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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1968

Page

9

Unscheduled Test For Buffalo Rookies In Exhibition Win

Buffalo Bills rookies Gary McDermott and Ben Gregory entered the game after injuries to Keith Lincoln and Wray Carlton. Gregory scored on an eight yard pass from Jack Kemp, McDermott added an extra point and 50 rushing yards as Buffalo beat Detroit 13 9 in the NFL AFL interleague exhibition.

Buffalo N.Y Gary McDermott Ben Gregory Buffalo Bills Bills Detroit Lions McDermott Joe Collier Keith Lincoln Wray Carlton Lincoln Carlton Tulsa Gregory Jack Kemp AFL NFL

Bengals slim down squad aiming for 50 players

Cincinnati Bengals coach Paul Brown said the AFL team will cut 6 more players by Saturday, reducing to a sensible working group. Veterans Sol Brannan Richard Sligh and Tom Rhoads and rookies Jim Johnson Sidney Ellis Harold Jones were released after a 38 14 debut loss to Kansas City. Brannan had a 75 yard fumble return for a score against the Chiefs.

Wilmington Ohio Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown Brown Sol Brannan Richard Sligh Tom Rhoads Jim Johnson Sidney Ellis Harold Jones Brannan Bengals Kansas City New York Jets

Harrelson Emerges as Red Sox Batting Star in Pennant Push

Ken Harrelson, once a trade scrap, has become Boston’s impact player with 28th homer and a .298 average. He leads the AL in RBIs with 91 and trails the league leader by three homers, while the Red Sox rally to split a Chicago series on Russ Gibson’s run.

Chicago Ken Harrelson Boston Red Sox Harrelson Red Sox Boston Russ Gibson Frank Howard Washington Howard Dick Williams Charles O. Finley Kansas City A Tony Conigliaro Carl Yastrzemski Reggie Smith Conigliaro

Knothole Results From Local Class D and B Showdowns

Local league results list Class D games with teams such as American Park St Ice Cream beating Wrenn Paper 8 to 4 and Sertoma 5 over Burger Chef 2. Class B action includes Interstate 5 defeating Howe Motors 1 and Agee Insurance 5 over Dason's Hardware 2.

Howe Motors Agee Insurance Dason’s Hardware

Colts May Gain From 67 Loss

The Baltimore Colts may gain belated dividends from their 1967 season with young players gaining experience after injuries. Coach Don Shula remains optimistic about improvement driven by the experience of last year as the team trains at Western Maryland College.

Westminster Baltimore Colts Colts Don Shula Shula Baltimore Western Maryland College

Colts Aim at Division Title With Unitas Back In Form

The Baltimore Colts forge into another tough NFL division led by quarterback John Unitas who, at 35, starts his 13th season after an injury free year with a 58.5 percent completion rate and 20 TDs. Supporting cast includes receivers Richardson Perkins Mackey and veterans Orr Hawkins with Matte and Lorick guiding the ground game. Newcomers Volk and Bubba Smith bolster defense while Carr and Williams join on offense and special teams.

Unitas Jim Ward Colts Willie Richardson Ray Perkins John Mackey Jimmy Orr Alex Hawkins Tom Matte Baltimore Timmy Brown Philadelphia Eagles Brown Matte Tony Lorick Jerry Hill Preston Pearson Pearson Illinois Dick Szymanksi Bob Vogel Sam Ball Dan Sullivan Glenn Ressler Ordell Braase Don Shinnick Lenny Lyles Billy Ray Smith Bob Boyd Jerry Logan Fred Miller Rick Volk Bubba Smith Henry Carr New York Giants Mike Curtis Shinnick Dennis Gaubatz Ron Porter John Williams Minnesota Jim Duncan Maryland State College All Stars

Granny Still A Big Winner

SMETHPORT Pa AP Mrs Bertha Freer 85 of Port Allegany entered exhibits in the McKean County fair today for the 60th straight year She 4 feet 5 inches tall and 75 pounds limited herself to 45 entries of canned goods and knitted items due to illness She has not missed entering since 1907 and has won first place in canned goods and baked goods for 14 straight years

Smethport Bertha Freer Port Allegany McKean County Fair

Knights Stay Unbeaten In Second Round Action

The Knights of Columbus won their fourth straight game in the Federal League second half, defeating Thompson Supply 194 at Goldman Park. Kraft led with two homers and a single as Knights scored in all but the second inning.

Knights Knights of Columbus Thompson Supply Goldman Park Whitt Chrysler Plymouth Miami Lincoln Mercury Lucas Beef Meadowlawn Cafe Rebels Kraft

Latonia Race Course Daily Racing Summary

Race by race results from Latonia with winners payoffs and times. Includes first through tenth races with pace and trot events, double payout, and listed entrants for each race.

Bumper Guy Bit O Naut Nibble’s Main Hi Ranger Cash Scott Direction Victory Flo Ada’s Darling Ray's Choice Jay Widower Walkaway Dillon Buddy Wagner Pace Fly High J. R. Dream Cobblin Red Tassel Melody Tower Lulladon Pat Hand Josedale Red Star Timely Counsel

Crop Duster Lands on Moving Pickup in Texas

In Dumas Texas a crop duster landed atop a moving pickup driven by partner Clyde Barker. Pilot Harold Eugene Ellis said a downdraft caused the plane to pitch onto the truck, one wheel breaking through the rear window and the propeller damaging the radiator. Neither man was injured as the truck veered into a field and stopped with the plane on top.

Dumas Tex Harold Eugene Ellis Texas Panhandle Ellis Clyde Barker

Middletown Club Hosts Semi Finals In Mixed Doubles

The City Mixed Doubles Tournament moved to semi finals in Senior and Junior divisions at Middletown Tennis Club. Seeded pairs Gibbons and Dishun won 6-1 6-4, with others like Haller-Leasure and Terry-Terry advancing. junior action featured Kiefhaber-Davis and Nesbit-Watters, plus close wins in doubles and a rain interrupted match.

Middletown Jim Gibbons Carolyn Dishun John Rascoe June Haller John Peterson Leasure Mike Melinda Terry Chuck Ortman

Horoscope for Estrellita: Leo traits and yearly guidance

Generous influences shape problem solving and judgment. Birthday readers may gain productivity this year by planning with intelligence, avoiding domineering tendencies. Job plans show results by October and again in January, February, March, May, and June. cautious spending in late September and October. Romance and travel look favorable in October, January, April, May, June. Domestic harmony hinges on avoiding mid October and mid January friction. A child born today could excel in sales, technology, writing, or painting.

San Francisco beauty shop owner nets 170 then 300 in bowling

Mrs. Jeannette Hanakawa who operates a San Francisco beauty shop rolled a 170 game followed by a 300 in a bowling league match, delivering a perfect final game after an earlier score.

Jeannette Hanakawa San Francisco

Harmount Leads Forest Hills Club Net Event

Dick Harmount shot 67 and swept all honors with a net 57 at Forest Hills Country Club on Sunday. Gene Smith carded 69 to finish runner up among grass leaders, while Bob Weatherby 59 and Joe McDermott 60 followed in the net leaders list.

Dick Harmount Forest Hills Country Club Harmount Gene Smith Bob Weatherby Joe McDermott

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