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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1966

Page

13

Crowns Decided in Ohio Slo-Pitch Tourneys

Butler County may crown slo pitch capital as Wilsman's Trucking won Open Division in Columbus. Armco Triangles of Middletown and Clayton Rogers Plumbing of Hamilton fell short in Industrial and Women's titles at Goldman Park, with the Pabst International of Springfield spoiling the Triangles and Red Birds of Columbus besting Hamilton in the other final.

Butler County Ohio Wilsman's Trucking Columbus Armco Triangles Middletown Clayton Rogers Plumbing Hamilton Goldman Park Pabst International Springfield Red Birds Pabst ~ International Triangles Ton Rogers Plumbing Hamilton Club

Wilsman's Cops State Open Title Clinches World Bid

Wilsman's Trucking of Hamilton led by Carel Cosby defeated LaGrange Screw Products 5-3 in Columbus to capture the state open slo pitch crown. Bob Harrison's two run homer in the seventh secured the win as Wilsman's completed an undefeated run, beating Moritz Builders and Beaver Creek en route. The victory earns a spot at the world tournament in Parma on Sept 2.

Wilsman Hamilton Columbus Carel Cosby Bob Harrison LaGrange Screw Products of LaGrange, C LaGrange Cosby Oneida Wilsman’s Beavercreek Moritz Builders Mansfield Art Superette Ironton Athens Parma

Local League Scores Across Mixed Teams

The report lists multiple game results among local teams including Police, Fisher Body, Armco, National Flight Service Perrysburg, Clayton Rogers Plumbing Hamilton Sidney Girls Red Birds Columbus Bart s Bar Pope s Inn Anderson Funeral Home Bowling Green Stockdale Dollarettes Lar son Home Marion Bart s Bar and Sidney Girls in varied margins.

Police Fisher Body Armco Pabst International Armco Triangles Stockdale Dollarette Marysville National Flight Service Perrysburg Clayton Rogers Plumbing Hamilton Sidney Girls Sidney Red Birds Columbus Bart's Bar Pope's Inn Anderson Funeral Home Bowling Green Stockdale Dollarettes Larson Home Marion

Ray Miller Shines in Perfect Game for Schoenling

Hamilton Schoenling pitcher Ray Miller of Middletown fired a perfect game striking out 13 as 21 retired in a 2-0 semifinal win over Kidron in the State Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. Don Degenova of Youngstown blanked Hamilton Merchants 2-0 on two hits.

Hamilton Ohio Ray Miller Hamilton Schoenling Kidron Miller Youngstown Don Degenova Hamilton Merchants Middletown

District Sales Representative Advertises Position in Cincinnati

A multi million dollar corporation seeks aggressive salespersons to represent in Cincinnati and surrounding area. Applicants need sales experience ages 25 to 28 and at least high school education. Chosen individuals receive thorough training group insurance and retirement plan details provided in Cincinnati adv.

Cincinnati Mnceres PO Ben

European Championships Swim Sets Six National Records

Judith Turoczy of Hungary posted the fastest 100 meter freestyle time at 1:02 on day two of the European Swimming Championships in Utrecht Netherlands as six national records fell in the event.

Utrecht Netherlands Judith Turoczy Hungary

Wall Runs Away With Insurance City Open Title

Art Wall Jr. claimed the Insurance City Open at Wethersfield Country Club finishing 18 under 266 to win $20,000. He led wire to wire with rounds of 65 74 69 68, two bogeys in the third round, and a final 68 as Wes Ellis Jr. trailed two strokes.

Hartford Wall Wethersfield Country Club Bob Goalby Goalby Wes Ellis Jr Wethersfield Ellis

Wright Wins Western Open in Tight Finale

Mickey Wright waits until the 18th hole to seize a one stroke victory at the Women’s Western Open in Mukwonago Wisconsin. Margie Masters and Jo Ann Prentice falter on the final hole as Wright cards a 76 to finish two over par 302 and claim $1500 first prize while Masters and Prentice tie for second at 303 and split $1100 each.

Mukwonago Wis Mickey Wright Miss Wright Margie Masters Jo Ann Prentice Miss Masters Miss Prentice

Laver Wins City of Porto Professional Tennis Cup

Rod Laver of Australia took the City of Oporto Professional Tennis Cup in Portugal on Sunday defeating Pierre Barthes of France 6 4 8 6. Andres Gimeno of Spain beat Earl Buchholz of St. Louis 7 5 7 5 for third place.

Kaizu Edges Flores In Narrow Bout In Nagoya

In Nagoya, Fumico Kaizu of Japan defeated Terry Flores of the Philippines by points in a closely contested ten round lightweight bout.

Nagoya Japan

Mule Named Mascot for Kansas City Athletics Ball Club

A mule becomes the mascot for the Kansas City Athletics of the American Baseball League, giving the team a distinctive, locally noted emblem.

The Kansas City Athletics American Baseball League

Browns rout Falcons as Collier pleads for understanding

Cleve land Browns crushed Atlanta 42 3 before 48 548 at Fulton County Stadium. Blanton Collier urged fans to be patient and understanding after a lopsided loss that left Atlanta coach Nort Hecker unhappy with the performance and tempo of the game.

Hal Bock Associated Press Blanton Collier Cleveland Browns Atlanta Collier Browns Nort Hecker Falcons Hecker

Browns Consider Harness Aiding Quarterback Frank Ryan

Browns plan to limit Frank Ryan’s throwing, possibly using a harness in practice to curb elbow strain. Ryan sat out much of recent scrimmage as the Browns beat the Falcons 42-3 and other NFL exhibitions saw Dallas, New York, Chicago, Minnesota and Pittsburgh win.

Hiram Ohio Frank Ryan Cleveland Browns Ryan Dallas Green Bay New York Detroit Chicago Washington Minnesota Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francisco Boston Oakland Kansas City San Diego Miami Buffalo Houston Don Meredith Bob Hayes Cowboys Packers

Tennis boosters tout Boston area as tourney hub

New England tennis boosters say the six-state area will host 143 tournaments this summer, more than any other section in the country. The claim emphasizes Boston area support for regional events.

Boston New England

Lady Shooter Sara Bourgeois Makes Rapid Trap Debut

In Tampa Sara Bourgeois, new to firearms just three years after meeting her husband Jim Bourgeois, outshot rivals at a trap shoot in Orlando and a Tampa prelim. A Tampa secretary, she surprised competitors with immediate proficiency.

Tampa Fla Sara Bourgeois Jim Bourgeois

Johnsons Win Golf Tourney at Brown's Run Country Club

Bill and Allen Johnson won the Annual Father Son Tournament at Brown's Run Country Club with a 317 total, three strokes ahead of Bill and Jon Verity who posted 320. Kent Johnson joined Bill for low net honors with 29, Tom Barkley Sr. and Jr. were second with 297, and George and Jim Roberts placed third at 304. Fred Fleig captured the senior title with 10, Harry Bedford was second with 15. Bill McCabe led weekend scoring at one under par with 71.

Bill and Allen Johnson Brown’s ‘Run Country Club Johnsons Bill Jon Verity Bills Johnson Kent Tom Barkley Sr George Jim Roberts Fred Fleig Harry Bedford Bill McCabe

Maverick Named For Nonconformist Whooping Crane At Aransas

Texas officials officially rename Scar neck the whooping crane Maverick. One of 44 cranes wintering at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, he is known for staying late to depart and returning early. Bureau director John S. Gotts chalks up his behavior as nonconformist.

Dallas Tex Scarneck Texas Department of the Interior Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Aransas John S. Gottschalk Maverick

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