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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1977

Page

13

Lebanon’s Holtrey resigns after record 190 wins

Ron Holtrey, Lebanon High’s long time basketball coach and teacher, resigns to enter private business. He leaves with 152 wins in 11 seasons at Lebanon, six titles and two 18-0 regular seasons, plus a total coaching record of 190 wins and 93 losses including Lyons Local tenure. He will stay in Lebanon with his wife and three children.

Lebanon Lebanon High Ron Holtrey Holtrey Warriors Jodie Lyons Local Fulton County

Boston Marathon Finisher Ludemann Collapses Near End

Steve Ludemann crossed as the 599th finisher in the 81st Boston Marathon and woke up in a Prudential Center medical center with cramps and dehydration. About 600 finishers required treatment by 25 volunteer doctors, five taken to hospital for heat exhaustion and a head injury. Jerome Drayton won in 2:14.42 amid hot 61 degree heat.

Boston Steve Ludemann Prudential Center Ludemann Jerome Drayton Bill Rodgers Lyle Mechell Children’s Hospital Mecheli Marlborough Conn

Tryouts Set for Post 231 Junior Baseball Team

Spring tryouts for the American Legion Post 231 junior baseball team are Sunday at Edgewood High School's diamond starting at 2 p.m. Eligible players must be under 19 before August 1. Post 231 opens a 64 game schedule May 27 and will compete in the Midwest Open June 16 to 22 in Kansas City and the Wheeling Round Robin in Wheeling West Virginia.

Trenton American Legion Post Edgewood High Post 231 Post Kansas City Wheeling W. Va

NBA refs accuse league of big money contracts in walkout

Richie Phillips the referees’ attorney says the NBA is trying to end a 10 day strike by offering large contracts to three senior officials. The move aims to break the walkout and resolve the dispute between the league and referees.

Alex Lachare NEW York Richie Phillips National Basketball Association NBA Simon Gourdine Gourdine League Phillips Association

Rockets set sights on crown in NBA playoffs

The Houston Rockets, armed with Malone and Lucas, seek the NBA title after clinching the Central Division. They face the Washington Bullets in the best-of-seven opener as Portland hosts Denver and Los Angeles visits Golden State in other first-round games.

Associated Press Houston Rockets Moses Malone John Lucas Rudy Tomjanovich Kevin Kunnert Calvin Murphy Mike Newlin Houston NBA Washington Bullets

Drayton Wins Boston Marathon In Dramatic Finish

Jerome Drayton, the Canadian marathon ace, escaped a chaotic start and defeated Bill Rodgers to win the 81st Boston Marathon in 2 hours 14 minutes 46 seconds. Rodgers faded after 17.5 miles, forfeiting a anticipated duel on the final hills.

Drayton Fountain Boston Jerome Drayton Bill Rodgers Rodgers Frank Shorter New York Kyoto Japan

Archers Top Team in Interstate 71 Bowhunters Meet

Game Hunter Archery Club of Middletown won the team title in the Interstate 71 Bowhunter's Spring Championship with Lloyd Little Ed Campbell Pete Hipsher Nick Wilson and Gary Robinson on the winning roster. Robert C. Smith Jr. of Gratis took the recurve class top honors as archers from four states competed.

Game Hunter Archery Club Middletown Lloyd Little Ed Campbell Pete Hipsher Nick Wilson Gary Robinson Robert C. Smith Jr

Lebanon Raceway Entries List Highlights Quick Races

A partial entries list from Lebanon Raceway shows entries across multiple races including trot and pace divisions. Notable names span Vickie Pat, Branch Roxy Mite, The Sportsman, Moon Rush, and Jango Hanover among others in various heats.

Vickie Pat Branch Roxy Mite Will Colby the Sportsman Parkway Peg Genesta Mr. Profit IND Fire Proof Bumblebee Shane Sue Oliver Moon Rush E! Roll Meadow Margy Nobie Butler Meadow Dean F Sunday Jim Midnight Questor Byrd's Choice Adobe Lotta Kid Flying Mudge’s Creed Jee Tee Knight Jug’s Knight Demon Reporter Coffee Jango Hanover Myra Mae Sovereign Scotch Power Byrd Shiloh Jett Sophisticatea Gal Norma Creed Fan Manor Chico Dan D Billie Hime Rhonda Wave Saint Clair Eve Prince All Jungle Girl Kool Nite Fancy Dear Center Piece

Fenwick High Boosters to Meet Tonight

Fenwick High athletic boosters plan their monthly meeting at 7:30 in the school library to discuss the upcoming sports banquet.

Fenwick Boosters Fenwick High

King Promoter Suspends Consultants Amid Boxing Probe

Promoter Don King suspends Paddy Flood Al Braverman and Gordon Peterson amid a federal grand jury probe into favoritism and kickbacks connected to a nationally televised boxing tournament. ABC TV and state authorities review relationships with tournament officials as inaccuracies in Ring Record Book records are noted.

ABC TV King Paddy Flood al Braverman Gordon Peterson Flood Braverman Baltimore New York ABC

Monroe Upsets Talawanda In Mid Miami Tennis Clash

Monroe High dethrones four year champion Talawanda 3-2 to improve to 40-0 in MML play and 60-0 overall. Greg Tavibee Paul Lait and Mark Bastard won singles for Monroe while Marc Parrelia and John Roehl also claimed victories.

Monroe High Talawanda Monroe Hornets Greg Tavibee Ken Scott Paul Lait Doug Booth Mark Bastard Mike Wallace Mark Ritter Fred Putt John Stiles Jim Morris Phil Glass Joan Morris Jett Davis Steve Owen

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