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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1971

Page

13

Johnsons pool interests set for city meet

The Johnson family from 1609 Brentwood St led by Lynette the 11 year old defending city diving champion prepare for the Wildwood pool city swimming and diving championships. Ben Johnson 8 leads in his age group with dozens of pool records while Angela 3 and Lynette train hours weekly.

Tom McRoberts Angela Johnson Ben Lynette Johnson Howard Johnson Brentwood St Angela Dayton Dolphins Dayton Cincinnati Florida Howard Wildwood Dolphins

Under Rated Yank Tankers Pace Pan Am Gold Rush

United States swimmers dominated Pan American events with a world record by the 800 freestyle relay quartet led by Frank Heckl. The team won three more golds as they push toward a near-sweep, while USA women also claimed two of three titles amid Canadian competition.

Cali Colombia United States Uncle Sam Frank Heckl Heckl Southern California USA Tokyo Indiana San Francisco Duane Bobick Navy Quartermaster Bowlus Mifan Mexico Manuel Joaquin Cincinnati Ray Russell Brazil Waldemir Paulino de Oliveira Jerry Heidenreich Dallas McConica Steve Genter Lakewood Calif Heck Canada Maple Leaf Cutjes

Dodgers survive St Louis rally 6 5 in Monday night win

Jim Brewer pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings to halt a late St Louis rally and seal a 6 5 Dodgers win. Bob Montgomery drove in six for the Red Sox with a double and his first major league grand slam as Boston outslugged Detroit 12 11.

Jim Brewer Dodgers St. Louis Los Angeles Bob Montgomery Red Sox Boston Detroit Tigers

Tennis Juniors Edge Through First Round Matches

JC Net Results covers a large slate of first round results across girls and boys divisions. Notable outcomes include Mariani Oster of Columbus defeating Kathy Irwin of Lima 6-2 6-4 and Jill Francis of Middletown beating Sue Miller of Canton 6-0 6-2 among girls. Boys 18 saw Chip Spiller of Canton topple Dave Wightman of Akron 6-2 6-4 and Thor Moody of Akron defeat Gerry Williams of Middletown 6-4 7-5. Additional results extend across age groups with multiple players from Columbus Toledo Akron and Springfield advancing or defaulting in tight matches.

Mariani Oster Columbus Kathy Irwin Lima Jill Francis Middletown Sue Miller Canton Becky Bambeck Mary Jo Schumacher Wanda Rinard Marietta Anne Barnes Beth Brondes Toledo Amy Douglas BOYS Chip Spiller Dave Wightman Akron Keith Baily Mark Williams Dan Santangelo Bill Wardrey Thor Moody Gerry Williams Carl Knoph Bob Smith Zanesville Pete Woods Bill Shaw Sylvania Doug Campbell Springfield Kim Lower Tony ‘Chiricosta Atherton Dan Sams Worthington Scott Neuman Manstfield Keith Head Jim Lowery Steve Lazar Phil Powell Mike Carruthers Trafford Dick McClellan Jim Pinchoff Bradshaw Steve Barr Kevin Shaw Scott Hadley

Scott Assured Of Defense Job In Browns Debut

Clarence Scott appears to have won the left cornerback job with the Cleveland Browns after a strong showing in the exhibition against the San Francisco 49ers. He tipped a pass that was intercepted and made several solid tackles showcasing speed and reflexes.

Palo Alto Calif Clarence Scott Cleveland Browns San Francisco 49Ers Washington Scott Browns

Tarkenton Leaves Giants Over Contract Dispute

Fran Tarkenton quit the New York Giants after failing to reach a contract agreement with owner Wellington Mara. Tarkenton, 31, cited a six figure loan demand for his ventures as the sticking point and said he has not retired. The team already lost Joe Namath to injury and faced Houston in the exhibition opener that night. Other veterans also left camps as Francis Peay walked out of Green Bay camp after an argument with assistants.

Alex Sachare Associated Press New York Giants Fran Tarkenton Atlanta Wellington T. Mara Tarkenton Giants New York Jets Joe Namath Namath New York Lenox Hill Mara Houston Alex Webster Houston Oilers Astrodome Philadelphia Eagles Oakland Raiders Green Bay Dan Devine Francis Peay Packer

Latonia Race Course Daily Racing Cards and Entries

A dense listing from Latonia Race Course covers results across ten races with pari mutuel payouts for Pace and Trot events, plus daily double and perfecta figures. It includes winners such as Storm Princess, April Art, Speedy Baron, and Krafty Bill, with time stamps and a long roll of entrants in each race.

