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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1968

Page

17

Late Scoring Leads to Tight NBA Wins

In a night of late surges, the Royals rallied from 81-68 down to beat the Knicks 120-115 behind Adrian Smith and Oscar Robertson. Atlanta routed Phoenix 121-99 after a 15-5 second half burst, while the Lakers used Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor for a 132-118 win over San Diego. The 76ers edged Milwaukee 122-117 as Luke Jackson and Archie Clark contributed late free throws and baskets.

Associated Press National Basketball Association Cincinnati Atlant Philadelphia Royals Adrian Smith Oscar Robertson New York Knicks Atlanta Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Wilt Chamberlain Elgin Baylor San Diego Milwaukee Smith Robertson Jerry Lucas Lou Hudson Joe Caldwell Hawks Lakers Chamberlain Baylor Jerry West 76Ers Luke Jackson Archie Clark Chet Walker Billy Cunning‘ham W. L. Pet. G.B. Boston Baltimore Phila Phia New York Detroit Atlanta S Milw Oakland Denver Denver Oeenee Ll ATA New Orleans Houston Dallas Miami

Hagan Leads Dal las Chaps To Victory With Late Free Throws

Cliff Hagan, coach and player for the Dallas Chaparrals, scored seven points but sparked a 114-110 win over the Los Angeles Stars with a hook shot and three late free throws in the final 40 seconds. John Beasley led Dallas with 27 points and 11 rebounds as four Dallas starters fouled out. Denver beat Miami 121-113 as Larry Jones scored 29 and Lonnie Wright 25 after a tight game. Don Freeman led Miami with 27.

Associated Press Cliff Hagan Dallas Chaparrals American Basketball Association Los Angeles Stars Denver Miami Hagan Dallas John Beasley Merv Jackson Stars Larry Jones Lonnie Wright Don Freeman

Club Pro Fraser Set To Return To Tour

Howell Fraser, a 28 year old teaching pro from Panama City Florida, plans to rejoin golf's main tour next month after winning the PGA Club Pro Championship at Century Country Club. He collected 8000 dollars and built confidence with a 15 under par 272.

Scottsdale, Ariz Howell Fraser Fraser Panama City Fla Century Country Club

Weekend Fights Rocky Hernandez Stops Pusateri

In Sacramento California Rocky Hernandez of Mexico stopped Mike Pusateri of Brockton Massachusetts in the 5th round at 5 o clock bringing his record to win by knockout.

Associated Press Sacramento Calif Rocky Hernandez Mexico Mike Pusateri Brockton Mass

Pipers Tie Strokers for Lead in Five-Man Handicap Bowl

Over the weekend in the Sports Bowl Five-Man Handicap, the Pipers of Cleveland rolled 3,113 to tie the Strokers of Detroit for first place in the race for a $4,000 top prize. North End Recreation moved to second with 3,016 as North End Stars of Warren, Michigan sit third at 3,001. Armco remained the actual high at 2,938 from two weeks prior. The Journal Sweeper winner is Levert English of Detroit with 860 for four games, leading the actual division at 820 and averaging 205. Debbie Myers of Sheridan, Indiana and John G. Sebrins of Dayton each tied for second with 854. Edward Warwick of Englewood, Ohio stands third at 824. The tournament runs through mid January.

Pipers of Cleveland Detroit Armco Journal Sweeper Levert English Debbie Myers Sheridan Ind John G. Sebrins Dayton Edward Warwick Englewood

Dayton Flyers Rout Bowling Green 81 60 for 17th Straight Win

Dayton defeated Bowling Green 81 60 as 24 offensive rebounds by BG kept the Falcons in range early. Kenny May led Dayton with 24 points while Don Donoher cautioned the team about consistency and anticipated tests at Miami and Louisville.

