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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1953

Page

14

Ohio All Stars Clash Draws Near sellout despite absences

About 2,000 watched the Ohio High School union beat the Cincinnati All-Stars at Xavier Fieldhouse in an off season game. Cliff Hafer and Paul Johnson were not in uniform due to ineligibility with their Middies track meet set for today in Hamilton. Coaches Peck Hickman, John Dromo, Ned Walk, and Adolph Rupp were among the spectators tracking 6 11 Jerry Weber of Mariemont heading to Kentucky.

Cliff Hafer Paul Johnson Hamilton Ohio High School Athletic Association Cincinnati All-Stars Xavier Peck Hickman Louisville John Dromo Ned Walk Adolph Rupp Kentucky Jerry Weber Mariemont

Middletown Tennis Duo Near Title as Arnold Shines

Coach Harold Mason notes Pat Arnold and Mac Maffett nearly captured the doubles title, with Arnold a strong underclassman pairing for Middletown. The article also previews improvements in Middletown baseball diamonds and describes local sports chatter on trapshooter Ed Crozier and coach Frank Shannon.

Harold Mason Pat Arnold Barry MacKay Oakwood Arnold MacKay Mason Mac Maffett Middletown Roy Davidson Don Hackney Barnitz Field Goldman Park Ed Cozier Ohio Springfield Crozier Wildcats Reaper City Frank Shannon Shannon Warren Scholler Hamilton

Dodgers Rally for 16-2 Inning Win Over Phillies at Connie Mack

Dodgers explode for twelve runs in the eighth inning at Philadelphia as Conni Mack Stadium sees a wild 16-2 defeat. Pee Wee Reese and Carl Furillo collect triples with bases loaded while a string of Phillies pitchers combine for a major league record no home runs in the inning. Smokey Burgess and manager Steve ONeill are ejected as Augie Donatelli works the plate amid a tumultuous frame. Milwaukee leads the NL with Chicago and Cleveland close behind while Washington climbs above .500.

Jack Hand Associated Press Philadelphia Brooklyn Dodgers Paris Coney Island Dodgers Connie Mack Stadium Milwaukee Chicago St. Louis Gerry Staley Cincinnati New York Giants Pittsburgh Johnny Sain New York Yankee Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington Augie Donatelli Phillies Augie Russ Meyer Mr. Meyer Jim Hughes Meyer Billy Lees Steve O'Neill Smokey Burgess Donatelli Phil Pee Wee Reese Carl Furillo

National League standings and Monday schedule notes

The 2004NL shows Milwaukee 18-11 and St Louis 18-12 leading, with Brooklyn 19-14 and New York 18-16 close. Monday’s schedule includes Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Milwaukee, and St Louis at Chicago among others. Sunday results feature Brooklyn, St Louis, Milwaukee, and New York wins.

Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Lees Drews Judson Perkowski Church Surkent Liddle Presko Rush Corwin Koslo Friend Cleveland Boston Washington Detroit McDermott Blackwell Fanovich Scheib Shea Moreno Pierce Trucks Larsen

Redlegs Face Braves Twice in Milwaukee Doubleheader

The Cincinnati Redlegs meet the league-leading Milwaukee Braves in a two night set. Pitching matchups include Harry Perkowski and Howie Judson versus Max Surkont and Don Liddle. Joe Nuxhall debuted Sunday in St Louis, taking the loss as Gerry Staley notches his sixth win.

Milwaukee Cincinnati Redlegs Milwaukee Braves Harry Perkowski Howie Judson Bubba Church Max Sarkent Don Liddle St. Louis Joe Nuxhall Redlegs Gerry Staley Gus Bell Willard Marshall Rip Repuski del Rice Redbird Rice Solly Hemus

Brooks Sets Modern Run Record in 12-Run Inning

In Philadelphia, the Brooklyn Dodgers exploded for 12 runs in the eighth inning against the Phillies, breaking the modern team mark of 10 in an inning. The rally also tied the Phillies' five pitchers total used in the frame. The Dodgers also extended the chase against the all-time 18-run Cubs record from 1883.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Philadelphia Phillies Dodgers New York Giants St. Louis Chicago Phillies Cincinnati Cubs

Durocher Says Giants Are Rounding Into Shape

Pittsburgh notes Leo Durocher speaks with reporters after an 11-3 win over the Pirates saying the Giants are rounding into shape and should take care of themselves. He praises the club's good spirit as they chase Milwaukee and sit two games back.

Pittsburgh Leo Durocher Giants Pittsburgh Pirates New York Milwaukee Leo

Staley Shuts Out Reds 2-0 for Sixth Straight Win

Pitcher Gerry Staley of the St. Louis Cardinals blanked Cincinnati on five hits to run his winning streak to six. Ray Boone of the Cleveland Indians hit a grand slam powering a 9-8 victory in game two of the Cleveland sweep over St. Louis.

