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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1978
Page
15
Augusta, Ga. AP profile of Hubert Green highlighting his 14 tour titles, two wins this season, $117,499 earnings, and constant courage under pressure including surviving a death threat during the national championship. He emphasizes growing smarter, not merely better, as he eyes major success.
UC officials interview two or three candidates to replace Gale Catlett after his resignation. Gary McPherson and Mike Brown, former Catlett aides, were among early interviewees with six to eight candidates invited overall. Front runners Lee Rose and Tom Apke dropped from consideration. Dave Bliss of Oklahoma appears as a finalist.
Cincinnati Bengals claim legal right to negotiate with Mike Wilson of the Toronto Argonauts after Wilson signed with the CFL club. Argonauts GM Dick Shatto accuses tampering while Bengals GM Mike Brown cites precedent from a 1974 Bergey case as they eye a potential deal before the May 23 college draft. Wilson says Toronto has paid him, denies defaulting, and insists no money is owed.
Buffalo Braves fell 104 95 to the Denver Nuggets as late rally underscored the visitors second straight Midwest Division title. Denver squandered two four minute droughts yet held on despite Buffalo leading 82 77 after three quarters. Randy Smith led all scorers with 39 points but managed only four in the third quarter.
Three teams are needed to round out two women softball leagues at Barnitz Field for the upcoming season. The Monday Class C league has one opening and the Tuesday Class B league has two openings. All other city leagues for men and women are already filled.
Jim Walker of Trenton used his and his son Jim Walker Jr. s guns in Orlando to win the sub junior title at the Florida State Shoot. The family, including Linda, trains under Roy Davidson at Middletown Sportsmen s Club. Jim Jr broke 184 of 200 using his dad s gun after Davidson could not travel.
The NFL Player Club Relations Committee after a seven hour grievance hearing between Wally Chambers and the Chicago Bears issued a statement delaying a ruling. It urged resolution by April 15, with a reconvening date of April 17 if unresolved.
Gary Trent and Alice Joseph claimed top honors at Laynecrest Lanes in the Bowl Down Cancer crusade defeating no one but Sunday leaders Trent 673 handicap and Joseph 635 while Carless Gross 712 and Mary Lewis 667 led overall. Daily winners earn 2.50 with weekly leaders collecting 25. Proceeds benefit Warren County American Cancer Society chapter.
Forty five horses sold at Meadowlands in East Rutherford for a total of $862000 and an average price of $19166. Auctioneer Phil Tully said results exceeded expectations. The top sale was Navajo Almahurst a three year old racing at Roosevelt Raceway who was reclaimed by Dorothy Haughton for $80000.
In Rotterdam Dick Stockton defeated Bill Scanlon 6 3, 6 1 while Vijay Amritraj upset Tom Okker 6 2 6 3 in first rounds. Kjell Johannson beat Ove Bengston 6-7 7-4 6-1. John Lloyd beat Fred McNair 6-3 6-4. Kim Warwick edged Ray Moore 7-6 6-7 6-3. Mike Fishbach defeated Terry Moore 7-5 7-5. Antonio Zugerelli beat Mark Cox 6-1 6-4. Hockey: Jerry Korab suspended by NHL for final three Sabres games after clash with Bob Hodges in Toronto. College: Georgia Tech to join ACC as a full member July 1, 1979 after 14 seasons independent.
Miami University Middletown golfers opened the season with a third place finish in a tri meet against University of Cincinnati and Xavier at Makatewa. UC led with 306, Xavier 339, and MUM 41. John Langhorne led MUM with 77, followed by Schramm 81, Anderson 91, Roush 92, Daley 102, and Augsperger 110. Next play Friday at Twin Run in Hamilton versus MU Hamilton campus.
Ex coach Hank Stram described the New Orleans Saints defense with military terms. He compared the defensive line to infantry, the secondary to the air corps, and the linebackers to a tank corps, emphasizing mobility and striking capability against both land and air threats.
In Frankfort Kentucky officials outline a contingency to curb contagious equine metritis amid a Jockey Club ruling that foals from artificial insemination cannot be registered as thoroughbreds The move follows USDA quarantine on Kentucky breeding stock and a spike in opposition to insemination from the American Stud Book and international Stud Books The Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders group and Gov Carroll had sought permission for controlled insemination but later withdrew their request, citing overwhelming opposition to the method.
FLORENCE Ky AP Ladies Hour with Mike McDowell aboard led on the backstretch to win Latonia's $3,700 eighth race by six lengths. The winner paid $7.80 3.60 2.20 with TJs Pet second and Our Clef third. Casanova Jester and Double Blue teamed for a 3 5 double worth 190.40 as 3,823 fans wagered 495,182 dollars.
Franklin totaled six runs after a multi inning at bat, while West Carrollton managed two. Springboro edged 4-2 with McNabb and Wray delivering for the Flyers. Valley View and Edgewood battled to a seven to six final with Garland Snively and Prebies driving runs. Princeton bested Middletown 27 to 3, Denham and Peterson plus Fenr and Davis contributing key hits.
A list of Lebanon Raceway entries across multiple pace and trot races featuring horses such as Molly Butler Potential Wynn Meriin Jungie Girl Reymur Gene Kelly Byrd Sunrise Lynn Goose Boy Mighty Betsy Jonny Farong Miss Susan B Gambier Rebeck Water Loo Ann Rodney Fairmeade Long Jill Cup's Quiver Delaware Nite Flying Gemini Vauntd Yankee Powderlickh Way Willie Dyn O Mite 4TH RACE Pace Russ Omana Jaquet Red Sky Miss Tom Tom R U Scotch Bone TURK'S BOY 5TH RACE Pace My Cutie Mollie's Crusade Shy Lead Potatoe Bug Ruby's Mission Girl Willowbrook Mac Mitey Omer Spunky Tar 6TH RACE Pace Alice Jewel Satan's Playboy Honorable Miss Hasty Power Byrd Norma Creed Min' Bay Clean 7TH RACE Pace Willow May Time Vi Mite Flashey Chuck Monest Tracks Toni's Tiger Lamar's Me Too Mystic's Choice Galion Mike RACE Pace Clever Willow Friendly Fellow Reed's Peace Care 1 Dive Bomber Royal Solon Meadow Ann Asmawr 9TH RACE Pace Play Andy Bulldog Mack Pride Of Cleone Lincoln's Visit So Be It Shanty Son Oleva's G Li Bea Buck
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