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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1971
Page
18
Middletown coach Paul Walker celebrated his 600th win after a game against Garfield in which an overinflated basketball became a humorous subplot. Officials tested the ball finding it well above the standard air pressure, while Walker noted the tactic can favor the smaller team.
In a 1950s Dayton Roosevelt match, Walker recalls the Middies versus Teddies at the old fairgrounds coliseum. The ball dropped from boards to Teddies and officials checked air, finding four pounds. Johnny Woolums sat quietly as air was added. a gauge for ball pressure is suggested.
Indiana athletics chief Phil Eskew urged NCAA and NFHS to adopt clear recruiting guidelines modeled after pro baseball. He cited late night visits, home talks during practice, and colleges paying travel costs as problems and proposed princip al-first recruitment to curb recruiter intrusion. The National Conference on High School Directors continues with about 450 administrators from 40 states.
Washington Redskins defeat Los Angeles Rams 38 to 24 in a key NFC contest at Memorial Coliseum. Bill Kilmer throws three TD passes, elevating Washington to a wild-card spot while Rams face an uncertain fate, with several ex‑Rams starting on the visitor side.
Houston the Oilers face internal turmoil after Ed Hughes dismissed offensive backfield coach Walt Schlinkman and later manager Johnny Gonzalez amid a firing spree by management removing Ernie Zwahlen and clashing with ownership led by Bud Adams and John Breen who pushed for Zwahlen's ouster.
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown plans a thorough look at rookie Kenny Anderson who will see significant action Sunday versus the New York Jets. Anderson has not played since a late appearance vs San Diego three weeks ago as Cincinnati seeks to avoid a bottom finish and improve draft position.
Xavier University pulled away to a 98 8 win over Old Dominion at the Xavier Fieldhouse led by 24 first half points from Jerry Helmers as Dayton dropped a 98 91 decision to Eastern Kentucky in Richmond. Jack Kill and Mike Sylvester led Dayton with 27 and 23 points respectively while Charlie Mitchell and George Bryant paced EKU with 30 and 25.
Akron beat Toledo 80 to 76 while Eastern Kentucky defeated Dayton 98 to 91. Xavier won 90 to 83 over Old Dominion. Youngstown State topped Ohio Wesleyan 88 to 57. Rose Hulman edged Wright State 89 to 70. Indiana teams and others posted numerous scores including Auburn over Mississippi State 85 to 75 and Oklahoma 79 over Alabama 73. The Beanpot final saw Harvard 104 over Boston University 77.
The article explains that urban density and metropolitan living push up auto insurance rates due to higher accident frequency and severity, elevated hospital and repair costs, and higher wage levels. It notes city dwellers face higher theft and loss costs under comprehensive coverage, with Cleveland cited as a local example.
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