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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1951

Page

14

Rose Bowl pact row delays PCC decision

Five months into the stalemate over a new Rose Bowl contract the Pacific Coast Conference debates limiting Big 10 appearances. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Purdue, and Northwestern oppose renewal. Michigan State backs either proposal as the Spartans look to their first Rose Bowl bid in 1953.

Pacific Coast Conference PCC Stanford California Southern Cal Tug” Wilson Wisconsin Minnesota Purdue Northwestern Michigan State Dean Lloyd C. Emmons Spartans

Michigan Rep Holds Key in Rose Bowl Pact Vote

Michigan may decide renewal of the Rose Bowl agreement as Indiana Ohio State Iowa align with or against the pact. A Michigan yes would assure renewal while a no could deadlock and end the bowl agreement, with spring Big 10 talks looming.

Indiana Ohio State Iowa Bucks Badgers Gophers Boilermakers Wildcats Big 10 Michigan Wolverines

Sorg Inland And Shartles Post Early Softball Victories

Gardner Board moved into the Industrial Softball League spotlight last night by beating defending champion Armco 7 to 6 in an under the lights game at Gardner Diamond. Sorg, Inland, and Shartles also posted initial victories in the competition.

Sorg Shartles Omer Johnson Gardner Board Industrial Softball League Armco Gardner Diamond Sorg Paper Edge Aeronca Inland Container Wallop Miami Cabinet Shattle Brothers Crystal Tissue Gardner's

Marino Named Half Century's Best Bowler

Salvatore Hank Marino a 60 year old Milwaukee star was named the outstanding bowler of the first half century by the National Bowling Writers Association. The Cefalu Italy native weighed about 135 pounds and logged 11 sanctioned perfect games and a high 300s tally. Marino carries a 197 average in 34 ABC Tourney appearances and a 190 average in 132 National Match Games hours.

ST. Paul Minn Salvatore Hank) Marino Milwaukee Marino Cefalu Sicily National Bowling Writers Association

Midwest Football Fans Favor Continued Series

Midwest football fans would likely back extending the series after its New Year day success for five Big Ten schools. Michigan leads with two wins, while Ohio State Illinois and Northwestern each won once westward. Experts say a five-game losing streak signals a need for change.

Midwest Michigan Ohio State Illinois Northwestern PCC

Bowling Activities At Lowest Point Ends With Ballard 608

Bowling sank to its lowest ebb of the season last night as two leagues and a championship roll off were staged. Paul Ballard rolled a 608 series to spark No. 3 to two wins over No. 8 and capture the Moose Lodge Men's League title at Broad St. Bowl-Mar, with Fisher leading No. 8 in a 191-190-187- for 568.

Ballard Moose Lodge Men's League Paul Ballard Moose Lodge Broad St Mar Fisher

Flanagan Draws Long Suspension

HIBBING Minn AP Glen Flanagan of St Paul drew a 60 day ring suspension after winning a 98 95 decision over Pat Tacobucci of Cincinnati. Flanagan weighing 128 pounds then struck at the loser's manager Johnson in the ring. Officials and spectators intervened as punches were exchanged.

Hibbing Flanagan Johnson

Keglers surge in ABC bowling standings in St Paul

In St Paul the 1951 ABC event shows top pins and doubles shifts. Gerry Anderson 685 in singles and 1,320 in doubles with Penny Spaulding highlight a New York pair who placed high, while Sid Baum started strong but failed to stay among leaders. Philadelphia Naval Shipyards No. 1 led booster division with 2,891.

ST. Paul ABC Moline Ill Keglers Philadelphia Gerry Anderson Penny Spaulding Anderson Spaulding Sid Baum New York Philadelphia Naval Shipyards

Lebanon High thumps Fairborn in Little Six League rout

In Lebanon High School’s Little Six League contest, Lebanon exploded for a 13 run first inning to defeat Fairborn 18 to 5. Walt Connor and Rit Koonce led with multiple hits while Jim Enfield earned the win despite the five Lebanon errors.

Lebanon Fairborn Walt Connor Ronald Schneider Rit Koonce Jim Enfield Fldridge Griffin Bell Enfield Roberts Layer

Teddie Netters Rally to 4-1 Win Over Roosevelt

The Rosevelt boys tennis team defeated Hamilton Roosevelt 4-1 on the loser's courts. Pat Arnold won 6-0 6-2 at first singles, Max Maffett 6-0 6-1 in second, Phil Brewer 6-3 6-0 over Jack Hoel, while Art Draut and Doug McKnight fell 6-0 7-5 to Tom Noe and Martin Robertson. Roger Young and Jim Snyder swept Dick Cooperrider and Don Letman 7-5 6-0. The Teddies visit Hamilton again Monday to face Wilson.

