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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1978

Page

18

Miami University players lead Redskins camp in 1980s era notes

Miami University backs Jerry Nardiello and Steve Cole emerge in fall camp with solid speed and freshman impact as Tom Reed stresses depth in the backfield. Middletown's Rick Clements and Ed Payne flagged for versatile roles in Miami’s system, while Yale coach Carmen Cozza and Northwestern leader Johnny Pont mingle at Kings Island amid long-standing recruiting reminiscences.

Tony Cox Madison High Miami University Tom Reed Miami Redskins Speed Reed Kings Island Middletown Rick Clements Cozza Yale University Pont Northwestern University Yale Indiana

Basketball and hockey moves shake up rosters

NBA signings and releases reshape rosters as Chicago Bulls waive LaRue Martin and others while Kansas City Kings add Mike Evans on a three year deal. Buffalo Sabres sign Ken Breitenbach, and Houston Oilers trade Elbert Drango for an undisclosed 1979 draft pick as cuts hit Rams and others.

Basketball National Basketball Association Chicago Bulls LaRue Martin Joe Ponsetto Lloyd Batts Cliff Pondexter Tony Parker Kansas City Kings Mike Evans National Football League Houston Oilers Elbert Drango Buffalo Bills Bobby Simon Billy Schott Floyd Hogan Willie Phea Ernest Knox LOS Angeles Rams Lon Boyett Tim Tennigkeit

Bengals to test Lions in exhibition at Riverfront Stadium

Cincinnati Bengals prepare for Derby against the Detroit Lions with a rookie-led lineup and a new 34 defense as Bo Harris faces knee surgery. Coach Bill Johnson stresses growth, while Ken Anderson leads a backfield including Archie Griffin and Pete Johnson. Lions aim for a second straight win after beating Buffalo 28 20.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals Detroit Lions Riverfront Stadium Lions Buffalo Bills Bengals Tam Bay Bill Johnson Denver Broncos Bo Harris John Shinners Bob Trumpy Johnson Ken Anderson Archie Griffin Pete Johnson Eddie Edwards Wilson Whitley Gary Burley Detroit

Butz Seeks Insurance With Redskins In Packers Preseason

Washington tackle Dave Butz vows fronting the defense against Green Bay while demanding a no-cut contract. He says the stalemate could push his option, as he anchors the 3-4 scheme amid preseason play and upcoming league matchups.

Washington Dave Butz Washington Green Bay Philadelphia Eagles Houston Oilers Butz Skins Minnesota Buzz

Pace caps perfect rounds as 300s set record pace

Darrell Pace of Reading, Ohio, shot his first 300 on Wednesday and duplicated it Thursday to set an outdoor professional record and win the amateur division of the Professional Archery Association's 16th National Championships. Denise Libby of Carmichael, California, won the women's title with 1,182 and Darrell Dixon of Manchester, Missouri, claimed his first title with 1,186, defeating defending champion Greg Shumaker in Alliance, Ohio.

Oxford Ohio Denise Libby Carmichael Calif Darrell Dixon Manchester Professional Archery Association Darrell Pace Libby Dixon Greg Shumaker Alliance Pace Reading Association National Archery Association

Lemon Hails Guidry Arm as Yankees Ace

Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Lemon praised Ron Guidry as the best arm, recalling interest in Guidry when Lemon managed the White Sox. Guidry improved to 16-2 with a three hit 9-0 win over the Brewers, a strong highlight of his season. The Red Sox rallied for a 6-5 win over the Indians in 13 innings, keyed by Rick Burleson’s clutch single and Lynn and Rice scoring plays.

Associated Press Bob Lemon Ron Guidry New York Yankees Lemon Guidry Chicago White Sox Yankees Gui Tom Veryzer Gary Hancock George Scott Red Sox Butch Hobson Andre Thornton Fred Lynn Jim Rice

Prep notes for Madison Edgewood Carlisle Franklin sports tryouts

Madison announces participation contact through the school office with hours 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Principal Denver Redman notes. Edgewood starts cross country practice Aug 14 at 7 30 p.m. Carlisle sends junior high athletes to the high school Aug 2 at noon for physicals. Franklin lists Aug 14 exams at 1 p.m. for candidates with a fee.

Denver Redman Edgewood Bill Melloh Carlisle

Baseball standings and Friday schedule headline

Baseball standings show Philadelphia ahead of Pittsburgh. Friday slate features Cincinnati at San Diego, San Francisco at Los Angeles, Chicago at Montreal, St. Louis at New York, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, and Atlanta at Houston with listed pitchers and records.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Bonham San Diego Owchinko San Francisco Halicki Los Angeles Hooton Chicago Lamp Montreal Grimstey St. Louis Martinez New York Espinosa Bibby Lerch Atlanta McWilliams Houston Richard San Fran East Philadelphia

Braves seek night games on Sundays in peak heat months

Atlanta Braves plan to obtain league approval to play Sunday games at night during June July and August to avoid heat and boost attendance. General Manager Bill Lucas expects six votes at the upcoming meeting while noting Texas teams already night-play at home. Under the plan Sunday day games would remain in April May and September.

Atlanta Atlanta Braves Braves

Reds' rough start sinks in San Diego defeat

Padres end a five game slide by thrashing the Reds 15-3 at San Diego Stadium. Mike LaCoss took the loss as Cincinnati misplayed six errors, while Gene Tenace belted his 13th homer for the Padres, polishing off a one sided night.

SAN Diego Cincinnati Reds Sparky Anderson San Diego Padres Padres Reds San Diego Stadium Cincinnati Mike LaCoss LaCoss Tenace Randy Jones

Dodgers explode for 12-2 win over Giants in slugfest

LA rode 16 hits led by Reggie Smith and Ron Cey as Vida Blue faltered early. Welch improved to 4-0 and Dodgers stretched winning streak to six while matching the Giants at 67-48 in the NL West race. Reds drop to 0.5 behind after Padres 15-3 rout. Phillies beat Pirates 3-1 to widen NL East lead.

LOS Angeles Bob Welch Dodger Stadium Dodgers Welch San Francisco Vida Blue Giants Cincinnati Reds San Diego Padres Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Reggie Smith Ron Cey Steve Garvey Blue Jack Clark Smith Dick Ruthven Larry Bowan Phillies Atlanta Ruthven Pirates Dave Parker

Bowa denies striking writer after Pirates game

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Larry Bowa denied striking a Courier-Post baseball writer during an argument over a critical column. The writer, 37, sustained a bruise and the paper considers legal action while other reporters protest. Bowa, restrained by teammate Ron Reed, said he did not touch anyone and planned to sue if needed.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Larry Bowa Grx3nelly Courier-Post Camden N.J Bowa National Baseball Writers Association Phillies Danny Ozark Kelly Ray Didinger Philadelphia Bulletin Ron Reed Pittsburgh Pirates

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