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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1950
Page
12
Middletown travels to Alliance for a decisive game after two straight losses and a 14-7 defeat to Lima Central. Key players include QB John Borton and HB Harold Carroll for Alliance and Ken Feinthal for Middletown, with a 178-pound line and a passing attack expected to challenge the Aviators’ offense.
Chicago AP reports Liska’s crystal ball predicts Illinois to defeat Michigan 14 to 7 in a Rose Bowl hopeful showing. Illinois features Johnny Karras and strong Illini rushing as Michigan’s attack falters under Chuck Ortmann.
Ben Hogan, who nearly died in a February 1949 car crash and then won the 1950 National Open, was named PGA Golfer of the Year by 112 of 173 voters. Sam Snead finished second with 43 votes, with ballots also for Mangrum Ferrier Demaret Burke Metz Ransom and Harper.
Kenny Feinthal threw four touchdown passes to boost his season total and added two rushing scores as Lima Central defeated Lima South. The game also featured corrections on Alex McCarty’s 63 yard dash and a misattributed Purdue Notre Dame result amid a wider sports roundup.
Five Raleigh youths join Duke University's football squad this fall. End A. B. Pearson guards Carl James and Bob Deyton and full back Dick Sommers all hailed from Raleigh High School, while end Walter Smith played for the Orphanage team in Raleigh.
The University of Cincinnati freshmen face Kentucky Wildcats freshmen at Nippert Stadium Friday night at 8. Cincinnati seeks revenge after varsity losses, while Kentucky’s yearlings, who beat Villanova and Tennessee freshmen, are hailed as the greatest first year group in Kentucky history.
Ohio State coach Wes Fesler shifted to noncontact practice to prevent injuries for the Northwestern clash. The Buckeyes ran Northwestern plays and finished with a 400 yard sprint as the squad showed strong mental attitude. Ohio State sold all 6000 tickets for the Evanston game, ensuring home support.
Jim Bartlett, Notre Dame's junior center from Cincinnati, received careful coaching at Elder High. His father, Walter J. Barlett, coached the team.
The Middie Jayvees return home after a road stretch to meet Hamilton's Baby Blue at Roosevelt Field at 4 PM. Coach Paul Walker's squad seeks a win to reach .500 and halt a two game skid, aiming to even the season series after a previous 18 7 loss to Hamilton.
Chicago Cardinals shift Charley Trippi to passing T formation quarterback after injuries to regular QBs. Frank Tripucka may miss two weeks with a concussion while Jim Hardy suffers a small bone fracture in the throwing hand. Trippi, formerly a triple threat tail back at Georgia, has been used mainly as a ball carrier and receiver.
Bernie Custis of Syracuse University stands out as a top passer and can sprint 100 yards in 9.9 seconds, showcasing dual athletic prowess in football and track.
Johnny Palmer tied the North-South Open course record with a 65 at Pinehurst as 35 players broke par in the opening round. Notables at 67 include Jim Ferrier Ted Bishop Johnny Eitzel Toby Lyons and Walter Durkemo. Sam Snead Frank Stranahan Claude Harmon and others trailed with 68. Two players posted 70s.
Michigan State, winner of five of six, could play in a bowl other than the Rose Bowl with Big Ten approval. The Spartans, a conference member not contending for the title until 1953, cannot join post season except Rose Bowl unless an exception is granted. Commissioner Wilson confirms the rule but notes the possibility of an application.
Kansas City Blues manager Joe Kuhel will not have his contract renewed, Parke Carroll announced. Kuhel cited no blame on his part and said he has no plans yet, expressing regret at not being given a chance to prove his managerial abilities.
Xavier Musketeers athletic director announced a new 1950 51 game with Gannon College in Erie Pa set for February 24. The schedule now shows 25 collegiate games plus an exhibition with the Dayton All Stars on December 9. Xavier opens December 2 against Ohio Wesleyan in Cincinnati.
The season opens with at least 23 potential New Year's Day participants including Kentucky, SMU, Nebraska, Fordham, Wyoming, Kansas, Penn, Wake Forest, Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, Washington and Lee, North Carolina, Maryland, Ole Miss, Florida, Clemson and South Carolina. Sugar Bowls hints favor SEC teams. Miami hopes for Orange Bowl invite after five games.
AP reports early college football odds favor SMU over Texas and Army over Penn while Washington is slight favorite over unbeaten California in a Rose Bowl context. Also listed are numerous Friday and Saturday matchups with point spreads and ranked teams across the slate.
Columbus AP reports Ohio State coach Wes Fesler facing petty crackpot letters after a 83 21 win over Iowa. He notes few fans complain and many targets center on OSU allowing Pittsburgh to score seven and using second team against Iowa as Vic Janowicz and Walt Klevay logged limited minutes.
Otto Graham, Cleveland Browns quarterback, broke his nose in the Pittsburgh game. X-rays Monday confirmed the fracture, but Graham is cleared to play Sunday at Chicago against the Cardinals without a nose guard.
John Liber, 58, father of Xavier University football captain Jimmy Liber, died in Cincinnati after a long illness. A retired railroad switchman and Camden, New Jersey native, he leaves three sons and three daughters. funeral services set for Thursday.
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