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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1975

Page

9

Local gas pinch hits in tourney

Clara Gumm substituted for Celina in the Ohio Women's Bowling Association Tournament weekend events. She bowled singles and teamed with Helen Simon to post a 1,260 in doubles for ninth place. The chase for all events saw Ruby Ohly hold the lead with 1,783 while Arlene Leiser rose to second with 1,722. The next weekend action is set at Eastern Lanes and the Sports Bowl.

Middletown Clara Gumm Celina Clara Helen Simon Barbara Poorman Theresa McConnell Coshocton Sue Johnston Sharon Gleason Greenville Peg Clark Margaret Wood Massillon Poorman McConnell Bernadette Bell Betty Crosier Ruby Ohly Mansfield Toledo Arlene Leiser Sandy Ballard Cleveland Sports Bowl

Bowling Tournament Standings and Winners

The card lists tourney leaders and results across categories with team handicaps and actual scores. Notable names include Sharon Meister Irene's Columbus and Irene from Marietta plus top doubles and singles players such as Sue Johnston Gleason and Peggy Marion.

Sharon Meister’s Columbus Ohio Furniture Cleveland Irene’s Marietta Keck Dist Athens Mid River Realty Dayton Carone Toledo Stardust Sue Johnston Sharon Gleason Greenville Peg Clark Margaret Wood Massilon Barbara Poorman Theresa McConnell Coshocton Bernadette Bell Betty Crosier Steubenville Katrina Jackson Barb Youtz Massilion Elsene Shutt Judy Smotewski Peggy Marion Cincinnati Terry Brown Chillicothe Cody Garrett Elyria Betty Sailer Akron Ruby Ohly Mansfield Ruby Only Arlene Leiser Sandy Ballard Ann Stackhouse Ashland

Bowl Down Cancer starts with large scores at Laynecrest

Pat Thompson led day one in the Bowl Down Cancer event at Laynecrest Lanes Franklin with 611 actual and 722 handicap to top the women. Jim Miller led the men with 566 actual and 665 handicap at Laynecrest. Leonard Gavett posted 500 actual 636 handicap to lead men elsewhere and Martha Kamps topped the women with 457 actual 627 handicap. Lola Larson 492 actual 645 handicap led women at Eastern Lanes while Joe McGough led men with 528 actual 655 handicap.

Pat Thompson Cancer Crusade Laynecrest Lanes Franklin Jim Miller Laynecrest Uonard Gavett Martha Kamps Lola Larson Joe McGough

Student from Connecticut wins all events in ABC tournament

Nick Romaniello 21 of Southern Connecticut State wins the all-events championship at the Association of College Unions International tournament on ABC lanes in Dayton. He claws ahead by 23 pins over Michigan Tech’s Ron Olsen to claim 1 981 pins versus 1 958. Romaniello earns a World Cup berth in Manila in November.

Dayton Ohio Nick Romaniello Southern Connecticut State New Haven Romaniello Olsen United States Manila

Miami University Middletown Stars Tennis and Golf Event

Ken Tolliver defeated Jim Davis 6-3 6-3 to win the men's tennis final as Kim Geckeler beat Theresa Heil 3-6 6-4 6-4 for the women's title. Geckeler leads the women’s standings with 22 points, Heil has 18, Stephenson 20. Golf postponement from last Thursday moves to tomorrow at Weatherwax.

Ken Tolliver Jim Davis Terry Halderman Dale Spitler Dan Hayes Kim Geckeler Theresa Heil Kim Elaine Stephenson Heil Dayle Carls Weatherwax

Tennis update from Los Angeles to Tokyo finals

Top seed Chris Evert won the Women’s Pro Tennis Championship 6 4 6 2 over Martina Navratilova in Los Angeles. John Alexander beat Ilie Nastase 7 5 in Tucson to win 175000 event. Alex Metreveli defeated Haroon Rahim 6 3 7 5 at Georgetown. Jane Blalock captured World Ladies Pro Golf with 74 final round to edge Soyoko Yamazaki by one stroke in Tokyo.

Tennis Los Angeles Chris Evert Fort Lauderdale Fla Czechoslovakia Martina Navratilova Washington Alex Metreveli Soviet Union Pakistan Haroon Rahim Tokyo Jane Blalock United States Soyoko Yamazaki Japan

Weiskopf Wins Greensboro Open As Masters Hopes Rise

Tom Weiskopf captures the Greater Greensboro Open with a final round 68 to finish 9 under par at Sedgefield. Johnny Miller Gary Player Arnold Palmer Lee Elder and Lee Trevino credit strong showings as Masters contenders look ahead. Geiberger places second McGee third after late miscues in wind and cold.

