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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1971

Page

17

Middletown Middies blank Fairmont West to win season opener

Lefty Jim Salyer pitched a three hit shutout and did not walk a batter as Middletown edged Fairmont West 14 to 0 in Kettering. Bob Gomia singled and scored in a run filled sixth inning while Ed Gibbons sacrificed to advance runners. Coach Gordon called it the best game since taking over.

Middletown Bob Gomia Ralph Johnson Ed Gibbons Gomia Rick Martin Gordon Diamond Boss The Middies Gordon

Fenwick Downs Oxford Talawanda Braves 11-9

Fenwick captured its second Mid Miami league win by beating the Oxford Talawanda Braves 11 to 9. Steve Klapheke collected four hits with five RBIs as Dick Martin added a two run double in the fifth, ending Oxford’s two game win streak.

Edgewood Wells Lakes Miller Davis SC Fenwick Kramer Oxford Frenwick Boxwell Carlsen Murphy Oxford Talawanda Braves Falcons Steve Klapheke Dick Martin Braves

Locals Net Triumph as Middletown Tops Monroe in Tennis

Middletown High School's Middies improved to 30 wins this season with a 32 victory over Monroe on the home court. Singles winners included Switzer of Mo over Williams in three sets, Nerenberg of Mi over Neu, and Gerber of Mi over Carr. Doubles saw Smith Mote of Mo beat Williams Jackson, and Long Harrison of Mi dominate Tannreuther Goodpatter.

Middletown Tannreuther-Goodpatter

Blanchester Tops Monroe Behind Hornet Errors

Blanchester edged Monroe 6 to 4 as six Hornet errors produced unearned runs. Blanchester managed only three hits while taking a 4-2 lead before adding two more runs late.

Monroe Blanchester Wildcats Hornets Brooks Osborn Jones Propps Miller Mcintosh

Franklin pitcher fires second straight one-hitter in win

Franklin High beat Lakota 3-0 as junior pitcher Jack Broughton tossed a one-hitter for his second straight in the Mid-Miami League. Broughton improved to 3-2 on the season with 21 MML wins and the Wildcats totaled 10 hits to support him.

Franklin Jack Broughton Franklin High Baseballers Lakota Broughton Wildcats

Wood Fenwick In Links Tie At Wildwood Golf Club

The Fenwick and Edgewood High golf teams tied at Wildwood Golf Club with 4% points each. Jeff Wells of Edgewood earned medalist honors finishing two under par with a 33 for nine holes. The result marked Edgewood’s first tie after wins.

Fenwick Edgewood High Wildwood

Hawks Dollar Links Victory Over Carlisle High

Madison High golf led by Peter Pal fired 39 to anchor an 8 2 win at Franklin Golf Club over host Carlisle High. Carlisle had beaten Preble Shawnee 6-3 the day before but dropped to fifth loss in eight matches as Madison improved to 20.

Franklin Peter Pal Madison High Carlisle High Franklin Golf Club Carlisle Preble Shawnee Madison Fenwick Talawanda P. Pal Dennis Ingram Smith Long Koeppel Mitchell Purcell Rhoads Wyatt

Lebanon Cups Links Clash in Golf Victory

Lebanon High golf earned its first win of the season with a 7-2 Mid Miami League victory over Lakota at Pleasants Golf Club. Lakota fell to 0-3. Herrick and Brumenschenkel led Lebanon with strong rounds while Lakota’s Meyer Hammonds Seager and Moehring struggled.

Lebanon High Pleasants Lakota Lebanon Herrick Young Ross Brumenschenkel Meyer Hammonds Seager Moehring

Combs Shuts Out Twin Valley North in Suburban League Win

Verona pitcher Jay Combs tossed a four hit shutout as Preble Shawnee Arrows blanked Twin Valley North. Bob Wing went 2 for 3 with two RBIs. Shawnee improved to 4-0 and claimed its first Dayton Suburban League victory.

Verona Jay Combs Bob Wing Preble Shawnee Arrows Twin Valley North Shawnee Dayton

Mason Netters Stop Indians

Mason High School tennis team defeated Carlisle High 41 to none. Singles results include Rhodes of Mason beating Porter 6 4 6 2 and Combs beating Weller 1 4 6 4 6 4, Fox defeating Fershee 6 4 6 2. Doubles saw Spaeth Wolfe of Mason prevail 4 6 6 2 6 3 and Eldridge Federle of Mason beat McKinney Klitz 6 1 6 6.

