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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1960

Page

18

Frick and Shea clash over Kefauver bill in new row

In Washington and New York a fresh dispute erupts over Kefauver antitrust measures for baseball. Shea proposes an unrestricted player draft limited to 100 per major league, while Frick opposes both the draft and government control. Arbitration ideas surface as Continental League seeks modest indemnities from the minor leagues amid talks.

Frick Shea Kefauver Bill NEW York Ford Frick Bill Shea Senate Estes Kefauver Congress Washington Nasematt Tee Senate Judiciary Committee George Trautman Subcommittee Trautman Continental League Iminors International American Assn

Miami Spokesman Recaps Honorary MU Degrees For Browns Ewbank

A Miami University spokesman notes air of coolness at convocation as Weeb Ewbank and Paul Brown, both MU grads and NFL coaches, were honored along with Walter Alston. Ewbank received the trophy from Brown’s MU-affiliated era, while Alston runs the World Champion Dodgers.

Miami University Paul Brown Weeb Ewbank Ewbank Oxford McGuffey High Ewbanks Baltimore Colts Brown Cleveland Browns Walter “Smoky” Alston Los Angeles Dodgers

Heavy House Ring Return for Archie Moore Tonight

Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore returns to action after nine months in a 10 round heavyweight bout against Germany’s Willi Besmanoff in Indianapolis. The 46 year old Moore, favored to win, weighs about 200 pounds and earns a $25,000 payday plus 35 percent of net from the Coliseum telecast. Besmanoff, Milwaukee based, has a $6,000 guarantee and aims to shock the veteran in a bout expected to draw 8,000 fans. Moore carries a 177-24-6 record while Besmanoff is 41-19-7.

Indianapolis Ind Archie Moore Germany Willi Besmanoff Abc-Tv Moore Besmanoff Louisville Archie Waukee Yvon Durelle Erich Schoppner Jack Doc) Kearns Kearns

Rehearsal Day At Indianapolis

Indianapolis motor speedway hosts 33 seasoned drivers for the Memorial Day 500 mile race with about 350000 dollars on the line. The track opens for a single day to let crews iron out kinks and test pit strategies as speeds threaten Rodger Ward's record of about 135 mph.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Rodger Ward Ward

Birds reclaim lead as Orioles top White Sox in Chicago

Orioles back rookie Steve Barber with a five run fourth inning to beat the White Sox 6-1 and move into first place. Detroit beats the Yankees 4-0 as Don Messi fires a four hitter. Cleveland tops Washington 7-2 and Kansas City defeats Boston 6-2. Major figures include Jim Lemon's 10th homer and Barber improving to 3-1.

ED Wilks Pres Baltimore Orioles Birds Steve Barber Chicago White Sox Orioles Cleveland Washington Detroit New York Don Messi Yankees Kansas City Boston Herb Baltimore Score Barber Senators Jim Lemon Chuck Stoops Tigers al Kaline Bill Short Charlié Maxwell Messi Roger Maris Lon Bill Skowron Elston Howard Marv Throneberry Johnny Romano Indians Dave Hillman Bubba Phillips Jim Bud Daley Cat Grant

Hartack to Ride Celtic Ash in Jersey Derby

Jockey Bill Hartack will ride Celtic Ash in the 100000 Jersey Derby at Garden State Park Memorial Day. Hartack, who rode Venetian Way to victory in the Kentucky Derby, agreed after discussions with trainer Tom Barry and agent Howard Pestano. Celtic Ash owned by Josephine OConnell's Green Dunes Stables, with Venetian Way and other Derby contenders also set for the race.

Celtic Ash Barry Hartack Josephine O'Connell Green Dunes Stables Vic Sovinski Venetian Way Bally Ache Tompion Bourbon Prince Sovinski

Richmond 4 Columbus 2

Richmond defeats Columbus 4 to 2 as Havana edges Miami 11 to 7. Other games postponed.

Richmond Columbus Havana Miami

Southpaw power sinks Pirates in 4-2 loss to Dodgers

Pirates drop to eight points behind the Giants after a 4-2 defeat to Los Angeles as left-handed starters dominate. Podes earned his first complete game in four starts, while the Dodgers built a 2-0 lead with Hodges and used six walks and two wild pitches to pressure Jim Owens. Giants move atop N L with a 4-4 road win behind Sam Jones, who notched his first road victory in five starts.

Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Johnny Padres San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Sam Jones Dodgers Gil Hodges Joe Gibbon Jim Gilliam Charlie Neal Gibbon Frank Howard Podes Hal Smith Dodger Gino Cimoli Pirate A Jrun Roberto Cleimente Podres Dick ‘Stuart Jim Owens Phils Jones Koppe

Babe Ruths 714th and Last Home Run Remembered

Chicago AP recalls Babe Ruth belting his 714th and final homer at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. Pitcher Guy Bush, then with Chicago, recalls the fastball knee high and the crowd roars. Ruth retired eight days later, ending a 22 year era of terror for pitchers.

