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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1977

Page

16

Massengale earns Mr. Massengale tag with hot run

Rik Massengale leads and pursues a likely title in the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open after a 65 in the first round. Lanny Wadkins praised his form as he carded a 66 and closed within a stroke. Bob Gilder follows at 67, while Massengale aims to extend his Desert Classic momentum into Riviera.

Rik Massengale Hot Run Bt Green Los Angeles Massengale Lanny Wadkins Rik Riviera Country Club Wadkins Bob Gilder

Final chance for Opti-Derby signups tomorrow

A final opportunity for local youngsters to sign up for the go Box Derby runs tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Curry Ford Truck Sales on Tytus Ave. Boys and girls aged 10 to 15 may enter. Clinics assist building cars and kit cars are available for ages 10 to 12. The signup deadline was extended due to bad weather.

Curry Ford Truck Tytus Ave

Stingers face Calgary then strong stretch ahead at home

Cincinnati's Stingers play Calgary tonight at Riverfront Coliseum before a tough week. They host Quebec then Phoenix, then Birmingham, with a rematch against Quebec and a visit to Winnipeg. Cincinnati rides a two game road win streak into the sequence.

Calgary Cincinnati Stingers Riverfront Coliseum Quebec Phoenix Mariners World Hockey Association Birmingham

Manchester Middle School Boys Tie Verity 35-19

Manchester boys defeated Verity 35 to 19 in a middle school basketball game. Manchester also beat Verity 32 to 13 in the girls contest. Local standings reflect a strong performance by Manchester squads.

Manchester Verity

Barons Vote on Facing Rockies Amid Payment Fight

In Richfield Ohio players of the Cleveland Barons consider boycotting the night game against the Colorado Rockies after a pay dispute. An informal vote showed 14 in favor of boycotting with six abstentions, while a formal vote was planned after practice. Owner Mel Swig and coach Jack Evans discussed the issue as NHLPA head Alan Eagleson advised on legalities.

Richfield Ohio Bob Stewart Cleveland Barons Colorado Rockies Stewart Barons Mel Swig Attewart Hudson Wit Jack Evans Coliseum San Francisco Evans Swig Stewart Sai Alan Eagleson NHL Players’ Association Penskeat

Spartans Upset Lebanon A in Colerain Invite Clash

Middletown Freshman High Spartans upset previously unbeaten Lebanon A 58 45 as Joe Waits and Scott Griffin scored 16 points each. Trailing by 10 early in the third, Middletown outscored Lebanon 18 6 in the final period. Lebanon’s 11 game win streak ends. Spartans improve to 7 2 and face Cincinnati McNicolas Tuesday in Colerain Invitational.

Middletown Joe Waits Scott Griffin Lebanon Spartans Colerain Cincinnati McNicolas

Middletown signings boost college choices for 4 teammates

Middletown High grid star Todd Bell commits to Ohio State. Teammates Rick Clements signs with Miami University and Larry Mack with Louisville. Joe Merritt signs with Bowling Green while Air Force Academy still weighing him. Tony Cox of Madison joins Washington Redskins after track speed feats.

Todd Bell Middletown Higheridder Tony Cox Madison Jack Gordon The Middies Larry Mack University of Louisville Rick Clements Miami University Joe Merritt Bowling Green Air Force Academy Dick Crum Miami Clements Redskins Bell Ohio State Cox

Petty Favored After Daytona Qualifying Runaway Victory

Richard Petty captured pole through a runaway win in a 125 mile qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway as Cale Yarborough and Bobby Allison chased in backup. Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Daytona 500 driving in the season’s buildup events. Donnie Allison and A J Foyt earned front row start positions for Sundays main event.

Daytona Beach Fla Daytona International Speedway Richard Petty Petty Cale Yarborough Darrell Lee Yarborough Waltrip Yarborough Bobby Allison Dodge Janet Guthrie Donnie Allison A.J. Foyt Allison Foyt David Pearson Mercury Benny Parsons Chevrolet Buddy Baker Ford Sam Sommers Joe Millikan

Hockey scores from multiple leagues and games

WHA New England defeated Phoenix 4 to 2 while Winnipeg beat Indianapolis 4 to 2. NHL results included Philadelphia 7 over the New York Rangers 1, Toronto 2 at Detroit 2, and Atlanta 4 at Los Angeles 3 with Washington 4 over Minnesota in progress.

New England Phoenix Winnipeg Indianapolis NHL Philadelphia N.Y. Rangers Toronto Detroit Atlanta Los Angeles Washington Minnesota

Laynecrest gals lead state tourney doubles

Franklin-A bowlers Jerri Jordan and Margie Delph top the doubles standings at the State Bowling Association Tournament in Lima with 1,298 handicap, after two weeks. Jordan bowls a 287 game and 656 pins, while Delph adds a 515 series for 1,169 pins.

Laynecrest Gals Franklin Laynecrest Lanes Lima Jerri Jordan Margie Delph Jordan Delph Franklin Flower Shop

Lebanon Raceway results reveal multiple pace and trot winners

Race by race results list pace winners including Peachtree Parader, Hodgens Mite, and Moon Rush with times and payoffs. Several Quinella payouts noted. entries span nine races with multiple contenders such as Canadian David, Way Late, and Bengal Tink among others.

Pace Hodgen Awesome Image Daily One Arece Tri Chapel Vears Edgewood Merlin Pat Colewood Spartan Direct Jee Tee Knight Kan Tree Goldie Pauline Quinella

Wepner Schutte Bout Canceled in Johannesburg

American Chuck Wepner versus Ike Schutte at Wembley Stadium in Johannesburg was canceled after Springbok Boxing Enterprises failed to provide the purse money on time. Wilf Garforth, chairman of the Board of Control, confirmed the bout’s cancellation after an extension request to raise funds.

Johannesburg South Africa Chuck Wepner Ike Schutte Wembley Stadium Springbok Boxing Enterprises Wilf Garforth Board of Control Whic

Fat purse set at Gulfstream Park race card

Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Florida schedules one of the season s richest turf races for March 5. Nominees include Legion winner of a Hialeah Turf Cup division Honest Pleasure winner of the 1976 Florida Derby and Flamingo Almost Grown Hawthorne Gold Cup victor and Northerly bred by Sigmund Sommer son of Northern Dancer out of the 1964 Kentucky Derby winner lineage.

Hallandale Fla Gulfstream Park Legion Honest Pleasure Sigmund Sommer

Signups End for Middletown Knothole Baseball Signups end for Knotholers

Final signup day for the Middletown Knothole program is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Goldman Park and the American Legion Post 218 building. About 500 boys have registered. officials expect numbers to more than double. Also seeking managers for the coming season, especially at older ages, with Don Wagner reachable for details. Copies of other area signups in Carlisle and Madison Knothole leagues noted with schedules, ages, fees, and birth certificate requirements.

Middletown Goldman Park Administration American Legion Post 218 S$ Main S Knothole Middletown Association Don Wagner

Lakota Upsets Monroe Girls In League Clash

Lakota defeated Monroe 67 to 40 in a Mid-Miami League girls basketball game. Lakota hit 10 of 11 field attempts in the third period to pull away. Monroe suffered its first league loss after four wins. Lakota improves to 4-1 in MML. Monroe drops to 4-? with the loss.

Lakota Monroe Girls Monroe

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