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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1970

Page

9

Gem City Ice Cream Takes Team Lead In City Bowling Tourney

Gem City Ice Cream surged to first in the Men's City Bowling Tournament at Chautauqua Lanes with a 3,114 team total led by Larry Stamper’s 618 series. Ray Paynter moved atop the singles actual with a 680, while Don Eisele claimed the all-events actual lead at 1,892.

Gem City Ice Cream Chautauqua Lanes Larry Stamper Dick Gaiser Paynter Roger Stamm Larry Peek

Rita Wall sparks Chronicle singles win at Laynecrest Lanes

Rita Wall of Cincinnati rolled 206 202 247 for 655 actual and 778 handicap to win the Chronicle Tournament singles title at Laynecrest Lanes marking her first 600 series. Dayton Upsetters lead team standings. doubles leaders are Rita Shook and Wilma Wallace with 1292.

Chronicle Laynecrest Lanes Cincinnatian Dayton Feix Sohio Eatons Rita Shook Wilma Wallace Carrie Craft Doris Revers Craft Doris Burt Franklin Flo Wells

Graves Tops Eagles State Bowl Tourney With Narrow Lead

Ken Graves of New Lexington dominated the Eagles State Bowling Tournament from Feb 7 to its end in the Sports Bowl. He posted a 729 as rivals Ed Rivers and Paul Shepley trailed with 714 and 712. Team honors went to Joe's Bar No. 2, Wadsworth, at 3,226 followed by Speight Trucking Wilmington 3,224 and Presto's Sporting Goods Barberton 3,134. Doubles were won by Roy Tuma and Jack Lucas Garfield Heights with 1,336. handicap all events by Bill Lytle Wadsworth with 1,979. actual all-events by Wa't Van Riper 1,818. A total of 614 teams competed for $16,773 in prizes. next Eagles tourney set for Canton 1971.

Ken Graves New Lexington Eagles Lou Mire Mount Vernone Graves Ed Rivers Cambridge Paul Shepley Springfield Joe’s Bar No. 2 Wadsworth Speight Trucking Squad Wilmington Presto’s Sporting Goods Barberton Roy Tuma Jack Lucas Garfield Heights Bill Lytle Wa't van Riper

Charity Turned to Disaster in Angels Royals Tilt

In a 4-1 Royals win at California the turning point came in the 13th as George Spriggs threw out Chico Ruiz at the plate and later delivered a bunt single. Amos Otis and Bob Oliver provided two insurance runs, while Jim Fregosi miscue aided the Angels rally. The Royals pulled ahead in a sunlit miscue and Sacrifice bunt.

Associated Press California Angels Kansas City George Spriggs California Spriggs Royals Chico Ruiz Joe Azcue Ruiz Angels New York Yankees Baltimore Minnesota Oakland Midwest Detroit Arcue Amos Otis Bob Oliver Jim Fregosi Horace Clarke New York Yanks Andy Etchebarren Chico Salmon Pete Ward Mike Cuellar Dave Johnson Brant Alyea Twins Jim Perry Reggie Jackson

Haynie Wins Raleigh Ladies Invitational Golf Tourney

Sandra Haynie captured $2,475 first prize with a 72 at the fifth annual Raleigh Ladies Invitational finishing at 212 after 54 holes. She joined Jo Ann Prentice in a late birdie run to pull five under. Carol Mann, defending champ, faded to finish in a three way tie for second with Marilynn Smith and Prentice at 215 winning $1,578 each.

Raleigh N. C Sandra Haynie Miss Haynie Carol Mann Miami Jo Ann Prentice Caroll Mann Miss Prentice Marilynn Smith

Standings and Player Honors from Bowling League

Team standings show Gem City Ice Cream leading at 3 114 with Airport Inn and Hudepohl tied at 3 096 and 3 051 respectively. Individual results list Gene Haney as doubles leader and Ray Paynter as singles leader with Don Eisele top all events in the handicap and actual divisions.

Gem City Airport Inn Hudepohl Allstate Termite Gene Haney R. Stamm L. Peck D. Dennis C. Yocum M. Melton A. Kilburn Dick Gaiser

Old Pros Capture Major Race Events Across Nation

Veterans Parnelli Jones A J Foyt Richard Petty Tiny Lund and John Cannon won top motorsport races over the weekend. Jones set a 91.375 mph Trans Am record at Laguna Seca while Foyt won a 200 mile USAC stock car race in Phoenix by one second. Petty dominated the Gwyn Staley Memorial at North Wilkesboro and Cannon led in the Continental series at Riverside. Lund secured his fifth straight NASCAR Grand American win in Augusta.

Parnelli Jones A. J. Foyt Richard Petty Tiny Lund John Cannon Jones Mustang Monterey Calif Ford General Motors North Wilkesboro N. C Cannon Riverside Calif Canada Dave Jordan Cypress Lund Augusta

Lebanon Raceway Entries for Ninth Race Card Busy Night

The Lebanon Raceway program lists entries for nine races led by Trot Nancy Sayre and a lineup including Six Bits Uncle Ed Colonel Saunders Midnight Echo Mike Warren Poverty Ridge and Lucky West for Race One and a long field of pacers across races two through nine featuring Royal Sandpiper Miracle Honor Belle H Mid nnight Royal Shinway Bubbles and many others. The card spotlights drivers and horses such as Stephen Bloom Mac's Victor Jay Dee Blackstone Terry Jean's Adios John Dale Axis Mighty Direct Afton Direct Connie Joe Mitzie Knight Space Demon Fighting Fortuna Bud Bemont Tactful Tom Stormy Bob Parties Choice My Caroline Sam's Express Ruben L Lincoln Land Kid Wingait Det Kaye Castle Dutch Pointer Adam's Apple Morphine Marty's Boy Mildred Gold Famous Jenko Beatrice Lil Sonny G Going Storm Frosty Mr. K Express Field Don Ab be's K Macco Mister Q D's Ship Ahoy Rudy Adams Justly Stone Tami Queen Disambeone Mighty Stepper A Shanty's Son Double Creed Little Shyster Special Leader Little Charley Artistic Wick Bachelor Creed Jane Frisco Shirley's Jet Frisky Frosty Yankee Doctor.

