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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1967

Page

12

Local Floor Not Strange For Colerain Five In Openers

Colerain faces North Bend Taylor in an Oxford Sectional opener at Miller Gym as two games launch the tournament. Finneytown and Greenhills renew the bottom bracket threat with Blanchester and Mason also matching up. Middletown High meets Oxford Talawanda in a key Wednesday showdown as 14 teams begin Class AA action with a March 4 city fieldhouse final.

Bryant North Bend Taylor Colerain Middletown Withtow Court Greeshills Finneytown Oxford Finneyytown Miller Gym Withrow Court Middletown High Oxford Talawanda Middies Braves Monroe University of Cincinnati

Common Draft Dates Sought for NFL AFL Merger Talks

Honolulu AP Pete Rozelle says mid March 14 or 15 may host first common draft for NFL and AFL. AFL favors redshirt drafts. NFL weighs identical format. NFL surveys clubs on admin overhaul. possible delay of president naming until May.

Honolulu Pete Rovelle National Football League NFL APL Rozelle NPL AFL Milt Woodard

Vandy Tops Tennessee in SEC Showdown for Lead

Vanderbilt coach Roy Skinner notes a sharp Vols transformation as Tennessee shocks Vanderbilt 65-58 earlier, but Vanderbilt rises to 17-4 overall and 12-2 in the SEC to lead the league. The article also mentions Oregon and Kansas dominating, with Indiana and Michigan in a Big Ten shakeup after Iowa’s 96-95 upset.

Associated Press Vanderbilt Roy Skinner Tennessee Volunteers Vols Commodores Skinner National Collegiate Athletic Association Ries Bruins Oregon Corvalis Jayhawks Oklahoma Big Ten Indiana Michigan Iowa

Un Happy Hairston Weighs ABA Move Amid Royals Talk

Cincinnati reports star forward Happy Hairston is weighing a move to the ABA as Kansas City Royals owner talks hint at a league shift. Robertson says he has spoken with ABA officials but Hairston cautions a jump would be unlikely and notes only two Royals would earn substantial sums.

Robertson ABA Hairston

Latham Aims for Daytona Prize After ARCA Win

Ralph Latham of Cincinnati seeks a Daytona 500 start for a $7,000 prize. He finished strong at International Speedway, passing Iggy Katona late and eyeing a 50 qualifying spot amid NASCAR’s 1960s era prep. Katona earned second, Wisecarver third, Hampton fourth, Kimmel fifth.

Daytona Beach Fila International Speedway Ralph Latham Cincinnati Iggy Katona Lathan

Rangers Rally in Weekend Sweep Over Black Hawks

New York Rangers rebound from winless stretch with a two game weekend sweep of Chicago, boosted by Ed Giacomin's 38 saves and strong defense. Rod Gilbert and Jim Neilson return as the season tightens. Montreal holds seven point lead over third place Detroit after a Canadiens loss.

Ageraeed New York New York Rangers Jend Chicago Rod Gilbert Jim Neilson Geoffrion Hawks Rangers Montreal Canadiens Detroit Leo Boivin Jacques Laperriere Alex Delvecchio Rogatien Vachon Wings Floyd Smith Yvan Cournoyer

Ohio Drivers Take Big Cut in ARCA Championship

Seven Ohio drivers shared in prize money besides winner Ralph Latham who took 5100 for his 1965 Plymouth victory in Daytona Beach. Derus Wisecarver from Zanesville earned 2200 for third, Bill Kimmel of Cincinnati collected 800 for fifth, while Shad Wheeler, Leon Van Atta, James McWilliams, Paul Wen­sink and Gene Borrelli also listed with various $500 to $600 payouts as the standings note.

Midwest Jack Bowsher Latham Johnny Roberts Breckenridge Mich Roberts Jack Shanklin Indianapolis Dorus Wisecarver Zanesville Ohio Katona Wisecarver Andy Hampton Louisville Bill Kimmel Clarksburg Ind Ford Les Snow Bloomington Daytona Beach Fla Ralph Latham Cincinnati Derus Wisecarver Seetee Shad Wheeler Fred

Celtics Poised for Slim Comeback in East Race

Philadelphia fans watched the 76ers edge the Celtics 123-122 after St Louis Hawks spoiled a late 3rd-quarter surge. Lew Hudson sparked a late rally for the Hawks but Wilt Chamberlain tied it with a rebound, and Bill Cunningham sealed the win with one made free throw.

Philadelphia Téers National Basketball Association Louis Hawks Boston Celtics St. Louis Jean Celtics Boston 76Ers Hawks Bullets Detroit Chicago Bulls Los Angeles California Lew Hudson Wilt Chamberlain Bill Cunningham

Howe Honored With Hockey's All-Time Greats

New York AP reports Gordie Howe, hockey’s longevity king, will be honored by an all star group from the Hockey Hall of Fame led by Maurice Richard and Ted Lindsay. The event recognizes Howe’s 21st season with the Detroit Red Wings as he nears 700 career goals.

New York Gordie Howe Lester Patrick United States Unis W. L. Pet Hockey Philaphia Hall of Fame Boston Howe Detroit Red Cincinnati Baltimore Maurice Richard Ted Lindsay Doug Bentley Milt Schmidt Bill Durnan Babe Pratt Pratt

Unclear Basketball Results From Sunday and Schedule

Fragment shows team standings and Sunday scores with Baltimore beating Detroit while Philadelphia edged St Louis and Chicago defeated Los Angeles. It lists today’s Cincinnati versus St Louis in Kansas City.

St. Louis Los Angeles Detroit Chicago Baltimore Phila Phia Cincinnati Atansas City

Terrell to Reveal Important Facts About Clay Fight

New York AP report says heavyweight contender Ernie Terrell will hold a press conference this afternoon claiming to have uncovered most important facts about the February 6 title fight with Cassius Clay. Terrell, who sustained eye damage in the bout, won on a Philadelphia motel Sunday.

New York Ernie Terrell Cassius Clay Terrell Philadelphia Suny

Redskins In MAC Showdown In Mid-American Conference

In the MAC chase Toledo holds 8-1, Marshall 7-2, with Miami 7-3 in position. Washington State? The Redskins endured a 66-41 loss to Marshall last Saturday. Coach Tates Locke seeks a rally for a rematch at Huntington, W Va, then Miami hosts Toledo in a key TV game. A loss to Marshall with a Toledo win could force a MAC playoff at a neutral site.

Toledo Marshall Miami Redskins Tates Locke Warriors Huntington W. Va Clip Toledo

Cage Results and Trials Highlight Varied College Sports

DePaul edged Duquesne 67 to 66 in college basketball action. In youth speed skating trials Jennie Fish of Strongsville Ohio set a rapid junior women 1000 meter qualifying time for a Canadian showdown in Edmonton later this month.

DePaul Duquesne of S. Francis N.Y Niagara Milwaukee Wis Jennie Flying Strongsville Ohio Edmonton Alia

Bark Barnett sidelined with torn Achilles tendon

New York Knocker blockers player Dick Barnett suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a game against the Cincinnati Royals and will miss the remainder of the NBA season.

Barnett NEW York Dick Barnett New York Knockerbockers Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association

HORSEN LEADS MIAMI IN TOURNEY AFTER ROUND ONE

Chicago White Sox pitcher Joel Horten set the pace with a three over par opening round leading the National Baseball Players Golf Tour event in Miami.

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