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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1948
Page
12
Rain and long lines drew 900 fans to Middletown High for Butler Bowl tickets. PD. R. Baker said about 900 fans queued at seven last night as two ducats each were sold and remaining tickets were expected to vanish before dawn. Admission keys for Hamilton-Middle game were selling quickly this morning.
Day By Day reports a feverish buildup to the Middletown vs Hamilton football game. Fans at the high school buy tickets, print their own numbers, and pack the gym as Athletic Director Elmo Lingrel plans late night sales. Middletown coach Glenn Ellison shows game films to boost morale while Hamilton observers watch anxiously.
The City and Industrial basketball leagues will hold their first organizational meetings tonight at the YMCA. John Johnson, the physical director, said sessions start at 7 p.m. Representatives from all teams seeking entry are urged to attend. He expects both leagues to field eight teams this season.
OXFORD Ohio AP Miami University's football team will play the University of Pittsburgh next October 15 at Pittsburgh, it was announced yesterday.
Dallas AP report says SMU coach Matty Bell announced tentative terms for a home and home football series with Notre Dame. Dates must be worked out to fit both schools schedules with Notre Dame visiting Dallas next year and SMU traveling to South Bend.
In the PBAA Rochester defeated New York 75 to 63 and Philadelphia beat Indianapolis 90 to 82. St Louis won over Boston 79 to 74. In the NL Sheboygan toppled Detroit 64 to 57 and Moline beat Waterloo 67 to 63.
Granville Ohio Denison University students will receive an extra Thanksgiving vacation day after the football team completed the 1948 season undefeated President Kenneth I Brown announced classes will end at noon next Tuesday instead of noon Wednesday The 1948 squad extends Denison unbeaten streak to 18 straight wins following a 1947 undefeated season
Ohio State faces Michigan in a clash billed as the nation’s top team meeting the second best pass defense. Coach Wesley Fesler says his team has attitude and a chance, despite 14 point spreads and a 85,000 projected crowd. The Wolverines, led by Charlie Ortmann, average 158 passing yards, while OSU allows 56.6 yards per game through the air.
Purdue halfback Harry Szulborski leads the Big Nine rushing chase with 434 yards in 91 carries for a 4.7 average as Indiana looms. Michigan’s Chuck Ortmann tops passers with 494 yards and five touchdowns, while Ohio State and Michigan boast the league’s strongest offenses and defenses in the season finale.
Holy Trinity a varsity five edged St John 43 to 37 at the Columbia Avenue gym to open the 1948-49 basketball campaign. Kenny Frye and Dick O Connor sparked Trinity with timely scoring while Bob Andres led St John's with 16 points before fouling out. A late 14 point burst by St John tied the game before Trinity closed strong.
Norma Imhoff led the Women's Recreation League with 220-157-153-530 as Armco groups dominated the roll. Ralph Laurens and Parks boosted Strip Mill with 228-205-210-643 and 192-198-221-611. Electric Melting, Mainte nance, and East Side Office chased in a tight Armco circuit.
In Toledo Tommy Bell outpointed Cecil Hudson in a 146 to 158 bout over ten rounds. In Los Angeles Maxie Docusen stopped Bobby Jackson in a 13034 to 132 matchup. In Columbus Lee Murray and The Alabama Kid fought to a ten round draw at 207 to 185.
AP preview row lists college football picks with Michigan 18 Ohio State 12 and mentions Dick Rifenburg Chuck Ortmann Leo Koceski and several Michigan players. It covers Northwestern Illinois Notre Dame Minnesota Wisconsin Indiana Purdue Iowa Michigan State Marquette and end-of-season predictions with December 4 Notre Dame vs Southern California noted.
Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler warned Major League players they may not take part in all star or exhibition games before or during spring training. Clubs permitting participation face a 500 dollar fine and penalties for players and managers. The rule violation hinges on Baseball Rule 18 restricting to the official all star game.
William and Mary football fans wait as the Delta Bowl Classic Association announces an official invitation to the program in Memphis for New Year's Day. William P. Brady says the invitation is extended but William and Mary officials report no formal notice yet from R. N. McCray.
Franklin defeated Seven Mile 49 to 19 while West Elkton beat Wayne 52 to 45 in high school basketball action. The results reflect narrow margins and strong defense across both games.
Cleveland Indian officials weighing Steve O Neill and Joe Vosmik as potential managers for the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League after signing a working agreement with the Indians. Vosmik led Dayton and Tucson farm clubs with notable success, while O Neill, recently dismissed as Detroit manager, is eyed for a role in the system.
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis resumes his exhibition tour in Cleveland facing Jimmy Bivins in a six round no-decision affair with 12 ounce gloves. A knockout would be needed for victory and Louis hints at a title shot in New York next June if Bivins performs well. Louis 34, Bivins 28.
The Sports Mirror notes that today marks the Browns clinching the western division championship in the All-America Conference. It reflects on past seasons and other league milestones including Rams leading the NFL west, Landis cracking down on exhibition games, and Cornell declining a New Year's Day football bid.
Middletown and Hamilton clash as both sides claim underdog status ahead of the Butler Bowl. Middies eye third in Ohio’s top poll after Hamilton’s late-season slide, while coaches differ on favorites. Weather adds mud and uncertain field conditions for Saturday’s game. Canton Lehman joins Eastern Ohio Scholastic Conference with Timken and others.
The Lake Bowl at Cleveland moves to Sunday December 5 due to Saturday classes at John Carroll University. Canisius is the other participating team.
Cincinnati Reds president Warren C. Giles denounced player bonus payments as dangerous and extravagant. He warned such incentives dampen ambition and threaten team morale at a stockholders meeting. He outlined plans for intensive training and possible player trades as the club seeks stronger performance.
Franklin High's Wildcats defeated Seven Mile 49-19 to start the season. Lansader led with 14 points while Dale Sloneker scored five for Seven Mile. Franklin led 12-7 after one, 21-7 at the half, and 37-14 after three. Franklin reserves won 33-21. Next at Waynesville then Monroe at Middletown.
Boston Red Sox manager Joe McCarthy said he released 37 year old outfielder Wally Moses to create room for three young flychasers. Tom Wright who finished last season with the Sox along with Tom O Brien and George Wilson promoted from Birmingham.
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