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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1953

Page

13

Upswing In Grid Injuries Traced To Two-Way Action

University of Virginia team physician Dr. Charles J. Frankel cites a 30 percent rise in football injuries since the return of the one platoon system. He links more severe practice and game injuries to dual offense and defense duties and notes similar trends at several other colleges.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Virginia Charles J. Frankel American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Frankel Virginia Military Institute Washington and Lee William and Mary University of Illinois

Battle in Butler Bowl Sees Tossup Between Middletown and Hamilton

Hamilton coach Chuck Thackara calls Friday's Barnitz Stadium clash a tossup as Middletown and Hamilton square off in the year-ending contest. Middletown beat Springfield 14 0 and edged the Wildcats 13 7 while losing to Portsmouth 18 14 and Hamilton 39 7 during a tough schedule. Thackara notes his team is 6 3 against strong opponents and refuses to concede victory.

Hamilton Chuck Thackara Barnitz Stadium Chuck Middletown High Springfield Wildcats Portsmouth Middletown Trojans Thackara

Opposing fortunes in Butler Bowl season contrasts Middies and Hamilton

The Middies started green with four wins, then a Portsmouth loss, rebounded with three more wins before a 33-0 defeat to the Teddies. Hamilton began with a mass dismissal and slow start, 4-3 after losses to Dayton Chamnade Purcell and Portsmouth, but later wins over Warren and Louisville Flagel show revival. Hamilton chases a Middle club trying to rise off the floor.

Middies Portsmouth Dayton Roosevelt Teddies Hamilton Thackara Dayton Chamnade Cincinnati Purcell Big Blue Warren Louisville Flagel

Not Easy To Go Big Time in College Football

Johnny Pont, a Miami grid legend turned freshman coach, explains why Miami cannot support a true big time program. He cites population in Cincinnati as the scale to reach and says Hamilton Middletown and Oxford homes keep Miami from matching Cincinnati’s 600000. Pont also notes Canadian football differences and recalls being told to play tertiary meaning safety.

Johnny Pont Miami Cincinnati Hamilton Middletown Oxford Cincy Pont

Bearcat Halfbacks Close To First Down Each Carry

Two UC halfbacks Dick Geist and Dom DeBene spark the nation's top offense and rushing. Geist averages 9.5 yards per carry on 58 carries for 551 yards. DeBene 9.9 on 40 attempts for 397 yards. Coached by Sid Gillman, Cincinnati leads in total offense and rushing, with a feared change-of-pace unit and strong supporting backs. The Bearcats face Miami of Ohio in the season finale.

Charles E. Frankel Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Dick Geist Mahoning County Ohio New Springfield Goist Ball Dom DeBene Girard Geist del Bene Gillman Iron Men Bearcats Joe Concilla Joe Miller Dick Pardini Irv Turner Jack Hill Marquette Victor Tulsa William & Mary Toledo Xavier Western Reserve Dayton Louisville VMI Miami

Stanford California clash may crown top college scorer

New York reports that Stanford's Bob Garrett and California's Paul Larson meet in Palo Alto while Wyoming's Joe Mastrogiovanni holds the national rushing and passing yardage lead with 1,395 yards. Both Garcia and Larson enter with 1,371 and 1,368 yards respectively and one game left.

New York Stanford California Palo Alto Bob Garrett Paul Larson Wyoming Joe Mastrogiovanni Garrett Larson Mastrogiovanni Ncaa Service Bureau Illinois J. C. Caroline Ohio State Bobby Watkins

Loop Seen As Only Hope For Eastern Teams

Ambrose Bud Dudley proposes a northeast football conference to rescue gate receipts. He notes Boston College Boston University Fordham Holy Cross show interest while Syracuse Colgate Penn State Delaware Temple Lehigh Lafayette Bucknell have been approached. the plan would unite independents to build rivalries and attract sponsors of major bowls.

Philadelphia Villanova College Ambrose Bud Dudley Cincinnati Boston College Boston University Fordham Holy Cross Syracuse Colgate Penn State Delaware Temple Lehigh Lafayette Bucknell

Fenton Wins AP Lineman of the Week After Revival

Iowa halfback Bill Fenton, once thought finished by illness, is named Associated Press lineman of the week after starring in a 27-0 win over Minnesota. He dominated Paul Giel, earning praise from Giel and coach Wes Fesler as he returned to form from a prolonged illness.

