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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1969

Page

7

Records Fall At Monroe VFW Track Meet in Middletown

Archie Bell of Middletown set a VFW meet record in the broad jump with 21 feet 10 1 2 inches as three prelim marks and a final mark highlighted a day of record setting at the Monroe meet. Jeff Gann finished second in the broad jump and also starred in sprints and hurdles as Franklin’s Sam Long posted two hurdle marks. Finals are scheduled for this afternoon at 1 p m with Middletown the two time defending champion.

Middletown Monroe Archie Bell Middies David Myers Kurt Sarringhaus Rahe Bellang Gann Franklin Sam Long Long Fenwick Ian Silar Silar Gann

Hornet Girls Stay Undefeated 4-1 Win at Fairmont East

Monroe High girls tennis remains unbeaten at 4-0 after a 4-1 victory over Fairmont East. Singles match details show Cam Petrocy (MV) and Lynn Coogler posting a 6-3 6-0 win.

Monroe High Sit Fairmont East Monroe Cam Petrocy

Middletown Middies rout Monroe in 12-0 win

Eric Puckett allowed one hit as Middletown pounded Monroe for 12 runs at Monroe. Holland Coleman and Wren led the attack with three hits apiece and three driven in. Middletown improves to 5-4-1 on the season. Hamilton Garfield then blanked Hamilton Garfield 5-0 in tennis with Ballard Terry Nein winning singles and Myers Williams Swank-Long taking doubles.

Eric Puckett Middletown High Monroe Hornets John Holland Tom Coleman Jeri Wren Middies Holland Coleman Wren Middletown Puckett Gomin Shepherd Tapp Hamilton Hamilton Garfield Ballard Custer Terry Brinegar Nein Hurst Myers Williams Rowland-Camery Swank - Long Adams-Risner

Two Bowlers Score First 600s in Local Leagues

Leo West 608 and George Davis 604 earned first time 600 series at Eastern Lanes. West posted 212 189 207 for 608 while Davis had 180 227 197 for 604 as league bowling notes list high scores and team standings for Franklin Lakota and others.

Leo West Commercial League George Davis Industrial Labor League West Davis G. Marshall P. Demostenes G. Brandenburg J. Rose R. Dianglis B. Theodore P. Ballard B. Burton S. Back G. Botts C. Weidner R. Peters W. Hershner J. Wolfenberger L. West J. Day G. Davis Fairfield Franklin L. Ratliff High B. Harding Lakota Franklin Small I. Gibbs Farmer Egelston L. Thurman O'Neal M. Wombald Davidson Ci-N. Pfeiffer Fuentes McKay M. Hammerle Mayberry W. Brewer S. Goode B. Hotarick M. Dickerson Z. Taylor P. Watts S. Pennington B. Murphy H. Smith B. McGee C. Creech B. Gephart J. Whitman D. Hoover C. Bake M. Beachler J. Gibbs N. Charles M. Zech J. Hamilton J. Mynhier

Fenwick Tops Wildcats 3-1 in Mid-Miami Play

Fenwick defeated Franklin 3-1 in a Mid Miami League game. Lou Agoston pitched a strong showing with 28 straight innings without an earned run allowed this season. Agoston and Lawrence Smith teamed with Hollingsworth on the win.

Franklin Fenwick Lou Agoston Agoston Lawrence Smith Hollingsworth

Things Looking Up For Ohio s Many Fishermen

Ohio anglers can expect improving conditions this weekend across lakes. At Cowan Lake water is high and cloudy with muskies crappies bluegill and bullheads being caught with minnows worms and crawlers. Rocky Fork Lake offers clear rolling water with crappies bass and bluegill. Stonelick Lake remains murky with crappies largemouth bass and worms. Acton Lake ranges from rally to clear as fishermen pursue crappies bass and island area West Side with purple night crawlers.

Ohio Columbus, Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Cowan Lake Rocky Fork Lake Stonelick Lake Acton Lake

Major League Leaders National and American Circuits

National League leaders include batting C Jones .431 and Laboy 26 hits. McCovey leads in runs 17 and home runs 5 with 15 RBIs. Morgan and Brock pace steals. Pitching features Jenkins 35 strikeouts and Gibson 34. American League leaders show Moses .444 and 26 hits by Blair and Oliva, with McAuliffe and D Green tied in triples and three players tied at 7 homers. Culp and Peters lead strikeouts at 23.

