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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

15

Middletown Netters Reach Finals in Four Divisions

The Middletown Netters advanced to finals in four of eight divisions at the Ohio Valley Tennis Tournament. Dave Harrington defeated Ron Makrsity 6 3 6 1. Tom Fraley beat John Miller 6 1 6 3. Harrington and Ted Brown won first doubles 6 1 6 2 while Casper and Fraley won doubles 8 6 6 4. Brown fell to Tom Hilmer 7 5 6 3. Middletown doubles McLaughlin Peters lost 8 6 6 4.

Middletown Netters Dave Harrington Middies Ron Makrsity Western Hills Tom Fraley John Miller Indian Hills Harrington Ted Brown Marksity Patrick Bob Casper Fraley Middletown Walz and Bonneville Highland

Monroe Hornets climb to second in Oxford District meet

The Monroe Hornets rose to second place in the Oxford District track meet after Franklin’s disqualification moved Monroe from third to second. Monroe set five school records: Charley Price in shot put, Dave Holman in 440 yard dash, 880 yard relay by Price Hall Pressler Buck, mile relay by Hall Holman Buck Pressler, and Jim Pressler in 100 yard dash.

Monroe Hornet Oxford Hornets Franklin Monroe Charley Price Dave Holman Pat Parker Price Doug Hall Jim Pressler Jim Buck Hall Holman

Fenwick Falcons No-Hits New Miami 84 in District Action

Fenwick defeats New Miami 84 0 with Pat Graham throwing a seven inning no hitter amid eight Fenwick hits. Tom Clark goes 4-for-4 with three singles and a double as Fenwick improves to 16-4. New Miami also turns a triple play in the seventh.

NEW Miami Fenwick Falcons Pat Graham Falcons Graham Miami Fenwick Tom Clark Clark Hornback Payne Mussieman Moore

Ladies Day Pool Quip Sparks Preview

A playful notice jokes about the pool being shallow with only eight inches of water during Ladies Day, prompting lighthearted remarks about swimming. The quip hints at a planned event or celebration without detailing specific activities or dates.

Carry Back Rumored Unfit For Belmont

The Daily News quoted that Carry Back may be a doubtful starter in the Belmont Stakes after a shipment injury between Pimlico and Garden State. Trainer Jack Prize said the 3 year old shipped in excellent shape from Pimlico, amid questions about a possible cannon bone injury.

New York The Daily News Carry Back Pimlico Garden State Camden N.J Garden State Park Jack Prize Baltimore Pri Ce Citation

Yesterday's Stars by The Associated Press

Pitching Frank Funk of the Indians earned his fifth win with eight innings of two hit shutout relief, walking two and fanning seven in a 7-5 victory over the Twins. Dick Groat of the Pirates broke a 1-1 tie with an eighth inning homer, his first of the year, for a 21st win over the Braves.

Frank Funk Indians Twins Dick Groat Pirates Braves

Tampa bout ends in decision in light heavies

Ike Vaughn from Panama outpointed Tom Dennis of Tampa in a 10 round light heavyweight contest. Bobby Stininato of Cleveland starred Johnny Lee Bonner of Chicago at 6 rounds, in a Tampa boxing card reported by the Associated Press.

Tampa Fla Ike Vaughn Panama Tom Dennis Chicago Bobby Stininato Cleveland Johnny Lee Bonner

Fire Chief Funk Stars For Indians In 15-Inning Win

Frank Funk, age 24, hurls eight scoreless innings as Cleveland beats Minnesota 7-5 in 15 innings. He improves to 5-2 while the Indians push their record to sixth straight win and ninth in 10. Funk has not allowed a run in 17 23 innings since May 12, scattering eight hits with two walks and 10 strikeouts. Cleveland also improves in extra innings, winning all four such games this season.

LOS Angeles Frank Funk Cleveland Indians Indians Minnesota Twins Funk Twins Cleveland

Major League Leaders American and National Leagues

Baseball leaders by league include Temple Cleveland and Colavito Detroit in batting and runs Gentile Baltimore leading RBIs with Colavito. Moon and Mathews pace NL batting while Cepeda San Francisco and Robinson Cincinnati top RBIs and homers. Pitching leaders include Regan and Mossi Detroit with perfect marks and Haddix Pittsburgh Padres tied for 30 games with 1.000.

Temple Cleveland Cash Detroit Colavito Mantle New York Gentile Baltimore Boros B. Robinson Power Romano Wood Kaline Killebrew Minnesota Aparicio Chicago Versalles Regan Mossi Pascual Ramos Moon Los Angeles Mathews Milwaukee Bolling Mays San Francisco Cepeda Aaron Wills T. Davis Clemente Pittsburgh Zimmer Coleman Cincinnati F. Alou San Fancisco Edon Banks Anto Amaro Philadelphia Clevente Stuart Robinson Los

Sports Bowl Scores and Player Totals in Local League

A collage of match results and top scores from the local league games. Key players include Harry Bedford with 200 and 201 in two games, Jack Frost 202, Leo Derkson 223, Homer Lewis 216, and J Rose 215 among others. Multiple teams such as Armco Major, Selby’s Ashland Hi Balls, Magnode, and C.G. & E. appear with various scores and placements.

