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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
10
Middletown youth Richie Netherly begins YMCA learn to swim lessons under Jerry Nardiello. The reporter tests his reactions under water and demonstrates basic safety drills as Richie starts to float and regain his feet. Connie Mack is mentioned in passing as a fan.
In a candid assessment Connie Mack criticizes Gene Bearden’s recent struggles. He cites four walks, five bases on balls and five runs in two and two thirds innings in Washington, noting hitters now read Bearden’s knuckleball and adjust. Mack questions Bearden’s speed and usefulness, while the Cleveland pitching outlook faces renewed doubt amid the A’s franchise chatter.
Armco softballers seek first place in the Industrial League as they face Aeronca in a pivotal tonight contest. Miami Cabinet sits idle after a bye, while Aeronca hopes to upset Armco with better hitting. Crystal Tissue can rise to first division with a win over Shartle Brothers. Inland Container meets Gardner Board and Carton in the feature. Amanda A C enters Old Timers League as Barnitz Field hosts six games starting at 6 pm.
The 41 day WIBC tournament ends with $83 784 in prizes to be mailed via 8 542 checks to 1 038 teams 1 771 doubles pairs 4 005 singles and 306 all events players 631 high singles 361 booster teams and 430 city boosters. Cecelia Winandy Chicago wins 100 and a medal for 1840 all events total. Clara Mataya St Louis earns 150 and a medal for 658 singles. Ann Elyasevich and Estelle Svoboda Chicago win 250 for 1 229 doubles and Gears by Enterprise Detroit 500 for 2 786 team event.
Gene Woodling and Bobby Brown each collected four hits to drive the Yankees to a 13-3 win in the nightcap after Washington won the opener 6-2. Gene Bearden and Mike Garcia shone for the Indians in a doubleheader sweep over St. Louis, 2-1 and 1.
A field of 37 golfers will chase the Wildwood Golf Club title next weekend after 17 more players submitted qualifying scores at weekend play. Joe Herr was medalist with 71, Estill White led qualifiers with 74 in two 37s, Hal Males shot 38-37-7 and 73 matched by Jack Round. Other qualifiers include R. C. Murray 87, Stan Craft 80, E. C. Vollette 39, Roger Cotter 93, Virgil Clark 87, Joe Ballard 93, Don Worman 100, S. J. Kuderer 84, Paul Lawwill 87, Gene Smith 87, Bob Baker 111, Arden Swope 82, Bob Bowman 82, Tom Greene 85, Mort Taylor 85. Over-50 group limited to six with George Popp 97 and H. V. Flagg 94. Blind bogey 73 matched by Jack Round. Males and John Wolner 75, Don Reichelderfer 70. Six players tied for fourth at 77: R. C. Murray, Sam Bartel, E. C. Vollette, Virgil Clark, Joe Herr, C. W. Denny Jr.
Miami University's Redskins defended their title edging Western Michigan and Ohio University as Paul Walters vaulted 13 feet 5 3/4 inches to set a meet pole vault record and Walter Edwards clocked 1 56.5 in the 880 yards for Miami’s sole firsts.
Washington AP report says New York Yankee outfielder John ny Lindell was returned to New York after tearing cartilage in his left knee during the seventh inning on Sunday while attempting to break up a double play. He is expected to miss three weeks.
In New Orleans the boxing card featured Richie Collura of Pittsburgh at 132 pounds and Anthony Arnone of New Orleans at 13534 pounds, both drawing in their bout. The result indicates a draw, reflecting a close clash between the two fighters.
Representatives of the Elks and Allsports will meet in a practice game Thursday at 5:30 p m on diamond No 2 at Goldman Park.
Calumet Farm's Re-armed full brother to Armed made his racing debut yesterday at Belmont Park and won the fourth race.
