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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1975

Page

15

Finley edges Holtzman in 1975 arbitration case

Oakland owner Charlie Finley won the first 1975 salary arbitration case, beating pitcher Ken Holtzman as talks among A's players continued. Several teammates settled disputes, including Vida Blue and Bill North, while others like Joe Rudi and Gene Tenace signed contracts.

Charles C. Finley Ken Holtzman Finley Holtzman Rollie Fingers Oakland Vida Blue Bill North Joe Rudi Gene Tenace Paul Lindblad Rudi Blue Tenace Lindsad Pat Dobson New York Yankees Cesar Geronimo George Foster Cincinnati Reds Don Carruthers Montreal Expos Charlie Finley

Jets name Al Ward new general manager to replace Ewbank

New York Jets appoint Al Ward, former Dallas Cowboys administrator since 1966, as general manager succeeding retiring Weeb Ewbank. Wimbledon officials open talks on equal prize money with the WTA led by Billie Jean King. Nolan Ryan signs two year deal with the California Angels after his third no hitter and 22 wins in 1974.

New York New York Jets National Football League al Ward Dallas Cowboys Weeb Ewbank Women’s Tennis Association Billie Jean King Anaheim Nolan Ryan California Angels

Miller 'bugged' but vows return at San Diego Open

Johnny Miller shrugged off a 73 and a mild flu as he eyed a comeback in the Andy Williams-San Diego Open. Leader Peter Oosterhuis shot 66 in windy, cool conditions while Miller trailed seven strokes, aiming for a big round to climb back into contention. Oosterhuis, Schroeder, MccNickle and Hayes led a tight leaderboard as Nicklaus Trevino Palmer and Player did not compete.

San Diego Johnny Miller Miller Peter Oosterhuis Oosterhuis Europe John Schroeder Artie MccNickle Mark Hayes Bruce Crampton Australia John Lister New Zealand Lou Graham Phil Rodgers Ray Floyd Bobby Wadkins Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Arnold Palmer Gary Player Britain Lee Elder Pensacola Fla

New Miami Tops Madison in Butler County Eight Grade Invite

New Miami won 33 31 over Madison to capture the Butler County Eighth Grade Invitational title. New Miami led throughout and sealed the victory with four free throws in the final minute. John Whitaker led New Miami with nine points while Fitz Trenan scored 12 and Rob McGee added 11 for Madison.

New Miami Madison Butler County John Whitaker Fitz Trenan Rob McGee

Local Scores in ARMCO Patron and Independent Leagues

In ARMCO Patron Division Tubing defeated Scrap Prep 77 to 56 and Carpenter & Tin beat C. S. Mi 55 to 47. Pipe Shop 92 topped BOF 46 and MIRC Black Clawson won 63 to 46 over NCR Monroe Miami Foundry 70 to 44. Ohio Bell 58 and Crystal Tissue 44. In Independent League Hall's TV 64 edged Inland Container 58 while The Stars lost 57 to Chautauqua Lanes.

ARMCO Scrap Prep Carpenter & Tin C.S. Mi Pipe Shop BOF Mirc Black Clawson NCR Miami Foundry Crystal Tissue Ohio Bell Magnode Independent League Hall's Inland Container the Stars Chautauqua Lanes

Carlisle Pee Wee Basketball Tournament Opens Feb Second Line

The Carlisle Pee Wee Football Association sponsors a single elimination basket tourney for industrial and independent teams starting Feb 21 at the old Carlisle High gym. Top two teams receive trophies and the MVP earns honors. Entry fee is $40. Tourney chairmen are Charles Combs and Bob Corley, Carlisle, contact after 5 p.m.

Carlisle Carlisle Pee Wee Football Association Old Carlisle High Charles Combs Bob Corley

Bobo Brazil to battle arch foe in Cincinnati match card

Bobo Brazil faces his arch rival the Sheik while Angelo and Lanny Poffo team with Wild Bull and Flying Fred Curry at Cincinnati Garden tomorrow night at 8. Thunderbolt Patterson and Hank James meet Baron Von Krupp and George The Animal Steele. Other stars include Rick Hamilton Pez Whatley Irish Mickey Doyle and Gary Fulton.

