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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1955

Page

12

Mexican Sub Rider Defends Women in Jumping Events

Eva Valdez defended women’s right to compete against men in the international jumping at the National Horse Show. She noted she won two events five years ago and dismissed claims she was out of condition. The standings show Mariles with four faults for second and Bal lard close behind, as the team and individual titles hinge on tonight’s finale.

New York Eva Valdez Miss Valdez Humberto Mariles Billy Steinkraus Gen. Mariles Mexico Steinkraus Mariles

Social Outcast Heads 13 for Laurel International

Alfred G. Vanderbilt accepts invitation to enter Social Outcast in Laurel Maryland's turf classic now at 13 starters. Field includes four U S horses and entries from England France Ireland Germany Canada Venezuela and others as purses exceed sixty five thousand dollars.

Laurel Alfred G. Vanderbilt Washington D.C. International Vanderbilt Garden State Jamaica U.S England France Venezuela Germany Ireland Canada Wilwyn Frances Worden Social Outcast Clifford Mooers Traffic Judge Doug Small Aeschylus Liongalien Farm Mister Gas Picounda Mahan Nucleus Darius Prefect Pawaslipper Ataturk el Chama Prendase

How to Build Speed for Bowlers

The guide outlines four methods to gain speed without sacrificing accuracy. Raise the ball to chest level for a longer arm swing and natural speed, push the ball forward to extend the backswing, lift the backswing to shoulder height while avoiding excess, and refine timing to make the ball feel lighter and faster.

Shutouts Trigger Warning From Mohawk Mentor

Cincinnati Mohawk coach Rory McLenahan warned about players traveling to Canada after his team was shut out by Grand Rapids. In a tight start to the season, six shutouts have occurred, led by Bill Tibbs of Troy who stretched scoreless minutes to 197:54 across two games. Troy seeks a sixth straight win against Toledo Marion.

Canada Cincinnati Mohawk Rory McLenahan Mohawks Grand Rapids International Hockey League McLenahan United States Lou Crowdis Bill Tibbs Wizard Nets Troy Tibbs Indianapolis Winnipeg Man Toledo Marion

Predators Killed in Montana by Hunters Hit 3110

In the year ending June 30, federal predatory animal hunters killed 3,110 predators in Montana. The tally includes 1,541 coyotes 1,447 bobcats 120 marauding bears one mountain lion and a wolverine.

Billings Mont Montana

New Orleans Fighter Outpoints Centella in Narrow Victory

In a boxing bout Kenny Lane of New Orleans outpointed Kid Centella, age 37, from Nicaragua, by 138 to 138? No, Lane won on points. The match took place in Muskegon Michigan.

New Orleans Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Kid Centella Nicaragua

Hayes Plans Light Practice as Buckeyes Brace for Iowa

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes senses fatigue after 11 straight Western Conference wins and will ease up on practice ahead of Saturday's home game with Iowa. Injuries cloud both teams with Cassady and Roseboro listed among Buckeyes sidelined, while Iowa cites players hampered by wrist and leg injuries.

Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State Buckeye Bucks Iowa OSU Gene Fekete Hawkeyes Minnesota Hayes State Howard Hopalong Cassady Moose Machinsky Jimmy Roseboro Roseboro Ernie Biggs Towa

Males Take Over Alleys in Monday Bowling Honors

The article reports male bowlers dominating the Monday honor rolls across multiple leagues. It notes 14 men earning spots on the All-Star League honor list at Frontier Lanes, with several 600-series games and individual scores from Bert Feinthal, Bob Lund, Don Dennis, Ray Mattingly, and others. Open Hearth takes first in Armco Major League, while Fron tier Leagues show strong individual performances at Maintenance, East Side Office, and other teams.

Frontier Lanes Bert Feinthal Nein Brothers Dakaf Music Bob Lund Bill Rupp Stroh’s Thomas Sohio Don Dennis Mel Steele Steele Phillip Carey Ray Mattingly Glenn Sargent Burger Russ Burkhardt Armco Charley Frost Donnie Justice Mario Prosperi Bill Bergmann East Side Gray Harrison Ernie Ruble Elmer O'Dell

Industrial Classic League high scores mark Bowl-Mor night

Joe Trimble led with 664 as Crystal Tissue quin tet swept Aeronca No. 2. Cy Bowley topped Aeronca No. 1 with 213 196 171-580 in a pair over Interstate Folding Box. Shartle Brothers and Sorg Paper also posted strong series as Elks League hosts crowded honor roll.

Joe Trimble Trimble Crystal Tissue Aeronca No. 2 Harry Sprague Cy Bowley Aeronca No. 1 Interstate G. Armour Frank Kaufman Carroll Yocum Shartle Brothers Evans Marathon Ed Canter Gardner Beard Carton Sorg Paper Jim Isbell Sorg

Jones To Meet Saxton In 10 Round TV Bout

Oakland Calif Ralph Tiger Jones faces former welterweight champion Johnny Saxton in a 10 round television fight. The duel is set for Wednesday night at 9 p m local time on ABC with Jones aiming to extend his year long TV appearances after his January bout with Sugar Ray Robinson.