WPFB Bauer Const Wren Jets Fry & McMonigle C.g.&e Gilbert's Sohio Driftwood Yoder Engraving Flyers Jig & Fixture Setups Jets Injuneers Funders Hi Los Aeronauts Fob's Harry Bedford J. Rose Herb Isabel Jack Frost Fred Gravett Homer Lewis Don Wilson Leo Derkson Bill Theodore C. Combs

Free Golf Clinic At Forest Hills

A free golf clinic will be held Sunday at 2 p m at Forest Hills Golf Club. Barbara Fitton of Hamilton Jim Waxweiler Middletown city golf champion and Bob Kramer Forest Hills pro will conduct the clinic. A Q A session opens the clinic followed by a nine hole exhibition match with Miss Fitton Waxweiler and Kramer. Joe Ballard is chairman.

Forest Hills Golf Club Barbara Fitton Hamilton Jim Waxweiler Middletown City Bob Kramer Forest Hills Miss Fitton Waxweiler Kramer Joe Ballard

Coach Leaving Troy High School

Troy Ohio AP Harry Zurmehly resigns as Troy High School head football coach to become a Montgomery County junior high principal. He assumed the job January 25 after Lou Jullerat left Troy for Findlay College. Also notes 1954 Milwaukee Braves slugger Joe Adcock hit four homers and a double in one game.

Troy Ohio Harry Zurmehly Troy High School Zurmehly Montgomery County Lou Jullerat Findlay College Joe Adcock Milwaukee Braves Brooklyn Dodgers

Federal Loop Teams In Second Wins In City Softball Action

The Federal League started week two with two teams earning their second straight wins. Armco Drainage piled up 27 hits, nine in the first inning, to beat Middletown Journal 22 to 11. The Jaycees defeated Wilson's Memorial 14 to 7. Eagles Lodge won its first game, topping Parkway Cafe 11 to 7, while Duff's Cafe also claimed its first win 13 to 9 over the Civitan squad.

Federal League Armco Middletown Journal Jaycees Wilson's Memorial Eagles Lodge Parkway To Duff's Cafe Sao Duff's Cafe Civitans Armco Drainage Ad&mp Joly Shupert Lantis Orana The Journal Dave Murray B. Crawford Parkway Cafe Troy Harrison Hatfield and Totten Eagles Cintons Duff

Notre Dame comeback hero Gaul fights illness

Larry Friedman reports Notre Dame grid legend Frank Speed Gaul, a key 1935 comeback participant in the 18 13 victory over Ohio State, is now with emphysema at a Brecksville VA Hospital. He recalls the final drive, the onside attempt, and the teammates who visited. Gaul, 48, reflects on happier days at Notre Dame and awaits his son Frank’s fall entrance to the same university.

Larry Friedman Cleveland Notre Dame South Bend Singapore Ohio State Fighting Irish Frank Speed) Gaul Veterans Administration Hospital Brecksville Gaul Columbus Pitney Mike Layden Elmer Layden Hank Pojman Ohio Bill Shakespeare Wayne Millner Larry Danham John Lautar Vic Wojcihevaki Woods Norb Rascher John Carroll University Maine Moline John Carroll Cleveland Catholic Naval California Virginia Jeanne Dowling Barbara Mike Tom Jerry

Lima pitcher completes 12th straight win in regional final

Vance Shuman of Lima Senior carried a no hitter into the seventh inning before Reynoldsburg’s Roger Parsons doubled with two outs. Shuman retired the next batter and earned his 12th straight win as Lima won 9-0 in the Class AA regional final at Radnor to advance to the state tournament in Columbus.

Lima Ohio Vance Shuman Radnor Reynoldsburg Roger Parsons Shuman Columbus

Lebanon Raceway First Race Results And Entries

Race by race results from Lebanon Raceway listing each race number type horses odds and times plus the entries for two heats each with jockeys or owners and expected runners. The list covers nine races with final odds and entry names including Key Tone Iowa Queen Sallie Lind and others along with time records for each race and a long entries section.

Iowa Queen Sallie Lind Lyange Pointer Tonka Red Senator

County ASA Action Is Set For June 1961 Tourney

The 1961 Butler County ASA Slow Pitch Tournament opens June 17 in Middletown with open division play at Goldman Park and Barnitz field. Entries and fees are due June 2. Final pairings will be announced June 3 at the American Legion Hall. Meets start at 7 p.m. Rosters available tonight at Goldman Park and from John Patcal of the City Recreation Department.

Butler County Asa Middletown Goldman Park Barnitz Field American Legion Hall Beuhi Road John Patcal City Recreation Department

VceGuire In Photo At Dayton Track

Wayne McGuire of Grayson Kentucky won the 23 lap super modified feature at Dayton Speedway in a photo finish over Walter Scherer of Dayton. Chick Hale of New Madison won the 25 lap flying stock feature. Ernie Brandt of Dayton set a track record in a one lap qualifying run but could not start the feature due to mechanical trouble.

Dayton Wayne McGuire Grayson Dayton Speedway Walter Scherer Chick Hale New Madison Ernie Brandt Harold Smith Brandt

Robin Roberts Left Behind With Shoulder Injury

Veteran pitcher Robin Roberts, holder of the Phillies' most career wins, was left behind in Philadelphia for treatment of a pulled right shoulder muscle as the team flew to Chicago for a pregame series with the Cubs. He is expected to be ready when the Phillies return home on Memorial Day.

Philadelphia Robin Roberts Philadelphia Philies Phillies Chicago Cubs Roberts

Mill No. 1 Wins Gardner Title at Sports Bowl

Mill No. 1, leader of the American League, rolled to victory over Main Office in a Gardner title roll off held Sunday at the Sports Bowl. Mill No. 1 finished with 26 total pins while Main Office totaled 2639.

Seaders Mill Mill No

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