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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1971
Page
14
Latonia Race Course in Florence Kentucky begins its spring meeting known as Latonia II. The article notes the historic 1912 Latonia track where Wishing Ring won a record mutuel payout of 1885.50 for a $2 wager, a record long standing despite the old track being torn down and replaced about a decade ago.
The piece surveys racing records including baseball’s longest win streaks and horse records. It notes Kincsem’s 54 straight wins, Colin’s 15 for US thoroughbreds, and 12 straight jockey wins by Richards and Stroebel. Damascus earns a year record, and a veterinary note explains horses lack goggles due to a third eyelid.
In a high scoring ABA night, the Virginians edged the Floridians 138 129 after overtime. Mike Barrett led the Squires with 25 points alongside Neil Johnson, while Larry Jones poured 38 for Florida and Mack Calvin 30. Kentucky topped the Nets 106 99.
Brooks Robinson signed his 1971 contract raising his salary by 20 000 into the six figure range with Baltimore. Teammates Frank Robinson Boog Powell and Dave McNally are expected to bid for similar raises as Orioles face later salary talks.
South Carolina star Joan Roche poured in 56 points to lift the seventh ranked Gamecocks to a 118-83 win over Furman. He hit 21 of 34 shots and 14 of 15 free throws, breaking a 16 year old ACC single game scoring record.
Kent State University hires Dick Scesniak, 30, as offensive coordinator completing the eight man staff of new head coach Don James. Scesniak previously coached at Iowa State Missouri and Utah, and James kept no members of Dave Paddington’s staff.
National Hockey League results feature Philadelphia defeating Chicago 6 to 2 and New York besting Detroit 1 to 0 while Buffalo downed Los Angeles 5 to 2. Only games scheduled.
Miami Redskins, 51 MAC, host Bowling Green at Millett Hall in the MAC television game of the week. Miami seeks to extend a five game MAC win streak after a 64-49 win over Toledo. Cincinnati and Xavier also tour on the road amid mixed results.
Miami announces future football schedule additions with three Big 10 foes Purdue Michigan State and Indiana to be played on the road. Purdue to be hosted five times 1973 1980 Indiana and Michigan State games set for 1975 1979 all away from Oxford with a planned 35 000 seat stadium still distant.
Bowling Green faces Miami University at 2 pm with Purdue taking on Indiana at 3 pm. Pro Bowling offers a $75,000 Ebonite Open. Roller Derby and pro golf matchups fill the late afternoon with Frank Beard and Larry Hinson against Bob Murphy and Dick Lotz. Sunday features Detroit vs Baltimore and St Louis Blues vs Philadelphia Flyers plus the Hawaiian Open final round.
Urbana area 135 Kentucky Christa 114 Berea by Manhattan 77 NYU 73 Lafayette 67 Seton Hall 59 Mass 92 Iowa 51 Rutgers 62 Boston U 51 Boston St 90 Worcester St 86 Catholic 81 New Orl Loy 59 Memphis St 73 Drake 72 St. Louis 8 N Tex St 58 Wichita St 97 Bradley 34 Tex Arlington 85 Hardin Simmons 74 Tex El Paso 74 Ariz St 59 New Mexico 81 Arizona 77 San Diego St 107 Hawaii 95 Nev Las Vegas 76 San Fran U 64
Miami Branch Warriors travel to Tuscarawas County for a key regular season game after a close loss to Kent State Branch. Tuscarawas, the only team to beat Zanesville this season, edged Branch 84 75 earlier and features top scorer Guy Pirillo among its guards.
Kenny Crowe led Carlisle eighth graders with 21 points during a 51 to 38 win over Trenton’s eighth graders yesterday. Oliver scored 21 for Trenton as Carlisle extended its streak to 12 straight victories.
Syracuse University placekicker George Ja Kowenko, a 5 foot 10 specialist, disclosed Thursday that he signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL.
Middletown Middies host Fenwick Falcons as both teams chase key league wins. Lebanon visits Fenwick with hopes of a share of the league lead while Mason faces Massie in a top FAVC showdown. Other games include Monroe at Talawanda, Madison at Franklin, and Preble Shawnee against Dayton Jefferson.
Madison High freshmen defeated Franklin 43-33 as Rick Webb scored for Madison. Franklin dropped to 8-4 for the season with the loss.
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