MASON Mason High Carlisle High Rhodes Porter Combs Weller Fox Fershee Spaeth-Wolfe Pottinger-Hamilton Eldridge-Federle McKinney-Klitz

Boro Golfers Win Triangular at Holly Hills

Springboro Panthers improved to 7-0 with a triangular win over Waynesville and Bethel Tate at Holly Hills Golf Club. Springboro defeated Waynesville 54 to 9 and Bethel Tate 9-0, while Waynesville also beat Bethel Tate 90.

Waynesville Springboro Panthers Bethel Tate Holly Hills Crist Zech Hough Dillon Smith Sackett Benton Hartsock Morgan Florida Myers Grant

Spartans Defeat Carlisle 13-2 in Suburban League

In Germantown Valley View defeats Carlisle 13 to 2 as the Spartans limit the Indians to two hits and two runs. Mason Mendenhall belts a three run homer in the first inning for Valley View. Final line shows Carlisle 006 002 002 62 Valley View 312 2104-139 1 White South Carr Profit Brewer Askins Harris Ward R. Stiver.

Germantown Valley View Spartans Carlisle Indians Carlisle Dayton Mason Mendenhall Valley View White South Carr Profit Askins Harris Ward R. Stiver

Talawanda Tops In Links Duel At Wildwood Golf Club

Talawanda High defeated Monroe Hornets 81 in a Mid Miami League golf match at Wildwood Golf Club. Monroes 0-2 in league and 1-4 overall. Talawanda players Shellhouse Jordan Freshwater led with top scores.

Talawanda Oxford Talawanda High Monroe Hornets Wildwood Golf Club Hornets

Off-Track Bets Top $100000 In First Week

The New York City Offtrack Betting Corporation announced that wagering surpassed $109,958 on Thursday, reaching a first week total of $628,586. Bets have been limited to Roosevelt Raceway so far.

New York New York City OTB Roosevelt Raceway

Lebanon Raceway Race Day Summary

Raceway results from Lebanon include multiple pace and trot events with decimals and times. Notable horses: Schnicklefritz Dolly's Kirk Sunrise Abbe Pleasant Princess Mighty Boone and Don's Don in various races. Entries list diverse horses across 1st to 10th races and several long-shot payouts.

SRD Prince Lang Sunrise Abbe Terry’s Choice Jack Byrd Pointer Richard Napoleon Star Dolly Kirk Miss Joe Due Ensign Lea Pleasant Princess Justly Stone Miss Witty Mighty Boone Royal Jackson Don's Don Barnstormer Little Orphan Andy Dolly’s Caper Lucky Lowell Miss Lynn Adios Peggy Spangier Miss Scuff Royal Cation Amor Star Ind Yawma Adios Mr. Hennesey Kay Jean Sterling Mix Silver Cherish Polly's Pride Worthy Valley Trojana Lynda Jo New Route Louis’s Dream Lewis the Pro Hi Fire Easy Easy Dot Milford Demon Lady Onyz Josedaie My Boy Dreamy Marie Ohio Gene Sammy Shane Roell Stoney Key Roan Beauty Smokey Painter Vickie Darnamite Jolly Connie

TV film on U.S. table tennis team in Red China

ABC will air a Wide World of Sports segment featuring the American table tennis team in Red China narrated by Dick Miles. The program includes Nagoya World Championship footage and may premiere Miles’s exclusive Peking film if he returns in time.

New York China ABC Dick Miles U. S Peking Nagoya Japan Miles

Bucks and Lakers Renew Feud In Narrow Playoff Battle

The Milwaukee Bucks lead the Western title series 2 1 as Wilt Chamberlain and Lew Alcindor collide in Los Angeles. Chamberlain guards Alcindor, dominates boards with 22 per game to 17 for Alcindor, while the Lakers seek home court edge in a tight series.

Los Angeles Lew Alcindor Wilt Chamberlain Giants National Basketball Association Milwaukee Bucks Los Angeles Lakers Milwaukee Forum Midwest Advan Tage Lakers Chamberlain Alcindor Wilt Bucks

Schedule Highlights From a Busy Sports Day

A packed lineup features baseball Reds versus Expos at 1 pm and 1:30 pm rematch, NASCAR Daytona 125 stock car race, USSR USA wrestling, National Air Races, and NBA playoffs at 2 pm plus pro hockey Stanley Cup action and an auto racing special with Paul Newman in prime time.

