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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1970

Page

26

Robertson says he will not play for Royals next season

Oscar Robertson, 31, says he cannot play under current Royals management and will seek a trade after this season. He compares his situation to Frank Robinson's 1963 trade, noting his salary, age, and the team's stance, while stressing his commitment to honoring his contract and contributions.

Oscar Royals Cincinnati Oscar Robertson Frank Robinson Cincinnati Royals Robertson National Basketball Association Baltimore Bob Cousy Cincinnati Reds Robinson

Ard powers Bearcats past Memphis State in MVC tilt

Jim Ard sparked Cincinnati with 31 points and 16 rebounds as the Bearcats rallied from an 11 point first half deficit to beat Memphis State 77-63. Ard hit his first five second half shots and led Cincinnati to a 45 30 edge and a 67 47 cushion.

Cincinnati Jim Ard Bearcats Memphis State Ard Tigers Jim Douglas

Comets Clinch Tie For Title In Fort Ancient

Mason Comets secure at least a share of the Fort Ancient Valley Conference crown with a 62 to 49 victory over Blanchester. Ed Kelley scores 29 points to lead Mason, as teammates Peck Pugh Meibers and Ransom add double figures.

Mason Ed Kelley Mason Comets Fort Ancient Blanchester High Comets Kelley Peck Pugh G. Meibers S. Meibers Moore Ransom

Local Lad Wins Regional To Reach Nationals

Tim Colliver of Amanda Elementary won the 10 year old regional championship in the Pass-Shoot-Dribble contest at the University of Dayton Fieldhouse with a 160. He advances to nationals February 21 at Cincinnati Gardens. Steve Yenser and Brian Rossi finished second in their divisions.

Tim Colliver Amanda Middletown University of Dayton Tim Cin Cinnati Gardens Steve Yenser Creekview Dayton Brian Rossi St. John’s

Middletown Y girls swim to four wins and overall title

Middletown girls swim team swept four dual meets against Springfield YMCA, winning overall 158 to 121. New pool records were set by the 10 and under 100 yard medley relay of Jeanette Lewis, Beth Dorn, Rhonda Birch and Chris Gardner with a 1:10. Debby Marts and Ann Dillon led juniors with multiple wins, while the Intermediates also claimed two victories.

Middletown Springfield YMCA Jeanette Lewis Beth Dorn Rhonda Birch Chris Gardner Paula Murray Cindy Ransdell Barbara Dorn Julie Dillon Randell Mary Faris Robin Francis Dillon Dorn Ransdell Debby Marts Ann Dillon Leslie Berns Debby Imfeld Imfled Berns Marts Carolen Humphreys Cathy Ransdell Barbara Haker Humphreys Haker Melody Repper Hamilton ‘Y Hamilton J. Wetzel T. Hensey B. Boutson J. Wiegart B. Martin J. Shiverdecker T. Rascoe Rascoe B. Dwiggins

Purdue Edges Ohio State On Mount Late Free Throws

Purdue sophomore Rick Mount scored 32 points, including two decisive free throws with five seconds left, as Purdue beat Ohio State 88-85. Ohio State's Jim Cleamons had 28, fueling a second-half rally, while Purdue led 43-32 at halftime and finished with stronger rebounding and a 53 percent shooting effort.

Columbus Ohio Rick Mount Purdue Ohio State Mount Boilermakers Jim Cleamong Buckeye Buckeyes Cleamons Boilermaker Jody Finney George Faerber Tyrone Bedford Bob Ford

City Hoop Standings in Church League

League standings show church teams vying for top spot as City Hoop matches wrap up. Standings list participating congregations and win totals, highlighting lead changes and key performances through the season.

Rossimen In bluegrass In Quest Of 14th Win

The Fenwick Falcons travel to Latonia Kentucky to face Holy Cross High as part of a tight schedule before the Class A district tournament in Dayton on February 20. Holy Cross owns recent wins and Latonia provides a stern test with a 15 6 record while Fenwick sits 13 3. The team has battled Holy Cross since 1957 with seven victories in 11 meetings.

Rossimen Fenwick Falcons John “Butch” Rossi Squintet Latonia Holy Cross High Covington Catholic Blue Grass Holy Cross Falcons Hamilton Badin Hamiltonians Oxford Talawanda Rossmen Kentucky Badin Hamilton Fenwick Dayton

Hawks Rout Westmont 91 to 48 on Madison Court

Madison High defeated Westmont 91 to 48 as Vernon Short poured in 25 points and Mike Doliboa grabbed 19 rebounds. Madison improves to 6-9, with four Mohawks reaching double figures for a dominant second half.

Madison High Westmont Mohawks Vernon Short Madison Mike Doliboa Short Doliboa Elam Weaver Nicholas Hensley Sheley Carpenter Norvell Manning Robbins L. Smith J. Baker Moore K. Baker D. Smith Ayette Wilson Crawford

Carr leads Notre Dame past Marquette in double overtime

Austin Carr scored 38 points to lift Notre Dame to a 96 95 double overtime win over Marquette in South Bend. The Irish tied it at the buzzer in the first overtime when Sinnott deflected an inbound pass to Carr for a layup.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Austin Carr Marquette Tom Sinnott Carr

GO Takes First In Key Tourney At J J Lanes

The General Office Transportation team led after opening weekend of the Armco Team Handicap Bowling Tournament at J J Lanes with a 3133 handicap score. Reed's Center led in actual running with 2855, while Dale Ledford topped singles handicap in East Side with 659.

General Office Transportation Armco J-J Jerry Brinkley Jack Glazell Mike Burney Joe Barrett Ron Branson Reed George Reckard Harry Grosardt Dick Giiden Bob Tom Abell Robert F. Jones East Side John McAlister J. R. Howard Ron Gillespie Clyde Turner Art Snowden Abell General Office Asa Creekbaum George Perry Robert L. Jones Greg Thorp Les Stimson Snowden Creekbaum- Perry Gillespie Larry Cain Ledford Stimson Dave Turner Don Bowlin Lucky Mikovich Ray Paynter Jasper Harrison Don Eisele Bob Fugett

Middletown High Swim Team routs Greenfield McClain 71 24

Middletown High swimming crushed Greenfield McClain 71 to 24 at Greenfield for its seventh straight win and a 12 2 record the best in school history. The medley relay and 400 freestyle relay were won by Middletown with Haker Weber Wetzel Blanton Blevins Dillon Long Heckard among top finishers.

Middletown High Greenfield McClain Greenfield Middletown Oak Hills Haker Weber Wetzel Blanton Blevins Long Tooker Barr Barnhart Maupin Dillon Heckard

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