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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1960

Page

10

Middletown Fans Roam Far Roads For Football

Sportsviews notes the long, winding trip to Portsmouth and other Ohio towns, praising the scenery yet lamenting the rough Route 73. The piece recalls Middletown Middle football fans braving longer drives to away games in Steubenville Cuyahoga Falls Lima Toledo and beyond.

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Treasured Memories of Middies in Action Away from Home

The piece reflects on former Middies players now watching games from above or at home. It contrasts past trips and thrills of cheering live on foreign soil with modern life tied to comfortable couches and screens. It recalls treasured away games and formidable feats.

Middies Win Big In Quiet Portsmouth Game

Musicians in the Middleton squad stood out as the lone cheering section in an away game. The Middies surged to an easy fourth quarter victory, proving that student support once rivaled the postwar era’s spirited crowds, with memories of the good old days.

Portsmouth

Varying Cage Problems Faced By Miami Xavier

Xavier and Miami University basketball squads begin fall drills with differing issues. Xavier returns five starters led by Ron Nicolai Jim Hammer Jack Thobe Jim Enright and Bill Kirvin. Miami redskins coach Dick Shrider brings back nine lettermen including Dave Zeller Vern Lawson with Lawson the prior seasons top scorer. McCafferty plans weight vest training to boost jump ability for the Musketeers. Miami lost two regulars to graduation Jim Hamilton Herb Rowan and other lettermen returning include Dave Mack Ed Wilgus Ralph Wright Rick Ryan Ted Garrison LaVern Benson and Terry Marty.

Jin, McCafferty Xavier Ron Nicolai Jim Hammer Jack Thobe Jim Enright Bill Kirvin Dick Shrider Redskin Shrider Dave Zeller Vern Lawson Spark Miami Lawson Zeller McCafferty Musketeers Jim Hamiton Herb Rowan Redskins Dave Mack Ed Wilgus Ralph Wright Rick Ryan Ted Garrison LaVern Benson Terry Marty

Riverside Grand Prix winner Krause overcomes fuel loss

Riverside Calif. driver Bill Krause won the Riverside Grand Prix for sports cars Sunday. His Birdcage Maserati ran out of fuel just after the checkered flag, having made no pit stops to complete the 203.4 mile race in 2 hours 13 minutes 10 seconds at an average 91.5 mph, earning $7,000 of a $25,000 purse.

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European feather title bout results and regional boxing notes

In New York Jorge Fernandez defeated Denny Moyer by outpoint in a 148 pound bout, with 154% weight description from Portland Oregon. In Brussels Gracieux Lamperts beat Pierre Cosse from Belgium by points to claim the European feather title, weights not available. In Havana Mantequilla Napoles won over Tony Padrón by points in a 127 pound bout, with 128% weight noted. Venezuela figure also listed.

New York Jorge Fernandez Buenos Aires Denny Moyer Portland Ore Brussels Gracieux Lamperts France Pierre Cossemyns Belgium Havana Mantequilla Napoles Cuba Tony Padron Venezuela

Field Goals Gaining In Popularity

Eight major college games were decided by field goals this weekend as the three point kick grows in use. SEC games accounted for several wins including Auburn over Georgia Tech and Kentucky over LSU, with other dramatic kicks shaping results for Washington, Tulsa, Holy Cross, Lafayette, and more.

NEW York Ed Dyas Auburn Georgia Tech Tech Tommy Wells Georgia Durwood Pennington Bulldogs Mississippi State Sam Dantone Clark Mayfield Kentucky Louisiana State Arkansas Texas Mickey Cissell Dan Petty George Fleming Washington UCLA Bo West Tulsa Cissell Arizona Bill Joern Holy Cross Crusaders Dartmouth Walt Doleschal Lafayette Tempis Delaware

Raider Bosses Would Slice Ticket Prices

Oakland owners of the Raiders say lower ticket prices may draw fans to AFL games. After 11,500 attended a Kezar Stadium game where Oakland beat Boston 27 14, co owner statements propose price cuts next season. Proposals include $3 reserved seats or half price to $2 25 if league approves.

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Mitchell Moore TDs Spark Colts and Browns Rampage

Mitchell and Moore shined as the NFL leading scorers powered their teams. Moore ran for 1 4 and 57 yards and caught a 4th TD pass for the defending champion Colts in a 31-17 win over the Rams. Mitchell returned a 90-yard kickoff for a TD, dashed 30 yards for another and added a 46-yard scoring run as the Browns crushed the Cowboys 48-7. The wins kept Colts and Browns in division races with Bears, Giants, and Redskins also winning.

Lenny Moore Bobby Mitchell Moore Penn State Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts Los Angeles Rams Mitchell Illinois Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Colt Chicago Bears Green Bay Bears

Houston Oilers Secret Weapon Turns Interceptions into Win

Houston Oilers coach Lou Rymkus may have found a mental edge as a fan claimed he could predict passing plays. The Oilers intercepted five Dallas passes in a 20-10 win, with George Blanda and Bill Groman connecting for a 9 yard pass play. Cowboys quarterback Cotton Davidson had limited success, and the defense capitalized on reads leading to multiple picks. Other NFL results included Denver's 23-19 loss to Los Angeles as Ben Agajanian kicked three field goals, New York routing Buffalo 17-13, and Oakland beating Boston 27-14 with a strong start by Jack Larscheid's 87-yard TD.

Largy Lou Michaels Rams Moore Jon Arnett Billy Wade Los Angeles Mitchell Plum Browns Cowboys Johnny Morris Bears Morris Lou Rymkus Houston Oilers Houston Dallas S Oilers Secret Weapon Rymkus Cotton Davidson Denver Broncos Ben Agajanian New York Buffalo Oakland Boston George Blanda Bill Groman Davidson Blanda Groman Texas Tech Ronnie Bull Clemson Maryland Kansas Oklahoma Sooners Minnesota Illinois Gophers Iowa

Pro Football Standings Roundup and Upcoming Games

Chicago 27, San Francisco 1. Cleveland 48, Dallas 7. Philadelphia 28, Detroit 10. Pittsburgh 27, St. Louis 14. Baltimore 31, Los Angeles 17. New York 24, Washington 24. Next Sunday games: Chicago at Los Angeles. Baltimore at Detroit. Dallas at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Cleveland. Pittsburgh at Washington. San Francisco at Green Bay. cat on an G1

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Sports Scores and Upcoming Matches

Houston defeated Dallas 20 to 10 and Oakland beat Boston 27 to 14. Los Angeles won 23 to 19 against Denver, New York triumphed 17 to 13 over Buffalo, with Oakland visiting Buffalo and Boston visiting Denver on the upcoming slate.

HFC Loan Offers Up To $1000 With 24 Month Plan

HFC America promotes instalment cash loans for furnishings clothing or personal items. Borrow up to 1000 with repayment over 24 months, choose monthly payment, shop with cash, and decide payoff timing. The ad cites being America’s oldest and largest instalment lender with 2 million borrowers annually.

HFC America

Ole Miss Faces Arkansas After Unbeaten Start

Ole Miss remains the top ranked team as it hosts Arkansas in Little Rock, aiming for a first national title. Jake Gibbs led a 26-13 win over Tulane, while top rival teams held or altered rankings in a chaotic weekend across college football.

Associated Press Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Arkansas Little Rock Ole’ Miss Reds Tulane Jake Gibbs

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