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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1973

Page

11

Mohawks claim PVL title bid with dominant win over Ross

Madison High Mohawks rout Ross High 84 to 59 in the PVL title game mood. Guard Steve Simpkins and forward Gerald Turnbow led a suffocating defense and rebounding effort as Madison built a 30 to 8 halftime lead. Coach Larry Brandenburg faced a hot seat as Preble Shawnee visits tonight while Madison pursues the Mid Miami League crown.

Pacey Mindlin Osl Madison High Mohawks Mohawks Ross High Madison Larry Brandenburg PWL Ross Rams Steve Simpkins Gerald Turnbow Brandenburg Webb Poffenbarger Simpkins Robinson Turnbow Norvell Sampson Rhoads Reeve Elam Long Young Stokley Young Calhoun Gray G. Smith Miracle Montgomery J. Smith Grubb K. Smith Éoes

Lakota T-Birds Route Edgewood 85 65 in MML Clash

Lakota High opened strong and surged to an 85 65 Mid-Miami League victory over Edgewood to even the T-Birds league record at 3 3 while Edgewood fell to 0 4 in league play. Ron Walker led Lakota with 20 points as Dean Smith and Dave Gschwind added 12 each.

Trenton Lakota High Edgewood T-Birds Lakota Ron Walker Dean Smith Dave Gschwind Cougars Tim Moore Steve Robinson Lee Day Sears Ford Gehres Keith Caudill Jones Walker Smith Mink Gschwind Moore Goff Robinson Hamilton Back Hayes Sloneker Day

Carlisle Indians edge Eaton in SWOC thriller at Carlisle

Carlisle Indians hold Eaton scoreless at the foul line to win 58 to 54. Ken Crowe scores 18 points to lead Carlisle with Jeff South 12 and Randy Herald 11. Gingerich adds 10. Crowe seals win by stealing late, Gingerich adds tipped-in basket as time runs out. Carlisle finishes SWOC play 3-5, Eaton also 3-5.

Carlisle Carlisle Indians Eaton Indians Ken Crowe Jeff South Randy Herald Dave Gingerich Crowe Gingerich SWOC Chapin Taylor Charles Ferries Boerner DeCamp Herald Dalton South

Browns sign Dayton native Jerry Smith as offensive line coach

The Cleveland Browns announce the hiring of Jerry Smith from Dayton as offensive line coach. Smith is 41 years old, has 13 years of professional coaching experience, and succeeds Ray Prochaska who joined the Los Angeles Rams. He previously served on the Browns' player personnel staff in 1968.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Jerry Smith Dayton Smith Ray Prochaska Los Angeles Rams Browns

District next for swimmers from Middletown and Monroe

Middletown swimmers qualify for Southwestern District after top four finishes at sectional meet held at Billings Natatorium on the Miami University campus. Tim Kemplin placed fourth in diving with 319.60 points, Steve Wetzel took second in 100-yard freestyle, and the 400-yard freestyle relay of Kemplin Wetzel Wooley Risner Walton finished second. Monroe’s Boutson earned third in 50-yard freestyle with 24.5 seconds. Team standings: Princeton leads with 326.2, Springfield South 201, Fairfield 131, North Bend Taylor 105, Middies 100, Monroe seventh with 58.

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Softball Sponsors Sought for Lemon Township Teams

An organizational meeting for Lemon Township softball teams will be held tonight at 7 at the township hall in Amanda. Volunteer parents are urged to attend for a registration drive. Mrs. Dorothy Ingram and Mrs. Melvin A Nothe said three more sponsors are needed and invited businessmen to attend or contact them.

Lemon Township Amanda Dorothy Ingram Melvin A. Nothe

Wa Pac Wins Latonia Feature In Close Finish

Wa Pac edged Dome by a head to win Latonia's $3,000 eighth race as the favored 5 1/2 furlongs were run in 1 10 1 5. Wittmap finished second and Lady Katie G. took the show. Payouts were $6.40, $3.80, and $3.

Florence, Ky

Multi sport brief roundup highlights trades and signings

Mike Byers moves from the Los Angeles Sharks to the New England Whalers for Mike Hyndman. Jets acquire Mike Adamle from Kansas City Chiefs for Gerry Philbin. Orioles sign Don Baylor and Ellie Hendricks. Red Sox re-sign Rico Petrocelli and Tommy Harper. Bob Robertson signs with Pirates. Billy Conigliaro sold to Oakland. Florida coach Tommy Barrett resigns at season end. Grier Jones opens two stroke lead at the Andy Williams San Diego Open. Barbara Romack leads Pompano Beach LPGA Classic. Marty Riessen defeats Ken Rosewall to reach the finals. Rod Laver reaches semifinals in Toronto. Josef Pecthl wins Gis giant slalom in Innsbruck. Don McCune leads Fair Lanes Open bowling. Rod Milburn matches indoor 55m hurdles world record at Olympic Invitational.