Cincinnati Bobo Brazil the Sheik Angelo Lanny Poffo Wild Bull Fred Curry Cincinnati Garden Thunderbolt Patterson Hank James Baron von Krupp George Steele Rick Hamilton Pez Whatley Mickey Doyle Gary Fulton

Fenwick Girls Down Talawanda in 42-32 Victory

Mary McConnell scored 18 points to lead Fenwick High girls basketball past Oxford Talawanda 42-32. Fenwick junior varsity fell 25-24. varsity now owns a 6-1 season record.

Mary McConnell Fenwick High Oxford Talawanda Fenwick

River Downs sale faces debt hurdles before permits

Ohio Racing Commission chair says $375,000 owed to the state and about $250,000 to horsemen must be cleared to issue racing permits. California group led by George Goulding agreed to buy River Downs in Cincinnati from the Tweels for about $7.5 million, with $300,000 cash, $50,000 in six months, and $400,000 plus $250,000 over 10 years. Repair work required at clubhouse and grandstands could block opening. A March 4 meeting in Columbus will review the agreement.

Ohio Racing Commission Charles Ginsberg California George Goulding Nicholas Tweel Ft. Lauderdale Fla Racing Commission Ohio Goulding Third Fifth Bank of Cincinnati Ginsberg Columbus

Allison Seeks Five Daytona Wins In Windup At Speedway

Bobby Allison aims for four more victories after taking one of two 125 mile heats at Daytona. He notes prize money and prestige drive the effort while criticizing the race for not counting toward NASCAR standings. He will start the Daytona 500 in third, behind Donnie Allison and David Pearson.

Daytona Beach Fla Bobby Allison Daytona International Speedway Allison Donnie Allison David Pearson

Jiles Fires 639 Series For Avon in Women’s Major

Juanita Jiles sparkled in the Sports Bowl Women’s Major League posting a 639 series on games of 178 213 and 248 for Avon. Ruth Rose in her first year of league play topped a 520 series at Eastern Lanes with 198 185 137 for Donut King.

Juanita Jiles Jiles Avon Ruth Sam Rose Donut King Hensley Lee Eisele Yocum Stacy Selby Yocum Morningstar Haney Davis Barker Goodwin Palmer Beatty Compton Alexander Women Files Byrd Donisi Buchholz Baruch Hatfield Lay Lemmons Fugett Caudill Meyer M. Meyer B. Forsythe M. Buchholz L. Schluter G. Gomia M. Rohrkemper A Truesdell Kelly Gephart DO. Jackson J. Johnson J. Wendt Krasnowski J. Hampton D. Staton

Monroe girls split with Ross in basketball games

The Monroe High girls split basketball with Ross High yesterday. The varsity won 32 to 22 while the junior varsity lost 22 to 20. Linda Perdue led the Hornet varsity with eight points and Patty Miller scored eight for the JVs.

Monroe High Ross Linda Perdue Hornet Patty Miller Jvs

Buffalo 3 Boston 1 and Philadelphia 4 Chicago

NHL scores show Buffalo defeats Boston 3 to 1 while Philadelphia tops Chicago 4 to ? The fragment also lists Kansas City beating Washington 5 to 1 and San Diego 6 Baltimore 5 with Quebec 5 and Phoenix 3 in WHA action.

Buffalo Boston Philadelphia Chicago Kansas City Washington San Diego Baltimore Quebec Phoenix

Glasses Sharpen Overton's Upset in Chicago Tennis

Wendy Overton wore glasses for the first time and defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 to reach the Chicago Women's Tennis Tournament semifinal. Navratilova, Court, and Evert also won, with Riessen, Gerken, Dent, and Richey advancing in their events. Connors and Mayer moved into the U S Indoor Open semis.

Wendy Overton Miss Overton Evonne Goolagong Chicago Evonne Miss Goolagong Martina Navratilova Margaret Court Chris Evert Miss Navratilova Olga Morozova Miss Court Nancy Richey Gunter Miss Evert Julie Heldman Marty Riessen United States Milan Holecek West Germany Toronto Paul Gerken Mike Estep Phil Dent Cliff Drysdale Cliff Richey Mark Cox Jimmy Connors Alex Mayer Salisbury

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