Nancy Sayre Six Bits Uncle Ed Colonel Saunders Midnight ‘Echo Mike Warren Poverty Ridge Lucky West Pace Royal Sandpiper Alltheway Miracle Honor Belle H Midnnight Royal Shinway Bubbles Verl’s Girl Stephen Bloom Mac’s Victor Jay Dee Blackstone Terry Jean Adios John Dale Axis Mighty Direct Afton Direct Connie Mr. K Express Field Don Abbe’s K Macco Mister Q D’s Ship Ahoy Rudy Adams Pace Justly Stone Tami Queen Disambeone Mighty Stepper A Shanty’s Son Double Creed Little Shyster Little Charley Artistic Wick Bachelor Creed Jane Frisco Shirley Jet Frisky Frosty Yankee Doctor

Royals Sign Ath Draftee

Cincinnati AP reports Joe McBride of Augusta College signed with the Cincinnati Royals as the NBA team’s No 8 pick in the 1970 draft. McBride averaged 22.8 points and 14 rebounds per game for Augusta to lead a 27-3 season, hitting .546 from the field.

Cincinnati Joe,McBride Augusta College Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association McBride Augusta Birmingham Ala

Johnson, Barber, Charles in three way golf playoff

In New Orleans the Greater New Orleans Open ends with Howie Johnson Miller Barber and Bob Charles tied at 10 under 278 after storm delays. Lou Graham finished one back at 279 while George Archer faded to fifth. Masters champion Billy Casper Jim Colbert Dave Stockton Gary Player Rod Curl sit at 282.

New Orleans Howie Johnson Johnson Baton Rouge Miller Barber Bob Charles George Archer Billy Casper Jim Colbert Dave Stockton Gary Player Rod Curl Barber Charles

Latham Wins Tri County Speedway Late Model Feature

Ralph Latham of West Chester Cincinnati won the 25 lap Tri County Speedway late model feature by four rear lengths. Fast qualifier Pat Patrick of Cincinnati led a 69 Chevelle in the late models. Don Gregory of Columbus Indiana won the first heat in a 69 Chevelle. Joe Burdette of Cincinnati won the second heat in a 70 Chevelle. Bruce Merz of Cleves won the Spots Sedan feature. Mike Combs won the first sports sedan heat. Jessie Bunch won the second sports sedan heat in a 62 Falcon. Kyle Bonnett claimed the third sports sedan heat.

Westchester Cincinnati Ralph Latham Pat Patrick Don Gregory Columbus Ind Joe Burdette Bruce Merz Cleves Mike Combs Jessie Bunch Kyle Bonnett

Esposito brothers ignite Bruins past Black Hawks in playoff opener

Phil Esposito scored a hat trick and led Boston to a 6-3 victory over Chicago as Tony Esposito, shaken but not hurt, kept his cool after a forehead hit. The Bruins seized control early, with John Bucyk and Dennis Hull trading goals as Boston built a four goal cushion. The Blues opened their series with a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh, while Pittsburgh coach Red Kelly claimed intimidation as the Blues fought off scuffles.

Chicago Boston Con- Richard Phil Esposito Tony Esposito Chicago Black Hawk Phil Tony Bruins Black Hawks St. Louis Blues Pittsburgh Penguins Ken Hodge Esposito John Bucyk Dennis Hull Hawks Detroit New York Penguins Red Kelly

Michigan State Defensive Tackle Ron Curl Blocks Four Punts

Ron Curl of Chicago Michigan State blocked four punts last season for the Spartans. He also blocked one extra point in a game, adding to his special teams impact.

Ron Curl Chicago Michigan State Spartans

Locals Dominate Indoor Doubles Championship Action

Middletown locals shine at the First Annual Indoor Championships as Harrington and Mannring win the men's doubles, Dishun and Bradley take the women's doubles, with Bennett and Fry capturing the singles titles. The event, sponsored by the Middletown Tennis Club, saw finals and semi finals completed with trophies awarded.

Middletown Middletown Tennis Club Dave Harrington Tom Mannring Lincoln School Carolyn Dishun Missy Bob Bennett Columbus Ben ‘Varn Dayton Marmee ‘Fry Springfield Miss Bradley Harrington-Mannring Varn Beach Dishun - Bradley Kathy Graeter Marmee Fry Mary Richards Missy Bradley Oxford Cincinnati Fry Bradley Graeter Judy Wilde

Greyhound Sets 1 Mile Trotting Record in 1938

Greyhound establishes a one mile trotting record with a time of 1 54 4 in 1938. The achievement marks a landmark in harness racing history.

Greyhound

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Ray Paynter Donnie Justice Don Eisele Rita Wall Canton Charity Beneficial Finance System Beneficial Finance Co Central Ave Bloys Britt AP Auto Lebanon Lou Graham Latham Norm Ullman Bernie Geoffman Maurice Rocket Cef Dave Beach Ben Yarn Ross Helft Bennett Varn Bradley, Dishun Merth Lesenen Loonsinger Lois Worstiwhle Luluto Wen Poone Progress Ohio Profiteo Academy
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