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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1971

Page

13

Blind Wrestler Steve Deely Shines On Mat

Cincinnati AP reports Steve Deely a blind freshman at Delhi Junior High has won three of seven 145 pound wrestling matches this season. Coach Carl Loewenstine praises him as one of the better kids on the beam and notes his quick learning and determination despite early doubts about his athletic prospects.

Cincinnati Steve Deely Delhi Junior High School Carl Loewenstine Steve Eugene Deely Dotty

Palmer Fails to Close at Hawaiian Open Four Behind Leader Shaw

Arnold Palmer voiced frustration with his short game after a final round four-stroke gap to winner Tom Shaw at the Hawaiian Open. Shaw shot 69 to finish 273 15 under par, earning 40000 and boosting year earnings to about 67000. Dewitt Weaver tied for second as Palmer finished at 277.

Honolulu Arnold Palmer Palmer Tom Shaw Shaw Dewitt Weaver Diamond Head Bing Crosby Weaver Milwaukie Ore

Mazeroski Russell team win Astrojet golf tourney

Bill Mazeroski and Andy Russell won the $10,000 first prize in a four-hole best-ball sudden-death format at the Astrojet Golf Tourney in Phoenix. They edged five two-man teams after a 54-hole 19 under par. Defending champs Santo and Andrie took second. DiMaggio and Graham third. Unser and Podolak fourth. Horlen and Morton fifth.

Phoenix Ariz Bill Mazeroski Andy Russell Mazeroski Russell Pittsburgh Pirates Lowner Ragland Ohio Bill Pittsburgh Steelers Ron Santo Chicago Cubs George Andrie Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Joe DiMaggio Otto Graham del Unser Washington Senators Ed Podolak Kansas City Chiefs Chicago White Sox Joel Horlen Craig Morton

Blackman Wins 100th Game With Ball And Cake

Dartmouth defeats Harvard 37-14 in Cambridge. Coach Bob Blackman receives the game ball and a cake celebrating his 100th win at Dartmouth as his players present the cake after the victory.

Cambridge, Mass Dartmouth Harvard Bob Blackman

Orioles Manager Earl Weaver Born in St Louis 1930

Earl Weaver, longtime Baltimore Orioles manager, was born in St Louis Missouri in 1930. The notable baseball figure built a Hall of Fame career guiding the Orioles to multiple pennants and a World Series title.

Earl Weaver Baltimore Orioles St. Louis, Mo Jack Nicklaus Jack Firestone Country Club Akron Ohio

Foyt Grabs Daytona Pole As Week Buildup Begins

A J Foyt returned to Texas after securing the pole for Sundays Daytona 500 practice for five upcoming races at Daytona International Speedway. He posted 182.744 mph in the Glen Wood Mercury to beat Bobby Isaac for the inside front row while earning 5000 dollars. Isaac took the other front row spot with 180.050 mph and 1000 dollars.

Foyt Bobby Isaac Indianapolis Texas Isaac Bull Ring

Gramps Dominates Daytona ARCA 300 Run

Iggy Katona, 55 and a grandfather from Willis Michigan, captured the ARCA 300 at Daytona at a record 152.542 mph. He earned 5900 dollars for the $35 025 event. Tom Bowsher of Springfield Illinois finished second with Shanklin Peeac oan and Hank Teeters close behind in the top five.

Daytona Beach Fila Iggy Katona Victory Circle Daytona International Speedway Katona Midwest Tom Bowsher Springfield Ill Jack Shanklin Peeac Oan Hank Teeters West Jefferson Ohio

Birds Topic For Sportsmen Meeting With Jerry Wallace

Members of the Sportsmen's Club will get a bird briefing tomorrow night at the West Middletown layout. Guest speaker Jerry Wallace of Cincinnati will discuss exotic birds of prey. The meeting starts at 8 p.m.

