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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1953
Page
14
Middletown Middies, ranked seventh in Ohio, win 13 6 after capitalizing on two second quarter breaks. Despite a flat start and a late South rally, Middies hold off Lima South Tigers on Mom and Dads night before around 4 000 fans.
Middie Yardstick wing shift failed to materialize as Morrison and South mounted a late fourth quarter drive. Ross scored from the one with under two minutes left, giving South its second loss of the year while Middies secured their sixth win. Three games remain, facing Dayton Fairfield, Dayton Roosevelt, and Hamilton at Barnitz Stadium.
Middletown and Lima South played a rough football game with Middletown scoring on McDonald Jones and Ratliff converting PATs while Lima South managed a Ross touchdown. The scoring by quarters shows a clear Middletown lead early and maintained through the final whistle.
New York Teddy Davis defeats George Araujo in a pro bout while Eddie Giosa tops Don Braun in Philadelphia. Halifax fighter Kid Howard outpoints Dennis Brady in Hartford, with the fights reported from three cities.
Over 50 parents from Middletown and Lima South Z gathered for Mom and Dads Night at the game. The event featured introductions, flowers from the Boosters Club, a birthday salute for Middletown band director Joe Franklin, and a halftime show by Lima and Middle bands. The crowd heard brief mentions of a mill tax levy upcoming for voter approval Tuesday to fund higher teacher salaries. The Ecolampus: viewing was hindered by a damp fog and 45 degree temps.
Hamilton special Portsmouth Highs bid for an undefeated season gained momentum as the Trojans rolled to a 39-7 Homecoming victory over Hamilton. Fumbles by Hamilton aided Portsmouth with two halfbacks Curt Gentry and Leroy Carr scoring once each. Gentry added an 81 yard third quarter dash. It marked Hamilton’s first Homecoming loss since 1949.
Boise resident Mrs. C. A. Bryson of Collister Lane spotted splashing in an irrigation ditch. She shut off the water and pulled out a 28-inch, 42 pound rainbow trout using a lawn rake.
Pfeiffer's, nation's top bowling team, meets Middletown in an exhibition at Frontier Lanes at 8 p.m. Led by Lou Sielaff, Detroit star with a 300 game and 778 series, Pfeiffer's will clash with Middletown's five players including Frisbie Harrison Koeppel Andreotta Perry.
Notre Dame, ranked No. 1, faces Navy at South Bend minus coach Frank Leahy who collapsed last week. Assistant Joe McArdle leads the Irish from home via telecast as Maryland, Baylor and West Virginia also loom undefeated among major teams.
Miami University Redskins face the Toledo Rockets under lights at eight. Miami seeks to regain offensive explosiveness after a 7-7 tie with Ohio U and protect its slim hold on second in the MAC. Injuries cloud several starting backs while Toledo hopes Julius Taormina recovers from a first quarter injury as the Rockets aim to upset. The game will be broadcast on WPFB.
Cincinnati Mohawks, after beating the Johnstown Jets, aim for a sixth win tonight facing the Marion Barons at the Garden. They hold a 7-1 edge in the season series and seek to narrow the gap on leader Toledo Mercurys. The next game after tonight is Nov 7 at home against Milwaukee before a road stretch.
Monroe High slipped to 1-1-1 in the Little Six after losing to Fairborn 31-19 on a second half burst. Fairborn guard Jim Phillips blocked a punt to set up a 13-13 halftime tie, then Bob Vance and Crum sparked two fourth quarter scores.
Twenty two year old colts race in the Garden State Stakes with a $269,395 purse and winner’s share of $151,282.25. Fisherman heading the field as 5-2 favorite with Errard King 3-1 and Correlation 5-1. Notable jockeys Eddie Arcaro Don Scurlock and Conn McCreary among riders. Post time is 4 p.m. EST.
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