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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1969

Page

15

Daytona 500 Tire Change Sparks Last Lap Duel

Lee Roy Yarborough overtakes Charlie Glotzbach on the final laps after a strategic left-rear tire change by Yarborough’s pit crew 50 miles from finish. Yarborough earns $38,950 with Glotzbach taking $18,425. He also wins the Permatex 300 for $9,225, total $48,205. Donnie Allison finishes third, A J Foyt fourth, Buddy Baker fifth.

Daytona Beach Junior Johnson Yarbrough Glotzbach Georgetown Ind Columbia S.C Richard Petty Ford Donnie Allison Hueytown Ala A.J. Foyt Houston Bucdy Baker Charlotte Dodge

Trevino Wins Tucson Open with Seven-Stroke Margin

Lee Trevino, 29, an El Paso native and former Marine, won the Tucson Open by seven strokes at the Tucson National Golf Club, finishing 17 under par with a 271 total. He earned $20,000, matched the tournament record, and praised putting as crucial to his game.

Jack Stevenson Tucson Arix Lee Trevino el Paso Tucson National Golf Club Trevino Updegraff Thn Miller Barber Sherman Tex Bert Yancey Tallahassee Fla Don Bies Seattle Gene Litter San Diego Ed Upegraff

Middletown Democrats Meet at Community Center

The Middletown Chapter of the Butler County Democratic Party will meet at 7 30 p m today at the Community Center at Lafayette Avenue and Minnesota Street. Ward chairmen will report on progress in obtaining precinct level workers, according to John Pantel vice chairman for Middletown.

New Middletown Butler County Democratic Party Lafayette Avenue Minnesota Street John Pantel Middletown

NHL goalies face possible grievance after rough Sunday

In a rough NHL Sunday, goalies may seek labor action over unfair practices as Detroit routed Philadelphia 9 1 and New York beat Boston 9 4. Minnesota toppled Toronto 7 2, Los Angeles edged Oakland 4 3 while Ed Giacomin earned his sixth shutout of the season.

NEW York National Hockey League Detroit Philadelphia Flyers Boston Minnesota Toronto Los Angeles Oakland Red Wings Bernie Parent Doug Favell Flyer Nets Wayne Connelly Pete Stemkowski Frank Mahovlich Mahovlich Bruce MacGregor Alex Delvecchio Connelly Parent Nick Libbett Favell Guy Gendron Rangers Bruins Bobby Orr Rod Gilbert Donnie Marshall Walt Tkaczuk Bob Nevin Dennis Hextall Brad Park Ed Johnston Boston Nets Hextall Park Kings Ted Irvine Ted Hampson Seals

NHL Standings Noted With Big Wins Across Matchups

Minnesota defeated Toronto 7 to 2 while New York crushed Boston 9 to 0. Detroit topped Philadelphia 9 to 1 and Los Angeles beat Oakland 4 to 3. Only games scheduled.

Minnesota Toronto New York Boston Detroit Philadelphia Los Angeles Oakland

Purchasing Triumphs In Dayton Tourney Final

Purchasing edged Moraine Dunkers 54 to 51 as clutch free throws in the final period sealed the win. George Morton led Purchasing with 10 points nine from the stripe, guiding coach Jim Deger’s 11-0 squad in the Armco Six-Foot-And-Under League.

Purchasing Moraine Dunkers Dayton Industrie Athletic Association Dayton George Morton Armco Franklin High Jim Deger Frigndaire Dept

Dayton Kegler Sets Hot Pace in Bowling Tourney

Dayton, Ohio bowler Howard Ekberg led the ongoing 6th annual American Bowling Congress event in Madison as the tournament passed its first weekend. Ekberg totaled 1,960 for all events, close to last year’s winning score, and posted a 705 in regular singles with games of 228 233 and 244.

Madison Wis Dayton Ohio Kegler Howard Ekberg Eckberg

Yumbel and Rubin Make Racing History at Hialeah and Charles Town

Yumbel, an 8 year old Chilean bred horse, won the Widener Handicap at Hialeah with Fernando Toro up, paying 94.40. Barbara Jo Rubin, 19, became the first woman to ride a flat track pari mutuel race against male jockeys at Charles Town after an hour nap in the infirmary. Rubin rode Cohesian to victory by a neck in a 6 1 2 furlong event. Miss Rubin faces a temporary license review for a permanent apprentice permit after the day’s double feat. Praise Jay won the Lan Antonio Stakes at Santa Anita.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press Ory Yumbel Barbara Jo Rubin Hialeah Charles Town W.va Miss Rubin Jay Santa Anita Fernando Toro Walnut Hill Farm Wheatley Stable Mc Brogann Yor Marcy D. Forres Lawson Reely Beeg Exercise Gir Tropical Park Nassau West Virginia

Skaters Debate Styles at World Championship

Colorade Springs AP report on Oleg Protopov and Ludmila Beloussova defending their four time world pairs title as critics say Russian champions must add bolder jumps. Protopov vows to keep classic ballet style amid calls for newer athletic approach.

Colorado Springs Colo Russia Oleg Protopov Ludmila Beloussova Protopov Ludmila Tamara Makvina Alexei Mishin Irinia Rodnina Alexei Ulanov Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany Oleg

Weekend Fights Spotlight Boxing Results From Mexico City To North Adams

Efren Stamper and Chartchai Chionoi headline events in Mexico City and Thailand with wins by Ritchie Torres and Kinney. In North Adams Massachusetts Al J Rupert and Gabe LaMarca power cards as challengers fall, while M Farkas and A Miller post winning scores in a crowded weekend slate.

C. Crech Evler Back Mexico City Efren Alan Stamper Cran Torres Mexico Ra Ritchie Chartchai Chionoi Kinney Thaiand Torrsond J. Quillen M. Farkas A. Miller North Adams Mass al J. Rupert Romano G. Frith Gabe LaMarca L. Henderson Arlington P. Dunham

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