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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1972

Page

12

Reds Beat Expos 4 1 Behind McGlothlin Complete Game

Jim McGlothlin avoided breaking pitches due to gusty winds at Jarry Park and relied on fast balls. He improved to 7-5 with a complete game as Cincinnati defeated Montreal 4-1, with Joe Morgan hitting his 15th homer and Bill Plummer Driving in two runs.

Montreal Cincinnati Reds Jim MecGiothlin McGuothlin Montreal Expos Jarry Park Reds Expos Joe Morgan Mer McGlothlin McGlothin

McGlothlin Dominates Expos as Reds Extend NL West Lead

McGlothlin scattered eight hits and carried a shutout into the ninth inning before Mike Jorgensen homered. The Reds won to push their NL West lead to 7 1 2 games as Cincinnati warmed for a rematch with Montreal. Plummer filled in for injured Bench, who sat out again.

Mike Jorgensen Plummer John Bench Bench Cincinnati New York Mets Reds Expos

Whitney Q Trots to Eight Wins Under New Driver

Local banker Bob Millan had praised Whitney Q earlier, but the mare’s eight race win streak began under sulky pilot John Woebkenberg of Lebanon. Whitney was turned over to Woebkenberg after trainer Jerry Faulk moved from Lebanon Correctional Institution to Lucasville state prison. Faulk’s transfer was as a state employee, not an inmate.

Bob Millan Whitney Q John Woebkenberg Lebanon John Whitney Jerry Faulk Lebanon Correctional Institution Lucasville

Young harness driver John Woebkenberg rises in 1960s racing

After Faulk left, Foist failed to attend for a week, and Woebkenberg took charge of driving the mare at Lebanon Raceway. He earned three winner circle wins including a catch drive and began an eight race win streak. Son of a longtime horseman, he was the nation’s youngest driver at 16 in 1967 and earned a provisional pari mutuel license at 18 in 1969.

Faulk Millan Herman Foist Foist Woeckenberg Lebanon Raceway Woebkenberg

Miracle Lee Delivers First Victory at Lebanon Meet

High On Mare trainer Woebkenberg recalls debut at Latonia and fall Lebanon meeting when Miracle Lee won at Lebanon. He notes Whinney Q’s summer form is surprising but not harmful and praises the mare as nice with no trouble from her.

Latonia Lebanon Miracle Lee Woebkenberg Whinney Q

Loss Column Not That Vital

HAL BOCK notes the 1972 pennant race shifts focus from losses to wins due to a player strike. Detroit leads the AL East with 156 games while Baltimore and New York have fewer chances. Oakland edges Chicago in the West. Detroit’s 5-1 loss to Oakland and Baltimore’s 3-1 win over California tighten the gap, underscoring the primacy of the games won column.

Detroit New York Boston Oakland Baltimore California Tigers Orioles Cleveland Minnesota A’s Chicago White Sox W. L. Pet Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Diego Pittsburgh St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia Kings Reed Philadllphia Brandon Grimsley Morton Roberts Seaver Jenkins Arlin Wise Downing Briles Marichal Fast W. L. Pet. G.B Cleveland A Milwaukee West Oakland Kansas City Texas Akland Ryan McNally Woodson Perry Bosman Parsons Pattin Hedlund Odom Lolich Peterson Bahnsen

Madison Frosh Begin Practice Under New Mohawk Coach

Maison High freshman football candidates are expected to report for first drills tomorrow at 9 am. Frank Chew, new Mohawk mentor, announced his staff is ready to start preparing the frosh.

Maison High Frank Chew

Deatherage Elected Captain Of West Point 1973 Swimming Team

Bill Deatherage of Wayne Pennsylvania has been elected captain of West Point's 1973 swimming team, highlighting leadership role for the season.

Bill Deatherage Wayne, Pa West Point

Curve Turns for Beauchamp as Beauchamp Hits Birthday Two HRs

Beauchamp, Mets reserve first baseman, hits his first two homers of the year including a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth to lift New York over Houston 4 2. Carlton loses to Braves as Dusty Baker doubles and Mike Lum singles for a 2 1 win. Phillies fall, NL results shift with Cardinals and Padres notable upsets.

Steve Carlton Jim Beauchamp Carlton Philadelphia Atlanta Dusty Baker Mike Lum Braves Phillies Beauchamp New York Mets Houston Mets Astros Cincinnati Montreal St. Louis Los Angeles San Diego Chicago Cubs Jerry Reuss Cedeno Jon Matlack Jim Ray John Milner

Phillies win but Niekro dazzles in tough loss

Niekro allowed nine hits to Carlton's seven as he struck out ten and walked three. Yet the Phillies' 20 game winner prevailed in a pitching duel that showcased outstanding timing and control.

Niekro Carlton Phillies

FBI Probes Drugging Claim In Riva Ridge Case

Saratoga Springs N Y AP The FBI is investigating owner Mrs John Tweedys charge that Riva Ridge was drugged after finishing fourth in the Aug 5 Monmouth Invitational Handicap Meadow Stable runs the colt for C T Chenery Tests by Dalare Associates found traces of a tranquilizer Police were notified and the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau reported the case to authorities Monmouth Park president Phil Iselin declined comment pending investigation

Saratoga Springs N.Y FBI John Tweedy Day Meadow Stable C. T. Chenery Dalare Associates Philadelphia Tweedy Phil Iselin Monmouth Park

All U S Blacks Set To Leave Olympic Games

Africa's Supreme Council for Sport claims all American black track athletes will withdraw if Rhodesia competes. Ulitfard Buck of the U S Olympic Committee previously said several black athletes would compete. IOC faces Rhodesia decision as black African nations resist compromise.

Dan Berger Munich Africa Supreme Council For Sports Rhodesia Ulitfard Buck U.S. Olympic Committee International Olympic Committee IOC Jean-Claude Ganga Sports Council Supreme Council of Sport In United States Ganga Germany

Refs Join In Jumping Ice League

Ian Morrison, NHL referee in chief, confirms Bill Friday will leave for the WHA after a call Sunday night. Morrison notes Friday reportedly offered 50 000 a year, Friday earned 25 000 plus playoff bonuses. He says most NHL officials are signed and disputes rumors of widespread unsigned staff.

Toronto Ian Morrison National Hockey League Bill Friday World Hockey Association Bill WHA Morrison Art Skov NHL

Memphis State Wins MVC All Sports Crown 1971-72

Memphis State University captured the Missouri Valley Conference all sports title for 1971-72. MSU won football, shared basketball with Louisville, and placed second in indoor track and tennis runner up sections. They finished third in cross country and baseball.

Memphis Dallas

Crusaders Set For B G Ice Camp at Bowling Green State

The Cleveland Crusaders of the WHA will begin training camp September 15 at Bowling Green State University. About 15 to 20 players not under pro contract report September 15, with the rest under contract joining October 1. They open the regular season September 11 at home vs Quebec.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Crusaders New World Hockey Association Bowling Green State University Crusaders

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