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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1978

Page

11

Israeli youths face Connors Borg exhibition in Middletown

Four Israeli 12 year olds Amos Mansdorf Michael Daniel Menashe Tzur and Gilad Bloom train at Banat Hasharon near Tel Aviv and compete at Middletown Tennis Club while an exhibition with Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg looms Their coach Scholmo Zoreff says the trip offers exposure and life lessons as the group advances through the Western Boys 12-14 championship with wins in opening matches and rounds ongoing across singles doubles and consolation events.

Israel Middletown Jimmy Connors Bjorn Amos Mansdorf Michael Daniel Menashe Tzur Gilad Bloom Israel Tennis Enter Banat Hasharon Tel Aviv Winston- Salem N.C Daniel Tzur Zoreff America Jeff Scolnick Cincinnati Bloom Jim Castas Dayton Kevin McCallum Indianapolis Mansdorf Stan Ford Lexington Arthur Engle Brookline Mass Jim Roberts Charleston W. Va Davyl Lee Jeff King Rockford, II Ken Derr Orinda Calif Carlos Sanchez Parkersburg

College stars gather for Kings Island Hall of Fame dedication

Elite college football players including Jack Thom Washington State Chuck Fusina Penn State Rick Leach Michigan Ted Brown NC State Charles Alexander LSU and Russel Erxleben Texas appear at Kings Island for the dedication of the National College Football Hall of Fame. A Cincinnati Post luncheon featured Gov. James Rhodes Ohio Coach Woody Hayes and others as dedication events run through Thursday.

Texas Cincinnati Post Netherland Hilton James Rhodes Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State Illinois Buddy Young Notre Dame Four Horsemen Jim Crowle Don Miller Dick Kazmaier Hall of Hayes Xavier University Ed Kluska Musketeers Kluska Miami University Hall of Fame California Kazmaier Princeton

North promotes $300,000 Westchester Classic in Manhattan

Golfer Andy North, 1978 U S Open champion and defending Wall Street Heliport host, drives a ball in downtown Manhattan to promote the upcoming 300000 dollar Westchester Classic. North headlines the event as the defending champion.

Andy North Wall Street Manhattan North

Latonia Trots Latonia Trots Entries 1st Race Pace

Latonia tracks list 9 pace and trot races with horse names entered for each, including Dandy High Chief Dixie Berry Flukey Luke Slash 5S Sarah Nugget Son Camden Georgewood Jumping Andre N Slab Board in race one and similar lineups for races two through nine with horses such as Benga Tink Muncy Boy Royal Chimes Honeybrook Easter Rusty Pilot Little Sampson Hawaiian Eye Snanghi Ridge and more.

Dandy High Chief Dixie Berry Flukey Luke Slash Sarah Nugget Son Camden Georgewood Andre N Slab Sunrise Minnie Pace Boatsman Pride of Cleone Parkway Fanny Yankee W.W Jungle Girl Bono Satan Bill Bucket Count Tally Kellytuck Edna Willo May Time Atom Cloud Ronnie Go Laura Fay Stone Ledo Hanover Most Happy Ihe Myona Gene D.W. Sam Liebestraum

Knothole results across classes summarized

Knothole results list final scores by class and team. CLASS A MAJOR Manny's 5 defeats Sportsmen's Club 2. CLASS A MINOR SK Const. 3 over Roger's 2. CLASS B MAJOR Panthers 7 over McGraw Const. CLASS B MINOR Raiders 11 over Rebels 0. CLASS C MINOR Optimists 15 over Warriors 5. Ratliff Exxon 15 over Chargers 0. Baron's 3 over Bears 2. CLASS O MAJOR Madisonian 6 over Bunnell's 0. CLASS D MINOR Perkins 16 over Cassano's 7. CLASS E Dental Group 16 over Local 510 7. Diliman's 13 over Heber Jones 10.

Manny's Sportsmen's Club SK Const Roger’s Panthers McGraw Mino Raiders Rebels Optimists Warriors Ratliff Exxon Chargers Baron's Bears Madisonian Bunnell’s Perkins Cassano’s Dental Local 510 Diliman’s Heber Jones

Softball Results From Local Leagues

FEDERAL RED Clothing Clinic beat Mathis Fabric 10 to 6 while Tri City defeated Ratcliffe Leasing 16 to 6. McMontgie Coast lost to McClain Tree 13 to 0. K&G won 8 to 0 over Northway Inn. FEDERAL BLUE Bill and Son topped H and H Customs 16 to 2 as Madison Inn posted 12. Chrysler Prod 10 Ruppert Mondays 11. Buster's Bar Brewer's Gin Mill 16. Dick Adamsons VW Women in blue Clothing Clinic 8 over Gardner MBA 4. Micomonico's 15 The Loft 2. CONTINENTAL Polar Oil 2 against Midd. Janitor Tap Room 12. Waynesville 0 Pro. Tect 11. The Bunch 0.

