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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1950

Page

10

Buckeyes Drive for Big Ten Title Despite SMU Loss

Ohio State, smarting from a 32-27 defeat by SMU, aims to rebound in a loaded Big Ten schedule. The 83-21 Iowa romp and a stretch of conference games against Northwestern Wisconsin Illinois and Michigan push the Buckeyes toward a possible title and Rose Bowl hopes, though only Ohio State is ineligible this season. Vic Janowicz leads the scoring with 46 points, backed by Cureillo and Raklovits in the running.

Chicago Southern Methodist Ohio State Buckeyes Bucks Hurricane Columbus Michigan Illinois Iowa Evanston Lil Northwestern Wisconsin Maroons Hawkeyes Minnesota Gophers Mustangs Pittsburgh Indiana Yost Pasadena Suns Purdue Madison Wis Minneapolis Vic Janowicz Meade Janowicz Tony Cureillo Buckeye Guarback Elyria Julie Raklovits Tllinois SMU Southwest Giants Wildcats Ohio Navy Notre Dame Cleveland

Football fandom and pool betting grip fans at OSU Iowa game

Paul Day laments rising football gambling as 82 000 fans fill Columbus for OSU vs Iowa. He argues the crowd cares more about scores and pools than the sport, noting calls about quarters and point totals rather than team performance. He labels the pool ticket culture a wicked business.

Columbus Ohio State Iowa

Spread punt sparks ruckus in football lore

The piece notes a shift with the spread punt formation drawing attention, detailing five to seven yard ends and spread tackles, with 12 to 15 yard center snaps. It recalls historical use by Indiana under Pat Page against Notre Dame, Tulane, Stagg at Chicago and Yale.

Indiana Pat Page Knute Rockne Notre Dame Henry Frnka Tulane Amos Alonzo Stagg College of Pacific Chicago Yale Stagg

Charles Barone title fight teased at Cincinnati Garden

Promoter Sam Becker says Cincinnati Garden may be too small to hold the November 28 heavyweight title bout between Ezzard Charles and Nick Barone as fans seek tickets. The 15 000 seat venue offers tickets from 2 to 15 dollars with mail orders accepted.

Sam Becker Cincinnati Cincinnati Garden Ezzard Charles Nick Barone Benny Becker Fifth St

Daytonian Wins Death Mars Speedway Show

A fatal accident marred the Blevins Speedway program as Lloyd W. Lawson 24 of Mayfield was killed when struck by two racing cars after stepping onto the infield. Bill Long of Dayton won the 25 lap feature while Morris Lamb Germantown captured the consolation and Gene Hall Moraine City and Russ George each won preliminaries.

Blevins Speedway Lloyd W. Lawson Mayfield Lawson Middletown Hospital Bill Long Dayton Morris Lamb Germantown Gene Hall Moraine City Russ George Benton Wilmot Bob Davis Grant Wilmot

Novi Special Designer Is Killed In Collision

William C. Bud Winfield, 46, designer of the Novi Special racing car that thrilled crowds at Indianapolis, was killed in a highway collision in Fresno California. Three companions were severely injured and Alfred Garcia Perry Jr the driver of the other car was killed.

Fresno Calif William C Bud) Winfield Indianapolis Speedway Winfield Alfred Garcia Perry, Jr Bryan

Hockey ties and notable scores across leagues

In the NHL Montreal and New York finish tied 2-2 while Toronto and Chicago draw 3-3 and Detroit shuts out Boston 2-0. In the American League Buffalo defeats Springfield 7-4 and New Haven downed Pittsburgh 2-0. Hershey beats Providence 5-2, St. Louis tops Indianapolis 5-4, and Cleveland defeats Cincinnati 7-4.

Montreal New York Toronto Chicago Detroit Boston Buffalo Springfield New Haven Pittsburgh Hershey Providence St. Louis Indianapolis Cleveland Cincinnati

Xavier Wins 28 21. Wilke Fails To Extend 17 Game Streak

Xavier University extends its winning streak to ten with a 28 21 road victory over Dayton. Cliff Wilke’s 17 game scoring run ends as Dayton keeps pace with late rallies. Bob Finnell, George Gilmartin star for Xavier with 178 rushing yards and 5/7 passing. Leroy KaNe twice scores for Dayton. Bob Becker returns kickoff 98 yards for Dayton’s final TD.

Dayton Xavier University University of Dayton Cliff Wilke Wilke Hamilton Muskies Bob Finnell George Gilmartin Xav Leroy Ka-Ne Bob Becker Xavier

Strong Contenders For No 1 Ranking Across Six Sections

College football map shows six top contenders in six sections each at 5-0 or better. SMU Army Oklahoma Kentucky California lead the way with Ohio State only blemished by an early loss to SMU as they pursue a high-stakes week of pivotal games.

Will Grimsley NEW York

Homecoming Test Awaits Miami Against Wichita

Miami coach Woody Hayes vows a sharper approach for Homecoming after a 28 20 win at Athens over Ohio University. He warns against under estimating Wichita State, noting the Shockers are dangerous after a 46 6 loss to Houston and emphasize Ohio's passing game and Miami's defense by Cozza Holubeck and Wirkowski.

Oxford Woody Hayes Miami Wichita Redskins Ohio University Athens Hayes Utah State Detroit Bradley Drake Houston Ohio Kent Nobby Wirkowski Jim Boxcar) Bailey Carmen Cozza Gus Holubeck

Weekend Football Scores Across High School and College

Sunday high school games feature SpringfieldCatholic 46 over DePorres 12 and Benedictine 34 over St Marys 12. College action includes Xavier 28 over Dayton 21 and Tulsa 74 over Bradley 7 with pro results in Philadelphia 35 over Washington 3.

