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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1976

Page

7

Richards draws TV spotlight as field halves at Open

Renee Richards 41 of California, a transsexual, headlines the Tennis Week Open in South Orange with her first match on ABC TV. The women's draw shrank from 32 to 22 as injuries and her presence drove some players away, while the WTA withdrew sanction and schedules a separate event at Westchester CC.

South Orange N.J Renee Richards Richards California Cathy Beene Houston Tex Abc-Tv Wide World of Sports Dr. Richards The Women’s Tennis Association Westchester Country Club Harrison N.Y Philadelphia

Massengale shoots 65 to lead Sammy Davis Jr. Open

Massengale, halfway leader at the Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open, posted his second straight 65 to reach 130, four under, as Chi Chi Rodriguez and others chase. Sikes, at seven under, laments the tough course at Wethersfield Country Club while Snead sits one back at 131.

Massengale Chi Chi Rodriguez Rik Massengale Sammy Davis Jr Wethersfield Country Club McLendon

Whitworth sets Patty Berg Classic course record at 66

Kathy Whitworth shot a 66 seven under par to take a two stroke lead over Sandra Post in the Patty Berg Golf Classic at Keller Course. She faced hot 90s weather and 29 mph winds while Jocelyne Bourassa endured a bee sting on the 17th, finishing par 73 with others.

ST. Paul, Minn Kathy Whitworth Keller Miss Whitworth Sandra Post Jocelyne Bourassa

Kite and Colbert to play in Kings Island Open golf

Tom Kite and Jim Colbert join the Ohio Kings Island Open at Jack Nicklaus Golf Center September 16 to 19. Kite, winner of the IVB Philadelphia Classic, sits 14th on money list with 108,107 and defeated Terry Dieh on the fifth extra hole. Lee Trevino also confirmed to compete for the $30,000 top prize.

Kings Mills Ohio Tom Kite Jim Colbert Kite Terry Dieh Colbert Lee Trevino

Mullinax shoots potential course tying 63 at Wildwood

Tom Mullinax assistant pro at Golden Tee in Sharonville shot a 63 at Wildwood yesterday. He logged rounds of 32 and 31 with eight birdies while in a foursome with Bob Nelson from Middletown and guests Rob Stansel and Denny Hilligan.

Tom Mullinax Golden Tee Sharonville Wildwood Bob Nelson Middletown Rob Stansel Denny Hilligan

Major league leaders in batting and pitching highlights

Comprehensive lists show top hitters in the National and American Leagues, including Rose and Griffey leading in runs and hits for Cin and other key players. Pitching leaders feature Metzger and Rhoden with standout win records, strikeouts by Seaver and Ryan, and notable home run totals across teams.

Johnstone Phi Madlock Chi G.foster Cin Griffey A.oliver Rose Morgan Schmidt G Foster Luz Casa Geronimo Tyson W. Davis O Parker Pgh Stennett Kingman Taveras Brock Cedeno Hin Lopes C.metzger Rhoden Carlton Norman Alcala Candelaria Zachry Underwood Seaver J.richard Montefusco Misrsmith Atl P.niekro Ali McRae G.brett LeFlore Det Carew Min Garr R_ White G Brett North Oak Rivers Otis Chambliss Mayberry Munson RoJackson Bal L May Champbliss Carty Cle Garner Paquette Bango J. May Hendrick G Nettles Baylor Carmpaneris Patek Garland W.campbell Fidrych Leonard Littell Figueroa D.ellis Bird Ryan Cal Tanana Blyleven Tex Hunter Palmer Jenkins Ben

Lakota Girls Health Checks and Freshmen Football Practice

Free physicals for Lakota High girls aiming to join athletics will be held Wednesday from 8 30 a m to noon in the girls locker room. Athletic Director Jim Hartman said coach Bob Tickel will run freshman football practice starting Wednesday at 8 30 a m and coach Allen Roose seeks cross country runners. The University of Arizona football team schedules eight night games in fall.

Westchester Lakota High Jim Hartman Bob Tickel Allen Roose

Canadian wins Grand American Handicap trapshooting title

Frank Crevatin of Tecumseh Ontario became the first Canadian to win the Grand American Handicap at Vandalia Ohio. He posted 99 of 100 from 22 yards and won a 25 target shootoff to take about 5000 dollars, tied with Frank Little of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania and Merle Y of Sykesville Maryland for the win.

Vandalia Ohio Frank Crevatin Tecumseh Ont Crevatin Frank Little Mechanicsburg Merley Sykesville Little Yohn Judith Whittenberger Fort Wayne Ind Robert Mathisen Duluth Minn Ronald Cornwell Washington Court House Kenneth Kummer Columbus Arthur Wheaton Edina Wayne Hegwood Jackson Miss

Be A Lot wins Rising Sun Trot in Toledo record time

Be A Lot driven by Bob Farrington trotted a 2 03 2 5 mile to win the Rising Sun Trot at Raceway Park Ohio, a 48 000 stakes event. The 3 year old Dick Daring-Lottie Sanders colt outpaced seven Ohio bred trotters for a 24 000 winner's share and season earnings of 41 150. Macedonia and Cliff finished second and third.

