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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1970
Page
28
Major League Baseball moves to widening foul lines and using automatic and pinch hitters in 1970 experiments. The plan includes a livelier ball in spring training games and a yellow-stitched ball in one exhibition game. Kuhn backs the changes hoping for more offense, with 60 games in the Gulf Coast Rookie League to test the widened lines.
Hank Iba nears a storied coaching legacy as he nears end at Oklahoma State while recalling Classen High School’s near national title in 1929. Athens Texas Hornets defeated Classen 25 21 for the national high school championship in Chicago under A A Stagg era tours.
Winnie Palmer explains fans’ fascination with Arnold Palmer, noting his patience and complex charm. She recalls their marriage, his rough 14 months without a win, a rough PGA Championship, and his remarkable comeback in Hilton Head that capped a decade of triumphs.
The Gainesville Dragways hosted a major NHRA expansion meet titled the Iatornationals Championship. Prize money exceeds 132000 dollars as drag racing grows into a big business with 500000 annual participants and five million in attendance. Pro categories include Top Fuel, Top Gas, Funny Car and the new 1970 Pro Stock for 1968-70 production cars.
South Carolina finished 7 3 overall with five more points scored than allowed. The Gamecocks swept all six ACC games and captured the championship while scoring 186 points and allowing 181. Non conference losses came at Georgia Florida State and Tennessee.
Latonia in Florence Kentucky begins its 1970 season with 26 dates and night racing except Saturdays. Over 700 horses are on hand with about 900 expected. Derby contender Kaden leads a strong three year old contingent including Willing Lady and Lovers Flight. Trainers Kenny Bright Oscar Dishman Jean Chalk and Jack Brown head a large stable. riders include Mark Tennenbaum Ralph Borgemenke Phil Borgemenke and Cowboy Jones. First post is 7 30 p m with Saturday programs at 1 p m.
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