Associated Press Dayton Bowling Green Flyers Don Donoher Falcons Donaher Kenny May Don May Donoher Miami Louisville

1 2 Punch Pushes UCLA Tar Heels Toward No 1 Duel

UCLA and North Carolina push toward a New York Holiday Festival final as they disrupt the Top Ten. Lew Alcindor scores 29 in an 88 75 win over Notre Dame while Charlie Scott leads UNC past Kentucky 87 88.

Associated Press UCLA North Carolina New York Uclans Tar Heels Kentucky Notre Dame Ohio State Beuins Minnesota West Virginia Vanderbilt Clemson Virginia Midwest Bruins Lew Alcindor Alcindor Lexington Charlie Scott

Five Buckeyes In Tampa Bowl

Five Ohio college players are scheduled to play in the first American Bowl College All-Star football game in Tampa on January 4. North team includes Greg Cook Cincinnati Bob Houmard Ohio University Ken Carmon Ohio John Shinner Xavier and Bob Babich Miami.

Tampa Fla Ohio Greg Cook Cincinnati Bob Houmard Ohio University Ken Carmon John Shinner Xavier J Bob Babich Miami

U S Hockey Team Ends Long Journey in Finland

In Helsinki the U S national team finished a troubled tour with a 1-7-1 record after a 5 1 defeat to Finland B. Jim Smith scored a single goal as the Americans, aided by two Swedish players, failed to win in their finale.

U.S Helsinki Finland Jim Smith

Big Eight coaches back two platoon system

Kansas City AP reports Big Eight football coaches unanimously endorsed retention of the present two platoon substitution system. The vote confirms ongoing use of separate offensive and defensive units in college football.

Kansas City

Farris Leads Local Effort With Lone Dayton Meet First

In the Dayton Invitational AAU Meet Farris earned the only local first place finishing in the 11 12 age group 100 yard individual medley. Teammates include Roscoe Moore Wetzel Fening and Hensey with relay squads placing as high as fourth. More than 500 boys competed across events and age groups.

Don Farris Dayton Farris Tom Roscoe David Moore Jeff Wetzel Mike Fening Tim Hensey Moore Fening Pat Dillon Bill McMahon Kevin Hinkle McMahon Dillon Tim Moore Hinkle Jeff Boutson Steve Hornback

Best of All Heads to California for American Pacing Classic

Westbury New York Best of All the nation's top 4 year old pacer is shipped to Hollywood Park California to finish his racing career in the American Pacing Classic on December 20.

Westbury N.Y Hollywood Park California

Hockey Standings and Sunday Scores Across Leagues

National League standings show Montreal Boston New York and St Louis leading divisions with win totals. Sunday's results include Toronto over Pittsburgh and Detroit over New York. American League lists Baltimore and Providence wins, while International League reports Dayton and Fort Wayne games with ties and margins.

Montreal Boston New York Lancets CPOE Chicago St. Louis Los Angeles Oakland Minnesota Pittsburgh Philadelphia Toronto Detroit Philaphia Baltimore Springfield Providence Hershey Quebec Rochester Cleveland Buffalo Dayton Toledo Fort Wayne Muskegon Port Huron Columbus

Morris Retires as BC Lions Assistant Coach

Ron Morris, a Tulsa native and longtime assistant coach with the Vancouver BC Lions, announced his retirement from the Canadian Football League club on Wednesday.

Vancouver B.C Ron Morris Tulsa Okla Lions Wednesday

Howe powers Red Wings past Rangers in 5-1 rout

Gordie Howe, in his 23rd NHL season, delivered two goals and two assists as Detroit trounced New York 5-1. The headline performance pushed Howe toward 714 career goals, while Bobby Hull notched his 23rd career hat trick for Chicago in a 7-4 win over Boston.

Hal Bock Associated Press Gordie Howe Howe Detroit New York Sid Abel Gordie Babe Ruth Bobby Hull Chicago Boston Toronto Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Minnesota Oakland Bruins Rangers Dean Prentice Frank Mahovlich Garry Unger Red Wings Roger Crozier Bob Nevin Donnie Marshall Bruin

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