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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1950
Page
10
Batters back a longer pitching distance citing tougher angles and more competition after recent trials. Coaches question impact on game pace and scoring as adjustments may shift strategies and player development.
In a Springfield district meet, Middie Al Sebald set a new 440 district record and tied the 220 mark, earning a Columbus state meet berth. Coach Tiger Ellison expects him to contend, while Sebald chose a bold inside-outside move on the curve to beat Jim Powers by a generous margin.
Indianapolis AP. Scare-proof young drivers and improved fuel and injector systems created a record pace for the Indy 500. Twenty-two cars qualified in two weeks with an average speed of 131.185 mph. Only seven trials exceeded 130 mph in previous years. Winds kept some top cars, including Novi Specials driven by Duke Nalon and Chet Miller, in the pits. The 10-mile record 134.343 mph by Walt Faulkner stood, while Cecil Green nearly matched at 132.910 mph in the John Zink. Eleven spots remain open in the 33-car field.
Babe Didrickson Zaharias defeats Louise Suggs in White Plains to win the Weathervane Cross-Country Tournament, finishing 629 after 144 holes. She earns 7500 dollars total, including 5000 first prize plus bonuses for low Pebble Beach score and second at Prairie View.
Sam Snead captures the Western Open over 72 holes with a total of 282. Babe Didrikson Zaharias tops the Weatherane tournament with 629 on 144 holes. Johnny Kelley wins the National AAU Marathon in Yonkers. Yale beats Heptagonal Games as Jim Fuchs throws 58 feet 2 inches. Bob Karnes breaks the mile record in Lincoln as Kansas and Nebraska win titles. Davis Cup action resumes in London with several nations advancing to the third round.
Yankees split win pair over the Cleveland Indians 14-5 and 12-4 led by Joe DiMaggio who drove in eight runs with two homers a double and two singles. Conrado Marrero pitched for the Senators in a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers yielding only three hits.
In the Preakness Hill Prince stunned by sprinting to a five length victory after a Derby where controversy swirled over alleged crowding and jockey Eddie Arcaro's tactics. Owner Christopher Chenery credited the horse with racing room and freedom to run as he did in Baltimore.
In Columbus the American Bowling Congress Tour crowned Everett Levis of Allora IL singles leader with a 757 series 228 266 263 first ABC 757. His score trails the all time 774 set 20 years ago and hints at the 1950 singles title prize of 500 dollars and a diamond medal. Blatz North End Chicago rose to fifth with 2922 while Tavern Pales Chicago faltered with 22 headpin misses and 58 strikes in 150 frames.
Sam Snead captures the 15,000 Western Open for the second straight year at Brentwood. He posts a 282, two under par, to edge E. J. Harrison and Jim Ferrier who finish tied at 283. Snead adds 2,600 to his earnings this year, bringing total to 17,720.
Michigan and Wisconsin lead the Big Ten with 7-3 records as the season ends. Michigan visits Ohio State while Wisconsin travels to Minnesota in two-game sets. Ohio State sits at 3 losses. Wisconsin must sweep Minnesota and hope Michigan and Ohio State split to claim the pennant at 9-3.
Crosby loses in the first round of the British Amateur Golf Championship at St Andrews Scotland. He falls 3 and 2 to J. K. Wilson as the field of 309 players proceeds toward completion with Crosby planning a return to London tonight.
Sorg Promoters dropped a match to Jr. and Sr. Cafe of Richmond Indiana by 114 pins at Broad Street Bowl yesterday. Sorg posted a 2445 total while Richmond Cafe 5 led with 2559. Jim Selby bowled 516 for Sorg and Gennett scored 543 for the Cafemen.
Southern Ohio PGA members completed their national tournament qualifying round at Scioto Country Club in Columbus Ohio. The title meet runs June 21 through 27 at the same venue.
Cincinnati Reds snapped a six game losing streak by beating the Brooklyn Dodgers 10-9 in a three and a half hour, high scoring affair. Danny Litwhiler delivered a pinch hit homer with two on, Grady Hatton added a four hit night, and key manager decisions kept Wehmeier in for the win as Cincinnati pulled even in the series and moved to face Don Newcombe in the finale.