The National League remains in a three way tie as Brooklyn Boston and New York split doubleheaders. The Dodgers beat the Giants 2-1 in 13 innings, then the Giants won 7-4. Ted Williams homered for the Red Sox in an 8-2 win and 6-2 victory in a doubleheader over the Athletics. Ted Kluszewski batted .352 as Cincinnati split with St Louis. The Cardinals swept Cincinnati 8-6 and 9-2 to seize fourth place. The Yankees crushed the Nationals 13-3 while Brooklyn won 2-1 in extra innings with Jackie Robinson homering in the opener. The Phillies and Braves split as Ennis, Semines tripled in the 10th to force a second game.
Portsmouth widened its division lead to three and a half games by sweeping Springfield 6-3 and 6-1. Zanesville split with Newark 9-1 and 9-7. Richmond beat Muncie 3-2 and 10-3 to move into fifth, while Marion swept Lima 10-1 and 6-4.
National League highlights include Boston 7 Philadelphia 3 in 2nd game 10 innings Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 4 New York 7 St Louis 9 Cincinnati 6 American League scores show Cleveland 5 Detroit 1 plus St Louis 1 Chicago 0 in 12 innings and Washington 6 New York 13 scoring. American Association results feature St Paul 19 Minneapolis 4 Columbus 17 Toledo 8 Milwaukee 9 Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 3 Louisville 4 Ohio Indiana League Richmond 10 Muncie 2 Zanesville 9 Newark 9 Springfield 6 Marion 10 Lima 4.
Schedule of tonight’s baseball matches includes Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia St. Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at New York New York at Chicago Washington at St. Louis Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Cleveland. The list presents eight games with city pairings and night times.
Mike Natisin, 32 year old Columbus first baseman, drove in 11 runs in a single game setting a new AA RBI record. He hit two homers and a double with an outfield sacrifice fly as the Red Birds crushed Toledo 17-8, breaking the previous nine RBI mark held by four players.
The River Downs meeting in Cincinnati begins Wednesday with two feature races for three year olds and up the River Downs Inaugural Purse and the Ohio River Purse. The program includes an inaugural six furlongs and a one mile 70 yard race. Eight races race daily through July 20 with post time at 2 15 p.m. The opener features two five furlong races along with two other routes. Handicap racing highlighted on the first Saturday card and allowance on the following two days.
Bill Holland of Reading Pennsylvania wins the Indianapolis Speedway classic after patiently waiting for misfortune to fall to rivals. Nason set a blistering early pace before his Novi Mobil Special wrecked. Rex Mays faltered with engine trouble, Lee Wallard led briefly, then Holland seized the lead at mile 137 and held on to set a new record. Parsons Fohr Connor and Rose fill out the top finishers.
A recap notes Barbara Ann Scott, Canadian Olympic figure skating champion, turned professional. It also recalls Belmont Stakes winner Assault completing turfdom’s Triple Crown, Jim Crowley’s signing as coach of the Boston Yanks, and Lou Nova stopping Max Baer in the 11th round at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Vulcan's Forge and Eddie Arcaro dominate the Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park winning $61,200 in prize money before a crowd of 60,095. The 8-5 favorite led the field of 13 after six prior outs and paid $5.40, $3.20, and $2.70 for the exacta and win.
Chicago White Sox place rookie outfielder Gus Zernial on the 60 day disabled list for a broken right collar bone. He is admitted to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
In Richmond AP reports Sam Snead and Johnny Palmer meet for the 31st PGA Championship final, first ever match between the stars. Round one at 10 a.m. EST, round two at 2 p.m. on the Hermitage Course as Snead pursues another title.
Philadelphia AP report says Big Bill Nicholson suffered a torn muscle in his arm diagnosed yesterday. He will be out for likely the rest of the week, casting the Phillies into shock and forcing lineup changes.
George Terlep former Notre Dame quarterback will become backfield coach at the University of South Carolina starting July 1, announced in Columbia. An emergency ordinance in Middletown Ohio renames its municipal airport Middletown to Hook Field and takes effect immediately for public safety and city operations.
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