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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1970

Page

9

McLain Troubles Highlight Spring Training Shuffle

Star pitcher Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers suspended for bookmaking. Ike Brown faces a court summons over a year-old auto crash. Cesar Gutierrez stranded in Venezuela awaiting a visa. Vicente Romo reaches Winter Haven for Red Sox drills. Tom Satriano to join late for CPA exam. Ron Perranoski must report by March 7 to Twins. Tiger camp hit by a sheriff's rep after McLain's suspension.

Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Tiger Ike Brown Cesar Gutierrez Venezuela Vicente Romo Mexico Winter Haven Fla Boston Red Sox Tom Satriano Red Sox California Ron Perranoski Minnesota Twins New York McLain Lakeland Brown

Hamilton Wins Daytona 500 For $46,400 Prize

Pete Hamilton, 26, joins Richard Petty's team and wins the Daytona 500 by three lengths over Da vid Pearson. The race drew 103,800 fans as 23 lead changes occurred among 10 drivers. Pearson led most laps with 97. Hamilton led late and claimed the cash prize and glory.

Hamilton David Pearson America Dedham Mass Daytona Pearson

Two New Leaders Appear In Eagles Pin Tourney

In the State Eagles Bowling Tournament at Sports Bowl this weekend A and D Bar Toledo moved to the team lead with 3109 while Lovers Wellington dropped to second at 3052. Van Riper Mansfield took over the all events lead with 1962, as Red Birds Cuyahoga Falls and FCE No 2 Piqua rose into the top five.

State Eagles A and D Bar Toledo Lovers Wellington Wait van Riper Mansfield A and D Lovers FOE Fairborn C. Burnett C. Griggs New Lexington Ken Graves Wellington Isvolt Marion H. Parker van Riper

Key Proxy Grabs Lead In Ohio Women’s Bowling Tour

Ruth Linamen of Warren leads the 45th state tournament with a total pinfall of 1 755 including 616 in team competition 576 in doubles and 563 in singles as the event enters its third weekend Gail Boushong and Dianne Hammond Findlay are second in doubles with 1290 and Vi Vance Doris Conklin Maron third with 1288 Melba Mastrantonio Jocy Herbert Youngstown top doubles with 1350 Thelma Primeau Cleveland Wanda Bicknell Coshocton tied for singles lead at 715 Marvondale Ladies No 2 Youngstown reach 3063 handicapped team score four pins behind Dayton Bowling Belles 3067

Youngstown Ohio Ruth Linamen Warren Ohio Women’s Bowling Association Gail Boushong Dianne Hammond Findlay Vi Vance

Local Swimmers Compete In Glass City Invitational

Seven Dayton Dolphins swimmers took part in the 22nd Glass City Invitational in Toledo. David Moore placed fourth in the Boys 11-12 100 yard freestyle and fifth in the 50 yard freestyle. Amy Douglas helped Girls 10-and-under relay to a 2:09.3 win.

Dayton Dolphins Glass City Toledo David Moore Patty Hudson Bobby Leasure Amy Douglas Ann Faris Ann Barnes Tim Moore Leasure

Grand National driving title race details from 1969

The report notes Pearson in 1969 Grand National pursuit left with 11 wins but 18 seconds. Dodge Daytonas and Hamilton Plymouth led high speed battles with stabilizer rear decks. Bobby Allison finished third earning $10,650. Glotzbach fourth. Bobby Isaac fifth. Brickhouse sixth. Hamilton averaged 149.601 mph despite six cautions over 100 miles.

Pearson Hamilton Plymouth Bobby Allison Charlie Glotzbach Bobby Isaac Richard Brickhouse

Frosh Cagers Reach Lebanon Finals After Close Win

Lebanon Middletown Freshman Highs Team No 3 clinched a 50 49 semifinal victory over Clinton Massie frosh to advance to the finals against host Lebanon. James Russell led with 18 points, Curt Dunn 13 and Archie Alridge 12 as the locals move to 7 3 on the season.

Lebanon Middletown Clinton Massie Frosh James Russell Curt Dunn Archie Alridge

Stats from Meet Highlight Individual Scores

Meet results show J Eckler H Cook posting 237 166 207 201 811 and B Mathis 200 202 299 611 with R Stamm 203 175 233 611 noted among top performers.

J. Eckler H. Cook B. Mathis R. Stamm

Nastase Captures First U.S. Indoor Open title

Ilie Nastase, guided by advice from Ion Tiriac on key points, defeated Cliff Richey in a five set final to win the first U S National Indoor Championships in Salisbury Maryland. Richey blamed two missed match points in the fourth set for the loss as Nastase survived a late comeback.

Salisbury, Md Romania Ilie Nastase Cliff Richey Nastase Richey United States Ion Tiriac Tiriac

Ex Major Leaguer Carey Dies at 61 in Rochester

Tom Carey, a second baseman for two American League teams in the 1930s, died Sunday in Highland Hospital Rochester at age 61. He began with the St. Louis Browns in 1935 and was traded to the Boston Red Sox in 1938.

Rochester N.Y Tom Carey Highland Hospital Carey St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox

Reds Hope New Pair Fixes Pitching Woes

Cincinnati Reds plan to add rookie Wayne Simpson and veteran Jim McGlothlin to their rotation alongside Jim Merritt Gary Nolan and Jim Maloney who has not signed. Simpson posted 15 5 in Puerto Rico with nine shutouts and 1.49 ERA after a 7 13 season with Indianapolis. McGlothlin went 8 16 with 3.18 ERA for the Angels last year. Manager Sparky Anderson praised the hitting as capable of carrying the staff.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Wayne Simpson Jim McGloshin Jim Merritt Gary Nolan Jim Maloney Simpson Indianapolis Larry Shepard McGlothlin California Angels Cincinnati Sparky Anderson

Denny McLain Delays Offers While Suspension Stays In Place

Lakeland Florida AP reports Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain, awaiting future baseball status after a Commissioner suspension tied to 1967 bookmaking activities, has received multiple work offers mainly for nightclub performances. He says he cannot accept any until his playing future is clear and he remains in seclusion following the suspension by Bowie Kuhn.

Lakeland Fla Commis Denny McLain Sioner Detroit Tiger McLain Bowie Kuhn Kuhn Denny

Capozzi Wins Tucson Invitational For Odessa College

Connie Capozzi of Middletown led Odessa College to its first win over Arizona State University netters by taking the Tucson Invitational title. She defeated Carolyn Clark 6 1 6 1 in the semifinals and Pam Richmond 6 2 6 3 in the finals, and was set to pair with Pam Farmer in the doubles final.

Connie Capozzi Middletown Odessa College of Texas Arizona State University Tucson Middletonian Arizona State Carolyn Clark Pam Richmond Connie Pam Farmer

Come to 1200 Central Ave or Call 422 6372

Readable text invites visitors to the location at 1200 Central Ave and provides a contact phone number 422 6372 for information or services. The terse note emphasizes the address and telephone contact.

Central Ave

Calling All Home Makers

The article extols folding furniture as practical yet attractive for small spaces. It highlights sofa beds folding tables and chairs in metal or wood, with luxury sets and reclining chairs that fold footstools away, urging readers to make them their furniture headquarters.

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