Milwaukee Johnny Antonelli Braves Warren Hacker Vern Bickford Johnny Klippstein Bob Buhl Stan Musial Rip Repulski Staley Cardinals Giants Pittsburgh Bobby Thomson Alvin Dark Johnny Lindell Sam Yankee Stadium Phil Rizzuto Hal Skinny) Brown Red Sox Gene Stephens al Rosen Ray Boone Cleveland Samele Jim Rivera White Sox Tigers Bob Keegan Ted Gray Associated Press Gerry Staley St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Cleveland Indians St. Louis

Hogan A True Champion Wins Big Tournaments

Ben Hogan dominated the Colonial National Invitation at Colonial Country Club, posting a three-under 67 to finish 72 holes at 282 and win by five strokes. He earned 5,000 and moved to 11,400 in three events this year, leading the money list. Doug Ford and Cary Middlecoff tied for second at 287, each collecting 2,500, with Mangrum Kroll and Barber tied for third at 289.

Harold V. Ratliff Fort Worth Tex Ben Hogan Hogan Doug Ford Harrison N. Y Cary Middlecoff Memphis Tenn Lloyd Mangrum Niles, Ill Ted Kroll New Hartford Jerry Barber la Canada Calif

Young golfers join Boros beat national golf day field

Thousands played to outscore Ben Boros as 9,972 entrants joined the event with Julius Boros posting 70 at Oakmont. Bernie Bender, six, carded 113 with 45 handicap for 68 while 103,768 golfers attempted to top Boros in this Life Magazine and PGA sponsored challenge across the nation. General Omar Bradley and Gov. Arthur Langlie both scored well enough to beat him. One armed players Samy Lane and John Cipriani also posted rounds under Boros.

Boros Life Magazine Professional Golfers Association Oakmont Pittsburgh Master Bender Ros Omar Bradley Arthur Langlie Washington Samy Lane Detroit John Cipriani Buffalo N. Y

Awesome McHale and Campbell Tee Off In English Meet

Two American golfers Jim McHale and Bill Campbell started play in the 58th British Amateur Championship at a 7078 yard course in Holk?ake England. McHale faced Peter K Heginbotham of Miramar New Zealand while Campbell met James Malcolm Peel of England as a holiday crowd watched. Half the entries began today with defending champion Harvie Ward and former winner Frank Stranahan awaiting their opening rounds Tuesday.

Holyake England Jim Big Smoke) McHale Bill Campbell Bing Crosby Liverpool McHale Philadelphia Peter K. Heginbotham Miramar New Zealand Campbell

Turf Cafe Shuffleboard Team Faces South End Restaurant Squad

The Turf Cafe team meets the South End Restaurant squad of Franklin tonight at the local venue with a 7 30 start. Harvey Haddix, Cardinals rookie hurler, was nicknamed The Kitten for his resemblance to Harry Brecheen, former Card pitching star.

Turf Cafe South End Franklin Harvey Haddix St. Louis Cardinals Harry the Cat) Brecheen

New Speed Record Seen For Classic Indianapolis 500

The 33 starters in the 1953 Indianapolis 500 qualifications averaged 136.435 mph, higher than last year. Bill Vukovich led with a 138.392 mph top speed, while Bill Holland posted 137.868 mph in the 500 B series Crawford Special. See notable contenders and expectations for race day.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Troy Ruttman Bill Vukovich Fresno Calif Speedway Vukovich Bill Holland Kurtis Kraft Crawford

Game Hearing Set Tuesday Night

Butler County's annual game hearing will be held at the Sportsmen's Club in West Middletown tomorrow night at eight. County Game Warden Vern Bare announced the open meeting for residents to speak on game laws. A technician from the Ohio Division of Wildlife will answer questions and all recommendations will be forwarded to the Wildlife Division chief to help set the year's laws.

Butler County Sportsmen's Club West Middletown Vern Bare Bare Ohio Divison of Wildlife Wildlife Division

Rain Cancels Winchester Auto Races

Auto races at Winchester Speed Way in Indiana were called off due to rain. The program is rescheduled for Sunday. Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Harvey Kuenn attended the University of Wisconsin during the off season.

Winchester Ind Winchester Speedway Indiana Harvey Kuenn Detroit Tigers University of Wisconsin

Millers Abandon Cellar Top K C In Doubleheader

The Minneapolis Millers climbed from the league cellar with a double win over Kansas City 6-2 and 4-3. Indianapolis split with Charleston 3-1 then 10-4, gaining one game on the leaders. Columbus and Toledo split, Louisville beat St Paul in a nightcap, and Toledo Sox compiled 16 hits yet lost the opener to Columbus.

Minneapolis Millers Kansas City Indianapolis Charleston Indians Columbus Toledo Louisville St.Paul St. Paul Sox

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