Jones Saxton Oakland Calif Ralph Tiger) Jones Sugar Ray Robinson Johnny Saxton

Football Deaths Down Only Four This Year

Dr. Floyd R. Eastwood of the American Football Coaches Assn reports only four direct football fatalities had been recorded by Nov 1. He notes the comparable figure was 12 last year and 11 in 1953.

Los Angeles Floyd R. Eastwood American Football Coaches Assn Eastwood Los Angeles State College

Businessman Killed In Plane Crash Near Johnstown

Harold H. London 43 of Mount Vernon New York a president of Estro Chemical Co was killed when his single engine airplane crashed and burned about 15 miles east of Johnstown Pennsylvania while returning home from Mansfield Ohio where he had been on business according to family statements

Johnstown Harold H Mount Vernon N. Y Here London Estro Chemical Co New York City Mansfield Ohio

Air Force Enlistments Open After Backlog

Local Air Force recruiting office resumes enlistments after September and October limits. Recruiter James Hinton says the service can accept as many qualified volunteers as wish to join, marking a return to open eligibility.

Air Force T. Sat James Hinton

One-Time Prof Now A Sheriff

Charlestown WV report notes Robert E. Stockdale formerly a Kent University speech professor who left teaching to become sheriff of Portage County Ohio three years ago. He told a joint meeting of West Virginia sheriffs, county commissioners and assessors that government strength must rest locally so people can choose their own candidates, enabling citizens to defeat political machines and place power with honest officials.

Charleston W. Va Robert E. Stockdale Portage County Ohio Stockdale Kent University West Virginia Associations of Sheriffs

Woodward Estate Tops S5 Million

New York socialite sportsman William Woodward Jr. 35 was shot by his wife who says she mistook him for a prowler. The estate is valued between 5 and 10 million dollars with beneficiaries including his wife Ann and two sons. The will probate is pending this week and includes Belair stud farm and the race horse Nashua. Police found no evidence contradicting the accidental shooting claim.

New York Sporsman William Woodward Jr Woodward Ann William 3d James Belair Bowel Nashua Oyster Bay

Hearing On Traffic Death Postponed To Mid November

The municipal court continued the second degree manslaughter case against 67 year old Leroy Mehl of West Middletown to November 18 after a traffic death involving Mary Lettich. In other actions James Ernest of Detroit was fined 200 dollars and jailed three days for driving while intoxicated. John James Jones and Jackson were fined for liquor violations and careless driving respectively, with Jones’ fine partly suspended. Eleven intoxication cases filled the docket.

Leroy Mehl West Middletown Rt. 2 J. T. Lamb Mehl Mary Lucy Lettich Detroit James Ernest Ernest State Patrol US. 25 Monroe Blythe-Williams American Legion John James Jones Garfield St Jackson Young St

Lebanon man bound over on bad check charge

Robert Jackson aged 24 of 425 Cincinnati Ave Lebanon was bound over to the grand jury on a 500 dollar bond for allegedly passing a bad check for 57.23 on September 24 that was stopped by Lebanon Citizens National Bank.

Robert Jackson Cincinnati Ave Lebanon Lebanon Citizens National Bank

Oxford man fined for property destruction and assault

Cecil Shepherd, 30, Oxford State Road, received fines of 100 dollars and costs on charges of destruction of property and assault and battery. Odell is mentioned but details are incomplete.

Cecil Shepherd Oxford State Road Odell

Child 4th Victim of 4 Auto Pileup

Victor Horney age 4 of Washington Court House died from injuries after a four vehicle crash near Grove City on Oct. 29 which killed his parents William Horney 25 Le Anne 23 and George Griffin 42 of Urbancrest.

Columbus Ohio Victor Horney Washington Court House William Horney le- Anne George Griffin Urbancrest Grove City

Two Elderly Men Die In Flaming Auto Crash Near Andover

In Andover Ohio two elderly men identified as John Love aged 78 and Russell Johnson 76 were trapped in a burning car after Johnson backed into a ditch puncturing the gas tank. The car exploded into flames and the occupants perished before escape.

Andover Ohio John Love Russell Johnson Johnson

Woman from Lima Killed in Wapak On U S 25 Crash

A car truck collision six miles north of Wapak on U S 25 yesterday killed Wanda Thompson aged 47 of Lima. The crash occurred near the city, details on others involved were not provided.

Wapakoneta Ohio Here U. S. 25 Wanda Thompson Lima

Boy Loses Bet Clinging To 125 Foot Cliff Wall

Newport Ohio County story reports fourteen year old Tom Carr and three friends dared to scale a 125 foot dirt and rock cliff. The others quit at 30 feet while Tom reached 25 feet from the top before losing grip and lying motionless for half an hour. He was rescued by rope lowered from the cliff top.

Newport Tom Carr Tom

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