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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1949

Page

11

Middies Face Springfield In Rain Or Shine Aerial Show

Coach Glenn Ellison says the Middies will throw their aerial attack Friday night against Springfield in Reaper City, rain or shine. He notes the offense has shown progress despite weather and hints Dick Fiessinger may challenge Alex McCarty for left halfback, with Bama Bill Angel possibly playing both ways due to injury and shoulder concerns.

Jerry Nardiello Glenn Tiger Ellison Springfield Reaper City Dick Fiessinger Alex McCarty Bob Joslin McCarty Bama Bill Angel Wildcat

Middies prepare for Springfield trip with 27 men

The Baltimore team plans to travel with 27 players to Springfield on Friday. Joslin’s condition has improved but requires medical clearance before return. Oral Sallee will start in place of injured Jesse Mayabb. Sallee formerly played fullback at McKinley in 1947.

Ellison Springfield Joslin Middies Oral Sallee Carrie Jesse Mayabb Sallee McKinley

Redskins Brushing Up Air Game For Xavier

Miami University football coach Woody Hayes works to improve the Redskins passing game for the home date with Xavier University while reviewing past struggles against the Musketeers. Mel Olix remains a key passer as the defense challenges protect him against stronger rushes.

Redskins Xavier Leyan Dayton Quantico Marines Miami Wichita Virginia Woody Hayes Mel Olix Ohio Hayes Mel Miamiield

Xavier Musketeers Face Miami University in Weekend Tilt

Xavier aims for a fourth straight win as the undefeated Musketeers travel to Oxford to meet the Miami Redskins. Xavier dominates opponents 103 to 14 in three decisions, relying on a stingy defense and a potent ground game led by Cliff Wilke and Charlie Squeri.

Oxford Miami University Redskins Xavier University Wichita Virginia Musketeers West Virginia Cincinnati Xavier Miami University Redskins Quantico Marines Muskies West Virginia Wesleyan Dayton Musketeer Charlie Squeri Miami

Sports Mirror Highlights Historic World Series Bets

AP notes past World Series favorites and dramatic games across decades. It recalls Cleveland vs Boston, Ohio State vs Southern California, Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh, the Cardinals in a 12th inning win, and New York’s 4-0 win behind Monte Pearson in 1930s and earlier.

Associated Press Today Associated Press Cleveland Boston Ohio State Southern California Notre Dame Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals Browns New York Cincinnati Monte Pearson

Touch-Football Injury Fatal To Cleveland Boy

Cleveland AP reports 13 year old David W Pepper died from a brain injury after a blow to the head during a touch football game. Hospital surgeons operated for about two hours but could not save him. Friends said another player knee struck him in the head.

Cleveland David W. Pepper David

First AHL Opening Night Game Promoted By Special Train

The New York Central will run a special excursion train for fans to attend the opening AHL game at the Cincinnati Garden between Cincinnati Entry and Indianapolis Capitols on October 11. Train departs Springfield at 6 pm, stops in Dayton, arrives Middletown at 6 55 pm and Cincinnati at 7 45 pm. Tickets cost 4 85 dollars including train fare bus service and a reserved seat.

New York Central Cincinnati Garden Queen City Cincinnati Indianapolis Capitols Springfield Dayton Middletown Garden

Driver Suspended for Misconduct in Jug Pace

Lexington AP reports harness racer Joe O'Brien, a participant in the Little Brown Jug at Delaware Ohio, was suspended 15 days for conduct injurious to the turf. United States Trotting Association president Henry Knauf announced the penalty after the $58 000 pacing classic incident.

Lexington Joe O'Brien Delaware Henry Knauf United States Trotting Association

Roadsters Vie in Final Winchester Sprint Race

Mutual roadsters arrive for a season finale at Funks Winchester Speedway in Winchester Indiana. Renner of Woodburn leads point race with 1762 including 11 first places. Tom Cherry of Muncie stands second with 1669 points and eight firsts.

