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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1972

Page

12

Thundering Herd dominates St. Francis as UCLA stays unbeaten

St. Francis falls 95-80 to Marshall as Marshall’s Thundering Herd routs their opponent after halftime. UCLA then cruises past Washington State 85-55 for its 21st win. Kentucky defeats Georgia 87-63 while Southwestern Louisiana upsets Northeast Louisiana 112-91. Dwight Lamar scores 41 for Southwestern Louisiana and leads nation in scoring. Keith Wilkes and Larry Hollyfield pace UCLA with double figures. Dan Steward tops Georgia Tech with 23. Jim Andrews nets 32 for Kentucky in a 36-36 halftime to second-half swing.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Marshall Thundering Herd St. Francis Dick Conover Conover UCLA Bruins Washington State Southwestern Louisiana Northeast Louisiana Virginia Clemson Kentucky Georgia Kansas State Oklahoma State Keith Wilkes Larry Hollyfield Bill Walton Greg Lee Henry Bibby Dan Steward Cougars Dwight Lamar Lamar Wildcats Ken Rosemond Jim Andrews

Middletown Middies Face Reserve Depth Challenge

With a 15-2 record the Middletown Middies rely on a strong schedule and Coach Paul Walker fears a single issue: insufficient reserve depth. Historically Walker’s teams boasted depth to cover foul trouble, with past sixth and seventh men able to start elsewhere and even platoon two players without harming performance.

Middletown Middies Paul Walker Middies Walker

Middies struggle for depth in Oxford District tourney prospects

Coach Walker laments lack of reserve strength for Middies this season as depth issues contribute to two early foul trouble losses. He notes an unusually strong junior varsity, beaten only by Hamilton Taft, but reserves have not translated into varsity support.

Middies Howard Griffin Tom Gates Damon Graham del Arnold Walker Oxford Hamilton Taft

Middie Bench Strength Key For Oxford Tournament

Officials say lack of shooting confidence and reliance on defense hurts Middies when sophomores play in varsity crunch moments. Coach Walker may use up to four sophomores in Friday's Dayton game to test top subs for Oxford.

Walker Dayton Jefferson Dayton Oxford

College Basketball Results Roundup From Recent Games

A recap of scores includes Villanova 92 over Boston College 70 and Seton Hall 77 over Fairfield 70. Marshall defeated St. Francis 95 to 80, while Rider edged Bucknell 91 to 84. Other notable finishes include Furman 99 over West Virginia 96 in OT and Vanderbilt 111 over Alabama 91.

Villanova Boston Seton Hall Fairfield Marshall St. Francis Rider Bucknell Cheyney St Millersville Slippery Rock Grove City Lehigh E. Stroudsburg Kentucky Georgia Tennessee Florida Va. Tech Loyola Furman

Indiana and Purdue Eye Big Ten Title Spoilers

Indiana and Purdue challenge for the Big Ten race on road trips to Illinois and Wisconsin respectively. Both sit at 4 4 in conference play as Minnesota hosts Michigan in a key weekend showdown while Ohio State leads and Michigan trails.

Associated Press Indiana Purdue Illinois Wisconsin Boilermakers Ohio State Northwestern Big Ten Ann Arbor Minnesota Michigan Gophers Ron Behagen Corky Taylor

Nation’s Top Two Ride High In College Basketball Rankings

UCLA remains No. 1 with 838 points and 41 first place votes as Marquette holds second. North Carolina tumbles to fifth after Penn moves to fourth and Louisville slips into eighth as Long Beach State climbs to sixth.

Associated Press UCLA Marquette Bruins Warriors Jim Chones North Carolina Louisville Penn Long Beach State Brigham Young Marshall South Carolina Southwestern Louisiana Virginia Ohio State Cavaliers Buckeyes Pennsylvania Long Beach St BYU Louisiana Florida St Maryland Missouri Houston Hawaii Kentucky Memphis St Oral Roberts

UD Bumped At Davidson in Charlotte 85-69

University of Dayton lost to Davidson 85-69 in Charlotte North Carolina. Sophomore guard Don Smith scored 25 points to lead UD, who led 41-39 at halftime before Davidson pulled away. Dayton now stands 12-12 for the season. Steubenville beat California State PA 101-81 in the other game.

Associated Press Ohio University of Dayton Davidson Charlotte N.C Dayton Don Smith Steubenville California State

Corvair Heater Inspection Offered by Howe Motor Co

Factory trained technicians with genuine Chevrolet parts offer a free heater inspection for Corvair owners this February. Free estimates, 10 percent discount on parts and labor, and guaranteed work. Bring the ad to Howe Motor Co at 2424 North.