Rosevelt Tom Noe Martin Robertson Roger Young Jim Synder Dick Cooperrider Don Letman Hamilton Wilson

Oakwood Girls Hand McKinley in Tennis Meet

Oakwood Junior High handed the McKinley girls a 4-1 defeat in a local match. Janice James won the lone McKinley victory in third singles, 6-1 6-4 over Joan Leyda. Spies beat Ferguson, and Largent with Mack fell to Biebel and Coburn in first doubles. Foutz and Jones lost to Brumbaugh and Greene.

Oakwood McKinley Janice James Big Red Joan Leyda Charlotte Ferguson Suzie Jo Spies Mary Schiller Darlene Largent Carolyn Mack Jane Biebel Dot Coburn Anne Foutz Carol Jones Ann Brumbaugh Jill Greene

Fights Last Night by Associated Press

Mahandry City and Hibbing reports show boxers scoring clear wins. Beshore knocked out Rocky Jones, while Flanagan outpointed Tacobucci in separate light bouts, with multiple locals listed among the card.

Associated Press

Powell's Hitting Paces Franklin Wildcats to 11th Win

Powell sparked Franklin High with four RBIs including a first inning double a third inning triple and a fifth inning homer as Franklin edged Xenia Central 7 to 6 at home. Xenia scored two in the seventh but Gegner grounded out to end the game with Hedrick on the mound for the final out.

Gardner Graft Upton Cruse Griffith Harlan Bishop Anderson Armco Billy Mount Steelmakers Spec McGraw Jimmy Cain Rishon Charley “Baldlv Daniel Sorg Aeronca Johnny Boehm Sore Homer Sorrell Tommy Dillman Wally Carpenter D. Root Miami W. Dmur Lloyd Clemons Ynland WM. Short J. Williams Shattle Brothers Art McSwain Crystal Shartles Rune R. Janikoski Carl Tibbe Charley Powell Franklin High Wildcats Xenia Central Franklin Powell Xenia Wildcats Gegner Darrell Hedric

Diegel, Famous Golfer, is Dead

NORTH HOLLYWOOD AP Leo Diegel died at his home after a four year cancer battle at age 52. PGA champion in 1923 and 1929, he wore an unorthodox arms akimbo putting stance and represented the United States on the Ryder Cup team from 1927 to 1933. He finished second in the 1920 British Open and third in 1929 and 1931 U S Open. Born in Detroit he started caddying at age 10 and began his famous putting gimmick seven years later.

North Hollywood Leo Diegel Diegel United States Detroit Dieger

Harness Pilot Cops 20th Yonkers Win

Yonkers N Y Stanley Dancer Yonkers Raceway leading driver posted his 20th win of the spring meet before 16 619 fans last night by winning with Shooting Star in the first division of the 4500 split feature the University Trot Joe Bolduc s Hi Bert won the after piece in a three way photo between Invader Hanover and Fast Talk

Yonkers N.Y Stanley Dancer Yonkers Raceway Shooting Star Joe Bolduc Hi Bert Invader Hanover Fast Talk

Yesterday's Stars in Baseball and Detroit Victory

Detroit edged New York 6-5 in 11 innings as Ray Herbert earned his fourth straight win in relief. Earlier, Gordon hit a ninth inning homer for Boston to beat Cincinnati 2-1.

Sia Gordon Braves Boston Cincinnati Ray Herbert Tigers Detroit New York

Baseball appeals court blocks four Michigan clubs from $40000 claim

Cincinnati based ruling by Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler finds the Detroit Tigers did not broadcast in the smaller teams home territories without consent while at home. The Flint Muskegon Grand Rapids and Saginaw clubs sought 40900 in damages claiming lost attendance from Tigers radio broadcasts. The Central League attorney said it would pursue court action if needed and called the ruling novel.

Cincinnati Basebal Michigan Detroit Tigers Tigers Flint Muskegon Grand Rapids Saginaw Tiger A. B. Chandler Detroit Chandler John Boesheinsteine Mich

Braves Top Reds 2-1 On Gordon Home Run

Boston moved into first place in the National League after beating Cincinnati 2-1. Willard Marshall ended Herm Wehmeier’s no hit bid with a late single, and Sid Gordon followed with a game winning homer in the ninth. Vern Bickford improved to 4-1 for Boston as Howie Poles pitched for Cincinnati.

Boston Boston Braves Willard Marshall Beantowners Herman Wehmeier Cincinnati Reds Reds Wehmeier Billy Southworth Pittsburgh Cliff Chambers Cincinnati Max Surkont Bob Scheffing Lloyd Merriman Marshall Hermie Roy McMillan Roy Hartsfield McMillan Connie Ryan Sam Jethroe Sid Gordon Gordon

Indians Hope To Have Luke Ready For Yankees Tonight

The Cleveland Indians aim to have first baseman Luke Easter back tonight to face the New York Yankees. Easter, nursing a strained left knee, took batting practice and may pinch hit if unable to start. He hit .423 before injury as Cleveland rides a recent slump, while Bob Lemon starts for the Indians against Eddie Lopat.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Luke Easter New York Yankees Washington Easter St. Louis al Lopez Don Kelly Bob Feller Bob Lemon Indians Eddie Lopat Lopat

NBA Warns Ike To Defend Crown

In Paterson New Jersey the NBA warns Ike Williams to arrange his June lightweight title defense against Art Aragon in Los Angeles by week’s end or lose the crown. Abe J Greene NBA commissioner notes action must be approved by the NBA executive committee.