Winchester Ind Mutual Roadsters Funks Winchester Speedway Renner Woodburn Tom Cherry Muncie

Fesler Names List For Trip To USC Game

Ohio State coach Wes Fesler listed 36 players for the Los Angeles trip for the USC game. He announced a final workout in L A and said the squad is in top shape after a scrimmage versus the freshmen.

Fesler USC Columbus Wes Fesler Ohio State Southern California Los Angeles Chuck Gilbert Dick Schnittker Jim Palmer

Denison Football Welcomes Back Stars Ahead of Otterbein

Denison’s tackles Salo Miller and Jerry Cowen return from injuries and will play Saturday in Westerville against Otterbein. Coach Jack Carl praised the unit cohesion after a 43 13 win in last week’s contest. Halfback Harry Bourdeau remains out three weeks.

Granville Denison Salo Miller Jerry Cowen Otterbein Westerville Jack Carl Byison Big Red Harry Bourdeau

Northwestern Drills For Minnesota Game

Northwestern Wildcats hold extra long practice in rain to correct Pittsburgh loss. Bob Voigts focused on pass defense blocking and sharpening the offense ahead of Minnesota showdown.

Evanston Pittsburgh Minnesota Bob Voigts Northwestern Wildcats Voigits

Transportation Bowlers Tie For Top In Armco League

Transportation gains three wins at the YMCA to tie Galvanized Inspection for first in the Armco Major League as Art Spruance leads with 212 186 225 617 and Clarence Abell posts a 267 for Maintenance. Women’s league features Rosann Males 191 166 165 522 and other high scores across teams.

Moose Men's League Art Spruance Armcoco Clarence Abe Women's Recreation League Rosann Transportation Armco East Side Office YMCA Insters Tom Harrison C. Wiseman Clarence Abell Johnny Warner FK Komnenovich Freddie Wacrtuln Erma Haven S. Barker Fran Conrad Ray Steele Rockettes Treva Terrell Martha Wombold Hudepohl McFadden Electric Women’s Recreation League Carolyn Kelly McFadden Carfax Kismo News Myra Woodward Mayer's Meats Burnett's Norma Imhoff Mae Weiser Mayer’s Snow Kiamo Feinthal Frontier Cafe Edna Bowman Frontier

Moose Men's League Bowl Scores Highlight Spruance Pace

Art Spruance led the Moose Men's League with a 617 series behind 212 190 225. Other matches saw No.5 sweep No.2 No.7 sweep No.1 and No.6 beat No.4. Henry Dennis and Morgan each posted 548 sets for No.5 while Bud Hiteshue added 209 158 184 51 for No.2. Green-

Art Spruance Moose Henry Dennis Morgan Bud Hiteshue Green

Lions Voted Best Dressed Team in Washington 1948

Detroit Lions in black jerseys white numerals satin pants and black socks were named the best dressed team to appear in Washington by local news and radio men in 1948.

Dferoit Mich Detroit Lions Washington News and Radio Men

Boxing results from last night across multiple cities

In Buffalo Lee Oma outpointed Enrico Bertola in a 10 round lightweight bout. In Shreveport Maxie Docusen defeated Joey Barnum in a 10 round lightweight contest. In Columbus Jimmy Welch edged Tony Masciarelli in a 10 round welterweight bout. In Toledo Archie Moore fought, with details incomplete.

Associated Press Buffalo N. Y Lee Oma Newark N. J Enrico Bertola Chicago Shreveport Maxie Docusen New Orleans Joey Barnum Columbus Jimmy Welch Tony Masciarelli New York Toledo Archie Moore

Montreal bout survivor Dat thille upsets Sonny Horne?

In Montreal Laurent Dat thille outpoints Sonny Horne while other results list 177 Toledo overrunning Bek Amos and 179 Detroit beating 16 MONTREAL.

Toledo Bek Amos Detroit Montreal Laurent Datthille France Sonny Horne Niles

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