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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1975
Page
14
Middletown High coach Paul Walker prioritizes winning above all, even a 2-1 score. The Middies edged Hamilton Garfield 55-44 last week as defenses tighten and opponents slow pace, reflecting Walker's concern over season low scoring.
The Fairfield Indians travel to Middletown as the Purple and White aim to clinch the Greater Miami Conference title with a win. Middletown hopes to snap its scoring slump and extend a nine-game edge in prior meetings, seeking a 16th straight win. The night also features Talawanda and other area league games and title hopes.
Bill Brooks oversees transforming the Dayton Convention Center for the ABC Tourney with 20 days to finish. He expects to lacquer lanes in 11 days, reports on carpenters shifts, and plans to inspect Oklahoma City layout before departing to ensure smooth opening.
In Newark, Miami University Hamilton defeats MU Middletown for the second straight year to eliminate them from the State Regional Campus Tournament.
Cavaliers defeat Golden State 96 to 93 with Rick Barry largely neutralized late as he rested for much of the fourth quarter. Jim Cleamons led Cleveland with 23 points while Barry and Keith Wilkes each scored 20 for the Warriors in a tightly contested NBA game.
In Minneapolis AP report Gene Washington testifies he sought free agency after the Vikings offered a $16,250 pay cut. The All-Pro from Michigan State details signed deals, rookie bonuses, and a Rozelle Rule challenge while awaiting further testimony.
Miami of Ohio coach Darrell Hedric argues tempo will shape the MAC showdown with Central Michigan, a pivotal second meeting after Miami’s 102 76 win. A Central Michigan win would push them to 6 3, while Miami drops to 6 4. Bowling Green also eyes a closer race with Kent State as Western Michigan and Toledo chase a top spot.
Denny Crum returned from hospital care to coach Louisville as the Cardinals surged past Drake 82-77 in the Missouri Valley Conference game. Allen Murphy led with 26 points and Bill Bunton added 14 as Louisville opened a 78-58 cushion after Drake went cold in the second half.
Ohio State, with a temporary starting five for a second straight game, seeks a second conference win against Wisconsin. Coach Fred Taylor confirms four suspended players remain sidelined until Sunday and declines to discuss Wisconsin while focusing on the suspensions of Mark Bayless, Steve Wenner, Terry Burris, and Andy Stiegemeier.
Today and tomorrow feature college basketball on WPFB and channel 12 with Western Michigan at Cincinnati and Minnesota at Michigan State. Pro golf and racing events anchor the lineup alongside boxing, skiing, and bowls on multiple channels and stations.
Notre Dame edged St. John s of New York 68 67 and Manhattan beat Connecticut 77 69 Holy Cross defeated Providence 69 68 Duquesne topped Marshall 83 72 Fairfield over Boston College 80 74 Massachusetts routed Maine 85 49 Boston University won 95 87 over Vermont Amherst fell to Tufts 71 67 Delaware beat Gettysburg 74 63 Canisius defeated St Peter s New Jersey 76 72 Centenary beat Indiana State 78 74 Louisiana Tech crushed Lamar 115 64 Florida State beat Georgia State 72 61 Jackson State toppled New Orleans Xavier 71 Florida A M over South Florida 77 72 Carson Newman beat Tusculum 70 58 Kentucky State over Fairmont 93 84 Louisville defeated Drake 86 66 Bradley beat Tulsa 92 87 Wichita State 87 North Texas 72 Ark State 75 Tex Arlington 70 St Mary s Texas 90 Angelo State 70 Air Force 90 Pan American 66 New Mexico State 73 West Texas State 53 Weber State 41 Idaho 72 Gonzaga 91 Northern Arizona 90 San Diego State 95 San Jose State 77
Fifth grade games begin at 9 a.m. with Colonels facing Supersonics and 76ers meeting Bucks at the North gym. South hosts Kings versus Suns and Bullets versus Braves at 10 a.m. Pistons meet Stars at 11 a.m. Sixth grade games at North gym include Hawks against Celtics at 11 a.m. and Lakers versus Bulls at noon with Knicks versus Warriors in the South gym.
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