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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1963

Page

25

Night high school football fading tradition cites vandalism

The Associated Press notes growing rowdiness as a factor behind cities like Toledo Milwaukee Providence and Bridgeport banning night games. Afternoon schedules replace Friday or Saturday nights as officials cite fights vandalism and safety concerns.

Associated Press America Board of Education Toledo Ohio Waukee Milwaukee Providence R.I Bridgeport

Alston’s tense tenure ends with Dodgers pennant

Former Miami University athlete Walt Smokey Alston weathered fan calls to oust him as Dodgers manager. After early rumors and a staff meeting, he steadied the club by identifying pitchers who could carry the load, culminating in another NL pennant and job security for the manager as the team returned to Dodger Stadium.

Miami University Walt “Smokey” Alston Brooklyn Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Alston Leo Durocher Buzzie Bavasi

Indians To Pick Up Tepee I

Discussion on Cleveland Indians future involves possible relocation to Seattle San Diego or Milwaukee and Atlanta as potential sites. Atlanta lacks a suitable park, so any move would require a new facility before hosting the team.

Indians Cleveland Seattle San Diego Milwaukee Atlanta

Twins Pitch For Major League Honors

The Minneapolis Twins push for league honors naming Jimmie Hall as rookie of the year and Bill Dailey as sophomore of the year. Rich Rollins Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Earl Battey Camilo Pascual are put forward for most valuable honors. Sam Mele for manager of the year and Cal Griffith as executive of the year. Hall already won his award.

Minneapolis Twins Jimmie Hall Bill Dailey Rich Rollins Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Earl Battey Camilo Pascual Hall Dailey Sam Mele Cal Griffith

Watercraft titling law starts October in Butler County

Ohio enacts a new watercraft titling system under the Division of Watercraft. Boats 10 hp and up require titles. other craft to be titled with new deputy clerk and index setup. Boats acquired before 1964 need not be titled until mortgaged or sold, and annual registration remains mandatory for all boats and motors.

Hamilton Biles Ohio Division Butler County Clerks of Watercraft Ohio of Courts Office Bureau of Motor Vehicles Cordance Ohio Joseph T. Kiep Kiep Legation

Revolta Joins PGA Hall of Fame in Florida

Johnny Revolta, hailed as the doctor of golf professionals, was added to the PGA Hall of Fame in Dunedin Florida joining 32 honorees. He was elected by current members and follows Ralph Guidahl recently chosen in a membership poll. Willie Mays and a Phillies loss are noted in the same dispatch.

Dunedin Fla Johnny Revolta Professional Golfers Association Hall of Ralph Guidahl PGA Revolta Hall of Fame

McKinley Aims to Break Sangster Davis Cup Stranglehold

The United States fields Chuck McKinley to halt Britain's Mike Sangster in the opening Davis Cup interzone final at the West Hants Club Bournemouth England. Frank Froebling faces Billy Knight in the second singles with doubles Friday and final singles Saturday. The winner meets India to decide who plays Australia in Sydney in December.

India Australia Sydney WcKinley St. Ann Sangster

Cros Defeats Gunderson For British Amateur Title

France's Claudette Cros weathered wind and rain to defeat JoAnne Gunderson 3 and 2 in the quarter finals at Newcastle Ireland. Gunderson, a three time U S amateur champion, failed to cope with windy conditions as Cros seized the lead and closed out at the 15th. Gunderson, 24 from Providence, had reached the quarter finals with a win over Margaret Sullivan of Ireland.

Newcastle Ireland JoAnne Gunderson U.S France Claudette Cros Miss Gunderson Miss Cros Providence Margaret Sullivan

Rangers Trim Four Players For Baltimore Assignment

The New York Rangers assigned four players to Baltimore of the American Hockey League. goalie Gilles Villemure defenseman Bob Woytowich forwards Ted Taylor and Dave Richardson were sent down.

Winnipeg Man New York Rangers Baltimore American Hockey League Gilles “Illemure Bob Woytowich Ted Taylor Dave Richardson

NFL REJECTS AFL playoff proposal for 1964 title clash

New York The NFL dismissed AFL plans for a post season championship game saying no such game is planned. AFL commissioner Joe Foss hinted at a formal 1964 playoff proposal, but NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle reiterated no plans. The AFL lost its monopoly suit appeal against the NFL.

