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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1978

Page

20

Behind the scenes of ABCs Havana fight telecast

The piece explains the complex cross continental path to bring Havana fight footage into U.S. homes. It details signals traveling from Havana to Molnya satellite to Prague to West Germany then Intelsat to Andover Maine and finally New York, all in about half a second.

New York City ABC Havana Molnya Prague West Germany Intelsat U.S Andover New York Iron Curtain Mike Farrell Farrell Miami

Tennis results highlight St Louis and Seattle events

Top ranked Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Frew McMillan in straight sets as John Alexander outlasted Nastase in three in the St Louis Classic. In Seattle exciting men’s matches featured Martina Navratilova’s win and Kathy May’s victory as Rosie Casals advanced to the quarterfinals in a $100,000 women’s event. Separately, Rich Rhodes filed a $3.75 million suit against Lucius Allen and the Kansas City Kings alleging a broken jaw and career ending punch in a Champaign exhibition last September.

ST. Louis Vitas Gerulaitis South Africa Frew McMillan Australia John Alexander the Nastase Gerulaitis New York McMillan Alexander Nastase Zeljko Franulovic Yugoslavia Manuel Orantes Spain Eddie Dibbs Bill Scanlon Seattle Rosie Casals Renee Richards Martina Navratilova Brigitte Cuypers Betty Stove Netherlands Ruta Gerulaitas JoAnne Russell Zenda Liess Chicago Chicago Bulls Rich Rhodes Lucius Allen Kansas City Kings Allen Rhodes Champaign Ill

Franklin Freshmen Set 2 Mat Marks in Big Win

Franklin High freshman wrestlers extended their winning streak to 25 with an 82-4 victory over Miamisburg. The 82 points are the team’s most ever, and the 4 points allowed are the fewest.

Franklin Franklin High Miamisburg

Stakes Rise In GMC Showdown Middletown-Princeton

Middletown Middies host Princeton Vikings in a decisive GMC clash to crown the league champion while Fenwick Falcons welcome Franklin Wildcats, aiming for one more big win before the Mid Miami League title is settled. Franklin already clinched the league. Fenwick seeks momentum into Class A sectional play as they prepare for Lakota.

Middletown Middletown Middies Fenwick Falcons Middies Princeton Vikings Greater Miami Fenwick High Falcons Franklin Wildcats Non Fenwick Franklin John Ross Falces Talawanda Lebanon Fort Laramie Rossi Ted Stewart Princeton Stewart Lakota

Aldridge Is Key In Miami Victory Over Bowling Green

Miami held off Bowling Green 68-54 in the MAC with Arch Aldridge delivering the decisive three point play. Hedric praised Aldridge's control while Bowling Green struggled against Miami's zone defense after halftime. Toledo and Ohio University won their MAC games as Central Michigan, Western Michigan, and Dayton also posted wins.

Columbus Ohio Miami Bowling Green Redskins Darrell Hedric Hedric Archie Aldridge Aldrige John Weinert Kent State Weinert Ohio University Steve Skaggs Paul Williams Bill Littlefield

Falcons hire Dick Wood as new quarterback coach

Atlanta—Dick Wood, national champion quarterback with Auburn in 1957, is named quarterback coach for the Atlanta Falcons. Wood, a 1959 Auburn graduate, played for the Colts, Jets, Raiders, Dolphins and Chargers before retiring in 1967. He coached at Georgia and Oakland, then spent two seasons with the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Dick Wood Auburn Tigers Atlanta Falcons Auburn Wood Baltimore Colts New York Jets Oakland Raiders Miami Dolphins San Diego Chargers University of Georgia Oakland New Orleans Saints

