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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1967

Page

13

U.S. Tennis Stars Sweep Eastern Grass Crown

Marty Riessen of Evanston and Billie Jean King of Long Beach won the Eastern Grass Court Championships in a weekend where King prepares to lead the U S against Great Britain in the Wightman Cup. Riessen defeated Clark Graebner to underscore U S Davis Cup tensions after recent selections and doubles losses.

Marty Riessen Evanston Ill Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif King United States Great Britain Cleveland Kathy Harter Seal Beach

66 Players Begin Local Junior Invitational Tennis Tourney

Sixty six boys and girls started play today in the Junior Invitational at the Middletown Tennis Club. Singles only today with doubles starting tomorrow and finals Friday. Center Tournament winners may now compete in older brackets. Top seeds listed in each age group for boys and girls.

Middletown Susan Terry P. D. Ballard Howie Phillips

Top-seeded Florando Jackson Debut in Middletown Mixed Doubles

The top-seeded team of Neil Florando and Mary Jackson opens the Middletown Tennis Club Mixed Doubles tournament. They face Bill and Sherry Ledford, who defeated Alan Blevins and Cathy Sixt 6-0 6-2 last night, as Howard Phillips and Susan Kovacs advance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Bill Verity after a 2-6 6-2 6-0 win over Joanie Hagan and Brad Noblet.

Neil Florando Mary Jackson Middletown Bill Sherry Ledford Alan Blevins Cathy Sixt Howard Phillips Susan Kovacs Joanie Hagan Brad Noblet Bill Verity

Granatelli Sentenced for Traffic Violation in Los Angeles

Andy Granatelli, developer of the turbine engine car, was sentenced by Municipal Court Judge W. Blair Gibbons to four nights in traffic improvement school for failing to stop. He may complete a two week racing tour before attending the driving classes.

Los Angeles Andy Granatelli Granatelli W. Blair Gibbons

Roberts and Woodland Victors in National Amateur Boxing

Associated Press report lists Leroy Rob erts aged 148 of Washington who outpointed Dave Wyatt 146 of Richmond Virginia. Calvin Woodland 129 from Washington D C knocked out Gene Young 131 of Clairsville Ohio in three rounds.

Associated Press Washington Leroy Roberts Dave Wyatt Richmond Calvin Woodland Washington, D.C Gene Young Clairsville Ohio

Browns Holdouts Report For Camp After Fines

Leroy Kelly and John Wooten reported to the Cleveland Browns camp with fines totaling 1400 for late arrival. Five holdouts included Mike Howell who will report in San Francisco for an exhibition with the 49ers. Sid Williams was traded to the New York Giants and John Brown to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kelly indicated he may become a free agent next May 1 after considering his option. Modell expressed confusion over Kelly’s shift in stance after dialogue with attorney Carl Stokes.

Hiram Ohio Leroy Kelly John Wooten Cleveland Browns Wooten Kelly Blanton Collier Mike Howell San Francisco 49Ers Howell National Guard Sid Williams New York Giants John Brown Pittsburgh Steelers Browns Art Modell Carl Stokes Modell

Bubba Smith Sued Over Missing Commission

A Washington firm alleges Bubba Smith did not pay a 10 percent commission on about 200000 earned after signing with the Baltimore Colts. The Celebrities Investment Management Co seeks a 20000 lien against Smith as a court case proceeds.

Baltimore Washington, D.C Celebrities Bubba Smith Baltimore Colts Celebrities Investment Management Co U.S Smith Joseph Tubiolo Michigan State

Goitschel Breaks Collarbone in Bicycle Fall

Marielle Goitschel world ski champion suffered a right collarbone fracture from a bicycle accident in Allevard France. Doctors said she will miss preseason training.

Allevard France Marielle Goitschel

Blancas Wins Children's Memorial Golf Tourney in Lake Forest

Homero Blancas of Houston shot a hole in one to post a 67 Monday and win the seventh annual Children’s Memorial Hospital Program Golf Tournament in Lake Forest Illinois.

Blancas Ace Lake Forest, Ill Homero Blancas Houston Children’s Memorial Hospital Program

Major League Leaders in American League and National League

The summary lists season leaders by league in batting pitching and fielding. American League top batters include Robinson and Kaline with .330 and 319 runs, while Killebrew leads with 32 homers and Campaneris tops steals. Pitching leaders Horlen and Lonborg show strong win totals and strikeout marks. National League leaders feature Staub Clemente Brock and Aaron with high averages runs and RBIs, plus pitching leaders Bunning and Marichal with 162 strikeouts and 10 decisions.

MedAuliffe Det Killebrew Minn Yastrzemski Bost Tovar Campaneris K.C Howard Wash Agee Chic Horlen Chie Lonborg McDowell Cleve Aaron Atl Santo R.allen Phil Brock St.l Cepeda Wynn Houst Clemente Pitt Staub T. Davis N.Y Williams Hart S.F Phillips Hughes Veale Bunning Marichal Jenkins

Latonia Race Course Results Highlights

Racing results from Latonia feature ten races with pace and trot events. Key winners include Lighting Purdue, Lake land Star, Simon B, Whitmore, Charri ng Pat, Blue Marlin, Thaddeus, Alice Marie Stone, Perfect Image, and Fris co Key, with a daily double of 60.20 and a perfecta of 87.30.

Handy Pro Purdue Breezie Sheila Lakeland Star O'Dea Volo Willy Tass Pace —Charring Pat Candy Sue Counsel Pace — Blue Marlin Edgewood Ruby Roan Feauty Pace Thaddeus Terina Chief Good Friday Alice Marie Stone Hilda Hoot Laura D Perfect Image Miss Wagner Frisco Key Flaxey’s Ladd Boo Jetson Josedaie Firefly Nosey Knight of Knights Crystal Duane Boone County Mike Autumn Breeze Kamar F. Cardinal Long Ronnie Sheraton Happy Pointer Rusty G Jerry Wilson Nancy Flash Gee Whiz Bolder Pat Fletcher Gallant Boston Blackie Keystone Katie Chet Lynn Jr Avalon Lila Jearalyn Kay Merrell Hanover Jefferson Kid Melody Tower Rebel Tennessee Richard Josedale Regal Claire Lobell Colblin Strictly Choice Jimmy Pointer

Columbus Checkers GM Frank Gallagher Resigns

Frank Gallagher resigned Monday as general manager of the Columbus Checkers in the International Hockey League. The move comes amid management changes at the team based in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio Frank Gallagher Columbus Checkers International Hockey League

Wildwood golf ties for blind bogey honors at 77

Bob McCabe and Joe Ritter tied for blind bogey honors Sunday at Wildwood with 77. Closest to the pin prizes awarded to Fred Boehm, Ted Vradelis, and McCabe.

Bob McCabe Joe Ritter Wildwood Fred Boehm Ted Vradelis McCabe

Optimists Take Pair Of Games In Federal League Playoffs

The Optimists won twice at Goldman Park, beating the Journal 28-19 and Wiedemann's 10-4. Thompson Supply upset Wiedemann's 18-5. Waynesville defeated Herald's Barbers 14-6 as other league games unfolded.

Optimist Goldman Park Optimists The Journal Wiedemann Thompson Supply Waynesville Herald Barbers Yeutsler Russell Jim Ellis J. Campbell Stratton Fritz Margerum Stuart S. Margerum

SEC Puts Mississippi State on Probation for 1968 69

The SEC executive committee placed Mississippi State University on probation through the 1968 69 season after finding the school guilty of violating SEC recruiting by laws.

Gatlinburg, Tenn Southeastern Conference Mississippi State University SEC

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