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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1977

Page

7

Playoff night showcases stars Abdul-Jabbar Free Issel

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 40 points with 19 rebounds and nine blocks as the Lakers beat the Warriors 95-86 to take a 2-0 series lead. Lloyd Free fueled Philadelphia's 109-100 win over Boston to move the 76ers ahead 2-1. Dan Issel delivered 36 points and eight rebounds in Denver's 121-110 victory over Portland to tie their series 1-1.

Frank Brown Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers Lloyd Free Philadelphia 76Ers Dan Issel Denver Nuggets National Basketball Association Abdul-Jabbar Lakers Jerry West Los Angeles Golden State Warriors Boston Celtics Celtics Dave Cowens Philadelphia Boston 76Ers Issel Nuggets Denver Portland Trail Blazers Washington Bullets Houston Rockets Portland Bill Walton Maurice Lucas Trail Blazers

DeBartolo could gain control of the Indians

Cleveland Indians president Alva T. Bonda said Edward J. DeBartolo may acquire at least 60 percent of the club by assuming the team debt to five Cleveland banks. Bonda said talks involve DeBartolo’s purchase options and existing investor terms with no current sale of partners’ interests.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Alva T Ted” Bonda Youngstown, Ohio Edward J. DeBartolo Pittsburgh Penguins San Francisco 49Ers Edward Jr DeBartolo Indians Bonda Bonda Germany Bonda

Appointments in Butler County Estates Across Middletown

Multiple probate notices announce executors and administrators named for estates in Butler County Ohio. Fred Rodgers Barbara Ann Anness Caroline Buckner Linda Dietz Nellie M. Lacey Leone Mercer Flora Jackson plus others are listed with case numbers EA6468 EA6485 EA6464 EA6458 EA-5477 EA6462 EA6491 EA6432 and dates in April 1977.

Roy D. Reed Fred Rodgers Middletown Ohio Butler County Faye Purdy Caroline Buckner WWA Madison Township Alice S. Greathouse Barbara Ann Anness Alice § Greathouse Harry F Walsh Robert A. Lanter Grace Lanter Robert A Lanter Harry F. Walsh Clayton Purdy William C. Johnson Elsie Johnson Jacobs, Kleinman, Martin & Seibel Robert E. Jacobs Cincinnati Leone Mercer Aialee Lain Linda Dietz Lemon Township Flora Jackson Flora Vv. Jackson Nellie M. Lacey Flora V. Jackson

Susquehanna Star Mike Scheib Slams 58 Free Throws

Susquehanna basketball standout Mike Scheib connected on 58 straight free throws during the 1976 77 season and admired his locker number 58 reflecting the feat.

Mike Scheib Susquehanna

Gals Meet Opens at Edgewood with 15 Teams

A field of 15 teams led by defending champion Talawanda opened the VFW Girls track meet at Edgewood High School sponsored by Middletown VFW Post 3809. Running finals are slated for 1 30 this afternoon after a 10 a m start. The Thunderbirds won a three way meet at Lakota posting 64 points to top Lebanon 50 and Fenwick 44.

Talawanda VFW Edgewood High School Middletown VFW Post Spartan Valley View High Lakota Thunderbirds Lebanon Fenwick

United States rallys past Romania in world hockey

In Vienna the United States erased a two goal deficit to beat Romania 7-2 and move to 1-1 in the ice hockey world championships.

Vienna United States Romania

Tennessee remains undefeated in dual meets with Miami and Florida

Tennessee defeated Miami of Ohio and Florida in Knoxville. Ronnie Harris won the 100 meters in 10.3 and the 200 meters in 21.1 seconds. Paul Jordan won the long jump at 24 ft 6.75 in and the triple jump at 52 ft 2.5 in. Tennessee now stands 8-0 in dual meets this season.

Knoxville, Tenn Tennessee Miami Ohio Florida Ronnie Harris Paul Jordan Harris Jordan

Barber catches Stadler in New Orleans

In New Orleans Craig Stadler gains ground as he rests during the event. The report notes Stadler catching up to the lead as the competition unfolds.

Barber Stadler New Orleans Craig Stadler

Durbin tops pin finals in richest bowling event

Mike Durbin seeded No. 1 after a 277 final match and a 232 203 rolloff win over Mike Berlin to claim the top spot in the $125,000 Tournament of Champions. Berlin and Durbin tied at 10,812 pins for the final, joining Wayne Zahn Sam Flanagan and Larry Laub in the televised final for a $25,000 prize.

Akron Ohio Mike Durbin Mike Berlin Durbin Professional Bowlers Association Pro Berlin Chagrin Falls Berlin Muscatine Iowa Wayne Zahn Tempe Ariz Sam Flanagan Parkersburg W.va Larry Laub San Francisco Zahn Flanagan Laub

Bradley sets stroke record in Ameri can Defender Classic

Pat Bradley fired seven birdies and an eagle for a tournament record 64 and a three stroke lead after round one at the Ameri can Defender Classic in Raleigh. JoAnn Carner sits two behind at 67 while Judy Rankin and Kathy Whitworth are two back with 69s as the field narrows to the low 60 for the 54 hole event.

Raleigh, N.C Pat Bradley JoAnn Carner North Ridge Sue Roberts Sandra Spuzich Sandra Palmer Raleigh Carol Mann

ARCA Late Models at Queen City Speedway Sunday

ARCA stock cars race at Queen City Speedway West Chester in a 100 lap Ohio Hundred feature. Woody Fisher returns to compete alongside regulars Pat Patrick and Chuck McWilliamsUnion in a tight half mile track battle with time trials at 1 p.m. Drag racing also on tap at Edgewater Raceway Park Cleves a full slate begins with eliminators and bracket classes at 2 p.m.

Automobile Racing Club of America ARCA Queen City Speedway West Chester Woody Fisher Tri-County Speedway Cincinnati Pat Patrick Chuck McWilliams Union Ohio Edgewater Raceway Park Cleves

Lebanon Raceway Night Highlighted By 2500 Dollar Feature

The Lebanon program centers on a 2500 dollar feature and two 2000 dollar races. Top five horses contend in the Preferred Handicap Pace in race six, with two 2000 dollar conditioned paces in races eight and nine. Results list pace times and winning payouts across the night.

Lebanon Lebanon Raceway

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