New York Bill Fenton Iowa Associated Press Minnesota Fenton Paul Giel Giel Wes Fesler Ohio State

Faloney Wins Back Of Week After Maryland Crushes Mississippi

Maryland quarterback Bernie Faloney, 21, from East Carnegie, Pa., earns Associated Press Back of the Week after Maryland’s 38-0 win over Mississippi. Faloney, wearing a nose guard, made two interceptions, returned two punts for scores, recovered a fumble, and directed the defense, saying Mississippi embarrassed him in 1952 when two of its passes beat him. He cited revenge and credited his improved vision with the performance.

College Park Bernie Faloney Maryland Associated Press Mississippi East Carnegie Faloney Johnny Vaught

Hockey results from international games

Cincinnati defeated Johnstown 3 to 2 and Grand Rapids edged Fort Wayne 5 to 4 in hockey action. The pair of contests showcased close scorelines and competitive play across the league.

International Cincinnati Johnstown Grand Rapids Fort Wayne

Seven Mile High Boys Try To Rebuild For Season Opener

Seven Mile High's basketball team, led by coach Marvin McCollum, works day and night to compensate for losing Center Tom Hood to Cincinnati. With Hood gone, Eugene DuBois and Coleman Davidson vie for centers, while guards Jim Webb, Art Sloneker, and forwards Bill Malcom and Bob Shoemaker anchor a veteran group. Union of West Chester visits Friday as Seven Mile seeks a third straight Butler League title.

Seven Mile High Bob Shoemaker Shoemaker Bill Malcom Jim Webb Dick Plemmons Art Sloneker Journal Seven Mile Butler County Union of West Chester Marvin McCollum McCollum Tom Hood Hood University of Cincinnati Panthers Mariemont Eugene DuBois Coleman Davidson DuBois Davidson Davison MecCollum Malcom Paul Hood John Cole Mickey Urban Jesse Thompson Bob McCardle Ben Hubbard Union Kings Mills New Richmond Eaton Oxford McGuffey Fairfield West Carrollton Oxford Stewart Ross Oak Hill Wayne

Dayton Football To Stay For Years At LD

Publicist Pep Wilson told Xavier University Booster Club that the University of Dayton will keep its football program for years. He spoke after reports that the school might drop the sport, stating Dayton officials are not considering dropping football. The teams meet Saturday in Dayton.

Cincinnati University of Dayton Pep Wilson Wilson Xavier University Dayton

Buckeye Dog Second In Pointer Trials

In Weldon Spring Missouri three male pointers led an 11 dog field, headed by Little Waldo owned by Walter Buege of Sheldon Illinois. Tyson's Lucky Strike owned by Dan Pickering of Lancaster Ohio and handled by C. B. Black of Acree Georgia finished second.

Weldon Spring Little Waldo Walter Buege Sheldon Ill Tyson Dan Pickering Lancaster Ohio C. B. Black Acree

All-Little Six League picks favor Xenia and Northridge

Xenia Woodrow Wilson and Northridge dominate the All-Little Six selections after coaches named the teams. Xenia won the league title again and grabbed five all star spots while Northridge placed five. Franklin edged into four posts and right guard Jim Phillips led Fairborn’s honorees.

Xenia Woodrow Wilson Northridge Loop Franklin John Powell Gene Hollingsworth Powell Hollingsworth Franklin Wildcats Ronnie Johnson Monroe Cecil White David Day Wesley Stepp Lebanon Jerry Russell Frank Calloway Jack Hagan Ronald Turner Bob Hapner Bill Dunn Jack Fisher Cy Morgan Larry Crisenberg Robert Eshelman Jack McCarthy Fairborn Jack Stahl

The Toe Leads In Field Goal Pace This Season

Lou The Toe Groza pushes toward his own single season field goal mark with 15 three pointers and 68 points from 15 field goals and 23 extra points through four games left Bobby Walston stands second with 63 points and three field goals Otto Graham sustains top passing with 174 attempts 113 completions for 1889 yards and seven touchdowns Joe Perry tops the ground gainers with 67 yards on 128 attempts Dan Towler and Charley Justice follow in yards for the week

Philadelphia Lou Groza Bobby Walston Philadelphia Eagles Ben Agajanian Los Angeles Otto Graham Joe Perry San Francisco Dan Towler Charley Justice Washington

Conservation Group To Meet Thursday Night

The Warren County Conservation Association holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday at eight. A speaker from the Wildlife Division will discuss Hunting Problems of Today at the Hill Cross Inn south of Lebanon.

