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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1966

Page

11

Cassius Clay Hints at VP Run on Carson Show

Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay joked on television that he might run for vice president with President Johnson. He claimed if elected Johnson would secure Negro, Black Muslim, and union votes plus “the greatest life insurance in the world.” He also quipped about escorting Mrs. President Johnson to the supermarket and staying safe with a Black Muslim in the White House.

New York Cassius Clay United States White House Clay Johnson Johnny Carson Muahmmed Ali President Johnson

Weber Leads Finalists in Firestone PBA Tournament of Champions

Akron Ohio AP Weber the top money winner this year led with 11 319 in the 48 game qualifying test to reach the finals at Rivera Lanes. He will face three other finalists Davis Zahn and Harnisch with Davis 23 of Phoenix second at 10 974 Zahn 25 of Atlanta third at 10 789 Harnisch 27 of Buffalo climbed from 9th to final.

Weber Professional Bowlers Association Akron Riviera Lanes Davis Phoenix Ariz Zahn Atlanta Harnisch Buffalo N. Y

Birdie Tebbetts cautious after Tribe rout of Giants

In Tucson on Friday the Cleveland Indians crushed the San Francisco Giants 13 to 3 with a 10 run fifth inning burst. Manager Birdie Tebbetts tempered optimism saying the opponent was cold while praising pitchers Lee Stange Jack Kralick and Bob Heffner and noting Jim Landis led the hitting with two doubles and a triple. Vic Davalillo added two hits as a pinch hitter and Kralick shrugged off arm soreness after his two innings of work.

Tucson Ariz Birdie Tebbetts Indians San Francisco Giants Jim Landis Tribe Vic Davalillo Landis Lee Stange Jack Kralick Bob Heffner Stange Tebbetts Kralick

Eighteen Returners Highlight Ohio Bobcats Spring Camp

Ohio University opens spring football practice April 8 under Coach Bill Hess with eighteen returning starters among eighty two players. The Bobcats aim to rebound after a winless 0 10 season.

Athens Ohio Bill Hess Ohio University Bobcats

Exhibition Baseball Scores From Early Games

Minnesota defeated Cincinnati 10 to 6 while St. Louis beat Detroit 7 to 6. Boston topped Atlanta 7 to 1 and Cleveland won 13 to 3 against San Francisco. California beat Chicago N 5 to 0 and Kansas City defeated Houston 4 to 0. New York N lost to Chicago A 4 to 7 and Philadelphia beat Baltimore 7 to 5. Pittsburgh triumphed over New York A 7 to 3.

Minnesota Cincinnati St. Louis Detroit Boston Atlanta Cleveland San Francisco California Chicago Kansas City Houston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Pittsburgh

Weiskopf Leads Greensboro Open Tie With Sanders

Ohioan Tom Weiskopf and Doug Sanders shared the Greensboro Open lead at 135 after three rounds. Weiskopf, 23, posted a 67 with four birdies and 34 putts, while Sanders salvaged a 70 after a 65 first round.

Ohioan Weiskopf Greensboro N.C Tom Weiskopf Doug Sanders

Monroe High shuts out Kings Mills 6-0 in spring action

Monroe High rode a five run third inning to a 6-0 victory over Kings Mills at the Hornets field. Jim Soule pitched a three hit, 13 strikeout gem over seven innings with two relievers Branden burg and Sergent closing. Adams drove in two as Monroe improved in league play.

Monroe Kings Mills Hornets Jim Soule Soule Reed Brandenburg Sergent Bruning Adams

Madison High blanks Franklin 2-0 behind Schenck

Madison High pitchers Gary Schenck and Tim Dawson limited Franklin to three hits as the Mohawks posted a 2-0 victory. Franklin threatened in the sixth with runners on second and third and two out before Dawson’s line drive ended the frame.

Gary Schenck Madison

Trenton Falls to Garfield in 12-5 Game Loss

Trenton High dropped its second straight defeat, 12-5 to Garfield. The Trojans made five errors as Conyer and Hibbard pitched for Trenton while Garfield combined for 12 runs on 14 hits with key attacks from Barber, Roth, and Hayes.

Trenton Trenton High Hamilton Garfield Trojans Garfield Conyer and Hibbard Sortman Barber Roth Hayes

Fenwick Falcons Take Third in Seven Mile Triangular Meet

Fenwick High finished third with 37 points in a triangular meet hosted by Seven Mile. Seven Mile scored 78 points, Jackson totaled 43, and Fenwick claimed firsts in the 880 relay and the high jump.

Seven Mile Fenwick High Jackson Falcons

Waivers Sought On Veteran Frank Thomas

The Atlanta Braves asked waivers on veteran Frank Thomas to grant his outright release. The move reduces the roster to 30 players, two over the season limit, allowing Thomas time to seek a deal with another club. Thomas, 36, joined the Braves last season for added power as the pennant race began. He has played for Philadelphia Houston Braves Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee and New York.

West Palm Beach Fla Atlanta Braves Frank Thomas Thomas Braves Philadelphia Houston The Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee New York

Boxing Probe Goes Into Recess Amid Press Controversy

Federal grand jury probing boxing in Chicago paused Friday after testifying sessions with two Chicago gangsters and six New York fight figures. U S Attorney Edward Hanrahan said the routine session followed publicized coverage, as witnesses including Bernard Glickman testified about gangster attempts to muscle in on the Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell championship bout.

Chicago Edward V. Hanrahan U.S New York Bernard Glickman Glickman FBI Hanrahan Grand Jury Room

Eagles Trade Maxie Baughan to Rams for Young Players

Philadelphia trades unhappy linebacker Maxie Baughan to the Los Angeles Rams for two rookies and a future draft choice. Frank Molden and Fred Brown, both first-year players, go to the Eagles and are viewed as promising additions for Los Angeles. Baughan, aged 28, sought a move amid salary and defensive scheme concerns.

Philadelphia Maxie Baughan Philadelphia Eagles Los Angeles Rams Joe Kuharich Tommy McDonald Sonny Jurgensen Baughan Atlanta Falcons Bessemer Ala Georgia Tech Frank Molden Fred Brown Molden Brown Los Angeles Rams

McGee Leads Bowl-Down-Cancer Tourney Fight At Eastern

Bowling action spans multiple centers with high scores from Phyllis Tucker 704 and Dom Guido 747 as Billie McGee leads at Eastern Lanes 673. Tournament wraps tomorrow with top players at Sports Bowl J-J Lanes and Eastern Lanes, while estate notice and boxing debut noted in nearby city briefs.

Billie McGee Phyllis Tucker Dom Guido Viola Frisby Bert Bailey Ben Helton

Termites and Trust in Home Canvassers

A warning about using unknown house-to-house canvassers to inspect homes for termites. The note questions the reliability of unfamiliar operators and urges skepticism toward unfamiliar service providers.

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