C. Jones N.Y Laboy Mtl McCovey S.F Morgan Houst Cin M. Alou Pitt H. Aaron Atl Brock St.l Jenkins Chic Gibson Moses Bost Petrocelli Murcer Pepitone F. Howard Wash Blair Balt Oliva Minn D. Johnson Carew McAuliffe Det D. Green Oak Harpers Sen White Kenney Culp G. Peters

McGuire Jr. to Join Marquette This Fall

Al McGuire Jr., son of Marquette University coach, will enter Marquette University this fall. He previously starred in basketball at Milwaukee Marquette High.

Milwaukee Wis al McGuire Jr Marquette University Marquette Marquette High

Knute Rockne's Notre Dame Reigns Through 13 Years

Knute Rockne coached Notre Dame football for 13 seasons achieving 105 wins 12 losses and 5 ties.

Knute Rockne Notre Dame

Carlisle Honor 1943 Basketball Champs at Awards Banquet

Carlisle High to honor the 1943 Warren County champion basketball team at tonight's 6 30 awards banquet. Guests include players Dale Baker Howard Mabry Roy Kruse Tom Kruse Gene South Robert Sorrell Don Bishop John Homan and Earl Chamberlain. Tom Hamlin of WHIO TV to speak. Boosters present two senior awards and a $200 scholarship.

Carlisle Carlisle High Warren County Charles Chamberlain Dale Baker Trenton Howard Mabry West Alexandria Roy Kruse Franklin Tom Kruse Miamisburg Gene South Robert Sorrell Cincinnati Don Bishop John Homan

Madison Is VV Winner In Eight Annual Track Meet

Madison High edged Twin Valley South at Valley View High School in the eighth annual meet. Madison led 40% to TV South 39% with Springboro 29% and Valley View 20% among 22 teams. multiple event wins listed for Madison and other schools.

Madison High Twin Valley South Valley View High School Madison TV South Springboro Graham Valley View Nat. Trail Woodrow Wilson Preble Shawnee Northwestern Little Miami Brookville North College Hill Bellbrook Beisner Spooner Finkes Whitt MclIntire Lampis Johnson Suggs Tvs Weller Nch Hensley Ludlow Kurt Zerkle Brandenburg Duncan Enright Lehman Hale Gifford Masters Slaneck Ream McIntire White Moyer Paul Bowers Day

Cleveland to Host 1969 Wightman Cup Tennis Matches

The United States Lawn Tennis Association announced on Thursday that Cleveland will host the 1969 Wightman Cup matches. Executive secretary Bob Malaga provided the confirmation.

Cleveland Ohio Bob Malaga United State Lawn Tennis Association I l

Majestic Prince Seeks Weekend Step in Stepping Stone

Majestic Prince the unbeaten 3yearold colt leads the national racing slate as he prepares for the Kentucky Derby. With Bill Hartack aboard trainer Johnny Longden noted a fivefurlong workout and the May3 Derby aim, while other major races fade in his shadow.

Ted Meier Associated Press Majestic Prince Churchill Downs Top Knight Bill Hartack Frank McMahon Johnny Longden Longden Aqueduct Hollywood Park Pimlico Sportsman’s Park Majestic

Lebanon Raceway First Races and Results Roundup

A dense listing of Lebanon Raceway results across ten races with trotting and pacing winners and payoffs. Notable entries include Bartlett Square, Star Face, Illustrator, TV Rudy, Jolly Byrd, and Gemini Jane among others, with times ranging about 2 06 to 2 13.

Spert Allen Little Det Star Face Little Sport Illustrator Rolling Eric Rudy Morphine Mister Q Jolly Byrd Laurel Shy Boy Prince Robin's Gee Gee Fortuna Winter Apple Lucine Scott Janey's Dream Model T Henry Atachamp Queen Diller David F. Prince del Direct Jak Eternal Flame Werts Boy Rich Way Star My Collette Radiant Hope Bit O Creed Weegie Feeble Frost Red Blade Even'’s Adios Tuffy Adios H. W. Price Flora Mitzi Rambier Hicko Knot Rudy Adams Flamingo Mac Bard Mite Newtown Betsy Cheekie Vic Limberlost Way Carey's Dream Bang Seng April's Dream Willola Lady Jolly Scott Dana D Direct Dike Lee Princess Byrd Katfish Gail Diller Chief Worthy Little Starbuck Burt Wilson C E Sammy Anderson Cheryl Fedor Doll Baby Blackie Witt Henry Blackstone Dane Chief Macco Flarestoner Prince Desmond

Rube Bjorkman, UND Coach, Olympian in 1948 and 1952

Rube Bjorkman of the University of North Dakota served as a member of the 1948 and 1952 U S Olympic hockey squads.

Rube Bjorkman University of North Dakota U.S

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