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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1971

Page

13

Bucks' O A Leave Bullets Behind in Game 3 Showdown

Oscar Robertson dominated with 22 points and 10 assists while Lew Alcindor added 27 points and 24 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks crushed the Baltimore Bullets 102-83 to take a 2 0 lead in the NBA title series. The third game in Milwaukee Wednesday night aims to seal the sweep.

GORDC Baltimore Oscar Alcine Oscar Robertson Milwaukee Bucks Baltimore Bullets Tional Basketball Association Milwaukee The Bucks NBA Boston Minneapolis Big O Earl Monroe Lew Alcindor Bullets Alcindor Robertson Jack Marin Wes Unseld Monroe

Porter Pact May End Up In Courts

Villanova star Howard Porter may face court action after signing with the Chicago Bulls. Porter denied signing with the Pittsburgh Condors and the Bulls reportedly offered a 1.5 million dollar five year deal plus a 100,000 bonus. Condors president Don Bezahler urged patience until parties meet to discuss the dispute.

Pittsburgh Howard Porter Villanova Pittsburgh Condors American Basketball Association Chicago Bulls National Basketball Asso Condor Don Bezahler Porter Bulls The Chicago Tribune Condors ABA Chicago Howard Bezahler

Six Golfers Tie in Honest John Tournament Start

Six golfers finished tied at Brown's Run Country Club as the Honest John Tournament opened the 1971 campaign. Bill McCabe C H Eisengemer Bill Barnes Riley Upton Dr W R Steele and John Darragh all posted 72s for the round Jim Turner led with a 74 while McCabe shot 75.

Brown’s Run Country Club Bill McCabe C. H. Eisenmenger Bill Barnes Riley Upton W.R. Steele John Darragh Jim Turner McCabe

Lebanon Raceway Entries Overview by Race

A list of entries across nine Lebanon Raceway races including Pace and Trot divisions. Notable names include Amor Star, Cindy’s Lady, Queen’s Lorton, Tennessee Tom, Amber Lincoln, Chief Mercedes, and Milford Demon’s D among others.

Amor Star Cindy's Lady Shadydate Regal Little Rep Song Storm Princess Powder Time Chet Lynn Shelly Miss Miniver Jimmie Bars Queen's Lorton Tennessee Tom Sharon Dale Inka Dinka Do Dee's Calumet Cash Granny Spencer Quaker Linda Drava’s Pick Vaney Simon B Haldan Prince Adam’s Apple Ja Mar Rolling Agile Skeet Charming Adam His Gal Dale Faith Petite Pride Little Time Miracle Win Lucky Jonel Pleasant Princess Alpine Byrd Waterbug Frosting Peggy O' Queen Della Star Neiva Mr. Royalty Milford Demon Egerton Lady April Key Bewanka Lady Onyx Hennessey Abbe Smash Notice Syvestra Pace Smokey Painter Queen’s Pagan Naughty Widow Shanty’s Son Willie Knight Shy Maid Tai Lor Tot Cobblin Basin Street Torm Jenko Smokey J Pretty Ben Wanetta Leo

Richey Wins River Oaks Final Over Graebner

Cliff Richey, the nation’s top player, avenged last year’s leg cramp by defeating Clark Graebner 6-2 6-1 6-2 in the River Oaks Invitational final to take the $5,000 winner’s prize. Graebner earned $3,000 for second. the doubles went to Onny Purun and Milan Hosecek over Edelfsen and Froehling.

Richey Clark Graebner Graebner New Zealand Onny Purun

Billie Jean King Dominates Virginia Slims Invitational

Billie Jean King won the Virginia Slims Invitational in San Diego to cap the first women’s professional tennis tour, earning 36,350 for eight singles titles. She beat Rosemary Casals 7-5 6-1 after switching to Casals’ steel racket, then paired with Casals to win the doubles final 6-7 6-2 6-2. Casals finished the tour with over 27,000 and Ann Hayden Jones led others with more than 25,000.

San Diego Billie Jean King Mrs. King San Franciscan Rosemary Casals Miss Casals Francoise Durr France Judy Tegart Dalton Australia Ann Hayden Jones England

Ralston Triumphs in World Cup Boston Clash

Dennis Ralston, 28, California, redeemed doubts from Friday by defeating Australia in the World Cup Tennis event at Boston College, helping the United States to a 4-3 victory after a tense Davis Cup history.

Newton Mass John Newcombe Ralston Dennis Ralston America Australia Boston College

UNM Sweeps Arizona in Three-Game Baseball Series

The University of New Mexico completed a three game baseball sweep at the University of Arizona in mid April. The series showcased UNM’s pitching depth and timely hitting, with standout performances by UNM pitchers and key at bats by their hitters. The victory strengthens UNM’s standing in the regional race and signals momentum heading into the next schedule phase.

University of New Mexico University of Arizona

Fenwick Boosters Honor Rossi At Annual Banquet

Fenwick High notes Rossi Butch Rossi long time basketball coach as Booster Award recipient amid banquet. Membership status questioned for 1970 71. awards also given for football basketball and other honors. List of recipients includes Harkrader Esposito Cape DeBrosse Svarda Boxwell Klapheke and others across sports and letters.