Cage results echo early season hoops across regions

East region saw Colgate top Canisius 75 68 and Delaware defeat Bucknell 104 92 while La Salle beat American 64 62. Niagara’s game at LSU was postponed by snow. Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 67 76. Seton Hall won 97 65 over Fordham. Temple 74 64 over Penn State. Central region featured Clemson 91 over Wake Forest 6 and Duke 100 over Virginia 75. N Kentucky 72 edged Kentucky State 69. Midwest results include Central Michigan and Northern Illinois 67. Cleveland State 58 Wayne State 49. Akron 52. Illinois 64. Wright State 60. and Bowling Green 63 over Nebraska 63. South region notes Charlotte 72 over St Francis Pa 63. VMI 66 over Richmond 5. Southwest Oklahoma 73 over SE Oklahoma 67. Oklahoma 77 over Oklahoma State 70. Southwest also shows Chap­man 85 over So California. Colorado 70 over Iowa State 64. Whittier 76 over Occidental 56.

East Colgate Canisius Delaware Bucknell la Salle American Niagara LSU Snow Pittsburgh W. Virginia Seton Hall Fordham Temple Penn St South Central St Cumberland Clemson Wake Forest Duke Virginia Alabama N. Kentucky Kentucky INC Charlotte St. Francis VMI Richmond Midwest Michigan N. Ilinois CCNY

Own Your Own Business Earn High Profit Vending Route

Nationwide opportunity seeks individuals in surrounding counties to operate vending and tack routes servicing accounts with advertised products. Part time income up to 15000 net, full time 30000 net+, training provided, 100% investment guarantee, investment required from 4595 and up. Call collect (404) 941-1351 to start.

Fenwick to honor K of C at Friday night basketball

Fenwick Falcons will recognize Knights of Columbus Council 1610 during Friday’s game with Franklin. K of C members are invited guests, have supported the Fenwick athletic program with volunteers and funds, and will present the school another donation at halftime, followed by a reception.

Fenwick Falcons Knights of Columbus Council K. of C Falcons Franklin Fenwic Fenwick

K of C winners advance to regionals in Fairfield

Four Middletown youths won age divisions at Fenwick and earned regional bids in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The qualifiers are 12-year-old Marianne Morris, 11-year-old Marshal Dunn, 12-year-old Eddie Watson, and 14-year-old Tracy Tusing. A Fairfield victory moves them to the state meet in Columbus next month.

Middletown Knights of Columbus Fairfield High Gym Fenwick Fairfield Columbus

ACC Upset Night Shakes Top Ranked Teams

ACC showcased its unpredictable reputation as Duke toppled 13th ranked Virginia 100-75 Clemson shocked 14th Wake Forest 91-81 and Maryland edged No 7 North Carolina 66-64. Duke coach Bill Foster praised improved shooting as Duke and Clemson found key contributors, while North Carolina relied on the Four Corner Offense to hold on. Kansas routed Missouri 72-52 Illinois State beat Western Illinois 97-79 and Nebraska defeated Kansas State 63-? with weather causing other games to be postponed.

Ken ACC Duke Virginia Clemson Wake Forest Maryland North Carolina Bill Foster Blue Devils Tigers Tiger Jimmy Howell Phil Ford al Wood Kansas Missouri Illinois State Western Illinois Nebraska Kansas State

Hockey results with OT ties and varied scores

WHA Cincinnati tied Edmonton 6 6 after overtime. Winnipeg beat New York Rangers 9 to 0. Minnesota defeated New York 3 to 0. Toronto won 3 to 4 against St. Louis. Buffalo outscored Cleveland 5 to 2. Chicago defeated N Y Islanders 5 to 4. Flint beat Toledo 5 to 2. Grand Rapids 4 Kalamazoo ?

Cincinnati Edmonton Winnipeg N.Y. Rangers Minnesota Toronto St. Louis Buffalo Cleveland Chicago N.Y Islanders Flint Toledo Grand Rapids Kalamazoo

Wynn's Spit Fire saves stalled engines at Rink's Bargain City

A user reports WYNN'S SPIT-FIRE stopped a balky engine after it would not shut off. The ad warns about dangerous carbon buildup from after run and urges adding Spit-Fire to fuel, now sold at Rink's Bargain City.

Wynn

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