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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1977

Page

11

Americans chase medals at World University Games in Sofia

At the Levski Stadium in Sofia the United States pressed Cuba and the Soviet Union for gold in track. Clancy Edwards won the 200 meters in wind with 20.46 seconds as Silvio Leonard finished second. Tom Andrews led in the 400 hurdles semifinals with 49.50. The U S men also excel in high jump 5000 meters and relays while basketball wins over Russia. The U S women defeated Taiwan 89-55 extending their winning streak.

Sofia Bulgaria United States Cuba Soviet Union Levski Stadium Clancy Edwards Silvio Leonard University of Southern California Leonard Tom Andrews Southern Cal Franklin Jacobs Fairleigh Dickinson University Duncan McDonald Stanford University Duesseldorf West Germany U.S Darrell Griffith University of Louisville Taiwan

Filly Feature Winner at River Downs

Corner Biscuit, a 3 year old filly winless before last month's River Downs victory, captured the $3,200 allowance feature at River Downs Monday. She finished six furlongs in 1:13 2-5, paying $15.20, $7.20 and $4.60. Warrior's Missile paid $5.60 and $4.40 with Raversina at $9.80. The daily double 2-1 returned $19.20 on Charley Rupert and Money Exchange as 3,552 in attendance wagered $351 571.

Cincinnati Corner Biscuit River Downs Raversina Charley Rupert Money Exchange

Cordova Leads Eagles To Surprise Preseason Win

Fourth string quarterback Mike Cordova, a Stanford alumnus, sparked Philadelphia with a 14 yard TD pass to Vince Papale and a late 34 yard drive as the Eagles beat the New England Patriots 21 10 in the third preseason game.

Ralph Bernstein Phiadellphia National Football League Mike Cordova NFL Philadelphia Eagles Stanford Cordova Eagles Ron Jaworski Roman Gabriel John Walton Mike England Patriots Vince Papale Jim Betterson Philadelphia Patriots Andy Johnson John Smith Jaworski

Switch expected to keep Bengals Curtis busy

Cincinnati Bengals move Isaac Curtis to weakside split end to maximize targets. Coach Bill Johnson says the plan is to get Curtis the ball often while one on one coverage is likely. Curtis expects increased involvement and remains among the NFL's fastest receivers.

Bengals Curtis Wilmington Ohio Cincinnati Bengals Isaac Curtis NFL Bill Johnson Johnson Detroit Lions Levi Johnson

Top seeds advance at Jaycee State tennis tournament

The three day Jaycee State Tennis event at Middletown Tennis Club sees most top seeds reach the third round. 194 youths compete as doubles action begins today with finals set for tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Jaycee State Middletown Joni Urban Hall Urban Veta Dinny Thompson Jay Switzer Kresser Kep Smith Jim Barnes

Franklin Grid Physicals Set for 7th to 9th Graders

Franklin high school hosts physicals Thursday at 9 a.m. for 7th 8th and 9th graders with a $2 fee. All 7th grade football players are asked to attend.

Franklin

Grid injuries kill prep QB

16 year old Kenneth Bennett of St Augustine High School died from internal injuries after a weekend scrimmage. Athletic director Andrew Davis said Bennett had stomach pains after Saturday's scrimmage at Capitol High in Baton Rouge. He was hospitalized, diagnosed with a stomach bruise, sent home, then worsened and died after emergency surgery in Baton Rouge.

New Orleans Kenneth Bennett St. Augustine High School Andrew Davis Bennett Capitol High Baton Rouge Davis

ARMCO TOURNAMENT Softball Results

Results list from ARMCO tournament shows winners in the Winner and Loser brackets with teams such as Ham. Shops, E.S. Office, Slab Mill, Pipe Shop, Weld Shop, Research, G.O. Finance, Micomonaco’s, Federal Red and Blue, and Local 534 among others. Multiple match scores are recorded for each pairing.

Ham E.S Wrks T&s Concast G.O. Finance Micomonaco’s Hughie Northway

Knights of Columbus Golf Tourney at Pleasant Hills Monroe

Knights of Columbus Lodge 1610 will hold its annual golf tournament tomorrow at Pleasant Hills in Monroe. Play begins at 8 a.m. with low net and low gross honors contested. A banquet and award presentations follow at 6 p.m. co chairmen John Ray Wills and Robert Augsburger.

Knights of Columbus Lodge 1610 Pleasant Hills Monroe K of C Hall John Ray Wills Robert Augsburger

Karzens win National Fathers and Sons final in clay court tennis

Fourth seeds Richard and Jerry Karzen of Glencoe Illinois defeated top seeds Stephan and Dek Potts in straight sets 6 3 64 to win the national fathers and sons clay court championships. Magnan brothers from Rye New York beat Garcia brothers of Miami Florida 6 3 6 1 for consolation honors.

Cincinnati Richard Jerry Karzen Glencoe Ill Stephan Dek Potts Fathers and Sons John John Magnan Rye N.Y Andy Andy Garcia Miami Fla

Local boxers reach semis at state fair

Three Middletown boxers advanced to the semi finals of the Ohio State Fair Boxing Tournament in Columbus as action continued. Wilburn Johnson at light heavyweight Jeff Gaines at 85 pounds and Robert Gaines at 65 pounds each won two matches yesterday to reach today’s semis while Bill Bradley lost to Roger Leonard of Maryland after his eye was cut and Shane Tinch lost a decision to Hendricks. Over 1,000 boxers competed, including eight national AAU champions.

Columbus Middletown Wilburn Johnson Jeff Gaines Robert Gaines Bill Bradley Roger Leonard Maryland Bradley Shane Tinch Hendricks Perrysville

Regan Memorial Golf Tourney Formats Set

The Dave Regan Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by the Butler County Heart Association will be held Saturday Oct 1 at Wildwood. Forty four man teams max, $50 entry per man, top prize $800 in merchandise or $200 per man, with a tiered payout to seventh place.

Auto Racing Cambridge Junction Mich Darrell Waltrip David Pearson Michigan International Speedway Waltrip Pearson Denny Parsons Cale Yarborough Tennis Brookline Mass Brian Gottfried Eddie Dibbs Longwood Ivan Molina Mark Cox England Dave Regan Butler County Heart Association William Hart Wildwood

Abdominal pains sideline umpire in Twins Red Sox game

American League umpire Dave Phillips missed the Twins versus Red Sox game in Bloomington after reporting acute abdominal pains. Team physician Dr Leonard J. Michienzi sent him home. Phillips returned to St. Louis to consult his family doctor. The contest was worked by Don Denkinger Larry McCoy and Edwin Merrill.

Bloomington Minn Dave Phillips Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Leonard J. Michienzi Phillips St. Louis Twins Red Sox Don Denkinger Larry McCoy Edwin Merrill

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