Minit King Storm Princess Ronda Mac April Art Nothing Wheeling Sunnie Scarlet Speedy Baron Kemo ‘Sabey Nelva’s Girl Squire Jim Reenie Vanity Chris Sell Pace Krafty Bill Whisby Ernest Sir Jamie Perfecta Dutchess Fancy Dell Valiant Virtue Shinway Bubbles Slope’s Florit Montanta Byrd Busy Lang Dandy Express Gale Diller Glad de O Honest John Startle Me Don Robin Direct Ensign

C & D Sohio blank Trenton in knothole tourney

Dave Pugh threw a two hit shutout for C and D Sohio as they beat the Trenton All-Stars 7 to 0 in the Trenton Knothole Invitational. Vince Chandler doubled twice and singled in four at bats as C and D advanced to the semifinals Thursday at 6 30 p.m.

Trenton Dave Pugh Sohio Trenton All-Stars Pugh Vince Chandler

Wellston High to Share Head Football Coach Post

Wellston High School in Wellston Ohio will not have a single head coach this fall. Tom Baker and Mark Mullens, who were assistants under John Conger, will share the head coaching duties after both declined to take on the job alone following Conger’s resignation.

Wellston Ohio Wellston High School Tom Baker Mark Mullens John Conger Conger

Armco Triangles Rally For Narrow Federal League Victory

Fred Nori and Roy Buechner delivered back to back doubles and Tom Barker added a single as the Armco Triangles beat the Baron's 12 11 at Goldman. The Triangles improved to 6 1 this year while Baron's stand 4 3 in league play.

Fred Nori Roy Buechner Tom Barker Armco Triangles Baron's Goldman Armco Triangles Baron’s K of C Charlie Whitt’s Auto Florentine Hotel Jerry Harkrader Justin Holweger Bob Brumfield

Armco Slo-Pitch Tourna ment sees six more teams exit

Six teams bowed out after second round defeats at Armco Park including Riggers champions of the Blue Division and Hamilton Blast. Pipe Shop No 1 beat East Process Anneal 14-3 while Pipe Shop No 2 beat Purchasing 11-5. Spiral Pipe and Power posted wins as Riggers and Machine Shop fell. In girls softball Red Devils beat Road Runners 9-7 and SOS defeated Backstop Babes 23-10.

Armco Park Riggers Hamilton Blast Iron Pipe Shop Instrument Repair Power Machine Shop Abell Brewer L. Hamilton J. Hamilton Little Dennis Repair Pipe Shop No. 2 Purchasing Spiral Pipe Wirtley D. Flick Tom Spade Martin Red Devils SOS Babes

Post 231 Team Plans Tryouts for Next Season

Bruce Domineck of American Legion Post 231 organizes for 1972 season with tryouts on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings at 4 30 at Smith Park Legion diamond. Eligible players must be under 19 before August 1 1972 and bring gloves and shoes.

Bruce Domineck American Legion Post Smith Park Legion

Knights Seek Openings in Fourth Annual Softball Tourney

Knights Social Club invites teams to join the ASA double elimination event at Goldman Park on August 14 and 15. Gene Snow serves as tournament chairman, with openings still available for any team wishing to enter.

Knights Knight’s Social Club Goldman Park ASA Gene Snow

Tourney Draw Set Wednesday for St Stephens Softball Tourney

Drawings for the St Stephen's softball tournament will be held Wednesday at Nighting's Holiday Inn in Hamilton starting at 7 p.m. Teams wanting entry should contact tournament director Jim Callick in Trenton.

St. Stephen's Nighting’s Holiday Inn Hamilton Jim Callick Trenton

Knothole League Results By Class And Matchups

In CLASS B AMERICAN Cohen Bros. beat Johnny's Body Shop 7 0. Blake Steel posted 7 while Elks 2570 beat Blevins Sheet Metal 6. Truesdell 4 defeated Akers Packaging 5 and Klontz Sohio 2. CLASS B NATIONAL WPFB 8 Heber Jones 2 defeated Raymond Bag 2 as Stan's TV Armco Credit Union 11 topped Hauselman Wise 2 Middletown Hawks 5 over Fraley Excavating. CLASS C NATIONAL Kiwanis Club 2 defeated Armco Assoc. CLASS D AMERICAN S. A. Construction 6 beat David L. Smith 5. CLASS E Diamond National 13 defeated American Legion 2.

Cohen Bros Johnny's Body Shop Blake Steel Elks Blevins Truesdell Akers Packaging Klontz Sohio WPFB Heber Jones Raymond Bag Stan Armco Credit Union Hauselman

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