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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1977

Page

11

Irwin fires 62 to take 5 stroke lead at Pinehurst Hall of Fame

Hale Irwin shot a nine under par 62 on No 2 at Pinehurst to reach 15 under after 36 holes, seizing a five stroke edge at the Hall of Fame Golf Classic. Lon Hinkle sits second at 132, with Graham Marsh, Leonard Thompson, and Miller Barber close behind.

Pinehurst Country Club Touref Lon Hinkle Leonard Thompson Miller Barber Charles Coody J.C Snead Coody Snead Ray Floyd Tom Watson

Browns Receiver Sees Perfect Game Goal for Browns

Reggie Rucker nicknamed Mr Optimism believes the Browns can achieve a perfect game with their talent. He stresses the team’s belief and readiness as they approach key preseason games and an opening matchup at Cincinnati.

Berea Ohio Reggie Rucker Cleveland Browns Rucker The Browns New England Cincinnati Pittsburgh Oakland Baldwin-Wallace College

Los Angeles Infielder Teddy Martinez to have knee surgery

Teddy Martinez of the Los Angeles will undergo knee surgery next week and be out for the rest of the season. The report covers associated injuries affecting roster depth for the team.

Los Angeles Teddy Martinez Boston Dwight Evans Boston Red Sox

Softball Results From Local Churches

Church Blue St. Marys 14 over Church of the Ascension 6. Zion Lutheran 21 over Faith United Methodist 3. Ridgecrest Church of God 9 over Latter Day Saints 6. Calvaryne 1 over Tytus Ave. Church of God 1. Church Red Elk Creek Baptist 7 over Grace Baptist Teens 6. Harlan Park Church of God 7 over Hillcrest Baptist 0 by forfeit. Franklin First Baptist 14 over Faith United Methodist 9. Grace Baptist 17 over Monroe Methodist 4. Federal Blue Rupport Mondays 10 over IBEW Local 648 1 playoff game.

Blue St. Marys Church of the Ascension Zion Lutheran Faith United Methodist Ridgecrest Church of God Latter Day Saints Calvaryne Tytus Ave RED Elk Creek Baptist Grace Baptist Harlan Park Church of God Hillcrest Baptist Franklin First Baptist Monroe Methodist Federal Blue Rupport IBEW

Bears Triumph and Fall in Redskins NFL Championship Pair

The Chicago Bears beat the Washington Redskins 73 to 0 in the 1940 NFL title game and then lost to the Redskins 14 to 6 two years later for the same championship.

Chicago Bears Washington Redskins

Vikings Rout Dolphins In Cincinnati Exhibition

Rookie Tommy Kramer threw his first pro TD pass and Duck White and Sammy White added touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings crushed Miami 33-7 in Bloomington. The defense intercepted four passes and forced a fumble, ending Miami's 11 game preseason win streak.

Bloomington Dolphins

Middletown High Golf Team Meets Monday Afternoon

Coach Bill Rupp calls all Middletown High School golf team members and prospective members to a meeting Monday at 2 30 PM in Room 350. The session outlines team plans and eligibility.

Middletown High School Bill Rupp

Curless Tees 18th Hole for Armco Ace

Larry Curless holed out on the 18th at Armco Association Park Golf Course yesterday for the 14th hole-in-one of the season. He used a three wood for the 175 yard shot.

Armco Association Park Larry Curless Curless

Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Lists

The report lists top American and National League leaders in batting average runs and runs batted in with players such as Carew, Bonds, Parker, Foster and Griffey highlighted. It also shows pitching leaders with wins and strikeouts including Seaver, Carlton, and Tanana across both leagues.

Carew Min Bostock Rivers Singleton Cal Liomson Chi Bonds Gscott Ben McRae Smalley Hisle Hobson Bsn Thompson Det Netties Rice LeFlivre Cooper Mil ReJackson Burleson Lemon Gbrett Randolph Gamble Zisk Patek Remy Page Oak LeFiore Gullett Barrios Rozema Bird To Johnson Goltz Lyle Tanana Ryan Leonard Blyleven Tex Eckersley Cie Parker Pgh Stennett Simmons Epee Griffey Cin Gfoster Morgan Smith Winfield Luzinski Phi Cey Burroughs Atl Bench Tripleton Stl Rose Cromble Mtl Jenorales Cash Cabell Hun Almon Maddox Schmidt Mumphry Thomas G Foster

Bouse’s team wins tourney at Brown’s Run

The Phil Bouse assisted by juniors Mike Morris Andy Horn and Steve Macadam clinched the invitational pro junior event at Brown’s Run with a 62 best-ball total two strokes ahead of second place teams. Jeff Davidson led the juniors with 70 while pro El Collins posted 68. Bob Kramer and Mitch Allenspach also produced 72 and 74 respectively.

Phil Bouse Wildwood Mike Morris Andy Horn Steve Macadam Brown's Jeff Davidson Mitch Allenspach Oxford Mike McGee Middletown el Collins Reid Park Springfield Bob Kramer Forest Hills

Tidewater gains twinbill split

Tidewater and Richmond split a twinbill in the International League Friday night as Roy Staiger and Ed Kurpiel fueled Tidewater’s win with a three run homer in the fourth and a solo shot in the second. Rochester beat Columbus 4-2, Syracuse prevailed at Pawtucket 4-2, and Charleston defeated Toledo 3-1.

Associated Press Richmond Tidewater Roy Staiger Ed Kurpiel Staiger Tides Kurpiel Rochester Columbus Syracuse Pawtucket Charleston Toledo

Trojans Set 1978 Tryouts At Smith Park

The Middletown Trojans baseball team holds tryouts for 1978 tomorrow at 4 PM at Smith Park. Prospects must be under 19 before August 1, 1978 and bring their own gloves and shoes.

Middletown Trojans Smith Park

Newest Chisox living a dream

Kevin Hickey, a 19 year old lefty from Chicago, signed after a one day tryout at Comiskey Park among about 200 hopefuls. He will train in Sarasota in March and report to Appleton for Double A play after a life long White Sox fan dream. Hickey pitched two no hitters in other leagues and was watched by MLB scouts who were surprised by the signing.

Chicago Kevin Hickey Aseball Chicago White Sox Hickey Comiskey Park Sarasota Fla White Sox Appleton Wis Ippolito

Woman referee makes history in men's international game

Sofia Bulgaria AP Darlene May of Los Angeles becomes the first woman to referee a men s international basketball match as the World University Games approach finals with the US men and women seeking gold. May shares officiating with a Danish official and earlier ended the all male referee era at major amateur events. In other notes US men beat Czechoslovakia 85 69 and US women beat Bulgaria 87 84 to reach finals.

Sofia Bulgaria Darlene May Los Angeles U.S Czechoslovakia Soviet Union Canada Cuba Bonnie Glasgow Miss May Italy France Europe

Cradle Stakes Set to Open at River Downs Today

The first Cradle Stakes for 2 year olds with a $45,000 purse runs at River Downs in Cincinnati. Young Bob from Monmouth Park is the early favorite as local racing moves forward with the feature event and betting pools.

Cincinnati River Downs Young Bob Monmouth Park Firm Shake Kim DeLaura Darellah Smokey Bird

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