Cincinnatian Among 140 In Greenwood

Greenwood Mississippi hosts the Fourth Annual Greenwood Country Club Invitational with more than 140 entries. Among out of state competitors is Gus Novotny of Cincinnati Ohio, former Chicago city champion, among the notable entrants for the opening day.

Greenwood Miss

Harness meet opens at Bay Meadows with 500 trotters

The Pacific Coast Trotting Association launches a 33 day harness race meeting at Bay Meadows in San Mateo California with nearly 500 top trotting and pacing horses entered.

San Mateo Calif Pacific Coast Trotting Association Bay Meadows

Middie Net Teams Travel Tomorrow

Both Middie tennis teams head away from home tomorrow. The Middiettes travel to Hamilton for a match with the Big Blue after opening the season with a 5 0 victory. Coach Harold Mason's boys travel to Cincinnati to face Walnut Hills netters.

Hamilton Big Blue Middiettes Harold Mason Cincinnati Walnut Hills Netters

Moves Last Night Amaze Defeat Champion Phils

Pirates pull off a dramatic infield shuffle with fielders on unexpected bases and rout the Phillies 9-3 at Philadelphia. The Braves top Reds 2-1 on Sid Gordon’s ninth inning homer. Giants beat Cardinals 6-2 in New York as Jansen wins again. Cubs edge Dodgers 2-1 behind Schultz. Tigers top Yankees 5-4 in Detroit. Athletics topple White Sox 9-4 in Chicago.

Braves Cincinnati Reds Boston Sid Gordon Max Sarkont Herman Wehmeier Giants Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals New York Larry Jansen Cardinals Hank Sauer Chicago Cubs Dodgers Bob Schultz Vic Wertz Jerry Priddy Tigers New York Yankees Detroit Robby Shantz Philadelphia Athletics White Sox Chicago

Middie Golfers Lose Sixth Match

Hamilton Catholic handed the Middie golf team its sixth straight loss 8 to 4. Jim Ritter led Middies with 33 36 69, sharing points with Jim Mitrione 34 35 69. Gene Holstein beat Jim Reichelderfer 79 to 85. Dan Hayes won two and a half points over Joe Muller 75 76. Sam Armenio defeated Roger Shafer 79 to 93. Ritter was elected captain and Dave Woodward named next year’s head.

Hamilton Catholic Jim Ritter Jim Mitrione Ritter Mitrione Gene Holstein Jim Reichelderfer Dan Hayes Joe Muller Sam Armenio Roger Shafer Dave Woodward

Worthington High wins Mid Six Relays in tight meet

Worthington High claims the Mid Six Relays title with 62 points. Marysville finishes second at 58, Grove City 47, Westerville 32, and Hilliards 23 in a close team race reported by AP.

Worthington Worthington High Marysville Grove City Westerville Hilliards

Baseball Scores Across Leagues From Yesterday and Today

National League results include New York beating St. Louis 6 to 2 and Pittsburgh 9 to 3 over Philadelphia. Boston defeated Cincinnati 2 to 1 while Chicago won 9 to 1 against Brooklyn. American League games saw Detroit edge New York 6 to 5 in a one inning showing and Philadelphia 9 to 4 over Chicago. American Association standings show Milwaukee 4 Toledo 3, Kansas City 6 Columbus 5, Indianapolis 7 St Paul 4, Minneapolis 11 Louisville. Ohio-Indiana League Marion 10 Lima and Newark 6 Richmond 0. Today’s schedule lists St Louis at New York, Chicago at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Boston, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Washington at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, Boston at Chicago, and Philadelphia at St Louis.

Boston St Louis Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Washington Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Columbus Indianapolis St. Paul Minneapolis Louisville Marion Lima Newark Richmond

Tomorrow's games list for major league matchups

The schedule shows Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Detroit New York at Cleveland indicating upcoming MLB games across several venues tomorrow.

Olympics May Unite Germans

East and West Germany may compete together in the 1952 Olympics if political differences are settled within two weeks. The IOC, opening its session, admitted Russia and outlined conditions for Germany’s participation, leaving final details to the Executive Commission.

Vienna West Germany International Olympic IOC Russia Germany

Russians Enter Boxing Tourney in European Championships

Soviet Russia enters its 10 best amateur boxers for the European Championships in Milan signaling the first pre Olympic test of Soviet boxing strength. The squad marks their fifth western competition since the war, following Oslo 1946, Brussels track meet, Paris wrestling championships, and Paris basketball tournament.

Milan Italy Soviet Russia Brussels Paris

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