Benedictine Akron St. Mary's St. Stanislaus Elyria Catholic Middletown Lima South Lima St. Rose Columbus Holy Rosary Columbus East West Xavier University of Dayton Marquette Santa Clara Tulsa Bradley Wilberforce Lincoln

Gals Learn Football In College Classes

In Elkins West Virginia Davis and Elkins College offers a forum on football theory for women students. Athletics director Press Marevich ordered coach Ace Federovitch to teach a series of grid lessons to the gals to boost understanding spirit and enjoyment of the game.

Elkins W. Va Davis and Elkins College Press Marevich Ace Federovitch Federovitch

Overfelt Dominates Mark Twain Club Golf Championship

W. B. Overfelt shot 34 36 70 to defeat Carey Wilson and win the Mark Twain Club championship. He then used only a putter to card a nine hole 38, two over par, winning a $2 bet for breaking 50 with the putter.

Paris W. B. Overfelt Carey Wilson Mark Twain Overfelt

Hurricanes Clinch Ohio Prison Crown

The Ohio Penitentiary Hurricanes sealed the 1950 prison touch football title by topping London Prison Farm inmates 6 to 0 as Al Simmons sprinted 45 yards for the only score after a late surge. They had previously defeated the Amline Angels 26 0 to win the first game of the two out of three series.

Lee Pierson Boots Mills Boots Alliance Ohio Barberton Massillon Warren Canton McKinley Middies London London Prison Farm al Simmons Penitentiary Hurricanes Amline Angels

Dempsey Praises Charles As Underrated Fighter

Former heavyweight king Jack Dempsey said Ezzard Charles is a smart tough fighter and better than many people think. He spoke upon returning from Dallas Texas and called Charles a good boy.

New York Jack Dempsey Ezzard Charles

Ohio Deer Licenses Go On Sale November Fifteenth

Ohio wildlife officials announce deer hunting permits will be sold from November 15 in 19 counties approved for open seasons. Permits cost 5 dollars and are available at county clerks offices, six conservation district offices, and county game protectors. District offices are in Athens Xenia Twinsburg Ottawa Chillicothe and Sandusky.

Columbus Ohio Department of Natural Resources Harry West Wildlife Council Cuyahoga County Conservation District Ashtabula Columbiana Geauga Harrison Holmes Jefferson Lake Lorain Mahoning Medina Portage Stark Summit Trumbull Tuscarawas Washington Wayne Scioto Adams Athens Xenia Twinsburg Ottawa Chillicothe Sandusky

Local Keglers Hit 600s In County Loop

Middletown Keglers post three honor rolls in Butler County League at Broad St. Bowl. Mike Barach leads with 200 201 214 615 for Red Top as Hamilton clubs split 12 games. D. Winsted tops invade scorers with 187 244 179 610. T Lackey 188 211 210 609 for Godwin s. Schoenling s R Schertzer 152 245 201 598. Purdue ends Notre Dame streak?

Butler County M. Barach D. Winsted T. Lackey H. Hyde Middletown Keglers Hamilton Mike Barach Red Ward Gray Harrison Jim Hackney Frontier Case Clapper Godwin’s R. Schertzer Schoenling Lefty Hyde Gibby’s J. Ricci Sprandel S. D. Winsted R. Wynn Clapper’s

Circle tops Mian 102-7 to set Hi Y football scoring record

Circle crushed Mian 102-7 yesterday to set a new Hi-Y League scoring record. The previous mark stood at 52- victory by Panther last season. Two other league games were forfeited: Panther over Triangle and Torch over Croix.

Circle Mian Panther Triangle Torch Croix

Mohawks Drop Into Top Tie With Barons

Al Millar a rookie made 36 saves en route to a 2-0 shutout for the Eagles over the Pittsburgh Hornets. In Cincinnati the Cleveland Barons beat the Mohawks 7-4 to tie for first in the Western Division. Buffalo Bisons led Eastern Division with a 7-4 win over Springfield Indians. Hershey Bears beat Rhode Island Reds 5-2 and St Louis Flyers edged Indianapolis 5-4 in overtime.

Collie New Haven al Millar Eagles Pittsburgh Hornets Cincinnati Cleveland Barons Cincinnati Mohawks Mohawks Barons Buffalo Bisons Springfield Indians Hershey Bears Rhode Island Reds St. Louis Flyers Indianapolis

Rapp Wins Wildwood Golf Meet With 77

Joe Rapp shot 42 35 77 at Wildwood Golf Club, one stroke ahead of Dave Patrick who totaled 41 37 78. E H Bindley tied Mort Taylor for third with 41 43 84, while Taylor posted 44 40 84. Four players tied at 79 for blind bogey honors: Jess Johnson, Gene Smith, Dr. O L Layman and L V Thiel.

Joe Rapp Wildwood Golf Club Dave Patrick E. H. Bindley Mort Taylor Taylor Jess Johnson Gene Smith Dr. O. L. Layman L. V. Thiel

Crystal Lake Gun Club Wins Post-Season Trapshoot

The Crystal Lake Gun Club of Clark County won the team event at the Central Ohio Trapshooters post-season shoot with 480 of 500 targets. Finishing behind were Troy 478 Springfield 477 Middletown 473 Route 40 Gun Club 472 and Indian Lake Gun Club 457.

Springfield Crystal Lake Clark County Ohio Troy Middletown Indian Lake Gum Club

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