Healy's 10th inning homer lifts Giants past Astros 4 3

Fran Healy pinch hits a first pitch solo homer in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 win over Houston. Skip Lockwood pitched a four hitter as Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-1 for their sixth straight loss.

Associated Press Fran Healy Giants San Francisco Houston Skip Lockwood Brewers Milwaukee Chicago White Sox

Shue Aims to Rebound as Bullets Face Knicks in Game Five

New York center Willis Reed says the Knicks must win in Baltimore to avoid series loss. Reed, sidelined by a strained shoulder, acknowledged the team’s tougher task after a 114-88 defeat and a 101-80 setback in Baltimore in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals.

NEW York Baltimore Gene Shue Bullets New York Knicks Willis Reed Reed Knicks Madison Square Garden

Issel fuels Colonels comeback in 136 132 win

Dan Issel scored 46 points to lead the Kentucky Colonels past the Virginia Squires 136 132 in the ABA Eastern Division final opener. Issel, averaging 29.9 in the regular season, fouled out only eight times this season and dominated with 29 by halftime and 42 through three quarters.

Richmond Dan Issel Virginia Squires Issel Kentucky Colonels Floridians Seaon American Basketball Association Colonels Squires Colonels-Squires Utah Indiana

Lotz's 5-Under Breaks Slump in Monsanto Open Lead

Dick Lotz, 28, California, shot five under par 66 to share the first round lead at the Monsanto Open in Pensacola. Larry Wood matched at 66 after a 24 putts round on the Pensacola Country Club course. Deane Beman stood one stroke back at 67 as Chi Chi Rodriguez led a group at 68.

Pensacola Fla Dick Lotz Larry Wood Pensacola Country Club Deane Beman Chi Chi Rodriguez

Rowling Gs Scores In Masters Like Din Icy Par Lead

Rowing team entries and golf scores dominate the snippet with names such as J Rothwell A Evans C Pergram and J Dysart posting tallies. Lee Trevino boycotted the Masters last week and shot a 71 while J Schultz and others see varied outcomes.

MelIntire J. Rothwell J. Griffis A. Evans C. Pergram G. Huber J. Dysart Dean Refram Billy D. Hoover Maxwell Randy Wolff Bob JJ. Hamilton Erickson Ben Kern al Geiber i Driggs Ger Lou Graham L. Schenck Graham J. Schultz C. Charles J. Hollar L. Burchfield N. Manning J. Shalley Lee Trevino J. Hendrickson J. Hamlin M. Farkas S. Birkhimer

Thursday Fights in North Bergen and Los Angeles

Ed win Virust of New York out pointed Bill Wittenberg of Huntington West Virginia over ten rounds in North Bergen New Jersey Nate Collins of San Francisco out pointed Orlando de la Fuente of Los Angeles over ten rounds in Los Angeles California

North Bergen N.J Edwin Virust New York Bill Wittenberg Huntington W.va Los Angeles Nate Collins San Francisco Orlando de la Fuente

Record field of 47 for Gwyn Staley Memorial race

A record 47 drivers compete for 30 starting spots in Sundays Gwyn Staley Memorial stock car race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Fifteen will qualify in time trials Friday and another 15 on Saturday. the 400 lap race covers 150 miles.

North Wilkesboro N.C North Wilkesboro Speedway

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Salyer Blanks Kettering the Mid Oo Fair West I Salyer and Roberts Humbert and Palmer Hornet Stephens Ford Slayton Jackson Wood Hawks Morris Gross Hester TV North Stubbs Wright and Brown Mason Netters Boro M.A Ra Wightly Spartans Talawanda — & Hodge Shellhouse Jordan Freshwater Hollon Leist Schmidt Bauer Dean Way Schnicklefritz Lilly Queen Chapel Dot Lew By Jack Stevenson eSac Cincinnati Reds Montreal Expos Frank Beard Larry Hinson Tom Weiskopf Bert Yancey Cincinnati Res Paul Newman Shue Salt Lake City Doug Moe Neil Johnson Jim Eakins Bill Bunting Lotz Rowling G. Messmore C. Compton D. Eisele B. Lee P Laurens B. Bailey I Mikovich R. Back C. Yocum S. Temple F. Armstrong L. Creech J. Uleman By Ken & Sara Kenney’s Dayton RD Michelin Dick Dempster
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