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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1973

Page

11

Girl 21 proves sex no barrier in racing

Jeannie Maxwell, 21, is a rising jockey profiled as proving women can succeed in horse racing. Born in Akron and raised on a father's Oklahoma farm, she has ridden at Thistledown and Commodore Downs with multiple winners per card and a weekly paycheck of 400 to 900 dollars.

Cleveland, Ohio Jeannie Maxwell Miss Maxwell Canada Thistledown Commodore Downs Erie Jeannie Akron Ohio Elk City Okla Pete Maxwell

Dayton pilot Boggs set to lead national diving fields

Air Force Lt. Phil Boggs of Dayton Ohio is favored in the AAU Swimming and Diving Championships in Louisville. He will enter the one meter three meter and 10 meter events with preliminaries today and finals on Thursday and Friday. His coach Micki King a former Olympic gold medalist praises him as a top Olympic hopeful.

Louisville Air Force Phil Boggs Dayton Ohio Boggs Micki

Locals Shine in Ohio Valley Invitational First Round

In Cincinnati Leslie Carson and Leann Grimes advanced in Girls 18 with strong wins. Carson defeated Beckey Bridgeland 6 1 6 0 after a first round bye, while Grimes beat Bonnie Croskley 6 0 6 0 and then Margaret McCormick 6 2 6 0. Other results include Laura Green’s 6 4 6 3 win over Cathy Mapes before a loss to Nancy Jango, Suzie Gibbs’s early exit, and OWI matches in Parkersburg with Doug Gaker and Kevin Carson winning in Boys 14 and 12 14 divisions.

Leslie Beckey Bridgeland Queen City Leann Bonnie Croskley Cincinnati Suzie Gibbs Sally Hockwall Dayton Gibbs Valerie Fitch Parkersburg Doug Gaker Kevin Hackett Springfield Kevin Carson Robert Koleskel Charleston Amy Douglas Deanne Addis

Nicklaus backs Kings Island Open in Ohio debut

Jack Nicklaus promotes the Kings Island Golf Tournament scheduled October 1 to 7 at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Center near Kings Island with a $125000 purse. He says top players are expected to attend and stresses the course will remain a public layout while host to a PGA tour event.

Tom McRoberts Kings Mills Ohio Kings Island Jack Nicklaus Golf Center Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Maine

Gunners Set Hall of Fame Inductions at Grand American

At the 74th Grand American Trapshooting Tournament in Vandalia Ohio five shooters are inducted into the Hall of Fame Ned Lilly Joe Hiestand Mary Meadows posthumously Fred Tomlin and E F Woodward Hiestand wins veterans Class AA title with 193 of 200 McKinley wins AA crown with 96 of 100 shootoff Missouri shooters shine Harrison Ljutic and Hampton brothers claim top titles Nattrass wins women AA crown Henderscheds capture couple title Champion of Champions Race delayed until Thursday

Vandalia Ohio Ned Lilly Stanton Mich New Haven Hiestand Lilly Larry McKinley Rich Hill McKinley Dale Millar Ashville Joseph Staats Buffalo N.Y Millar Mark Mike Susan Nattrass Edmonton Alta Canada Dayton White Haven George Hendersched Delores

Swimmers get chance to stock up on gold

United States swimmers seek multiple titles at the World University Games as the Soviet Union tightens its grip on gold with 44 overall. American track stars conclude the event with two relay wins and disqualification altering the 1,600 event, while Soviets continue to dominate gymnastics and wrestling.

Moscow U.S Soviet Union Mona Lisa Persiainen Finland Pietro Mennea Italy Britain Francis Clement Crazyna Rabsztyn Poland Margrit Olfert East Germany Czechoslovakia Vladimir Maly Bulgaria Liliana Tomova

Wilsman Draws National ASA Open Bid in Parma

Wilsman Trucking of Hamilton and Worthington Steel Columbus will represent regions 13 and 14 in the National ASA Open in Parma Labor Day Weekend. Worthington beat Wilsman 5-4 to win the State Open after a two bracket run. Dan Smith Bob Harrison and Wayne Bowling named to All-State. Smith earned trophy for .720 batting average going 18 for 20.

Columbus Wilsman Trucking Hamilton Worthington Steel Parma Worthington Wilsman Warren Stauffer Realty Worth Ington Dan Smith Bob Harrison Wayne Bowling Smith

Skipalong Stew Wins Latonia Pace in 2:01

Skipalong Stew captured the featured conditioned pace mile at Latonia in 2:01 by half a length. The upset paid $5.60, $3.60, and $3 with Penny Knight second at $3.20 and $2.60 and Gee Heels third at $3.20 on Monday night.

Florence, Ky Skipalong Stew Latonia Penny Knight Gee Heels

Pabst Clinches State Slow-Pitch Softball Title

Springfield Pabst International Harvester defeated Warren Harrells Furniture 11 to 10 in Mansfield Ohio to win the state American Softball Association slow pitch tournament. The victory earns a trip to McAdenville North Carolina for the national finals starting Thursday, after finishing second last year in Providence Rhode Island.

Mansfield Ohio Springfield Pabst International Harvester Warren Harrells’ Furniture American Softball Association Pabst McAdenville N.C Providence R.I

Latonia Entries Racing Card Snapshot

Latonia trotting and pacing card lists horses by race number with names such as Cardinal Song Fair Knight Nitty Gritty Kitty Quick Nick Shapely Jane and more. The entry sheet shows nine races with multiple horses in each race including pacing trotters and a television note at the end.

Cardinal Song Brad's Buddy Eddie Dell Starlite Moon Sota Snip Creed Spirit Sharon Dale Fair Knight Nitty Gritty Kitty Quick Nick Shapely Jane Davey Can't Speedy Willow Kingly Girl Pepi Wilson Ensign Rose G Trot Merry Merrill Add Air Freight Hidden Puddin Oaklawn Queen Roan Breeze Pace Flash Ensign Haen Ohio Gene Brother Byrd Harry Melody Noble Dart Hideaway Hobo Skipper Jim Green Chuck Susie Pal Trillena Jay Jeff Counsel Lang’‘s Lass Tap the Till Red Rhapsody Mapledale Knight Nelva’s Girl Quaker Pam Miracle Boy Shirley M Sun Dia Patsy Queen’s Pagan Sugarbrook Bobbie Siope’s Florit Appollo D’s Dagger Victoria Creech Doub Little Miss Ellen Win Sam

Franklin High seeks new runners for cross country team

Franklin High cross country coach Marvin Sands invites interested boys to join the team this fall. Report to the high school at 9 tomorrow morning to sign up.

Franklin Marvin Sands Franklin High Sands

Armco Tourney Singles Elimination Final Noted

Armco tournament results show single elimination rounds in the Yard 23 product planning and the Ham. Blast 18 pipe shop divisions with final in the slab yard.

National Rifle and Pistol Championships conclude with team match

The month-long 1973 National Rifle and Pistol Championships end at Camp Perry Ohio with the National Trophy rifle team match sponsored by the U S Army.

Camp Perry Ohio U.S. Army

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