Basketball notes from Kentucky and beyond reach
Shelby Linville, formerly of Middies 1947 state champions and ex coach at Vanceburg Ky, now at Sandy Hook Kentucky. Ronnie Thomas and Oliver Wallace return from west coast junior college stints while Ronnie Dykes stays in Cincinnati and Bob Cole remains at North Carolina State. Don Barnette of the 1952 state champs joins U S Naval Minecraft Base Charleston basketball squad, scoring 20 points in his first game as the base team lost 60 to 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Linville
Middies
Vanceburg
Sandy Hook
George Clayton
Kentucky
Moorehead
Ronnie “Snake” Thomas
Oliver Wallace
Ronnie Dykes
Cincinnati
Bob Cole
North Carolina State
Don Barnette
U.S. Naval Minecraft Base
Charleston
S.C
Barnette
Charleston Air Force Base
Payne Leads Middie Alumni In Final Jewell Grid Season
Payne, quarterback and former Middie, wrapped up a standout season at William Jewell College Liberty Missouri scoring twice in a 53 19 upset of Bethel College. He totaled 74 points 28 catches 343 receiving yards 3 TDs 290 rushing yards 26 passes attempted 10 completed 156 yards and 1 TD with no interceptions. He also punted 17 times averaging 30.7 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED “Skeeter
Payne
William Jewell College
Liberty
Cardinals
Bethel College
Middies place three on GOL second team in 1960 selections
Johnny Moore Leon Mitchell and four other Middletown players earned spots on the all-Greater Ohio League second team after voting by coaches newsmen and sportscasters at Springfield's annual meeting. Mansfield led with three first-team picks, while Ports mouth had no first-team selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Moore
Leon Mitchell
Middletown
Jack Wallace
Jim Snow
Jeff Phillips
Loop
Springsfield
Mansfield
Jack Ward
Jim Lutz
Bill Franta
Portsmouth
Trojan
Bob Gardner
Moore
Wallace
Paul Ingram
Lima
Franta
Bob, Leshner
Hamilton
Oscar Hauer
Bill Clay
Bob Leshner
Jim Nave
Springfield
Dave Steiner
Nelson Owens
John Moore
Bill Williams
Michigan Furious Bucks Fall vs Indiana in Revenge Motive
Ann Arbor says Michigan is furious at Ohio State and plans tricks to befuddle the Buckeyes. The piece notes Ohio State’s woes and mentions Michigan State’s defeat by Minnesota as part of the revenge narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Green
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Michigan State
Minne
Repulski Trade Highlights Phillies Motion for Speed
Philadelphia trades Del Ennis to St Louis for Rip Repulski and Bobby Morgan as Philadelphia seeks youth and speed. Phillies GM Roy Hamey notes Repulski, 28, as a key part of the deal while evaluating long term gains and on base potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
del Ennis
St. Louis Cardinals
Rip Repulski
Philadelphia Phillies
Ennis
Repulski
Bobby Morgan
Phillies
Roy Hamey
Frank Lane
St. Louis
Hamey
Lions Seek Victory Over Packers In Holiday Clash
The Lions, 3 9, meet the Packers on national TV in a mid day game with Detroit chasing win number eight while Green Bay suffers a four game slide. Detroit would temporarily top the division with a victory as Chicago Bears loom with Giants on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Packers
Detroit
Chicago Bears
Danie Parton
Parker
Bears
New York Giants
Boxing Results: Jorgen and Waterman Prevail
In a list of boxing outcomes, Paul Jorgen of Houston outpointed Carmelo Costan of Brooklyn 10 rounds. Kid Castro of Richmond stopped Jack Parelli in Stockton after 7 rounds. Peter Waterman of London outpointed Idrissa Dione of French West Africa over 10 rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Paul Jorgenson
Carmelo Costan
Brooklyn
Richmond
Calif
Kid Castro
Stockton
Jack Parelli
Oakland
London
Peter Waterman
England
Idrissa Dione
French West Africa
Olympics Open Tomorrow Amid Sunshine and Harmony
Melbourne awaits the opening ceremony as the Duke of Edinburgh is slated to declare the 16th Olympic Games open at 3 p.m. Australian time. More than 4,000 athletes from 68 nations will compete across 16 sports through December 8, with the United States and Russia favored for major honors while Australia and Hungary vie for third in unofficial points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Duke of Edinburgh
United States
Russia
Australia
Hungary
Korea
Bowl Bound Beavers Eye Holiday Win For Crown
The Beavers push for the Rose Bowl on January 1 as they only need a win over archrival Oregon to clinch the PCC title. UCLA could claim the crown with a victory over USC if Oregon State stumbles. Clemson leads the ACC ties while South Carolina contains the suspense with conference results. Other Thanksgiving matchups listed. Pro football also features Lions vs Packers in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Forest
State
Gamecocks
Duke
Iowa
Clemeen
Miami
