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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1952
Page
12
Boxing notes weigh heavyweight title fight at Municipal Stadium Philadelphia between Joe Walcott and Rock Marciano. TV and movie-house telecasts limit live crowd while millions watch on screens elsewhere. Analysts split on edge, citing Walcott experience versus Marciano youth and stamina. Savold bout cited as indicator of Marciano’s durability and defense.
The Savold Marciano bout is seen as a test for Tuesday with Walcott's pace likely to test Jersey Joe's stamina. At 39, Walcott may fade after round ten, inviting a late power assault. The writer bets on a 12th round knockout to crown the champ.
Philadelphia readers weigh in on the world heavyweight title match pitting Rocky Marciano against Jersey Joe Walcott at Municipal Stadium. Odds narrowing to 3 to 2 favor Marciano amid strong promoter optimism and approaching coast to coast TV plans. Walcott trains in Atlantic City and Grossinger as both camps anticipate a big gate and substantial receipts.
Daytona area fast track race results change after officials declared Dick Rathman winner of the 150 mile NASCAR late model stock car event, noting the race ended two laps early. Rathman led Petty by five seconds in a 1952 Hudson Hornet with Lee Petty in a 1952 Plymouth Detroit Lion quarterback Bobby Layne is consistent on completing forward passes.
In a tight NL race, Brooklyn beats Boston 8 2 while New York Giants fall 6 2 to Philadelphia. Joe Black wins in first start, boosting Dodgers lead to six games with six left. Yankees win 1 0 over Philadelphia as White Sox rivals stay behind. Ruthless hot streaks loom large in pennant chase.
Big Ten teams launch 1952 football campaigns across the nation with Indiana at Ohio State and Northwestern meeting USC in Los Angeles. Washington hosts Minnesota while Penn State faces Idaho as Illinois welcomes Iowa State and Michigan State visits Michigan in a marquee rivalry game at the Michigan Bowl.
Ohio State opens its 1952 season at Buckeye Stadium hosting Indiana as the feature of a 23 game Ohio college slate. Indiana coach Bernie Crimmins brings a capable first string with thin reserves, while Ohio State is favored to avenge last year’s 32-10 upset.
Vic Seixas, U S Davis Cup captain, defeated Australia’s Frank Sedgman in straight sets 6 4 6 4 to lift American hopes at the Los Angeles Pacific Southwest tournament. Sedgman, top amateur and defending champion, saw a rare defeat as Seixas served well.
Jimmy Demaret finished last in the PGA vote of the 10 greatest pros of 50 years but won the National Celebrities Open in Washington. He started the day in third, parred the final round to a 282 total while others faltered, earning $2,400. Notable rivals included Jerry Barber of Pasadena and retired Byron Nelson.
Cincinnati Reds rookie Homer Degregrass and Ted Kluszewski each hit homers as the Reds edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3. Greengrass delivered a two-run shot in the seventh after Adams misplayed a double play ball, while Kluszewski added a solo homer and an intentional walk set up the rally. Bud Podbielan carried a three-hit shutout into the ninth before Pittsburgh rallied with two runs on Barttrome and Kiner scoring to make it close. Brandy Davis scored on a steal attempt but was tagged out at the plate to end the threat.
Lou Perini, president of the seventh place Braves, says the owners will cover the club’s loss in Boston and elsewhere. He notes Milwaukee, Los Angeles Hollywood, San Francisco Oakland, and Houston as major league affiliates, amid attendance figures of 281,278 for the season and estimates of losses between 300,000 and 700,000 dollars.
Mills and Frisbie secured berths in the Match Game Elimination Tourney on Cincinnati lanes. Mills posted a five game total of 6821 with scores 177 170 167 164 143, joining 15 women for next week at Mergard Northside Lanes. Frisbie tallied 944 yesterday with 198 202 159 214 171 after advancing from 101 to 71 in the male field.
Hank Vaughn who scored 1141 points in four years at the University of Akron was appointed assistant coach of the Goodyear Wingfoots industrial basketball team on Sunday.
Philadelphia manager Jimmy Dykes blasted AL umpire Ed Hurley after a 1-0 loss to the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. He labeled Hurley’s disputed ninth inning strike as wrong and charged the umpire with being a Yankee lover as Athletics argued the high outside pitch cost them the game.
National and American leagues show New York leading the AL with 90 wins and 58 losses, Cleveland 89-60, Chicago 78-71, Philadelphia 77-53, Washington 76-74, Boston 75-73, St. Louis 61-87, Detroit 49-99. Today's schedule lists several games with implied TV and start times. yesterday results include New York beating Philadelphia 1-0 and Cleveland defeating Detroit 7-2.
The Cleveland Indians plan to sell World Series tickets despite a pennant downturn. If the club wins the league title games three to five would be at Cleveland Stadium on Oct 3 4 and 5. Orders must be mailed to World Series Office Cleveland Stadium with full details and money orders or checks by Sept 24.
The Kansas City Blues rallied to an 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the final game of a seven game playoff, overpowering with three homers that fueled seven runs after a five run ninth inning surge. Renna nearly cleared Borchert Field with a fourth inning blast in a key moment.
The Quantico Marines defeated Xavier 14 to 7. Springfield Catholic Central topped Lima St. Rose 41 to 13. Hamilton Catholic beat Newport Kentucky 14 to 6. Fremont St. Joseph won 27 to 12 against Fostoria St. Wendelin’s.
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