after seven. Pafko’s ninth inning triple and Raffensberger’s misplay set up Brooklyn's winning run. Seminick injured sliding into second but avoided fracture. Frank Hiller to face Van Cuyk in the finale.

Cincinnati Herman Wehmeier Cincinnati Reds Herman Brooklyn Reds Wehmeier Dodgers Andy Pafko Ken Raffensberger Brooklyns Raffy Gil Hodges Duke Snider Hodges Snider Pee Wee Reese Preacher Roe Billy Lees Dodger Joe Rossi Hank Edwards Andy Seminick Seminick Frank Hiller Chris van Cuyk

Casey Stengel Explains Hit And Run In Baseball

New York report features Casey Stengel detailing the difference between hit and run and run and hit plays. He cites examples from players like Rizzuto Coleman Marion and Satch Paige, notes Navy ties, adds observations on Hornsby Kryhoski and Courtney, and stresses the practical use of the buntless run.

Rizzuto Coleman Marty Marion Hornsby Kryhoski Navy Catcher Clint Courtney Paige Rover Marion Casey

National League Standings and Thursday Schedule

Brooklyn leads with 12 wins and 4 losses at .750 while New York sits at 12 and 5 .706. Cincinnati 12 7 .632 and Chicago 12 7 .632 pursue, St. Louis 10 9 .526, Philadelphia 6 11 3 64, Boston 7 3 3 fT Pittsburgh 3 18 1 43. Results include Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 4 in ten innings and St. Louis 9 New York 4. Thursday’s games Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Boston at Chicago, New York at St. Louis.

Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Cleveland Washington Detroit New

American Association Tuesday results packed with late scoring

Kansas City beat Toledo 9 to 8 while Columbus defeated Milwaukee 3 to 2. Indianapolis won 9 to 7 against St Paul and Louisville rolled past Minneapolis 7 to 2. The slate shows tight offenses across city matchups.

American Association Kansas City Toledo Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis

Conservation Group Plans Game Hearing

The Warren County Conservation Association Inc will meet tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at the Hill Crest Inn south of Lebanon on Route 42 for a game hearing. A monthly business meeting also is on the docket, said secretary Bob Ross.

Warren County Conservation Association Inc Hill Crest Inn Lebanon Route 42 Bob Ross

Ohio colleges baseball and tennis results in brief

Miami defeats Cincinnati 5 to 4 and Mount Union tops Wooster 6 to 1 while Ohio University overwhelms Xavier 10 to 1. In tennis Miami beats Depauw 8 to 1, Youngstown wins 5 to 2 over Mt. Union, and Cincinnati defeats Marshall 7 to 0.

OHIO The Associated Press Miami Cincinnati Wooster Mt. Union Ohio University Xavier

Syracuse 1954 WIBC Tourney Site Chosen

Syracuse New York will host the 1954 Women International Bowling Congress tournament after Tuesday selection at WIBC annual meeting. The 1953 event is set for Detroit.

St, Louis Syracuse N. Y International Bowling Congress WIBC Detroit

Amanda AC Softball Opens Federal League Action

Manager Gordon Lindsay announced practice tonight at six o'clock for the Amanda AC softball squad. Amanda meets Party Service in the Federal League opener Tuesday evening, highlighting the team's season debut and league start.

Amanda AC Gordon Lindsay Amanda

Kentucky Plans Reforms In Sports Program

University of Kentucky officials and athletics staff acknowledge partial responsibility for a basketball scandal. They pledge reforms to prevent future issues and state accountability to the people, NCAA, and regional associations. The report cites actions like curbing player expenses and tightening recruiting practices.

Kentucky XN. Y. Arena Lexington University of Kentucky Wetherby H. L. Donovan University Saul Streit New York Alex Groza Ralph Beard Dale Barnstable Adolph Rupp NCAA Judge Streit Madison Square Garden Ned Irish Garden the Athletic Association

Boosters To Vote On Constitution At Middletown High

The Middletown Boosters Club votes tonight on ratifying a rewritten constitution to reflect incorporation. Members, meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Middletown High plan to review a film of the Middletown-Steubenville state Class A final from 1952.

Middletown Boosters Club Middletown High Middletown-Steubenville

MacPhail Plans 2.12 Million Upgrade For Bowie Track

Baltimore business leader Larry MacPhail announced a 2.12 million dollar modernization plan for Bowie race track. He outlined ground up improvements after taking control of the 38 year old Southern Maryland venue through a syndicate formation three months ago.

Baltimore Larry MacPhail Bowie MacPhailan Maryland

Red Sox Rally Behind Vollmer Homers in 1 2 Win

Clyde Vollmer powered the Boston Red Sox with two homers a single and a double in four at bats driving in six runs as Boston beat the Chicago White Sox 12. Steve Gromek stymied the Indians 10 in a brisk game and Allie Reynolds held the Yankees to four singles at Yankee Stadium.

Boston Clyde Vollmer Walter Dropo Willard Nixon Vollmer Joe Dobson Conrado Marrero Washington Senators Detroit Jackie Jensen Archie Wilson Yankees Associated Press Red Sox Chicago White Sox Steve Gromek Indians New York Allie Reynolds Yankee Stadium

Brecheen Records World Series Win as Lefty Hero

Harry Brecheen of the St. Louis Cardinals became the only left-handed pitcher to win three games in a single World Series, accomplishing the feat in 1946.

Harry (the Cat) Brecheen St. Louis Cardinals

Vejar-Davey Winner Gets Shot At Title

CHICAGO boxing fans await the winner of the 10 round Vejar-Davey bout. The victor earns a chance at Kid Gavilan's welterweight crown. Promoters expect 10,000 spectators and a $40,000 gate plus radio and TV rights. Vejar, NYU freshman, records 42 fights with one loss. Davey, MSU graduate, 30 wins and one draw.

Chicago Chicago Stadium Young Chico Vejar Chuck Davey Kid Gavielan Vejar-Davey Vejar New York University Davey Michigan State College Michigan State Spartans Ike Williams Dave

Giant White Sox Trade Is Balked

ST. LOUIS Red tape prevented a player trade Tuesday between the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox. Manager Leo Durocher believed he had swapped Sal Yvars, Giants catcher, for outfielder George Wilson and cash. He later said the deal was off after noting he had NL waivers but not AL waivers. Two AL clubs claimed Yvars, so the waiver process must restart.

New York Casey Stengel Yankees Casey St. Louis Browns ST. Louis New York Giants Chicago White Sox Leo Durocher Sal Yvars Giants White Sox George Wilson Cash Durocher

Caspio Reinstated After PGA Suspension Lifted

Cleveland district amateur champion Jim Caspio has had a PGA suspension lifted. The ban related to a clubhouse dice game previously barred him from participating in a tournament sponsored by the PGA.

Cleveland District Professional Golfers Association Jim Caspio PGA

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