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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1968

Page

8

Armstead Sparks Penncrest to First Kiwanis Crown

Penncrest defeats Chester 57 41 to win Chester Kiwanis Basketball Tournament title. Gene Armstead off bench delivers late surge after ankle injury, scoring 4 in fourth and grabbing 7 rebounds. Harrison adds 10, Culbertson 12. Chester’s Morton 17, Williams 13 lead Clippers.

Armstead Penncrest Kiwanis John Plaisant Daily Times Swarthmore Penncrest High Gene Armstead Lions Chester Chester Kiwanis Dan Tarr Fpenncrest Jim Culbertson Harrison Tarr Percy Morton Earl Williams

Nether Providence Wins Class B Crown In Chester Kiwanis Tourney

Nether Providence High School edged Darby Township 54 to 44 to claim the Class B title, aided by 22 points from Armstead and 16 free throws in the second half. Bill Clarkson and George Frank sparked NP’s late run as Darby Township struggled at the foul line and rebounding.

YMG Ilene Gnesters Armstead Bob Waslick Roy Providence High Joe Chesney Darby Township Provines Eagles Chester Kiwanis Bill Clarkson Providence Clarkson George Frank Juan Baughn Svevo Am Raun Greg Jefferson Howitzer Frank Darby Townshp Chris Arnold Darby

Foul Shots Give NP Class B Title

Chesney praised timely baskets and rebounding as NP defeated Darby Township 18 to 84 to claim the Class B title. Provines guarded tight late but Chesney and teammates converted layups and free throws to seal the win.

Bonner Wins UD Title and O'Hara Upsets Tourney Foes

Monsignor Bonner won the Upper Darby Holiday Tournament with a 76-40 win over Upper Darby while Archbishop Carroll and Malvern Prep claimed other finals spots. O'Hara’s Lions, led by Tom Ingelsby with 29 points, defeated Temple High 70-62 and Power Memorial 51-47 to reach the championship versus DeMatha.

Cardinal O'Hara Lions Bishop O'Connell Temple High Vicksburg Miss Temple Mississippi O’hara Downing Power Memorial New York City Power Upper Darby Carroll Malvern Prep Patriots O'Hara Tom Ingelsby Bruce Grentz Nets Inglesby Philadelphia Power Memorial Ingelsby New York Frank Doyle John Ramsay Bob Sabel Bonner Dan Correnti Royals Jim Brock Kenrick Kennedy Mike Dwyer Archbishop Carroll Mike Oristaglio Ernie Nagy Malvern, Carron

Leading Owner To Be Honored In Latonia Winners Circle

Florence Kentucky report says M H Van Berg Sr the nation’s top thoroughbred owner with 335 winners this year will be honored in Latonia race track winners circle. Also to receive an award is Jack Van Berg the country’s leading trainer with 253 successes in 1968.

Florence, Ky M. H. van Berg Sr Latonia Jack van Berg

St James and Springfield Vie For Chester Pike Tourney Title

St James and Springfield High meet in the Rotary Club Basketball Tournament final at Ridley High School. St James 3-5 this season, Springfield 42 wins year noted, with Richie Miller scoring 25 in Friday’s 54-45 win over Darby Colwyn as top threats Colin Malseed and rugged defense pace the Jims.

Ridley Township St. James Springfield Bulldogs Ridley High Cougars Ridley High School Darby-Colwyn Ridley Darby Colwyn Richie Miller Skip Werley Haverford Lower Merion John Hornibrook Eric Scott Colin Malseed Jims

Delco lone pick on 1969 Big 33 squad Sauk of Chester

Chester High tackle John Sauk is the only Delaware County player named to the 1969 Big 33 team. He helped Chester reach its best season in over a decade and will play in the Big 33 game September 9 at Hershey Stadium.

John Sauk Chester High Delaware County Sauk Chester Delco Hershey Stadium

Harkins Sets Track Mark In Opening Meet

Steve Harkins of Chichester High clears 6-4 in the first winter indoor track meet to set a school and meet record, breaking the former 6-0 record. In Division Two, Radnor’s Dave Bateman wins the pole vault at 12-0 and other local athletes post top finishes. The Big 33 selections include Sam Nastase and John MacConnell among a 14 Western Pennsylvania reps and 8 from the East.

