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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1949
Page
12
Washington AP recalls Scarborough defeating the Red Sox 4-2 a year ago, a setback that helped Cleveland earn a playoff spot and ultimately claim the American League title opportunity.
Middletown coach Tiger Ellison dismisses an AP poll placing Middletown High fourth in the state. He warns ratings surge rivals like Springfield Lima and Steubenville may engineer boosts to knock off. The piece also notes Vic Janowicz choices and UC Bearcats’ football prospects amid looming schedules.
Coach Dave Templeton led Franklin to a 12-6 win over Miamisburg, snapping a long losing streak to the Vikings since 1921 except for a 1928 tie. Templeton’s rise from Cleveland Browns cut loose to Wildcats boss eyed as he reshapes the squad while Monroe tests loom Thursday. Rumors swirl over his pro ambitions after the season.
The Yea Ago Cleveland Indians routed Chicago 11 0 to move two games up in a tight American League race as New York and Boston also lost their games. Three Years Ago Brooklyn St Louis won to keep NL pennant race open.
Ed Barker secretary treasurer of the Ohio Association of Track Coaches announced that the annual fall meeting will be held in Zanesville on October 16.
Cincinnati Reds edged the Chicago Cubs 5 4 to virtually clinch seventh place in the National League with three games left. Virgil Stallcup delivered the deciding hit in the ninth, while Kenny Raffensberger allowed eight Cubs knocks in his 17th win. The Reds and Cubs both finish with Pirates and Cardinals looming.
Electric Construction held off a late rally by the Machinists to win 6-4 at Bam Side diamonds. A sixth inning triple play started by Halderman and Justice halted Machinists' threat as Bob Stultz drove in two runs with a double and a timely hit by Nemekc. Final game set for Thursday at Crawford St. diamonds at 7 p.m.
President Truman likely will skip the World Series due to a heavy schedule but will attend the Army Navy football game in Philadelphia on November 26. Press Secretary Charles G. Ross said it looks unlikely he will attend any World Series games, though he will be at the interservice football classic as he was last year.
Erlana Hanover won Roosevelt Raceway's featured Great Neck Trot by a length over Cardinal Josedale McElwyn finished third.
Casey Stengel and players Ralph Houk and Cliff Mapes were fined for Monday’s bench altercation at the stadium. Stengel argued the punishment, saying he was back in the runway when the incident occurred and had not seen the play. Mapes sent a telegram of apology after public scrutiny.
In Columbus Ohio the Buckeyes held a defensive practice described as the roughest of the season by coach Wes Fesler. The squad, in uniform, faced Missouri’s 34 points from last week while starters Jimmy Clar Ralph Armstrong and Pete Per rested due to injuries.
Promoter Ted Clotts kicks off at the Ohio National Guard Armory Hamilton with a tag team match as Tommy Martindale and Shrek Lawrence face Jack Steel in a best two of three falls event. Doc Ed Meske of Youngstown battles Bill Venable in a separate three fall bout. The arena on Dayton Street begins at 8 15 p m.
Milwaukee leads 3 1 as American Association playoffs roll on with Milwaukee hopeful of the Little World Series. The Brewers crushed Indianapolis 6 1 behind Al Epperly in the previous game while Indianapolis plans to start Royce Lint as they seek to even the series. Milwaukee counters with Hank Perry or Norman Roy.
The St. Louis Cardinals will start selling World Series tickets by mail only on Thursday. Prices are 6.75 for grandstand and 5.25 for pavilion seats, with 9 cents handling. Games 3, 4, and 5 are marked. orders must include a cashier’s check or money order and a self addressed envelope.
Standings and schedules for the American League and National League show Boston and New York tied in wins and losses with 95 55 and 94 56 records. Remaining games list New York and Boston both at home for some matches and away for others. In the National League St Louis leads at 95 55 with Brooklyn 94 56 close behind and Pittsburgh also active on the schedule.
In the American League New York beat Philadelphia 3 to 1 and Boston defeated Washington 6 to 4. Cleveland defeated Chicago 3 to 2 and Cincinnati beat Chicago 5 to 4. Pittsburgh won against St. Louis 6 to 4. In the American Association Milwaukee won 6 to 4 over Indianapolis as Indianapolis leads the series 3-1.
A set of two scheduled games lists Boston at Washington at 2 00 PM and Brooklyn at Boston as the only scheduled matchup, with Philadelphia at New York and Cleveland at Chicago appearing as implied slots.
Schedule lists games with start times: Boston vs Washington 8 30, Philadelphia at New York 2 00, St Louis at Pittsburgh 1 30, New York at Philadelphia Supplied text shows matchups and times for a baseball slate with multiple city pairs.
Thistle Down race track will close this coming Saturday instead of October 8 as officials cite cold weather. Warren Huey, longtime coach on four Spartan football teams, has joined the Michigan State physical education staff.
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated St. Louis 6 4 under lights at Forbes Field to trim the Cardinals margin to one game. Tom Saffell hit a grand slam as Red Munger was roughed for five early runs, with an unearned tally due to a Schoendienst error. Ensuing bloodless BOSTON/WASHINGTON note follows in late action.
The Cleveland Indians, two games behind Detroit for third, will start rookies in consecutive games after a 3 to 2 win over the White Sox. Milt Nielsen started in centerfield for Larry Doby, and Dick Rozek will take the mound, while Joe Gordon delivered the tying run in the eighth and the winning run in the ninth. Satchel Paige is sidelined by a gall bladder issue and returned home to rest.
Vic Raschi earned his 20th victory as the Yankees defeated Philadelphia. In the third inning New York seized the lead, scoring on walks and a Yogi Berra two run single after Dick Fowler opened the frame with control. Roberto Ortiz turned a double play and Eddie Robinson popped out to end a threat.
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