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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1953
Page
11
Ted Williams explains his extraordinary hitting run after returning to baseball. He cites fatigue, weather, and fresh legs as factors and notes ongoing arm weakness. Red Sox manager Lou Boudreau praises his work ethic and leadership with teammates as the pennant race tightens.
Middies and Fenwick Falcons faced officiating mixups with extra or missing downs in late game sequences. Coaches Ellison and Otten praised players’ grit, noting a five-down stand and renewed focus as King Football reclaimed the title.
A dense bowling bulletin lists team results, player scores, and standings across leagues. Notable lines include Nein 6 Steele 0 and Geo Restaurant 3 3, with individual scores for Nein, Burger, and Stevens. The record covers multiple clubs, lanes, and top performances such as Open Hearth No. 2 Jack Evans 537 and Shartles performances.
In Grossinger New York Rocky Marciano nears his final tune up before defending the world heavyweight title against Roland LaStarza at the Polo Grounds. Manager Al Weill urges a fast finish while LaStarza vows to rise after each knockdown and play to his improvements.
Ladys First a two year old filly owned by Ohio Valley Stable of Hamilton won both heats in the Lebanon Raceway feature. Times were 2 11 4 5 for the two heats with strong showings from Fleet Song and Brave War in supporting races. Dillard Morris placed in the third event with a $38.40 payout.
The Blues swept the Tribe 4 games to 2 after a five hitter by Bob Wiesler. Indianapolis eliminated from the American Association playoffs. Louisville edged Toledo 3-2 to force a deciding game tonight for the other final berth.
Youngstown, Ohio won the 39th National Amateur Baseball Federation Tournament with a 4-0 shutout over Birmingham Alabama. Frank Lozner pitched a complete showing, aiding Youngstown to its first tourney victory since 1933 and earning three wins in the event.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes reports a smoother defense and new kicking choice as Jerry Harkrader shifts to fullback after knee injury. Johnny Borton wins kicking duties in drills with co-captains Bob Joslin and Bud Bond. Harkrader, 180 pounds from Middletown, faces competition for starting fullback after missing three weeks of practice.
Harness racing figures rally behind Wayne Curly Smart after the USTA suspends him for alleged doping involvement. Leaders pledge a protection fund while Smart appeals as he planned to drive Dutch Dandy in the Little Brown Jug. The Michigan Racing Commission had already banned him, and a court order delayed that ruling.
Robert Blevins and Paul Law led the second annual Aeronca handicap golf tournament at Wildwood. Lawwill won low gross with 78 and placed second in longest drive and best approach. Blevins took low net with 63 and outdrove Lawwill in the driving event. S J Kuderer was second in low gross and Barney Hannville second in low net.
The Aeronca Employees Archery Club will stage a shoot tomorrow on a new rover course five miles north of here. The event, in a wooded area on the Delbert Brewer farm on Hetzer Road near Peasttown, is open to all Middletown archers and will conclude with a luncheon and wiener roast.
Cecil Wray of Middletown captured the 200 lap championship at Miami Valley Speedway in one hour five minutes. He led local racer Grant Wilmot and Ray Chaike of Florida, as 17 of 22 starters finished the long race amid a track accident that briefly halted the field.
A year ago Native Dancer captured his seventh straight victory with an easy win in the ce purse at Belman ark. The item notes a dominant performance by the standout horse in a major Belmont-area meeting.
Cincinnati will close the year with a twilight doubleheader versus the Chicago Cubs as Harry Perkowski and Fred Baczewski try to hold sixth place. Lefty Howie Pollet and Paul Minn er will start for the Cubs in the seventh spot. Brooklyn results note Orlando Zulueta defeated Paddy Delmarco in a 10 round bout.
New York reports challenge the belief that Brooklyn Dodgers easily dominate left handed pitchers in the World Series. A season review shows 23 lefties faced Brooklyn, 16-11 in those decisions for a .593 pace, and the club fares better against right handers at .699 with 86-37.
National League and American League games listed with matchups at Milwaukee St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Philadelphia and more. Monday results show St Louis 4 Chicago 0 and playoff scores Toledo 2 Louisville 3 and Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 0.
Boston Red Sox vote to reduce World Series cash share by about 400 dollars per head into 39 shares. Manager Lou Boudreau did not reveal the list but indicated Williams earned a full share.
New York Dodgers discuss a sponge grip device to help Carl Furillo bat with a swollen injured finger after a two week old fracture at the Polo Grounds. Casey Stengel of the Yankees opposes gadgets saying Furillo must bat without special aids if possible. Commissioner Ford Frick could rule on any grip device.
Pitcher Harvey Haddix of the St. Louis Cardinals allowed four hits in a 4-0 win over Chicago, earning his 19th win and his sixth shutout. At the plate Enos Slaughter drove in the first two runs for the Cardinals.
New York report notes Mickey Vernon of the Washington Senators leads the American League with a .336 batting average, 114 RBIs, and 43 doubles as he pursues a second batting title. Carl Furillo maintains a .344 pace in the National League while Duke Snider climbs to second with a .339 average after a hot week.
Cleveland manager Al Lopez faces the White Sox in Chicago as Mrs. Daryl Zinkil of Oak Park sues for 25000 damages claiming a lump of dirt struck her in the face during a July game at Comiskey Park. She alleges an eye infection impaired her sight.
Ralph Dupas of New Orleans wins a close 138 pound decision over Johne W. Bpee of Oakland California in a Monday night boxing card held in New Orleans. Bpee fought valiantly but Dupas controlled the action to take the decision.
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