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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

12

Lively Fight For Rules Expected At Ohio State

Ohio State, led by coach Woody Hayes, enters fall drills with 102 varsity candidates and 39 lettermen the largest Big 10 tally. Scrimmages promised to be intense as veterans contend for starting spots amid a three game skid. Key linemen Chuck Bonica and Dan Cutillo sidelined with injuries.

Ohio State Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Buckeyes Woody Hayes OSU Hayes Ohio Stadium Chuck Bonica Dan Cutillo

Bobby Unser Joins Elite 200 MPH Race Fraternity

AP Auto Racing writer notes Bobby Unser 37 joins the select group of drivers over 200 mph in a closed course. He set four consecutive laps above 200 with a peak near 220 mph on Ontario’s back straight during California 500 qualifying. Unser will start 25th in the 33-car field despite engine troubles. Jerry Grant claimed pole with 199.6 mph average, beating 201.104 mph Talladega mark.

Bobby Unser Unser California Jerry Grant Sonite Eagle Grant Bobby Isaac Talladega Ala Ontario

Beale String Wins Sixth USAC Sprint Feature

Rollie Beale of Toledo won his sixth race of the season and his third straight, capturing the %-lap main event at the one mile dirt track in Springfield Illinois state fairgrounds. Beale leads the USAC sprint car standings.

Springfield Ohio Rollie Beale Toledo United States Auto Club Illinois State Fairgrounds Beale

Anderson wins second at Tri-County Speedway Grand Night

Detroit driver John Anderson started fifth, led on lap six, and won his second Grand Night at Tri-County Speedway in West Chester aboard a 1969 McNutt Chevelle. He withstood two cautions and a restart to overtake John Sommerville. Rodney Combs finished third, Joe Stricker fourth, and John Vallo fifth. Jeff Faber won the sport sedan feature titled Wyoming Wizard and Ted McClellan earned his fourth in his class.

West Chester John Anderson Detroit Mich Tri-County Speedway Anderson John Sommerville Clarkesville Ind Rodney Combs Joe Stricker John Vallo Wyoming Jeff

Appointment of Howard W Young as Administrator of Lora Young Estate

Notice lists Howard W Young of Trenton Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of Lora Young deceased with Middletown Butler County location. Judge Harry F Walsh signs. attorney Donald M Gose of Middletown Ohio noted. Date August 7 1972 with publication Aug 14 21 28.

Lora Young Howard W. Young Trenton Ohio Middletown Butler County Harry F. Walsh Donald M. Goseamorney Lew Middletown

Nicklaus Critiqued U S Pro Match Play Title Push

Jack Nicklaus earned his sixth win of the season and a record $280 482 16 but criticized the U S Professional Match Play Championship format as non major material. The event aimed to elevate to the big four with a TV friendly setup and a limited 16 player field.

Bob Green Pinehurst N.C Jack Nicklaus U.S Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Gary Player Nationalelevision Beard Lou Graham Hale Irwin Larry Zeigler David Graham

Bubba Smith sidelined season with Baltimore loss

All-Pro defensive end Bubba Smith is sidelined for the season after an injury in Baltimore. The report, filed by AP, notes Smith will miss upcoming games and require surgery, affecting the defense and team plans.

Baltimore Bubba Smith

Fairfield Triumphs In Girls Invitational Softball Final

Fairfield defeated Trenton 18 0 to win the championship after winning 10 3 in the winner’s bracket and 14 12 in the losers bracket. Eldorado and New Paris each lost 5 3 and 3 respectively to exit early.

Trenton Fairfield Thenton Eldorado New Paris Lebanon

Brown's Run hosts four weekend golf tournaments

At Brown's Run over the weekend, multiple events crowned winners. In the Father-Son tourney, Gene Turner and son Tom beat Jack Bauer and son John 68 to 71 for low gross. Lars Larson and Rob won best ball low net with 38. Seniors Tourno formed tie for low gross with Pagne, Combs and Hagan at 78. Downing led low net at 65. Junior Championship went to Tom Turner with 76. Rob Larson claimed net honors with 65. A four-man team event saw Owen Combs, John Pitcher, Jason Jackson, and Rob Larson win with 277. Mayo, Langhorne, Levey, and Levey trailed by seven.

Brown Gene Turner Tom Jack Bauer John Turners Bauers Lars Larson Rob Walt Pagne Owen Combs Jack Hagan Norris Downing E.H. Bindley Walt Bender Downing Tom Turner Rob Larson Owen Combs John Pitcher Jason Jackson Don Mayo Don Langhorne E.D. Levey Barry Levey Sea

Follmer wins Can-Am race at Elkhart Lake in Penske Porsche

George Follmer drives Roger Penske’s turbo Porsche to victory at Elkhart Lake, his third Can-Am win of the season. He started 13th and overtook Denis Hulme on lap 12 after Hulme led early before ignition trouble. Hulme finished second with Francois Cevert, Pete Gregg, and Jean Pierre Jarrier rounding out the top five. Bobby Allison edged Richard Petty in a Nashville stock car race, Darrell Waltrip third, Benny Parsons fourth.

George Follmer McLaren Roger Penske Elkhart Lake Wise Follmer Mark Donahue Mark Denis Hulme Hulme Pete Revson Francois Cevert France Pete Gregg New York Porsche Jean Pierre Jarrier Ferrari Gregg Young Westport Conn Bobby Allison Chevrolet Richard Petty Plymouth Nashville Tenn Darrell Waltrip Benny Parsons

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