Federal Red Clothing Clinic Mathis Fabric Tri City Ratcliffe Leasing McMontgie McClain Tree Northway Inn Federal Blue Bill&Son H&h Customs Madison Inn Chrysler Ruppert Buster's Bar Brewer's Gin Mill Dick Adamsons VW Women’s Blue Clothing Clinic Gardner Mba Micomonico’s the Loft Continental Polar Oil Midd Waynesville the Bunch

LA awaits IOC word on 1984 Olympics plan

Los Angeles awaits the International Olympic Committee decision on a motion to assign 1984 Games funding to the U S Olympic Committee. Mayor Bradley's spokesman notes doubt over the plan’s viability while USOC President Kane warns it could die if IOC rejects the plan. City officials remain puzzled by the financial guarantee method and the long negotiations.

Los Angeles International Olympic Committee Tom Bradley U.S IOC USOC Robert Kane

Trojans Host Class B Invitational Softball Tournament

The Trojans will host a Class B Invitational softball tournament from August 10 to 13 at the American Legion diamonds in Smith Park. A draw will be held August 7 at 6 30 p.m. Entry is 60 dollars with the first 12 teams securing spots. Hughie Higdon serves as tournament director.

Middletown Sports Unlimited Trojans American Legion Diamonds Smith Park Hughie Higdon

Dibbs, Orantes Lead Opening Round Wins at North Conway Tennis

Top seed Eddie Dibbs defeated Bob Hewitt 6-3, 6-3 at Mt. Cranmore in the $175,000 event. Manuel Orantes crushed Larry Gottfried 6-1, 6-1, while Hank Pfister beat Peter Pearson 4-6 7-5 6-2 and Cliff Letcher topped Colin Dowdeswell 6-4 6-3. Bruce Manson beat Roberto Lombardi 6-4 6-3, and Nick Saviano ousted Doug Crawford 7-5 6-4. Colin Dibley edged Drew Meyers 7-5 6-3 in New Orleans. Weather rain halted action in South Orange where Guillermo Vilas was set to play. Pete Rose named NL Player of the Week after a 13-for-27 week and a 38-game hitting streak. Oliver of Texas named AL Player of the Week after eight games, batting .469 with four doubles and a home run.

North Conway N.H Eddie Dibbs South Africa Bob Hewitt Mt. Cranmore Stadium Manuel Orantes Spain Larry Gottfried Hank Pfister Peter Pearson Cliff Letcher Austria Colin Dowdeswell Rhodesia Bruce Manson Roberto Lombardi Italy Nick Saviano Doug Crawford New Orleans Colin Dibley Drew Meyers South Orange N.J Guillermo Vilas Argentina Rose Tommy Holmes Braves New York al Oliver Texas Rangers

Middletown All-Stars to face radio teams in Douglas Park

The Middletown All-Stars softball team will play the WDAO and WAVI radio team on Wednesday August 9 in Douglas Park. First pitch is at 6 30 p.m.

Middletown

Bengals Watch The Waistlines In Camp

Cincinnati Bengals players discuss dieting and weight battles as they adjust to a speed focused practice plan. Steve Holden aims to shed pounds after joining on waivers and jokes with teammate John McDaniel about who is lighter. Isaac Curtis, recovering from knee surgery, emphasizes controlled meals to avoid sluggishness.

Wilmington Ohio Cincinnati Bengals Steve Holden Holden Bengals Cleveland John McDaniel Johnny Mack McDaniel Minnesota Arizona State University Isaac Curtis Curtis

Upset Ends No 1 Compton in Monroe Village Open

Top seed June Compton was eliminated in the semifinals of the Monroe Village Tennis Open by unseeded Cathy Moore 6 0 6 0. Dennis Long and Dick Shultz advanced to semis in men’s singles, while John and Joanne Sauter won mixed doubles 7 6 6 4. Finals set for this weekend.

June Compton Monroe

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