LOS Angeles Mike Byers Los Angeles Sharks World Hockey Association New England Whalers Mike Hyndman NEW York New York Jets National Football League Mike Adamle Kansas City Chiefs Gerry Philbin Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Don Baylor Ellie Hendricks Boston Boston Red Sox Rico Petrocelli Tommy Harper Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Bob Robertson Milwaukee Milwaukee Brewers Billy Conigliaro Oakland Gainesville Fla University of Florida Tommy Barrett San Diego Grier Jones Kansas Pompano Beach Barbara Romack Atlantic Beach

Ohio racing faces setback without Sunday sessions

The Ohio Horsemen's Benevolent Protection Association president warns Sunday racing is crucial to keep pace with neighboring states. Euclid vet Dr Daniel C Stearns fears tracks may move ahead, while Thistledown owner Edward J DeBartolo pledges a $15 million new track between Akron and Cleveland if Sunday racing is approved.

Cleveland Ohio Ohio Horsemen’s Benevolent Protection Association Daniel C. Stearns Euclid Thistledown Edward J. DeBartolo Youngstown Akron

Latonia Feature Race Sets Cold Night Scene

Cold Latonia track as Harrows kept the surface from freezing for the $6,500 featured eighth race for three year olds and up. Invalidity won Friday night at 10.60 5.60 3.60. Never Note paid 5.60 3.60. Admiral Criss finished third. Crowd of 4 983 wagered 445 207 dollars.

Florence, Ky Craigie Vahr Mr. Monk Never Note Admiral Criss

Spirited Arrows upset SWOC champion Jefferson

Shawnee High School's Arrows defeated Jefferson 81 to 73 in a notable upset during spirit week. Key contributors were Richie Longworth, Greg Kiracofe, and Greg Frost scoring 57 points combined, while Jefferson's Jeff Curry led all scorers with 29 points.

Camden Preble Shawnee High Arrows Ohio Jefferson Shawnee Arrow Dan Norris Jeff SWOC Broncos Norris Richie Longworth Greg Kiracofe Greg Frost Longworth Hall Henderson Davis Tanner Dotson Curry Harden Kiraccofe Frost

Panthers win FAVC title as Hall Patton lead Springboro

Springboro Panthers rally from behind to beat Little Miami 76 to 70 sealing the Fort Ancient Valley Conference crown for the second straight year. Gary Patton scores a career high 30 points while Jeff Howard adds 12 and Hough 12 for Springboro. Steve Kayser leads Little Miami with 23 as the Panthers improve to 14th win of the season.

Morrow Harry Hall Springboro Panthers Fort Ancient Gary Patton Panthers Panther Little Miami High Springboro Hall Mason FAVC Little Miami Patton Hough Jeff Howard Steve Kayser Collins Gregg Howard Muckabee Kingery Blanton Crain Kayser Wright Crosley

Comets miss title shot after 58 52 win at Clinton Massie

Mason Comets win 58 to 52 over Clinton Massie but miss the league title tie as Springboro defeats Little Miami 76 to 70. Casey Fox scores 18 and Dan Pugh 12 to pace Mason while Massie contributors total 52 with Bennett 18 and Dell 10.

Mason Comets Clinton Massie Comets Little Miami Springboro Jon Hopkins Casey Fox Dan Pugh Mason Massie Bevan Ingram King Dell Wilkinson Bennett Ayers Faulkner Pugh Fox Spaeth Weller Cowan

Manchester Trenton champs in seventh grade tourney win

Manchester Middle School won the Trenton seventh grade basketball tournament with a 33-30 final over Fairfield to move to 11-2 on the season. They previously beat Seven Mile 44-18 and Franklin 36-23, led by players Jeff Bierly, Jack Gordon Jr., Greg Grimes, Dale Hopper, Mike Eszalesky, Bruce Chandler, Art Combs, and others.

Manchester Middle School Trenton Fairfield Seven Mile Franklin Jeff Bierly Jack Gordon Jr Greg Grimes Dale Hopper Mike Eszalesky Bruce Chandler Art Combs Mark McDaniels Chuck Moreland David Pearce Tim Rudd Kent Stevens David Pugh John Korvanick

Steubenville Names New Steubenville High Coach

Steubenville Ohio AP Tom Gardner 34 longtime assistant named head football coach at Steubenville High School succeeding Abe Bryan who shifts to an administrative role after 1964 tenure.

Steubenville Ohio Tom Gardner Steubenville High School Gardner Abe Bryan Bryan

Spartans bounce back with 74 57 win at Nat Trail

Valley View High defeats National Trail 74 to 57 in SCC action to improve to 12 5 overall and 6 2 in league play. Jim Clark leads with 18 points, followed by Spooner 13 Brandenburg 10 and Beuhner 10.

New Paris Valley View High Ohio National Trail Blazers Jim Clark Kevin Spooner Jeff Brandenburg Ted Beuhner Spartans Valley View Alves Clark Spooner Ward Boyer Brandenburg Beuhner Silver Fultz Nat. Trail Swartsell Arnett Neanen Barthh Shute Porter V-View

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