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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1961

Page

15

Six Rookies Qualify In Memorial Day 500 Race

Six rookies reached the 10 mile qualifying mark for the 1960 Memorial Day 500 at Indianapolis among 27 drivers. Parnelli Jones led first time qualifiers at 146.033 mph followed by Jack Brabham at 145.144 mph in a Copper Climax. Other rookies include A J Shepherd Ebb Rose Bob Cleberg and Norm Hall.

Indianapolis Parnelli Jones Torrance Calif Jack Brabham Australia Aones Brabham A. J. Shepherd Gardena Ebb Rose Houston Tex Bob Cleberg Tucson Ariz Norm Hall Los Angeles Eddie Sachs Center Valley Dean Tony Bettenhausen Jimmy Bryan al Herman Johnny Thomson

Coveted Dash Mark Still Stands Amid Threat at Relays

In Fresno California AP report 13 year old 9.3 second 100 yard dash record endures. Dennis Johnson of San Jose State tied it four times this year and won a 9.4 in the West Coast Relays hampered by a sore muscle. Cyrol Burleson of Oregon shines with two mile relays and an American four mile relay record as USC Trojans win their 16th straight meet.

Fresno Calif Southern California Mel Patton San Jose State Dennis Johnson Oregon Cyrol Burleson Ratcliffe Stadium Trojans Occidental San Jose UCLA Oregon State California

Ladies Day and Battery Dead Call to Club House

A fragment describes a scene with a dead battery and instruction to go to the club house and ring the AAA for assistance. The tone resembles a brief clubhouse or practice field note.

AAA

Kemp's 74 Low At Wildwood

Kemp shot 74 yesterday at Wildwood to take low gross laurels. Bill Rice was two strokes back with Cliff Sweeney posting 78. E. J. Saboan 860 and Walt Romans 81 finished among the top. Mort Taylor and R. C. Murray tied for third with 84. Clayton Hollon and Roy Tha ma tied for first in blind bogey at 80. Jack Kinder and Jet Porter shared second with 72.

Charles Kemp Wildwood Bill Rice Cliff Sweeney E. J. Saboan Walt Romans Mort Taylor R. C. Murray Clayton Hollon Roy Thuma Jack Kinder Jet Porter Murray Bob Lentz

Klein Heads Weekend Golf at Forest Hills Country Club

Ken Klein shot 74 to lead weekend play at Forest Hills Country Club. Gene Smith and Joe Ballard tied for second with 76. Irv Sisson and Bill McGowen tied for first in blind bogey. Klein shared second with Mel DeMaris at 64. winning figure 68. Arba Thomas, Dick Head, Verlin Klipfer, and Bob Schiebert tied for third at 70.

Ken Klein Forest Hills Country Club Gene Smith Joe Ballard Irv Sisson Bill McGowen Klein Mel DeMaris Arba Thomas Dick Head Verlin Klipfer Bob Schiebert

Frisbie First in Hoinke Tourney Despite Splits

Middletown bowler Jack Frisbie led after two splits in the Hoinke Glenway Tournament in Cincinnati but finished second overall with 1,086 pins after a 1,086 total and 12th in handicap. Robertson of Wilmington won with 1,110. Other local bowlers including Dennie Justice and Dale Johnson posted solid scores.

Jack Frisbie Middletown Cincinnati R. Robertson Wilmington Del Frisbie Robertson Dennie Justice Dale Johnson Art Spruance

Lebanon Raceway Entries Show Nine Races

Entries list for Lebanon Raceway events includes nine races with horse names and drivers across trot and pace categories. First race features Stormy Hour with Damon Cole and Clyde's Boy with Frederick, among others in a full card.

Appleby Damon Cole Hardy Boot Jack Ballard Clyde's Boy Frederick Frank D. Jackson Brown Nancy Sayre Sayre Champ’s Arailac Nixon Sallie Lind Frye Pace Brown Buelaf Rhodes Aura Warline Red Senator Williams Widow Maker Foist K. C. Ranger Owens Frosty Goose Jane Blackstone Robinson Dickie Star Doggett Hoyt Hanover Davidson Big Son Shank Bifty Kogan Sanders Jesse Gantle Miller Virginia Oliver Katie Spencer Rodgers Miss Geraldene Webb Whithorn Abbemite Win Cunninghane Bright Beam McFarland Carsilio Calli Hazey Wil Sargent Jerry Kirk Baily Bertha Hal Arnold Blackie Witt Shirley Goose Lovett Willie A Edwards Leeta Wil Colby Prince Fuller Lady Willgo Monroe Oliver Jennfer's Pride Buena Bob Norris Day Cooper Pace Chessie Mi Selka Bartlett Midnight's Son Rankin Lola Star Chuck MacArthur Bradstreet Wortha Voio Black Brook Chenango Primrose Direct Dowell Shirley Hill Wilkens Hector Bell Main Marks Donnie DeSota Lucky Linda Miss Crafty Glory Ann Cash Lizman Day

Softball Tonight Schedule at Goldman Park

Federal League games set for tonight at Goldman Park with Jaycees versus Civitan at 6 45 p m Duff s facing Armco Drainage at 6 45 and Journal versus Eagles at 8 00 followed by Parkway against Wilson at 8 00 p m.