Sportsmen's Club West Middletown Jerry Wallace The Cincinnati

Pilot Hauls Son to Air Force Game

United Airlines pilot John B. Healy from West Dundee Illinois ferried the Air Force football team to Washington for a Navy game last fall. His son Mike Healy a sophomore end was among the players aboard the flight with the same careful handling noted by the captain.

AIR Force Academy Colo John B. Healy United Air Lines West Dundee Washington, D. C Colorado Air Force Navy Mike

Nord Nordcroft Seeks Grand National Bonus At Dinner

Indiana insuranceman Nord Nordcroft won over 100000 this season and will collect another 100000 bonus during the Grand National victory dinner on Wednesday night. Qualifying speeds Saturday lagged behind last year as restrictor plates curbed horsepower, with drivers posting under 180 mph led by Pete Hamilton at 179.472 in a Plymouth.

Isaac Indiana Nord Nordcroft Cale Yarborough Pete Hamilton Plymouth

Royals Cup Midget Loop Title Decided at Fenwick High

The Royals won the Midget League championship in KCYO basketball at Fenwick High yesterday. The Junior League title will be decided Thursday at 6:30 pm at Fenwick Gym after Royals and Rams tied 73–73 in final standings. Regular season ended yesterday. Final standings.

Royals KCYO Fenwick High Junior Loop Royals Rams Fenwick Gym

Bears M Vikings Royals Warriors Lions Colts Rams Steelers

The results show Bears M loss to Vikings 0 and Royals scoring 27 while Warriors 2 and Lions 38 beat Colts 33 and Rams 47 over Steelers 42. Specific team pairings and final scores reflect a fast paced week of matchups.

Bears Vikings Royals Warriors Lions Colts Rams Steelers

Miler finally breaks four minutes indoors at Fort Worth

Tom Von Ruden, former Oklahoma State runner, finally runs a sub four minute mile at Fort Worth on a banked 10 lap track, completing the two day meet. He had predicted the feat eight days earlier at the Millrose Meet in New York, marking the first indoor sub four in the U S since Jim Ryan in February 1968.

Tom von Ruden Oklahoma von Ruden New York Fort Worth United States Jim Ryan

Northeastern Junior College Nets 300th Victory

Northeastern Junior College basketball team coached by Roy Edwards achieved their 300th win in the previous season marking a milestone for the program.

Northeastern Junior College Roy Edwards J Ihe

R Team heads for new Armco bowling crown

The Armco R team leads the handicap division at the Sports Bowl after a 3 133 Saturday. Don Eisele tops the team leaders with 638 followed by Bowlin 630 Mikovich 624 Harrison 620 and Paynter 567. Cold Strip No 2 leads actual with 2854 while East Works players vie in doubles and singles with Fountain Thomas leading actual doubles and Wilkinson high totals in singles and all events.

Armco Don Eisele Don Bowlin Lucky Mikovich Jasper Harrison iRay Paynter R’s” Aso Willie Fountain E.L. Thomas East Works

New Bowling Champion Help To Southpaws

Larry Lichstein 21 from Windsor Locks Conn won the $75 000 Ebonite Open in San Jose with a dramatic 10th frame strike to capture first place and $10 000. He joined 15 other left handed semifinalists marking a first in P B A history and spoke of a rising left handed presence in the sport. Dave Davis of Miami finished as runner up and both players argued left handers gain a built in lane advantage from the setup created by right handers.

San Jose Calif Larry Lichstein Windsor Locks Conn Lichstein

Middies Host Wrestling Show With 7-1 Record

Middletown High wrestling team with a 7-1 season record hosts Monroe and Lakota tomorrow at 6 39 p m in the Middie gym.

Middletown High Monroe Middie

Former catchers Susce and Wilber coach with Senators

George Susce and Del Wilber, both former catchers, take on coaching roles with the Washington Senators, guiding players and sharing major league experience. They bring veteran leadership to the team’s staff while maintaining ties to their storied baseball histories.

George Susce del Wilber Washington Senators

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