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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1948

Page

8

Coaching Proving Ground for Outstanding County Mentors

Dayton News sports writer Tom Carroll notes Butler County as a proving ground for major coaching moves. Mentions Rayner Greene at Cornell, Stu Holcomb to West Point then Purdue, Sid Gillman to West Point, Mather and Schafer to Massillon, Mouch pursued by St. Ignatius, Koprowski weighing Steubenville move, Hirt at Xavier, and Middletown and Hamilton area teams’ strong records. Connie Mack era A’s and Eddie Joost clutch hitting are highlighted as context, with A’s potential to contend or fade.

Paul Day Tom Carroll Dayton News Butler County Tom Rayner Greene Middletown Cornell Stu Holcomb Miami University West Point Earl Red) Blaik Purdue Sid Gillman Blaik Hamilton Public Chuck Mather Paul Schafer Massillon Harold Mouch Hamilton Catholic Rams Findlay Cleveland St. Ignatius John Koprowski Hamilton Catholic Steubenville Central Catholic Lew Hirt Hamilton Xavier University Gillman Holcomb

Women Bowlers Meet Strincevich To Phils Tuesday Night

The Women’s Bowling Association plans its meeting at 7 30 p m at the YMCA with election of officers and prize money distribution on the agenda. Vera Shaffer asks all members to attend. Nick Strincevich, veteran Pirates pitcher, was sold to the Philadelphia Phillies for a sum just above 10000, reducing Pittsburgh’s roster to 25.

Women's Bowling Association YMCA Vera Shaffer Pittsburgh Nick Strincevich Pittsburgh Pirate Philadelphia Phillies Roy Hamey

Kentuckian Kipp Strong in ABC Singles Bid

Hermann Kipp of Louisville Ky rolled 702 in the American Bowling Congress Tournament hoping to lead singles. He opened with 258 then 219 and 227 but two errors in the final games kept him 19 pins behind Lincoln Prouch of Akron Ohio who set the mark last month. His 702 tied Burton Price of Detroit for sixth.

Detroit Hermann Kipp Louisville Lincoln Prouch Akron Burton Price

Lehigh Coach Ebb Caraway Span With Farm Teams

Lehigh University baseball coach E. F. Caraway played for the St. Louis Cardinals farm teams in Shawnee Oklahoma Greensboro North Carolina Scottsdale Pennsylvania and Wheeling West Virginia before choosing a college coaching career in 1933.

Bethlehem E. F Caraway Lehigh University St. Louis Cardinals Shawnee Okla Greensboro N. C Scottsdale Wheeling W. Va

Joe Louis Prepares for Walcott Fight in New Jersey

Bomber Joe Louis winds up training at Bear Lake Michigan and heads to Pompton Lakes New Jersey to box four times a week until the Walcott Louis title bout. He covered over 200 miles on Michigan roads during a month long tuneup with the Brown Bombers.

Bear Lake Mich Joe Louis Wll Pompton Lakes N. J Walcott- Louis Brown Bombers Michigan

Cabs Seek Games Defend City League Title

Myers Brothers Cabs, defending City League champions, will practice tonight at 6 at Douglas Park. John Mitchell publicity director said the Cabbies are booking games with all teams. Managers should call Mitchell at 29135 after 5 p.m.

Myers Brothers Cabs Douglas Park John Mitchell Cabbies Mitchell

Stokes Wins 20-Lap Feature At Greenville Speedway

Dayton AP Wally Stokes of Gates Mills won the 20 lap feature at Greenville Speedway yesterday amid a crowd watching the big car races.

Dayton, O Wally Stokes Gates Mills Greenville Speedway

Cardinals Stay A Step Ahead In Pennant Race

Howie Pollet and left handers Harry Brecheen and Al Brazie pace the Cardinals as they hold first place, one game ahead of the Giants. Pollet earned a 6-5 10 inning win over the Pirates, Brecheen won all four starts, Brazie appeared in four games in relief with two saves. Reds topple Cubs in Chicago. Indians take the nightcap after splitting doubleheader with the White Sox. rain cancels Yankees Athtions.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Howie Pollet Harry the Cat St. Louis Pollet Brazile Dyer Ralph Lapointe Hal Gregg Terry Moore Lapointe Cincinnati Reds Cubs Chicago Cleveland Indians White Sox Indians Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Boston Red Sox

Vets Rally To Win 4th Straight Ralph Hepburn Dies At Speedway

Ralph Hepburn 51 of Van Nuys California was killed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during practice for the Memorial Day 500. He crashed the Novi Special into a concrete retaining wall after his car swerved from infield dirt. Hepburn was a veteran rider and racer seeking a 16th attempt to win the 500 mile race. Cliff Bergere, in the same car, was unhurt in a Friday crash.

Indianapolis Ralph Hepburn Indianapolis Motor Speedway van Nuys Calif Hepburn Luigi Chinetti Milan Italy Lou Welch Novi Mich Cliff Bergere Bergere Welch

Tribe Rookie Kennedy Delivers Strong Start for Indians

Cleveland rookie Bill Kennedy pitched seven innings of one run ball in the second game against the White Sox, fanning eight. He earned the 9 2 victory as Cleveland split the doubleheader, with Joe Gordon and Ken Keltner hitting homers to back him. The Indians have an off day before facing the Athletics tomorrow night.