Chicago Babe Ruth Guy Bush Pittsburgh Forbes Field Babe Bush Chicago Sporting Goods Cheago Cubs Boston Braves Tommy Paden

Baseball score roundup with weather delays and rescheduled games

National League action shows San Francisco 4 Philadelphia 4 and Milwaukee at St Louis with rain delays. American Association results include Houston 10 St Paul 7 and Indianapolis 13 Dallas Fort Worth 4 with Charleston 2 Louisville 0 in six innings. Postponements push games to Thursday with Cincinnati Chicago and others listed for next day.

Continental League Frick International League Buffalo Toronto American Assn Houston Denver Dallas- Ft. Worth Minneapolis St Paul San Francisco Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Louis San’ Francisco Baltimore Cleveland Washington Detroit New York Kansas City Boston St. Paul Indianapolis Dallas Fort Worth Charleston Louisville Pet. G Weeee Milwaukee Ogee SLU Louisee

Home Run Derby Heads to WLW WLWT Stage

Jim Lemon of Washington faces Hank Aaron of Milwaukee in a prime time Home Run Derby matchup airing on WLW D and WLWT at 10 30 p m The postgame notes list two legends from major leagues and set anticipation for a power hitting showdown.

Jim Lemon Washington Hank Aaron Milwaukee

Reds Eye First Baseman in Trade Talk Drift

Cincinnati clubs weigh acquisition of a first baseman as Tony Gonzalez struggles at .225 and has not notched a hit in 20 at bats. Frank Robinson may shift to the outfield if a new first sacker arrives, with George Altman named as a target for Chicago and Joe Cunningham or Bill White rumored in play. Trade chatter follows rainout that postponed the Cubs Reds night game and a 25th anniversary ceremony.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Frank Robinson Redleg Tony Gonzalez Gonzalez Reds Robinson Chicago Cubs Gabe Paul Fred Hutchinson Cubs John Holland Lou Boudreau Chicago George Altman Paul St. Louis Cardinal Joe Cunningham Bill White Jerry Lynch Lynch Long Lynch Hutchinson Boulreau Jim O'Toole Don Cardwell

Airman Faces Big Test in British Amateur Golf

John Farrow reports from Portrush Northern Ireland on Ralph Morrow 25 year old American airman in the British Amateur third round. Morrow from Oklahoma City is paired with former champion Reid Jack as the strongest American challenger in a field that includes Maj Hiram Snoden Lt Bill Gibson Bob Cochran and Donald J Dawson.

Portrush Northern Ireland Ralph Morrow Oklahoma City Reid Jack Morrow Scotland Hiram Snowden Savannah John Duncan Bill Gibson Louisville John Boston England Tim Holland Rockville Centre M.Y B.H.G. Chapman Bob Cochran St. Louis Donald J. Dawson Detroit

Shoot Program Altered Slightly in Ohio Championship

Findlay Ohio AP The 74th Ohio Transhooting Championship runs June 8 12 at Fisher Bros Shooting Park The Butkeye marksmen aided by neighbors seek 5175 added money The program differs from years past with tuneups June 8 preliminaries handicap doubles 10 yard and handicap heats over the event Four new traps bring Fisher field to a dozen for competition and two for practice

Fisher Field

Unknowns Eyeing Berths In 500 Festival Open

Indianapolis AP report notes 100 aspirants vie for 44 berths in the $50,000 Invitationals golf tournament set to begin Thursday. The 150-player field includes 23 of 24 top money winners, with Sam Snead missing, while Ben Hogan Cary Middlecoff and Porky Oliver are absent. Par at Speedway course is 35 36 71 on 6,605 yards.

Indianapolis Sam Snead Ben Hogan Cary Middlecoff Porky Oliver Denver Colo

Flores Narrowly Leads in 126 Percent Tie Fight

In a tense regional race, Emilio Flores tops competitors in Los Angeles with a 126 percent showing while San Bernardino and Teddy Rand are noted in the same contest. The event highlights strong performance from local contenders as results trickle in from LA and surrounding areas.

Los Angeles Emilio Flores San Bernardino Teddy Rand

Is There Life in Outer Space

In a bold scientific quest astronomers search for intelligent beings on other planets using a new West Virginia radio telescope that listens as scientists visualize 70 trillion miles away. Feature appears in June Reader's Digest on sale page 160.

Reader's Digest New West Virginia Radio Telescope

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