New York National Football League American League NFL Pete Rozelle AFL Joe Foss Foss Peo Ple Miami Beach

Luke Gets First Pro Test Friday

The Cincinnati Royals prepare to open exhibition play Friday night vs the St. Louis Hawks in Galesburg. Jerry Lucas starts at forward as Bob Boozer shifts to the bench, with coach Jack McMahon eyeing depth and how the rookie adapts to his system.

Columbus Cincinnati Royals Jack McMahon McMahon Jerry Lucas Bob Pettit Terry Dischinger Royals St. Louis Hawks Galesburg Lucas Bob Boozer Jack Twyman Oscar Robertson Wayre Embry National Basketball Association Baltimore Bullets New York Knicks

Wittenberg Maintains Athletics Focus Within Conference

Dr. John N. Satuffer, incoming president at Wittenberg University, states the school will not de emphasize athletics. He plans to strengthen the program by competing within the Ohio Conference and against rival schools of similar size, rather than scheduling big name teams like Dayton and Louisville.

John N. Satuffer Wittenberg University Wittenberg Staaffe Dayton Louisville

Guglielmi Retires Over Pro Pension Trade to 49ers

Former Notre Dame All America quarterback Ralph Guglielmi ends his NFL career after being traded to the San Francisco 49ers. He declines a pension by resigning rather than play one game under a no cut contract. Guglielmi plans to return to his Washington DC insurance business.

New York Ralph Guglielmi San Francisco 49Ers New York Giants Notre Dame Guglielmi Washington St. Louis D.C NFL

Schembechler seeks available backs for Miami Marshall game

Miami coach Bo Schembechler prepares for the MAC opener with Marshall as key backs and linemen manage injuries. End Jack Himebauch is likely to play while Tom Longsworth and Bill Neumeier miss time. Injury updates include knee and leg issues for Himebauch, Longsworth, Neumeier, and Schierloh. Tim Stein remains doubtful with a knee injury. Mike Cohen may shift from linebacker to center on offense.

Oxford Miami Bo Schembechier Aganst Marshall Jack Himebauch Tom Longsworth Bill Neumeier Himebauch Longsworth Neumeier Himehauch Andji Schembechler Russ Wickerham Athens Jim Schierloh Tim Stein

Buckeyes Open Season Energized by Hayes Optimism

In Columbus, Ohio the Ohio State football squad under Woody Hayes prepares for Saturday’s home opener against Texas A and M. Placekicker Dick Van Raaphorst drills long kicks while Steve Dreffer and Don Unverferth work on punting. Texas A&M arrives Friday for afternoon workouts in Ohio Stadium.

Columbus Ohio Oo ‘State Texas A & M Woody Hayes Buckeye Dick van Raaphorst Steve Dreffer Don Unverferth Texas Aggies

ODA Aids High Schools With Mouth Protector Program

Ohio Dental Association plans to assist high schools in meeting new state laws requiring mouth protectors for athletes in interscholastic contact sports. A convention panel suggested dentists teach vocational arts classes to make protectors or supply ready materials to schools. Dentists noted protectors cost up to 40 dollars and supply could be a hardship for some schools.

Cleveland Ohio Dental Association Ieca! Dental Societies

Middie Eleven Plays At Newark

Middletown High faces Newark opponents as undefeated Middies travel to Newark for a late-season game led by Coach Paul Walker. Fullback Gary Tucker may miss action with an infected foot while quarterback Emmie Sangster remains a key passing target in a weekend that includes eight games and a OSU opener trip.

Jerry Nardiello Middletown High Fenwick Monroe Paul Walker Middies Newark Wildcats Falcons Oxford Talawanda Rarnitz Stadium Bailiwick Newport Ohio River Ohio Columbus Ohio State Texas A. & M Gary Tucker Emmie Sangster Tucker

Browns bank passing game on young receivers keyed by Collins

Cleveland coach Blanton Collier emphasizes a quintet of young receivers led by Gary Collins and Tom Hutchinson while Ray Renfro shifts to spot duty. Collins, a 23 year old former Maryland star, has 9 receptions for 137 yards and 2 touchdowns, noted for his power and reliable hands.

Land Browns Gary Collins Tom Hutchinson Rich Kreitling John Brewer Bob Crespino Ray Renfro Blanton Collier Collins Maryland Collier Jim Hardin John Calhoun L. C. Kindred

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