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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1955
Page
11
Libbey and Middletown High battled to a 6-6 tie in a gruelling game with Libbey’s entourage drawing attention. Coach Don Harris of Libbey described the clash as a matter of size versus weight as details emerged about player weights and conduct surrounding the game.
Libbey train arrival one hour late forced adjustments before kickoff. Harris demanded an 8 oclock start while Ellison allowed 8:10 warmup, leading to a 2 minute delay and a tied final score.
Fenwick High football fans brace for a decisive week as coach Barney Otten rallies the squad. Seven straight wins set up a showdown with Hamilton Catholic, with no star players, two deep backfields, and Dennis Stein singled out for key roles in tight spots. The coach promises bold celebrations if the Rams are defeated.
Frank McCormick, former Reds star and 1940 NL MVP, was signed as a Reds coach replacing Dick Bartell. At 42, he earlier played and managed before scouting for Cincinnati. Ted Kluszewski praised the hire. The club also extended trainer Wayne Anderson for three more years.
PEOLI Ohio 300 mourners attended the Denton True Cy Young funeral in Peok Cemetery after his death at 88 in Newcomerstown. Notables Bob Feller Tris Speaker Steve O Neill George Trautman and others paid respects to the Hall of Fame pitcher who won 511 games in 22 major league seasons.
The Baltimore Sun notes Bill Terry former New York Giants star and James Keelty Baltimore building contractor are among possible successors to Clarence Miles Orioles president. Miles announced his resignation effective November 18 the next club stockholders meeting. Keelty is highlighted as a leading prospect while Terry is also linked to the vacancy.
In New York Giovanelli defeats Perez by decision after ten rounds. The Brooklyn fighter from 15044 outpoints the New Yorker at 10 rounds in a Providence, Rhode Island card.
Franklin High School athletic director Glenn Kessler announced 11 football players, eight of them starters, were suspended for training violations. The action may extend to more suspensions soon and does not affect academic status. Coach Dave Daniel will start freshmen to fill the lineup in the season finale against Monroe after a 3-5 season and a 7-0 loss to Wilmington last Friday.
Middletown High honors its lettermen during a Friday night game against Dayton Dunbar at Barnitz Stadium. Athletic Director Elmo Lingrel invites monogram winners to sign up at Klamo News, Roberson's Sporting Goods, or Allsports for free admission, with other tickets for family members. A Pee Wee Football League exhibition between Coca Cola and FOPA precedes the game at 6:55 p.m. Benny Frye led the line this week with 92.8 blocking efficiency. Gary Getter topped defense with 80 points. Tommy Crowe stood out at back.
NEW YORK boxer Danny Giovanelli predicts a welterweight title shot within a year after back to back victories at St Nicholas Arena. The Brooklynite, age 23, won a 10 round decision over Danny Jo Perez after subbing for Chico Vejar, following a 10 round knockout of Paola Melis. Giovanelli, a 95 to 1 favorite, surged from the fourth round in the Perez bout.
Special deer hunting permits are now available at Roberson and Son Porting Goods in Butler County. Ohio hunters must hold both the general hunting license and the special permit. bow and gun seasons run late November to December with daily hours 9 am to 4 pm.
In San Bruno California the day at Tanforan Racetrack featured many upsets as horses broke from post position No 2 to win six events signaling a strong showing for the favored spot.
Nino Valdes and Bob Baker, leading heavyweight contenders, will meet in Cleveland to decide who earns the next shot at Rocky Marciano. The winner is expected to challenge Marciano after his September defense of Arch Moore, with June as a probable date for the title bout. Baker, 28, 210 pounds, and Valdes, 34 of 47 bouts, have both been highly active this year, shaping a likely series of final eliminations.
City Recreation Department led by Tom Carlson aims to revive the dead Industrial Basketball League with teams from Armco Aero Rac and Sorg Paper among those showing interest. Plans call for four more local industrial squads to play Thursday evenings at McKinley Junior High gym as the Middletown Industrial Recreation Council had folded the league last season for lack of interest and facilities. In the Church League, Calvary Methodist joins as five returnees, with a sixth spot to be filled by First Baptist or Amanda Methodist.
San Francisco coach Norman Strader of the 49ers learned he had been hanged in effigy after a 27 14 defeat to the Rams. The Far West coaching union includes Waldorf Hill Kircher Cherberg Woodson and Schumtte.
Oklahoma Sooners adopt a 1950 style approach to seize an early lead as Reed by Ed Wilks reports on a decisive start. Strong entries from key players and planned early offense set the tone for the campaign.
Oklahoma holds No. 1 in the final AP college football poll of the season after a strong win over Missouri and a run of 26 straight victories. Maryland climbs, Michigan State and UCLA move up as Michigan drops after a scare by Illinois. Texas Christian, Texas A&M and Ohio State join the top 10 amid a reshuffle of ranks.
The Philadelphia Phillies signed 34 year old power hitter Willy Westlake who previously played for five major league clubs. Roy Hamey said he watched Westlake in the Pacific Coast League last year with Oakland and Portland and believes he can help a major league club.
Otto Graham, 34, Cleveland Browns quarterback, told the Atlanta Quarterback Club he believes pro football is getting rougher and rougher and officials are letting it happen. He says Commissioner Bell and owners could act, plans to retire this season, and would not coach, even at Northwestern. Lou Saban, Northwestern coach, is under fire.
Cal football coach Lynn Waldorf praises two small halfbacks Don Smith and Nat Brazill who helped upset Washington. The Pygmy twins, 5-4 and 140 pounds, and 5-5 and 142, sparked Cal’s first PCC win as Waldorf says the team still prefers larger starters.
A spoof on atomic age schemes mentions radioactive silk for money and a Geiger counter test for cash. The column jokes about counterfeiters and ends with a plug for Minnetown Lumber Co offering shingles and roofing materials with contact details.
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