Westchester Steve Harkins Chichester Track and Field Coaches’ Association of Greater Philadelphia Harkins Joe Mascara Upper Moreland Chis Mike Daniels Eagles Gus Sareyka Frank Miley Bob

Lansdowne Aldan Hosts, Springfield Dominates Lansdowne Invitational

Springfield Cougars capture team trophy at the sixth Lansdowne Aldan Invitational with four individual titles and 73 points. Conestoga trails with 54, Ridley 47, Plymouth-Whitemarsh 35, Marple-Newtown 30, Lansdowne Aldan 26, Owen J. Roberts 26, and Upper Merion 15. Jeff Thorne of Conestoga named outstanding wrestler after upsetting top seed Skip Shoemaker in the 127-pound class.

Lansdowne — Springfield Cougars Lansdowne-Aldan Conestoga Ridley Raiders Plymouth-Whitemarsh Marple-Newwn Lansdowne Aldan Owen J. Roberts Upper Merlon Jeff Thorne Skip Shoemaker Springfield Concnstoga Springfields Sam Szewczyk Mike Boyajian U.M Jim Cleveland Surf Sweisford Mike Alvanitakis L-A Robbie Grosse M-N Chris Thomas Don Taney Roberts John Schaberg Concestoga Bob Shea Tom Savage Jeff Young Billy Williamson Boyailan Steve Scott P-W Saul Gilstein Rick Zinck Steve Goss John Slaughter Savage Carlos Chavez Upper Merion Rick Wetherald Glenn Papazian Jim Kelley Dave Keeley Williamson Keeley Bob Popow Bavasian Pioneer Harry Glesk Scott Gilstein Cleveland Clark Moore Bruce Slifer Moore Bill Lawrence Alvanitakis Lawrence Thomas Craig Cline Dan Marano Zinck Goss

Cheyney Falls to Norfolk in Norfolk Invitational Final

Norfolk State overcome Cheyney State 101-93 to win the Norfolk Invitational. Bob Dandridge scored 46 points, including 35 in the second half, rallying from a 10 point deficit as Toby Tyler and Jim Wilson led Cheyney with 28 and 22 points respectively.

Norfolk Cheyney State Bob Dandridge Wolves Dandridge Norfolk State Cheyney Toby Tyler Jim Wilson Hal Booker Jimmy Realer Leroy Eldridge Cheyney Norfolk G GFP Reuter pAtroll Wilson Long Booker Scott Tyler E'perts Keland D’ridae Daniels Allen Etridge

Weekend basketball results across multiple tournaments

Saturday and Sunday results include Chester Kiwanis and Bonner tournaments with Final scores for Chester, Nether Providence, Upper Darby, Lansdowne Aldan, O Hara, Holy Ghost Prep, Temple, Newtown Jaycess, Abington, Neshaminy, Lower Moreland, Jenkintown and more. Monday games list Radnor, Marple Newtown, Conestoga, and others with scheduled matchups across several leagues.

Chester Kiwanis Chester Nether Providence Darby Upper Darby Bonner Episcopal Lansdowne-Aldan Bishop O'Connell O'Hara Temple High Miss Newtown Jaycess Wal Wood Holy Ghost Prep Tennant Council Rock Ene Berge Kiwanis Norristown Curth Harrison Great Valley Radnor Phoenixville Arinaton Vana O'Hara DeMatha Wash. D.C

Longshots Have Day In Major Races At Santa Anita Tropical Laurel

United Press International notes a day for longshots at Santa Anita Tropical and Laurel. Mr. Joe F. won the $50,000 California Breeders' Champion Stakes at Santa Anita in 1 431 5 and paid 15.60. Eaglesham captured the $15,000 City of Miami Beach Handicap at Tropical paying 48.60. Salerno set a Laurel track record in seven furlongs 1 224 5 to win the Capitol Handicap paying 19.80.

United Press International Santa Anita Tropical Laurel Joe F Fleet Allied Major Glory Eaglesham City of Miami Beach Salerno

New Year Party Planned at Essington Union Hall

Tinicum AC announces tickets remain for New Year’s Eve event at Essington Union Hall. The party to thank players and fans for their cooperation will start Tuesday night at 10 p.m. Persons should contact club president Sam Singley.

Tinicum Tinicum AC Essington’ Union Hall Putcam Sts Sam Singley

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