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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1970
Page
6
The Middletown Middies cancelled a home game with Covington Catholic due to racial problems that erupted yesterday afternoon. No rescheduling will occur as they prepare for a Great Miami Conference game at Fairfield next Friday before the Class AA District Tournament at Oxford.
Cazzie Russell finally started for the New York Knicks after Bill Bradley's injury, but he sat out the fourth quarter of a 151-106 win. The article notes the bench placement during a dominant late-game cushion.
In NBA action the Knicks routed the 76ers 151-132 to stay atop the East with a division clinch in reach. Dick Barnett sat out the fourth, while Jim Washington led Philadelphia with 24 as Detroit topped Phoenix 132-120 and Seattle edged Baltimore 141-139.
Fenwick High battles Hamilton Badin in a 86 74 defeat as Badin roars to a 32 14 first quarter lead. Dave Adams and Art Bidwell spark Fenwick comeback before intermission, closing to 45 33 at halftime.
UCLA extended its win streak to 23 games as they defeated Washington State. Pauley Pavilion continued to be a tough venue for visitors, matching the hostile atmosphere described by coach Ted Meier.
Area boys basketball results feature Hamilton Badin, Fenwick, Monroe, Lebanon, Madison, Ross, Springboro, Lakota, Twin Valley South, and many others with high scores. UCLA crushed Washington State 95-81 as Sidney Wicks led with 21 points in Los Angeles.
Rick Barry returned from a knee issue to score a game high 27 points as Washington defeated New Orleans 111 101. Ira Harge added 29 rebounds for the Capitals while Bob Verga led Carolina past Los Angeles 95 91 in the night’s other ABA game.
Monroe High Hornets beat Lebanon 69 59 on Lebanon’s home court to claim sole possession of second place in the Mid Miami League with a 4-1 conference slate and 13-3 overall. Dan Barnthouse led Lebanon with 22 points while Steve Miltenberger and Jim Tillman connected from long range for Monroe.
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain met with federal attorneys to cooperate in a nationwide gambling investigation. An associate said McLain has done nothing illegal, while the probe concerns people he may have known. Commissioner Kuhn noted 1967 off field activities are under review but not linked to games.
Madison visits Preble Shawnee while New Miami plays Lakota. Carlisle hosts Eaton and Franklin meets Dayton. Wilbur Wright at Springboro, Valley View travels to Brookville, Dayton Stivers visits Oxford, Talawanda hosts Clinton Massie at Kings.
In Denver the San Diego Chargers were shut out 13-0 by the Broncos after pranksters altered the scoreboard wording from San Diego to Tread hot dogs behind the scenes. The error lasted several minutes before being noticed.
Butler County Ohio Treasurer Mark G Wendel announces mills levied per dollar of property for the 1969 tax year. General Fund 1.92. T B Levy 0.58. Jail Levy 0.58. Conservancy Levy 0.05. Mental Retardation Levy 0.20. Tote County levy 3.25. Publication dates Feb 7 14 21 28 and March 7 14.
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