Cleveland Bill Kennedy Cleveland Indians Akron Tribe Chicago White Sox Sox Steve Gromek Kennedy Indians Toronto Scranton Rock Mount White Sox Bob Lemon Russ Christopher Chicago Joe Gordon Ken Keltner Eddie Robinson Philadelphia Athletics Lockport N. Y Redlegs Cincinnati Victory Road Chicago Cubs Johnny Neu Tommy Hughes Philadelphia Philly

Armco Vets Rally For 9 8 10th Inning Win Over Thomas AC

Trailing 7-1 in the eighth, Armco Vets rally with four runs amid Gutjahr wildness. Harold Brown drives in winning run in 10th after Jim Sexton, Kenny Fox and Fraley spark the comeback to seal a 9-8 Buckeye League victory at Armco Field.

Armco Thomas AC Armco Field Harold Brown Larry Fraley Brown Charley Broyles Vets Jack Gutjahr Gutjahr Kenny Fox Broyles Billy Mount Jim Sexton Fraley Fox Sexton Keystone Lefty Lantis Arnold Grine Grine Cincinnatians Bob Scheibert Bob Germantown Eagles Kurtz Tavern Buckeye Armco Vets Abrhpoae Fraley Mount

Palmer Wins Philly Golf Invi tational in Rain

Johnny Palmer of Badin North Carolina rallied from two strokes back to shoot a four under par 68 and finish with 281 to win the Philadelphia Inquirer Invitational Golf Tournament in Whitemarsh Pennsylvania. Ben Hogan, Lloyd Mangrum and Eric Monti followed with 285 287 and 288 respectively. Amateur Frank Stranahan led the amateurs with 298.

Whitemarsh Johnny Palmer Badin N. C Ben Hogan Palmer Hogan Lloyd Mangrum Chicago Eric Monti Bobby Locke Frank Stranahan Toledo

Springfield Stays Narrow Lead in Ohio Indiana League

Springfield preserved its slim lead by splitting a Sunday doubleheader with Muncie. The nightcap win 7 to 3 left Springfielders at eight wins four losses while Muncie stood at ten and six. Lima swept Zanesville 17 3 and 8 7, Newark beat Marion 8 1 after a 2 1 loss, and Richmond edged Portsmouth 3 2 on a 10th inning wild pitch.

Associated Press Springfield Muncie Hoosiers Springfielders Lima Zanesville Newark Marion Bob Norton Portsmouth Richmond Em Daine

Yanks Releasing Frey in Unconditional Waiver Move

The New York Yankees requested waivers on utility infielder Lonnie Frey to grant his unconditional release. Frey, 35, will travel with the team to St. Louis, his hometown, for the trip.

NEW York New York Yankees Lonnie Frey Frey Yanks St. Louis

Cubs Fall to Reds as Pafko Paces Five-Hit Night

Yesterday's Stars: Andy Pafko of the Cubs collected five hits in five at bats, scored four runs and drove in four, including two home runs, but the Reds defeated Chicago 13 to 11. Earl Johnson of the Red Sox silenced the Senators for 5 2 3 innings as Boston rallied from a 5 1 deficit to win 14 to 5 after Kramer left early.

Andy Pafko Cubs Reds Chicago Earl Johnson Red Sox Senators Johnson Jack Kramer

Wilburn Wins 20-Lap Feature at Jones Speedway

Indianapolis driver Jimmy Wilburn topped the 20-lap feature at the Jones Speedway season opener in Newark C. AP reports he claimed the top prize yesterday.

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

National League results include Cincinnati edging Chicago 13 to 11 in 10 innings and St Louis defeating Pittsburgh 6 to 5 in 10 innings. American League highlights Boston defeating Washington 14 to 5, and St Louis beating Detroit 3 to 2 amid rain. Ohio Indiana League games show Lima 17-8 and Muncie 10-3 leads. Columbus and Indianapolis posted strong tallies in American Association play.

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

Basketball matchups listed for upcoming night schedule

A series of NBA fixtures shows Pittsburgh visiting Boston Cincinnati at New York St. Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Boston at Detroit New York at St. Louis.

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

St Paul Saints beat Minneapolis to stay atop standings

The St Paul Saints defeated Minneapolis 9-7 before 10 593 fans as the race for the American Association lead intensified with Indianapolis moving to second after a split with Louisville. Cal McLish earned an 8-0 opener win for the Tribe.

Associated Press St. Paul Minneapolis American Association Saints Millers Indianapolis Louisvile Tribe Cal McLish Colonels Damon Phillips Milwaukee Brewers Kansas City Blues Brews Clarence Marshall Mike Natisin Jack Crimian Columbus Earl Reid Toledo Red Birds Bill Conroy

Moose Lodge Calls Under-15 Players for A Knot Hole League

Moose Lodge invites boys aged 13 to 15 to try out for the Class A Knot Hole League baseball squad. First practice is Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Goldman Park. Interested players may call Ray Paynter Sr at 23361 or report to the field.