John “Butch” Rossi Fenwick High Falcons Armco Glenn Harkrader Carl Esposito Tim Cape Wile Orland Harkrader Maurice DeBrosse Charles Svarda Richard ‘A. “Chick” Boxwell Henry T. Rossi Steve Klapheke James Dobrozsi Vince Agoston Joe Chase Dennis Daley Greg Hume Greg Johnson Joe Koeppel Dave Muthert Joe Sweeney Dick Swope John Martin Mgr Steve Kapheke Roy Conti John Fening Mike Fiessinger Phil Henning Joe Hurt Chris Laber Vic Jarbo Tim Klaber Pat Long Dave Moberly Mark Schmidt Mark Schumacher Mer Kevin Johnson Curt Dunn Dick Martin Tor Resta Bill Schwab Steve Ashcraft John Balaz Tom Boxwell Dave Caserta Paul Chase Mike Cochran Dan Conti Tim Dineen Tony Donisi Curt Hurst Terry Laber Steve Long Dave McLaughlin Larry Piedel Fred Schwab Bill Sears Mike Smith Tim Thornton Robert Williams Robert Augspurger Paul Murphy Mel Pat Neu

Petty Clinches 127th Victory Amid Controversy at Martinsville

Richard Petty claimed his 127th win in a 20 mile NASCAR Grand National race at Martinsville, driven a Plymouth to a narrow margin over David Pearson who protested fuel cap on the last 18 laps. Petty's eighth win of the season nudges earnings toward $112,000 and a potential $1 million career total. Mike Mosley, in a strong USAC roadster show, won the Trenton 200 by almost five miles, his first victory in six years in a Watson-built car as engines failed around him.

Bloys Britt Richard Petty Mike Mosley Riverside Calif Lian Frank Matish Petty Plymouth David Pearson Ford Martinsville Pearson Mosley Trenton Indianapolis USAC Brownsburg Ind Wally ‘Dallenbach East Brunswick ABC Aul Salle Victory Circle A J. Watson Watson Mario Andretti

Canadiens Fight Back In Key NHL Playoff Game

The Montreal Canadiens, trailing 2-1 in the series, crushed the Minnesota North Stars 7-2 in Montreal after dropping a 6-3 decision in Minnesota. Parise and Oliver sparked a third period rally as Minnesota stunned Montreal 5-2 to even the best-of-seven at two games apiece and set up a decisive fifth game back in Montreal. Cesare Maniago’s goaltending helped Minnesota prevail in the latest dramatic matchup.

Canadiens Minnesota North Stars Montreal North Stars Minnesota Cesare Maniago J.P. Parise Murray Oliver Parise

Local Bowler Is Top Man In State Tourney

Carl Compton topped the 67th Annual Ohio State Bowling Tournament in Lima. In week eight he placed third in singles handicap and first in singles actual scoring with a 747 series, despite a 180 average. Don Williams and Bob Hilborn of Mansfield moved into second with a 1,384-pin total.

Lima Ohio Carl Compton Compton Don Williams Bob Hilborn Mansfield

Doris Burt Tops Chronicle Singles Leader in Franklin

In the Chronicle Tournament at Laynecrest Lanes Doris Burt of Franklin rose to first in singles with a 698 total after a 200 178 240 series. She overtook Mary Ellen Kiester who led earlier with 692. Stump's Lanes remains team leader with 3,209 and tops actual with 2,975. Mary and Martha Gray still head doubles and Jean Quillen of Franklin leads all events with 1,661.

Franklin Laynecrest Doris Burt Burt Dayton Sisters Jean Quillen

Hawks Seize Home Ice After 7-1 win in New York

The Chicago Black Hawks return home for game five against the Rangers after a 7-1 rout in New York. Stan Mikita added a goal and an assist as Chicago leveled the series at two games each. The series moves to Chicago Tuesday and to New York Thursday, with a possible seventh game in Chicago.

New York Chicago Rangers Black Hawk Stan Mikita Hawks

Kunzman Wins In Comeback at Tri County Speedway

Kunzman captures the -lap U S Auto Club midget event at Tri County Speedway after a fiery crash last year. He started on the outside pole and led the race on the half mile dirt track Sunday, with Jerry McClung of Tempe second, Larry Rice of Linden third, Bill Renshaw of Indianapolis fourth, and Chuck Arnold of Gardena fifth.

Iowa U.S. Auto Club Tri County Speedway Kunzman Odessa Jerry McClung Tempe Ariz Larry Rice Linden Ind Bill Renshaw Indianapolis Chuck Arnold Gardena Calif

Szturm Ties for Low Gross at Wildwood

Szturm the Wildwood greenskeeper tied with Bill Ritter for low gross with 73s as Jim Ritter 74 and Hollon 76 and Siler 76 followed. Szturm led low net in the zero to eight handicap with a 70 while Siler won nine to four handicap. Whitt 71 led fifteen and over. Closest-to-pin awards went to Rapp Abner and Greene Jr. Blind bogey winners included Shepherd Sherman McCandless Harvey Hornback Taylor Ellis Hart.

Jim Ritter Clayton Hollon E.B. Siler Szturm Siler Bill Whitt Joe Rapp Jack Abner Tom Greene Jr Dorsey Shepherd Roger Sherman Bob McCandless Ray Harvey Cletus Hornback Mort Taylor D. Ellis Bob Hart

NBA Gets The Crowds While ABA Gets SSS

New York AP reports pro basketball saw rapid growth in 1970-71 with the ABA surpassing 2 million attendance for the first time on 11 teams, up 2.2 percent. The NBA topped 5 million in regular season home crowds, rising 12 percent, and with three expansions the total reached 5,497,261, a 25.5 percent increase.

New York National Basketball Association American Basketball Association ABA NBA Associated Press

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