Greensboro Gary Player Augusta Arnold Palmer Palmer Player Lee Elder Lee Trevino Trevino Weiskopf Sedgefield Country Club al Geiberger Jerry McGee

NHL playoff shuffle ends with six teams set matchups

The 1974-75 Stanley Cup first round pairings are finalized for six teams as NHL clubs ready for Tuesday start. Rangers meet Islanders in a commuter series while Maple Leafs head to Los Angeles to face the Kings and Black Hawks travel to Boston.

National Hockey League New York Rangers New York Islanders Toronto Maple Leafs Los Angeles Kings Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins St. Louis Blues Pittsburgh Canadiens Red Wings

Hull sets WHA goal mark as Jets and Mariners tie

Bobby Hull rewrote the WHA record with his 77th goal and 142 points in 78 games as the Winnipeg Jets and San Diego Mariners finish 5-5. Andre Lacroix led San Diego with 41 goals and 106 assists, toppling Esposito's 76-goal mark. Playoff matchups form across eight teams with several first round series defined.

Associated Press Bobby Hull Phil Esposito Winnipeg Jets World Hockey Association Hull San Diego Andre Lacroix Mariners Toronto Toros Jets Cleveland Crusaders Houston Aeros Minnesota Fighting Saints New England Whalers Phoenix Roadrunners Quebec Nordiques Minnesota Oan Saints Baltimore Blades Houston Toronto Vancouver Blazers Indianapolis Racers Edmonton Oilers Chicago Cougars Nemminder Russ Gillow Esposito

Petty and Foyt Win Big In Weekend Racing Crows

Richard Petty dominated the Gwyn Staley Memorial 250 at North Wilkesboro, earning his 168th career victory and fourth this year. A.J. Foyt set a 1.5 mile Trenton track record en route to winning the Trenton 200 and his 50th USAC win.

Bloys Britt Richard Petty A.J. Foyt America Petty North Wilkesboro N.C North Carolina Oval Foyt Indianapolis Johnny Rutherford U.S. Auto Club Super Tex Tony Trenton Fairgrounds North Wilkesboro Speedway Cale Yarborough

Edgewater race crowd exceeds four thousand at park program

A field of more than 380 cars and bikes competed at Edgewater Raceway Park drawing over 4,000 spectators. Winners included Modified eliminator Bruce Sizemore Northville Michigan and Stock eliminator Bob Shaw Grove City. Bike winners were Competition eliminator Tom Grause Cincinnati and GT Mike Crowe Cincinnati. ET Gary Gravitt Cincinnati.

Cleves Edgewater Raceway Park Bruce Sizemore Northville Mich Bob Shaw Grove City Steve McNear Cincinnati Charles Barkiloy Dave Janninas Don Lovett Richmond Ind Tom Grause Mike Crowe Gary Gravitt

Lebanon Raceway Pace and Trot Card

Race lineup at Lebanon Raceway lists 1st race Pace Kalee Mission DeHaviland Lady McQueen Cathy Baron Sweet George Brown My Judy Ita Gallon Surprise Me. 4th race Pace Rebel Byrd Wynnie's Gem Jimmy's Blaze Adios Jo Ann Rusty Don Tandy's Joy Slim's Dream Scot Miser. 5th race Pace Plucky Calls Bret Napoleon Red Rhapsody Ripper Melody Miraclle Play Philly's Filly Keewaydin Wendy Maggie Jo. 9th race Pace Penny Sue Mite Grandpa Crystal Williams Oaklawn Knight Susie's Pal Wonder King Petrina Sport Adio.

Kalee Mission DeHaviland Lady McQueen Cathy Baron Sweet George Brown My Judy Ita Gallon Mighty Circo Claret’s Boy Big Byrd Cinder King Flora’s Kid Fall of Pompay Jolly Dagmar Fi Fo Count Avaton Playful Fancy Dear Newton Miss Christy Baer Autumn Gale Tiffany Square Gunmetal Boy Rebel Byrd Wynnie’s Gem Jimmy's Blaze Adios Jo Ann Rusty Don Tandy’s Joy Slim's Dream Scot Miser Plucky Calls Bret Napoleon Red Rhapsody Ripper Melody Miraclle Play Philly Keewaydin Wendy Maggie Jo Kingly Time Lotta Bearcat Mapledale Sue Oaklawn Knight Susie's Pal Wonder King Petrina Sport Adio

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