Toledo, Ohio Bob Farrington Dick Daring Lottie Sanders Raceway Park Ben Lot Cliff Macedonia

Browns trade missing East to Falcons with condition

Defensive lineman Ron East who walked out of the Browns training camp has been traded to the Atlanta Falcons for an undetermined draft choice. The deal is conditional on East reporting to the Falcons. East left a note saying he wanted a trade before leaving camp at Kent State and returning to his Del Mar California home. East, 32, joined the Browns as a free agent in 1967 and had earlier moves including a 1971 Chargers trade for Lance Alworth.

Kent Ohio Ron East Cleveland Browns Atlanta Falcons Browns East Falcons Kent State University del Mar Calif Dallas San Diego Chargers Lance Alworth

Mrs Yawkey Named President Of Red Sox

Mrs. Thomas A. Yawkey widow of the late Red Sox owner was named president of the American League club. The appointment followed a meeting with club trustee James A. Curran before a game with the Oakland A's. Yawkey died July 9 in Boston after a long illness and the team has been run by a trust.

Boston Thomas A. Yawkey Boston Red Sox Red Sox Oakland A’s Fenway Ar

Latonia Races Daily Grandstand Results

Race by race results from Latonia with winners including Diller Q Rusty's Express Miss Tuxette Tar Dandy and more. Payouts listed for Pace and Trot events with times and notable entries. Quinella and exacta payoffs noted. multiple races show final times and horse names across 9 events.

Royal Salon Ay Say Baby Paula Direct Jackie Smoking Arrow Rudy Adios Abbey's Dream Lil Demon Pretend Ol Well Sudden Star BIG Red Viking Royal Chimes C.R. Oregon Quinella Volunteer Lady Way Late Knight Court Bill Bucket Shanghi Ridge Don Ron Pine Widlo Itz Rubben Plucky Porter the Knard Queen's Honey Jimmy B. Dandy Bossa Nova Brady's Peace Big Express Tricky Clay Pace Paris de Ayeress Erin Scott Bushway Burr Hasty Art Tablegrade Ji Bo Dolly Crystal Ball Lady Dartmouth Bandelero Silrook Tranquil Guy Jonny Farong Hallie’s Folly Peter Horn Steady Denita Mrs. Chips Turner Pepper Berry Volo’s Fame Star Pop Sir Melody True Gait Rival Kingly Aire Bean Tonite Marion Gus Kelly

Broadway Tune Tops Sparticus Handicap At River Downs

Broadway Tune heads an eight horse field as the top weighted entry in the $10,000 Sparticus Handicap at River Downs over 6 furlongs in the ninth. Jovial Prince won the $4,500 featured eighth race on the turf in 1:31.45, paying 12.60 5.60 3.20. Summer Sky was second and Crumb Snatcher third. The daily double Especial Perry's Boy paid 27. Crowd of 4,108 wagered 373,090.

Cincinnati Broadway Tune River Downs Summer Sky Crumb Snatcher

West coast grid powers clash tonight

Los Angeles Rams and Oakland Raiders meet in a nationally televised NFL clash at the Oakland Coliseum with 3 0 preseason records. Rams deploy starting units behind a strong ground game led by McCutcheon Cappelletti and Bryant as Oakland aims to stay unbeaten after a 41 17 win over the Jets.

Alex Sacare Los Angeles Rams Oakland Raiders Oakland Coliseum Los Angeles Seattle Chuck Knox Oakland Rams James Harris Lawrence McCutcheon Jim Bertelson John Cappelletti Cullen Bryant Sions Jets Miami Tampa Bay New England Atlanta Washington Kansas City Detroit Dallas Memphis St Louis Chicago New York Jets Houston Denver San Francisco San Diego Honolulu Cincinnati Minnesota Cleveland Philadelphia New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers Buffalo Bills Green Bay Packers New Orleans Saints Baltimore Colts

Former pro Gilliam pleads guilty amid community service deal

Former Steelers quarterback Joe Gilliam faced three misdemeanor charges that were continued for nine months on condition of 60 days community service to an approved group. He pled guilty to reckless driving carrying a weapon and marijuana after a high speed chase ending with cocaine found in the car.

Nashville, Tenn Joe Gilliam Gilliam Thomas Bennett Tennessee State University Pittsburgh Steelers New Orleans Saints Saints Bennett Binkley

Green Eyes Tri County Sweep Record at Speedway Tonight

Westchester Kentucky driver Bill Green seeks to tie the Tri County Speedway mark for most feature wins in a season by a single driver. He has 12 super flyer victories and trails the all time season high of 14 set by Donnie Martin in 1971 and matched by Jeff Faber the following year. Only two chances remain as Tri County ends its regular slate next week. Time trials start at 7 with racing at 8. Boston University hosts Holy Cross in a home football game on October 15.

Westchester Bill Green Covington Tri-County Green Donnie Martin Jeff Faber Tri- County

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