Chevrolet Howe Motor Co North

Beaty sets ABA scoring record with 63 points

Zelmo Beaty, eight-year veteran of the Utah Stars, scored 63 points in a 149 to 140 ABA win over Pittsburgh. He shot 24 of 31 from the floor and 15 of 15 at the line, adding 15 rebounds as teammates fed him down the stretch.

Salt Lake City Utah Stars Zelmo Beaty Stars American Basketball Association Pittsburgh Stew Johnson Carolina Beaty National Basketball Association Baltimore Philadelphia Condor Mark Einstein Johnson Mike Butler Jim Ligon Ligon George Thompson Condors

Knicks star Bradley considers Missouri state treasurer bid

Crystal City Missouri AP reports Bill Bradley of the New York Knicks renewed his voter registration with a possible run for Missouri state treasurer. The Rhodes Scholar visited hometowns and discussed candidacy in St. Louis as the April 25 filing deadline nears.

Crystal City Bill Bradley New York Knickerbockers Missouri Bradley St. Louis Paul M. Berra Democratic Central Committee

Baltimore 102 Philadelphia 101 narrow NBA win

In a tight Monday NBA finish the Baltimore team edged Philadelphia 102 to 101. Tuesday has Phoenix visiting Boston and Portland at New York among others. ABA results show New York 104 Dallas 95 and Utah 149 Pittsburgh 140.

Baltimore Philadelphia Phoenix Boston Portland New York Detroit Los Angeles Seattle Golden State Oakland Buffalo Chicago Dallas Utah Pittsburgh Virginia Denver Tucson Ariz

Ruling Today On Suspensions In Gopher Buckeye Brawl

U S District Judge Earl Larson was to decide by noon on a temporary injunction challenging the suspension of Minnesota players Ron Behagen and Corky Taylor after a brawl in the Buckeyes game January 25 in Minneapolis left three Ohio State players hospitalized.

Minneapolis Minn U.S Earl Larson Big Ten University of Minnesota Ron Behagen Corky Taylor Ohio State

Madison Mohawks Hold Sixth in State Poll After Loss

Madison High Mohawks remained sixth in the final AP state basketball poll despite a Saturday loss to Preble Shawnee at Camden that snapped their 16 game win streak. Sunbury Big Walnut trailed by votes as the top Class AAA team Celina led Class AAA, Lexington topped Class AA, and Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South led Class A.

Preble Shawnee Camden Madison High Madison Saveauiever Odeaui Associated Press Mohawks Sunbury Big Walnut Middletown Middies Princeton Jocals Middies Cincinnati Elder Hamilton Taft GMC Springfield North Lexington Wellsville South Point Gnadenbutten Indian Valley South Ind. Valley Lowellville Mar. Pleas Dola Hard Col. Sta. Col New Boston Strasburg Alb. Alex. . Sebring Ottawa Hills W. L. Pts Celina Boardman Clev. Tech Tol. Scott Col. South Llis Findlay Middletown Cinc. Elder Barberton Hamilt Taft South Pt Col. Ready Cant Lehman Middleth Mad Sunb Big Wal Huron Rossford Waverly Steub. Cath

Monroe Adds Ticket Outlet For Hornets Mohawks Clash

Monroe High basketball fans can purchase tickets for the Friday game at the L K Restaurant in Monroe. The Madison Mohawks visit Middletown High gym to handle expected large crowds. Adult tickets are 1.25 dollars and students 1 dollar.

Monroe High Hornets Madison Mohawks L K Monroe Middletown High

Reds Sign Don Gullett For 1972 Season

Cincinnati announces left hander Don Gullett signed for 1972 after posting a 166 mark last year. Grimsley and Carroll remain unsigned with Grimsley honeymooning and Carroll potentially difficult. Gullett's deal centers near $50,000.

Cincinnati Don Gullett Cincinnati Reds National League Baseball Reds Ross Grimsley Clay Carroll Grimsley Carroll

Saints Bills meet in preseason game in New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints will host the Buffalo Bills in the NFL preseason opener set for August 12 in New Orleans. Saints officials announced Monday this first exhibition contest will feature both clubs in a clash that kicks off the Saints' NFL schedule.

Saints BILLS NEW Orleans New Orleans Saints Buffalo Bills

Insurance Agent Promises Savings on Home Auto Life

State Farm agent handles home auto life and health insurance and offers to help customers save money by addressing their coverage needs. Call to discuss options and discounts.

State Farm Fire and Casualty

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