Moose Lodge Goldman Park Ray Paynter

Red Sox option pitcher Ellis Deal to Louisville

The Boston Red Sox reached the 25 player limit by optioning pitcher Ellis Deal to Louisville of the American Association. The right handed hurler posted one win in four relief appearances this spring.

Bosox Boston Boston Red Sox Ellis (Cotton Louisville

Reds Edge Cubs In Ten Inning Slugfest

Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 13 to 11 in ten innings in Lockport. Donny Litwhiler hit his first Reds homer in the eighth as Chicago used seven pitchers. Bucky Walters started for Cincinnati, with Gumbert earning the win in relief.

Reds New York Giants Cubs Rhinelanders Bucky Walters Howard Fox Kent Peterson Harry Gumbert Gumbert Charley Grimm Russ Meyer Walters Chicago Don Johnson

Trinity Handed Second Defeat in Central Ohio League

Holy Trinity lost 9 1 to Miamisburg in Viking City suffering its second league defeat. Trinity was limited to four hits and turned a triple play while suffering three twin-killings. Don Bolton singled in the ninth and scored on Joe Dineen’s hit.

Holy Trinity Miamisburg Don Bolton Bolton Joe Dineen Fran Wetzel Buzz Wetzel Goldman Park

Weekend Sports News from Pimlico Jamaica and Santa Anita

Weekend sports highlights show Citation winning the Preakness at Pimlico by six lengths with Vulcan's Forge second and Bovard third. Faultless wins the Gallant Fox Handicap at Jamaica in a photo finish over Fervent, with Gallorette in third and Stymie far back. Dr Stanton sets a new world pacing record at Santa Anita with 2 30 2/5 for 1 1/4 miles. Crowd counts and handles noted for all events.

Citation Pimlico Vulcan's Forge Bovard New York Calumet Fervent Jamaica Gallorette Arcadia Calif Dr. Stanton Santa Anita

USC Sprinter Ties World Record In 9.3 Sprint

Fresno Calif Mel Patton of USC ran 100 yards in 9.3 seconds tying the world record in the event. In Oxford Ohio Harrison Dillard of Baldwin Wallace set a new consecutive victory mark by winning two hurdles and the 100 yard dash in a dual with Miami University Davenport. Greg Rice of Notre Dame previously held the record of 65 straight wins.

Fresno Calif Mel Patton University of Southern California Oxford Harrison Dillard Baldwin-Wallace Miami University Dillard Greg Rice Notre Dame

Cubs and Reds Clash in High-Scoring Cincinnati Tilt

Cincinnati tallies 18 runs against Chicago as Sauer, Pafko and Litwhiler pace a 18-11 Reds victory. Gumbert wins for Cincinnati while Meyer takes the loss for Chicago before a 32,226 crowd.

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Cornelius McGillicuddy Connie Mack Connie Athletics Lou Brissie Presbyterian College Clinton S. C Bill McCahan Bob Savage Staunton Military Academy Carl Scheib Shibe Park Gratz Joe Coleman Massachusetts Brother Gilbert Babe Ruth Baltimore Orioles Eddie Joost Redleg Eddie A’s Strincevich Phils ABC Rudyard Ipling Nture Frem Robert Montgomery Wis Wanda Hendrix Andrea Kine Gene Tierney Belle Starr Randolph Scott Frontier Marshall Bomber Jersey Stokes Greenville Pade Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Tigers New York Giants Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Braves Ebbetts Field Speedway Club BY Jerry Nardiello Pugh Creekbaum Scheibert Beebe Herbert McCracken Woods Kremmer Lahmen Smith Pullem Tabor Schott P Brown Philly Yanks Releasing Rita Larry Masw Sere Parks William Boyd G.B St Louis Kone Kavern First Ave Moore ST Borden Bruins Johnny Wyroste Hank Sauer Augie Galan Babe Young Galan Virgil Stallcup Cub Sauer Donny Litwhiler Trinity 77 Taxi CO. Radio Dispatch Dixie Auto-Cruises UO TV Vt Yvonne DeCarlo Jean Pierre Aumont Brian Donlevy Tues Fifth Avenue Don Defore Gale Storm Victor Moore Pafko Cincinnati AB POA E Corbitt Zientara Wyrostek Litwhiler Baumholtz Young Stallcup Lamanno Peterson Chicago Abr Hpoae Schenz Waitkus Jeffcoat Nicholson Scheffing.c Maddern Smalley Cavarretta Lowrey Rush bJohnson Meyer Chambers Borony Cross Erickson eMcCullough dWalker Culler Smatleyv Laemanno Corbitt Wyrostes Scheffing Lowery Borowy Henline, Stewart and Boggess Gary Cooper Paulette Goddard Cecil B. DeMille Technicolor Ggene Tonite Tues van Johnson Rosy Ridge Ann Sothern Maisie
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