Federal League Goldman Park Jaycees Civitan Duff's Armco Drainage Journal Eagles

Division of Fire Wins Post 218 Fun League Title

The Division of Fire captured the American Legion Post 218 Fun League championship at Sports Bowl with a 2,595 total. They defeated Kelly's Market by 83 pins in a rolloff. Ray Nicholas led the Firemen with 186 177 166 for a 531 series.

Division of Fire American Legion Post Firemen Kelly's Ray Nicholas

Weekend Sports Bowl Scores and Honorable Mentions

Honor roll players listed with scores. Moose Mixed Doubles results show Lucky Ziggy’s 2 to 1 over Canny Thumbers. Samplers win 3 0 over Scrubs. Thunderbirds sweep Ninety Nines 3 0. 200 games by Williams 204 Moore 203 Woodward 233. 180 games by Girard 185 Henning 190 Reckart 191 Dennis 185.

Moose Lucky Ziggy Hudepohl Scrubs Slibis Unnamed Dad's Tribe Sam's Kids Thunderbirds Gina's Tex Williams Jim Moore Dave Woodward Hazel Girard Mary Henning Mary Reckart Kate Dennis

Carry Back Heads to Preakness With Seven Companions

Carry Back likely to run in the Preakness odds list eight favorites including Derby winner Carry Back and rivals Crozier Globemaster Dr Miller Sherlock Hitting Away Fountain Hill and Crimson Fury with Nashua Blue Vapor Whirl as possible outsiders at Pimlico. A Friday entry could add a surprise.

Baltimore Carry Back Pimlico Crozier Globemaster Dr. Miller Sherlock Hitting Away Fountain Hill Crimson Fury Nashua Blue Vapor Whir Ofhem

Springtime Wildlife Flourishes Across Ohio Statewide

Ohio reports peak Pike Jackson and Ross counties spring beauty with dogwood and redbud blooms. A 45 inch muskie released eggs at Rock Fork Lake, 100000 young to hatch at Kincaid hatchery. Duck releases use colored nasal discs to track local breeding sites. Road kill rises as wildlife mating season begins. motorists urged to beware. Unlicensed fishermen drop from 45 to 12 arrests this April.

Southland Division of Forestry Pike Jackson Ross Ohio Rock Fork Lake Highland County Kincaid Fish Hatchery Latham

Moss Sets Monaco Grand Prix Trial Fast Time

Stirling Moss clocked 1 minute 39.1 seconds in Monaco practice topping the field as Innes Ireland spun off the course. Ireland was hospitalized with a leg injury, though officials said his condition was not serious. The 16-car field includes Jack Brabham who qualified in Cooper then raced Indianapolis and returned for qualifying.

Monte Carlo Britain Stirling Moss Innes Ireland Moss Ireland Jack Brabham Brabham Indianapolis

Cubs rally past Dodgers 10 8 in 11 innings

Ron Santo drove in two runs including the tie breaking single as the Cubs erased a deficit to beat the Dodgers 10 8 in 11 innings. Joe McClain and Bennie Daniels combined on strong outings as the Senators swept their first doubleheader beating the Red Sox 4 0 and 2 1.

Ron Santo Cubs Dodgers Joe McClain Bennie Daniels Senators McClain Daniels Red Sox

Lorain bowler wins state junior match game handicap

Dayton AP report states 15 year old Dave Dolbear of Lorain won the boys handicap division at the state roll offs for the junior match game bowling championships in Dayton. He posted 1166 across six games.

Dayton Ohio Dave Dolbear Lorain

Status In Doubt For Two Horses In Preakness Field

In Baltimore two prime Preakness contenders received vet care at Pimlico on Saturday. Croier, Derby runner up, suffered colic and Globemaster, trained by Leonard Sasso, incurred a knee like stifle injury, leaving their status for the $130,000 race unresolved.

Baltimore Pimlico Fred W. Hooper Leonard P. Sasso

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Dash Mark Burleson Kemp S. Verity the Bake Shop Cash Commonwealth Central Ave Main Garden Etter Revading Alan Maver Rogers Hornsby Chicago NEW Yorks Champ Mel Uwr Lebanon Parkway Wilson’s Division of Fire Bowling Janet Ruppert Mary Conarroe Pat Paynter Marge Sanders Louise Moon Sports Bowl DuPont Denny Lumber CO First Ave Mother Nature Columbus, Ohio Chillicothe Ohio Division of Wildlife Associated Press Lorain Kegler Cops Kentucky Price Echo Spring Echo Lode Echo Spring Dist. CO Louisville, KY
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