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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1965
Page
10
Leonard Powell led Monroe High with 27 points and 19 rebounds as Monroe built a big lead and shook off Madison's zone defense. Monroe improved to 3-0 on the season while Madison fell to 1-3, playing without center Jeff Chaffins due to knee surgery.
Middletown, Lima, Bellbrook, and many area teams posted scores across a busy night. Notable outputs include Dayton Roth 67 over Fairview 62 and Xenia 100 defeating Graham 48 as Kentucky and national programs show strong performances.
Springboro High defeated Mason 79 to 44 to extend their win streak to five in a Ft Ardent Valley conference matchup. Steve Hoefler led Springboro with 20 points while Mike Blevins added 19 as Grover Saunders’ squad forged ahead early and never looked back. Mason struggled to match the pace as Springboro pulled away in the second half.
Germantown Cardinals won their third game of the season 73 to 66 over Xenia Woodrow Wilson. Card totals show strong offense from Otals and Burns while Xenia counters with Walters Snider Winters and Day contributing modest totals.
Brian London former British heavyweight champion says he is near a world title fight with Cassius Clay. The 31 year old London may challenge Clay for the world title in a second bid after previously facing Floyd Patterson in Indianapolis in May 1950 and losing in the 11th round. London held the British title from 1953 to 1959 before losing it to Henry Cooper.
Bethlehem Lutheran will observe Holy Communion during 8 and 10 30 a.m. worship with Rev. Paul Bergdal speaking on You Decide. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m.
The Rev. James Simmons will speak on Wise and Foolish Builders at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Church school begins at 9 a.m.
Franklin struggles with cold shooting and a zone defense as Lebanon defeats the Wildcats 57 to 39. Coach Clyde Helsinger laments 18 percent shooting and notes Bill Berutti drew 15 fouls but hit only 21 percent from the line.
Kings Mills overcome a late threat to secure a 68 64 victory over Waynesville at home. Gate by Kings Mills 14 of 15 free throws and 27 14 68 totals, while Waynesville managed 12 of 13 at the line and 64 points. Ed Jewett led the Warriors with 13 points before fouling out.
Franklin led 7 points at the end of the first period and stretched the edge to 10 before the Warriors closed the gap. The game stayed close with five lead changes as Franklin missed a late free throw chance. Beaver Creek and Xenia Woodrow Wilson loom next for the Franklin squad.
Fenwick High School fell 83-71 to Bellbrook after a 27-12 first quarter deficit. Ed Kovach led Fenwick with 25 points and Tom Hamilton had 24 as the Falcons narrowed the gap but could not overcome Bellbrook’s early burst. Bellbrook, led by 6-4 center Church Starbuck with 28 points, never trailed.
A brief item notes a repeated complaint from a downstairs neighbor during a Ladies Day gathering. The snippet hints at ongoing friction and annoyance between residents without detailing individuals or locations.
The Rev. Kent Moorhead will preach on inescapable Christ at 10:30 a.m. worship. Church school begins at 9:15 a.m.
The Rev. Russell Chrisman will speak at 10 30 a.m. on For with God Nothing Shall Be Impossible and at 7 p.m. on Do We Miss the Vision. Church school starts at 9 15 a.m.
Xenia Ohio AP Western Ohio League will expand from eight to ten teams in 1969 adding a new Fairborn high school and a second for that city. The league is accepting a tenth slot with Springfield South a reported applicant. Current members include Fairmont Fast, Fairmont West, Dayton Stebbins, Wayne, Springfield North, Xenia, Beavercreek and Fairborn.
Trenton overcame a five point deficit with a late man to man press to beat Seven Mile 61-60 in a non league game. Phil Adams led with 18 points and Rick Wright added 15 as the Trojans surged in the final minutes.
Edgar A. Sherman will quit as head football coach after next season but will remain athletic director at Muskingum College in New Concord Ohio He has coached 21 seasons and won the conference title five times during that period
Tucker Fredrickson, the Auburn back drafted by the New York Giants last winter, previously washed dogs and cats for his father, a veterinarian.
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