The
Beavers
Pasadena
Oregon
Coupe Steel Lee
UCLA
Southern California
Atlantic Coast
South Caro
Linal
South Carolina
Clemson
Virginia Tech
Virginia Military
Penn
Cornell
Colgate
Brown
Ohio
Cincinnati
Maryland
North Carolina State
William & Mary
Richmond
Washington & Lee
Washington
Colorado AM
Denver
Idahos
Montana
National Football League
Detroit
Lions
Green Bay Packers
Waldorf Resigns At California After Coaching Career
Lynn C. Waldorf announced his resignation as California head football coach, saying there was no pressure and he needed time to decide his next move. A 29-year coaching veteran, Waldorf led Cal to 66 wins, 32 losses, and 4 ties, and guided them to Rose Bowl appearances in 1949 and 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Calif
Lynn C
Pappy) Waldorf
California
Wes
Waldorf
Associated Press
Bears
Western University
Otto Graham
Newk Named NL MVP Amid Dodgers honored players
The 30 year old Newcombe earned NL MVP while Dodgers dominated the ballot. He logged his third 20 win season with 20 victories, five shutouts, a 3.09 ERA, and just seven defeats after June 17. Roy Campanella placed third in votes. Other top finishers included Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, Stan Musial, Duke Snider, and Frank Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcombe
Dodgers
Roy Campanella
Alana
Maglie
Milwaukee
Hank Aaron
Warren Eer
Junior Gilliam
Are Wien
Frank Robinson
Redlegs
Pee Wee Reese
Stan Musial
St.Louis’ Cardinals
Duke Snider
Brooklyn
Roy McMillan
Cincinnati
Cabpes
Satcu Oo Bales Anu
Johnny Antonelli
Giants
Robin Roberts
jPhillies
Sandy Ameros
Herschel Freeman
Ted Kluszewski
Ed Bailey
Brooks Law
Early roster cut sought at minor league meeting
The minor league baseball convention in Jacksonville Florida on December 27 will consider a proposal to force both major and minor teams to slash rosters near the player limit by opening day. NA Pro Baseball Leagues president George M Trautman supports the amendment and will fight for adoption. He says the skilled player supply does not meet demand and the move would help baseball overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Jacksonville
Fla
George M. Trautman
National Assn. of
Trautman
Fresno Boxer Larry Bataan Stops Al Cruz in LA
Fresno lightweight Larry Bataan stops Al Cruz in Los Angeles after landing 126 percent to Cruz 122 percent in a brisk bout. The card featured Manila legend rounds and local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Calif
Larry Bataan
Manila
al Cruz
Los Angeles
Play Against Bucks Gain Iowan Honors
Iowa tackle Alex Karras named Associated Press Lineman of the Week for superb play against Ohio State, boosting the Hawkeyes toward the Rose Bowl. He shifted to head on with the OSU center, cleared for a key first down, and made a dramatic nine yard loss on the game’s final play. Idaho guard and tackle receive high praise along with other top linemen and ends honored by voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Meier
Associated Press
Alex Karras
Iowa
Ohio State
Hawkeyes
Gary
Ind
Alex
OSU
Jim Roseboro
Jerry Kramer
Dick Foster
Idaho
Oregon State
Don Stephenson
Georgia Tech
Jerry Tubbs
Oklahoma
Brad Bomba
Indiana
Gratis Quintet Dominates Jackson in County League Victory
Gratis Quintet led by four double figure scorers rolled past Jackson for a fourth straight win in the Preble County League. Box shows high totals from Mel Melbourne W, Leeds, and others as the Trojans improve to 4 consecutive victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratis
Jackson
Trojans
Melbourne
Pete George Carr
Boomershine
Akron
Ohio
Olympic
Leeds
Hanks
Carter
Cunningham
Toler
U. S
Miller
Holt
Cresple
Sell
Koontz
Jones
McDivitt
Cox
Ted Williams Tops Active Major Leaguers in Batting Average
Ted Williams leads living players with a .348 lifetime batting average while Stan Musial trails closely, showing Williams remains top among current major leaguers in career hitting. The note highlights Williams dominance and Musial as a benchmark for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Williams
Stan Musial
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moore and
Mitchell
Sportsviews
By Jerry Nardiille
Dillman
Tommy Dillman
Bucks
Buckeye
Wade E. Miller
Paul Walker
Purples
Walker
Jerry Lucas
Bob Kraa
Boosters Club
Visual Education
Band Associates
Middletown High Band
Jay Byrd
Middletown High
Bob Reed
Reed
Journal
Bill Weith
Speed
Phils
Bennie Oosterbaan
Army
Northwestern
Minnesota
Illinois
Woody Hayes
Oosterbaan
Wolverines
Ron Kramer
Tom Maentz
Terry Barr
Jim Pace
John Herrnstein
Chillicothe
Barr
Kramer
Ball Hier
By Ted Smits
Don Wee
Newk
New York
Don Newcombe
Baseball Writers Assn
Sal Maglie
Dodger
Dazzy Vance
Amd
Ohioan
Pat
Aceo L
Ela
Toney Syt-Darton
National Distillere Products Corporation
PROOK
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!