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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1957

Page

7

Lucas Sets District Shot Mark in Disus Meets Track Final

Lucas, a Middletown High athlete, qualified for the State finals in Columbus by throwing a district record discus of 159 feet 3 inches at Bayton High School Stadium. Harold Mason's tennis squad also advanced with Kunz and Tenforde leading singles and two doubles teams unbeaten, while the Middies golf team tied for 15th.

Middletown Bayton High School Harold Mason Art Kunz Tom Tenforde Mike McLaughlin Fred Sander Russ Galloway Dennis Block Lucas Hartman Dayton Kiser Middies Springfield Franklin Wildcats Richard Morion Morton Kunz Tenforde Mason

Fair To Good Weekend Fishing In Ohio Forecast

Ohio Division of Wildlife reports fair to good weekend fishing conditions. Heavy rain raised streams nationwide with most running high and muddy. Top spots include Delaware and Hoover reservoirs, Rocky Fork Lake, Knox Lake, Pike Lake, while some counties show fair streams in Ross Scioto Gallia Highlands and Jackson.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Today St. Marys East Harbor South Ross Scioto Gallia Highland Jackson Delaware Hoover Rocky Fork Lake Knox Lake Pike Lake Clermont Clinton Greene Kiser Stonelick Cowan Indian Sinclair

OWLING Series Honorees Lead Bowling Scores

Yesterday results list multiple league matchups and high scores from Frontier Lanes. Lucy Wheeler led women with 191 in 180 games while Dorothy Melampy posted 194 and 156 166 191 series totals. Earl Henson cracked 205 in 200 games for the men.

Lucy Wheeler Dorothy Melampy Driftwooders GOYA Fairbanks Wayside Sery American Legion Thunderbirds Angels Thunderbirds Goldbricks Gayle Turner Betty Lewis Frontier Lanes Hudepohl McFadden Earl Henson

McRoberts Delivers Walk-off Hit For Lebanon Tie

Lebanon Warrior pitcher Tom McRoberts wins his own game with a run producing single in the ninth to tie the Mid-Miami League race with Beav ercreek. Lebanon finishes 8-6 overall and 4-1 in league play while sharing the crown with Beav ercreek after a 3 2 9 2 victory.

Lebanon Tom McRoberts Beavercreek McRoberts Warriors Beavers

Seixas and Golden Boost U S Net Tourney Lead

The United States with Vic Seixas and Bernard Bartzen and Grant Golden held a 2-0 singles edge over the British West Indies in the Davis Cup tie. Bartzen swept Ian MacDonald 6 1 6 0 6 1 while Seixas defeated Peter Phillips 6 0 6 2 6 0, setting up a Sunday doubles win possibility.

United States Vic Seixas Grant Golden British West Indies Australia Seixas Bernard Tut) Bartzen San Angelo Tex U.S Bartzen Young Golden Wilmette Ian MacDonald Peter Phillips Venezuela

Stanford-educated outfielder Dave Melton eyes baseball

Outfielder Dave Melton, who holds a Stanford University degree in labor management relations, may pursue a career outside baseball if he does not meet the Kansas City Athletics roster needs in the near term. He hails from West Palm Beach Florida and remains a prospect in the Athletics organization.

West Palm Beach, Fla Dave Melton Kansas City Athletics Dave Stanford University

Trinity, Methodists Put On Offensive Displays

Holy Trinity wins 21 0 over Evangelical United Brethren while Calvary Methodist piles up 25 4 against First Presbyterian at the Church League softball opener. Fred Finney pitched a one hitter for Yankee Road Church of God in their first win as Trinity and Calvary both rack up heavy run totals. Three Trinity players hit home runs and eight runs in a fourth inning highlight Calvary’s big day.

Holy Trinity Calvary Methodist Barnitz Field Fred Finney Yankee Road Church of God Evangelical United Brethren Calvary First Presbyterian Church of God Oakland Presbyterian Trenton Nazarene Middletown Nazarene Trinity Jimmy Kraft Bill Bob Gray Robert Mannin Jack Gossett Don Smith Harold Tewell Gene Wilson Cary Fenton Art Snowden Fenston Wilson Methodists Harris Brandenburg Finney C. Adkins Church of God In C. Riley Larry Fletcher

Ohio tennis chase narrows to semis at Wittenberg College

In Springfield Ohio the Ohio Conference tennis championship reaches the semifinals at Wittenberg. Kenyon and Oberlin each advance four entrants, Ohio Wesleyan has three, Hiram two, while Capital and Muskingum hold one each.

Wittenberg College Kenyon Oberlin Ohio Wesleyar Hiram Capital and Muskingum

Pros to Qualify Cleveland Regional PGA Event

Thirty one professionals will compete Monday in the regional qualifier for the national PGA Championship at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Brecksville. Four low scorers will advance to the tournament July 17 to 21 at Miami Valley Country Club in Dayton.

Cleveland Sleepy Hollow Country Club Brecksville Miami Valley Country Club Dayton

Johnny Powers Leads Southern Assn in Home Runs and Runs

Johnny Powers hit 39 home runs and scored 131 runs to lead the Southern Association in both departments in 1956.

Johnny Powers Southern Assn

Length of the St. Lawrence River Stated at 1,800 Miles

The article notes the St. Lawrence River runs about 1,800 miles in length. It emphasizes the river as a major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic.

St. Lawrence River

No Negroes At Virginia Affair

In Richmond Virginia none of the six or more invited Black attendees appeared at the all white Distinguished Virginians dinner staged by the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce. Officials stated invitations slipped through screening, were withdrawn, and promised courteous treatment if any Negro guests attended.

Richmond Virginia State Chamber of Commerce

Maine Named After Province of Maine in France

The state of Maine derives its name from the French province of Maine, reflecting historical ties to Franice.

State of Maine Province of

Notice of Appointment in Zecher Estate Case

Blanche Co. of Monroe Ohio named fiduciary for Henry Zecher deceased estate in Butler County. Creditors must file claims within four months. dated April 24 1957. Walter R. Bender attorney listed. May 4 11 18.

Henry Zecher Blanche Co Monroe Ohio Butler County Arry F. Walsh Walter R. Bender Middletown Milton Lover Wanda Leelover Common Pleas Court Joseph T. Kiep Mare F. Hermann David F. Dillon

Miss Georgia Chick Named At Poultry Festival

Nine teen year old Ruth Avanelle Ly of Atlanta was crowned Miss Georgia Chick at the Georgia Poultry Festival. She listed catfish as her favorite food. The piece notes desert lake fishing as a pastime for visitors to Phoenix Arizona and Kalmy Valley of the Sun.

Gainesville Ruth Avanelle Lycan Atlanta Phoenix Afiz Kalmy Valley of the Sun

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