Warren County Conservation Association Hill Cross Inn Lebanon Wildlife Division

Bellbrook Tops Kingman In Tight High School Battle

High school basketball results show Bellbrook beating Kingman 57 to 50 in a close contest. Farmersville defeated Lewisburg 75 to 48 while Glenford downed Corning 52 to 50. Harveysburg edged Clarksville 56 to 53. Kings Mill beat Blanchester 53 to 46. Morrow defeated Martinsville 66 to 64. New Madison won over Phillipsburg 55 to 52. Jefferson defeated West Elkton 55 to 50.

Bellbrook Kingman Farmersville Lewisburg Glenford Corning Harveysburg Clarksville Kings Mill Blanchester Morrow Martinsville New Madison Phillipsburg Jefferson West Elkton

Middletown High Faces Hamilton With Injuries Stabilizing

Middle town High coach Glenn Ellison weighs return prospects for halfback George Jones and quarterback Bill Davidson after ankle and knee injuries. Davidson’s swollen left ankle showed no fracture. Jones hurt his knee in a Dayton game. Hamilton, healthier overall, eyes a season finale at Barnitz Stadium as tickets go on sale locally.

Efeower Vawsuny George Jones Bill Davidson Davidson Ellison Jones Dayton Fairview Dayton Roosevelt Hamilton Middies Big Blue Chuck Thackara Jim Lacey Tony Elieff Barnitz Stadium

Butler Bowl Fete Slated Tonight

The second annual Butler Bowl Banquet hosted by Middletown and Hamilton Quarterback Clubs will be at the Colony Restaurant tonight. Over 75 gridiron fans from both cities are expected. coaching staffs and their wives will attend. Glenn Ellison of the Middies and Chuck Thackara of Hamilton will give main speeches. Tickets cost 1.75 dollars and women are invited to the pigskin session.

Middletown Hamilton Colony Glenn Ellison The Middies Chuck Thackara

Tuesday's Fights by the Associated Press

In Miami Beach Bill Gilliam of Orange New Jersey outweighed Colin Chaney of Indianapolis and out pointed him in ten rounds. In Los Angeles Jess Fuentes ...

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Bill Gilliam Orange N. J Colin Chaney Indianapolis Los Angeles Jess Fuentes

Buccceroni Expected To Prevail In Los Angeles Heavyweight Tilt

Dan Bucceroni, 26, 6 feet 3, foes Freddie Beshore, 31, in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Olympic Auditorium televised by CBS at 10 p m EST. Bucceroni seeks a title shot versus Rocky Marciano. his KO record stands at 27 in 31 fights with 4 contests. Beshore, returning after a year out, has losses to Marciano Louis Charles and others but has rarely been stopped.

Los Angeles Philadelphia Dan Bucceroni Freddie Beshore Olympic Auditorium CBS Bucceroni Beshore Rocky Marciano Freddie Billy McClure Marcicano Joe Louis Ezzard Charles Tommy Harrison Jimm Slade Abel Fernandez Portland Ore Harry Kid) Matthews Matthews

Alston Denies He's Bumns' Boss

Walter Alston of the Montreal International League club denies being named as the new manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. A Daily Mirror report claimed he was chosen, but Alston says he has heard nothing and would need club officials to confirm. Montreal is a Dodgers farm club.

Oxford Ohio Walter Alseton Montreal Brooklyn Dodgers New York Daily Mirror Ken Smith Ebbets Field Alston Brookelyn The Dodgers

Local Boxing Results Output From Los Angeles Card

In Los Angeles the event featured Elmer Beltz stopped in 8 rounds. Also listed Ralph Cervantes out pointed by an opponent from Rockford Ml. The card includes 160 and 154 pound bouts, with 133 and 135 pound matchups noted. Kid Andrade from Butte Mont.-Cisco fought on the bill.

Los Angeles Elmer Beltz Butte Mont Cisco Kid) Andrade Ralph Cervantes Rockford, Ml

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