Right hander Bob Scheibert shines with a three hit, 6 1 Armco victory over Lewisburg at Armco Field. The win extends Armco’s unbeaten streak in the Central Ohio League to three and puts Scheibert on pace for a career year. Despite limited offense, Armco capitalized on walks and small hits as Ed Garver labored with 11 walks for Lewisburg. Rod Adkins left with a sprained ankle after a fifth inning pinch hit for Spec McGraw.
Betty Osborne outpitched Betty Doughman as the Middletown Orphans defeated the Dayton Orphans 5 to 3 at Gardner Diamond in nine innings. Edith Gluhm hit a two run homer in the bottom of the ninth to end the extra frame. Osborne struck out nine and walked four, allowing six hits. Gem City nine, last year’s state champs, scored in the fourth inning, then Middletown answered with a run in the fourth and singles in the sixth and seventh.
Golfers at Wildwood Golf Club prize third place in the blind bogey event. Eight players tied for third with 78, including Sol Back and Dutch Martin. Top prizes were split among Frank Kraft Bert Lawler and Dick Hannah with 74. Joe Herr shot 73 to take second and Tommy Ritter 71 earned two gross honors. Johnny Warner finished 77 for second, Herr was third at 78.
M. L. Smythe of Akron Ohio cracked 100 of 100 targets to win the .20 gauge championship yesterday at the Lincoln Park Gun Club in Chicago.
Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown announced that defensive back Warren Lahr and guard Lin Houston have signed contracts for the 1950 season with the professional team.
Sox 6 STAND AMERICAN LEAGUE New York 14-12 Cleveland 5-4 Boston 7-3 Chicago 0-4 St. Louis 11-3 Philadelphia 6-8 Washington 6 Detroit 2 NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati 10 Brooklyn 9 St. Louis 6-2 Philadelphia 5-4 Pittsburgh 4-8 New York 2-6 Boston 3-4 Chicago 2-3 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Indianapolis 4-8 Milwaukee 2-6 Louisville 3-2 Kansas City 0-4 Other games rain OHIO-INDIANA LEAGUE Muncie 18 Portsmouth 7 Richmond 8 Zanesville 7 Springfield 11 Lima 4 Newark 9-8 Marion 8-9
The schedule lists Washington at Detroit, Boston at Chicago, New York at Cleveland and Cincinnati at Brooklyn with night slots and only game status. No results given. Games are the sole items on the card reflecting matchups and timing.
Philadelphia at St Louis Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at New York Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Chicago at Brooklyn.
In Dayton Ohio AP Kramer defeats Gonzales 6-2 3-6 6-3 as Riggs tours promoter signals 1950 challenges for amateurs. Gonzales ends cross country run with 94 wins 29 losses and a $60000 pro guarantee. about 3000 fans attend. Parker loses to Riggs 6-4 etc.
Roosevelt-McKinley junior high track meet rescheduled to Wednesday at 3 30 p m at Roosevelt Field Elmo Lingrel director of athletics announced all local squads will compete this week Middies will take part in the Greater Ohio League Carnival at Springfield Tuesday qualifying round for the Grade School Track Meet set for tomorrow with finals Thursday
Joe DiMaggio returns with clutch drives as the Yankees sweep a doubleheader in Cleveland 14-5 and 12-4, extending their lead to 2.5 games over Detroit and 3 over Boston. DiMaggio hits eight runs batted in the twin bill, lifting New York to a 20-8 mark and a six-game winning streak.
Joe DiMaggio powered the New York Yankees to a twin bill sweep of Cleveland, belting two homers and eight RBIs in the opener and adding two hits plus a sensational leaping catch in the nightcap. The Yankees totaled 34 hits and 26 runs as a 79,570 crowd watched. A large out of town attendance arrived by 22 special trains and 200 buses from Buffalo to Columbus.
Rep. Huber from Ohio, a longtime auto racing enthusiast, is named honorary judge for the Indianapolis Memorial Day Speedway Races this year. He previously chaired the judges at last year's event.
Johnny Sain earned his sixth win in a 3-2 Braves victory over the Cubs after six scoreless innings. Garagiola’s third strike and a sharp relay helped turn a triple play against Richie Ashburn and Gran Hamner. In Pittsburgh, Ralph Kiner hit his eighth homer in the opener and belted a 475 foot shot in the nightcap against the Giants.
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