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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1972

Page

6

Middletown Middies Hold Off Taft 77 75 in Last Second Thriller

In a frantic GMC clash at Hamilton Taft, Middletown earns a 77 75 victory as Larry Allen and Rick Martin anchor late defense and free throws. Taft foul trouble and officiating questions mar the finish, keeping the Middies unbeaten at home in tight finishes.

Lima Hamilton Taft Taft Middies Rick Martin McCollum Allen Jerry Mathews Dave Rogers Martin Archie Aldridge Middie Tigers Hamilton GFA McMonigle Aldridge Martin Mack Ham Cates Mathews I Broyles ‘Dixon Spurlock Sanders Sherman Grammell Middletown Ed Newman Bob McLaughlin

Mohawks Win Streak Reached Fifteen With 90 68 Victory

Madison Mohawks beat Oxford Talawanda 90 68 to set a school record for wins in a season and clinch at least a share of the Mid Miami League title. Doliboa played through illness as Carpenter led all scorers with 23, sparking a fourth quarter surge to seal the rout.

Jet Free Seageene Oxford Talawanda Braves Mohawks Oxford Lads Brandenburg Talawanda Madison Mike Doliboa Larry Brandenburg Lohrey McGhehey Doliboa Roya R. Miller Bennetty Hughes Baker Mark Young C. Miller Es Mohawks Wyantes Tim Sheets Young Carpenter O McMahon Ea Murphy Ig Simpkins Lamry Carpenter Carpenter

Franklin Stays Alive With 73-63 Win Over Fenwick

Franklin nabs a 73-63 victory over Fenwick, with Ron Riley scoring 26 and grabbing 16 rebounds. Mike LeVangie adds 11 points and 12 boards as Franklin improves to 12-5 in league play and 8-8 overall. Fenwick drops to 2-5 in Mid Miami, 8-8 on the season.

PACEY Mindlin Fenwick Falcons Franklin Fenwick Court Falcons Fenwick Wildcats Gene Smith Ron Riley Riley Smith Mike LeVangie LeVangie Os Clark Cincinnati Cincin Riley Griffith Anti Royal Ken Durrrett National Basketball Shillinglaw ‘Association LeVangiell McConnell Schwab Martin Boxwell Clements Smith Durrett Jack Woodward Ed Singleton Steve McIntosh Hornets Mid-Miami Lakota

Durrett Stull Hospitalized After Collision With Zennier

Durrett and Stull remain in hospital after a traffic incident involving Edward Zennier. The collision occurred near the Edward Zennier team headquarters, with medical staff treating injuries and authorities investigating.

Branch Warriors stun No 1 seed in state tourney upset

Miami Branch Warriors edged Chillicothe 89-88 in Hamilton to reach the state tournament semifinals. Coach Lynn Darbyshire’s team trailed late but sparked a decisive late stretch and held on as Rich Hinkle and Grant Edwards delivered key plays. They advance to face Lancaster Branch at Taft High tomorrow at 1 p.m. for a spot in the finals.

Tim Willis Hamilton Miami Branch Warriors Lynn Darbyshire Chillicothe Hamilton Badin Taft High Warriors Rich Hinkle Middletown Grant Edwards Edwards Hinkle Hilltoppers Frank Howard Howard Darbyshire Miami Branch Weaver Hinkel Edwards Spivey Silcox Haven Beath Park Swords Woolever Bentz Reds Providence R. I Cox Cincinnati Swords Welch Ratliff Providence Reds American Hockey League Paine

Hornets roll to third straight win over Lakota

Monroe Hornets beat Lakota 80 to 62 to extend their win streak. Key plays came from John Durham and Rick Reckart, with 26 points from Lakota’s Ron Walker keeping the game competitive. Durham fouled out late as Monroe led 60 44 after three periods, and 14 62 final.

Morroe Hornets Lakota Hornets John Durham Rick Reckart Durham Ron Walker T-Birds Monroe Bob Miller Hornet Taft JV Grammell Hoes Shockey Cornett Sword Dixon Sanders F T Cox Smith Curran Ford Caudill Middie Shepard Taft

Donkey Basketball Game At Middle Gym

The Middle Town High gym hosts a donkey basketball fundraiser with the Girls' Athletic Association facing the Boys' Varsity Club at 8 p.m. Tickets cost 1.25 dollars for adults and 0.75 dollars for students.

Girls’ Athletic Association

Carlisle Indians topple Wilson 69 57 in DSL clash

Carlisle Indians defeat Xenia Woodrow Wilson 69 to 57 to snap a three game skid. Bob Brewer and Wayne Clark anchor rebounding with 35 combined boards and Brewer adds 13 points while Clark scores 14 as Carlisle builds an early 11 point lead and holds on despite a late Wilson push. Three late technical fouls seal the win for Carlisle for their sixth victory in 16 games.

Carlisle Carlisle Indians Xenia Woodrow Wilson Dayton Bob Brewer Wayne Clark Brewer Benter Clark Ovus Indians Roach Miller Herald Lewis Skaggs Porter Wilson Rich Thomas Xenia Wilson Tribe Xenia Wilson Williams Sheeler Robinson Blanton Thomas Young Baines

Games Tonight: Fenwick Springboro Ross Edgewood

Local schedule lists Fenwick at Springboro Ross at Edgewood Lebanon at Kings New Miami at Lakota Valley at Northridge with several boys basketball matchups on tap tonight across area gyms.

Fenwick Springboro Ross Edgewood Lebanon Kings New Miami Lakota Valley Vew Northridge

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