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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1962

Page

11

Norwood Kegler Tops Singles In Ohio Legion Bowling Tour

The Ohio American Legion Bowling Tournament at the Sports Bowl reaches its halfway point after six weekends. Howard Spurrier of Norwood leads in singles with Bud Merritt of Columbus dropping to second. Bay Village’s E Burson and R Rombach top doubles with 1 296, while D Michael Jr and L McMahon of Cleveland sit second with 1 292. The Otis Makeup team and Estel Wombold of Middletown add top 10 presence in team and singles respectively as action continues Saturday.

E. Burson R. Rombach Bay Village Cleveland Howard Spurrier Norwood Bud Merritt Columbus Middletown Kelly Clair F. Rodgers D. Michael Jr L. McMahon Otis Estel Wombold Art Eliopoulos R. Johnson Johnstown

Tri City Pin League Shines With High Scores

In two weeks at J J Lanes Tri City bowlers push the pins high. John Carrozza for Stroh's nails a Dutch 200 while Lionel Stover posts 159 triplicate and the Harry Finkelman Realtors post a 1040 game high. Orville Wright adds a 598 series aided by 211 and 208. Zanesville hosts state tourney play as Bowlmor of Willard leads team totals with 2821 and Carling's of Zanesville tops handicap. Details include multiple 200 games for men and women and triplicate scores from Bob Miller and others.

John Carrozza Stroh’s Lionel Stover Hudepoh Harry Finkelman Zanesville Bowlmor Willard Carling’s

Patterson Funds NBA Deadline For Heavyweight Title Fight

Floyd Patterson said he will meet the NBA deadline to defend his heavyweight title by March 13 possibly against Sonny Liston. Liston, in Detroit, said he will fight Patterson anywhere. The NBA warned champions must defend annually and Patterson’s last defense was March 13, 1961 against Ingemar Johansson. Patterson, reached in Jackson, Miss., expects an official title bout announcement before the deadline.

Chicago Floyd Patterson National Boxing Association Sonny Liston Liston Detroit NBA Patterson Sweden Ingemar Johansson Tom McNeeley Jackson Miss

UFL Extends Entry Deadline for New Franchises

Akron based report notes the United Football League extended its entry deadline to March 15 to pursue an eight or ten team league this fall. Commissioner George Gareff said McKeesport and six other cities have inquired about franchises, with current teams in Grand Rapids Columbus Chicago Louisville Indianapolis Akron and Cleveland.

Akron Ohio United Football League George Gareff Columbus McKeesport UFL Grand Rapids Mich Chicago Louisville Indianapolis Ind Cleveland

Niagara coach Taps Gallagher nets three losing seasons

Niagara University basketball head coach Taps Gallagher has endured only three losing seasons in 28 years, reflecting a long, steady tenure at the program with historically strong performance overall.

Niagara Falls N.Y Taps Galagher Niagara University

Hunt First Witness In Grid Suit

Lamar Hunt named as the AFL founder to testify in the $10 million antitrust case against the NFL. The trial, without a jury and lasting four to 10 weeks, covers alleged NFL moves to undermine the AFL in Dallas and force players from AFL teams.

Baltimore Lamar Hunt American Football League AFL National Football League Hunt Dallas Texans Dallas Cowboys NFL Dallas Buffalo Los Angeles San Diego Minnesota Vikings

AAU Offers Equal Voice to NCAA on Key Sports

NEW YORK AP The Amateur Athletic Union proposes equal representation for the NCAA on three international committees for track and field basketball and gymnastics in a bid to avert separate federations. The AAU would also grant partial seats on 10 other panels as a preemptive move. NCAA executive director Walter Byers, speaking in Kansas City, said the organization will press ahead with plans for independent federations.

New York Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA AAU Walter Byers Kansas City Aten

Ladies Day Box Glove Quip Sparks Cheerful Exchange

A humorous exchange centers on a box labeled Ladies Day where a speaker jokes that the other promised to retire his glove but has been using it as a poor holder instead. The quip reflects playful banter and sport-themed antics.

Crossword Clue Answers From The Daily Puzzle

Answers include krypton neon helium xenon and argon clues span elements and terms like secondary disk skills and cerium symbol. Names of crossword entries such as solar disk to solar body and animal terms appear alongside archaic spellings and slang for impudent speech and male sheep.

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Trainers Busy At Spring Camps In Major League Baseball

The report tracks busy spring camp activity across teams led by Orioles slugger Jim Gentile who returned early injured yet productive, while Ken Hunt and Roy Heiser suffer serious knocks. Maris and Colavito negotiate, four players sign, and Dodgers work through listed injuries and signs of potential breakout pitchers.

Associated Press Baltimore Jim Gentile Hs Arsenal Gentile Orioles Billy Weidner Linament Brigade Ken Hunt Los Angeles Angels Johnny James Roy Heiser Washington Watory Sammy White Boston Red Sox Milwaukee Braves Andy Carey Daryl Spencer Duke Snider Ed Roebuck Los Angeles Dodgers Gordon Maltzberger Danny McDevitt Don Lee Minnesota Twins Dick Hall Jack Fisher Felipe Alou San Francisco

Divorce Petition Filed In Butler County Common Pleas Court

Ernest Wells filed a petition in Butler County Ohio Common Pleas Court case No 6196 seeking a divorce from Marieelit. Grounds include gross neglect and duty. Defendant must answer or plead by March 11 1962. Attorney John A. Crist. Publication dates Feb 7 Feb 12 19 Mar 5 12 19.

Sooquine Marieelit Ernest Wells Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio

Beatty shifts focus to outdoor runs after indoor bid

New York AP report on Jim Beatty the indoor sub four minute miler pacing toward the outdoor season. Beatty aims to lower the mile record and challenge Peter Snell while planning two remaining indoor races and reflecting on training and mental preparation.

New York Jim Beatty Peter Snell Los Angeles Chicago Daily News Milwaukee Journal Gastonia N.C

Wininger Wins Orleans Open After Nervy Finish

New Orleans AP reports Bo Wininger edged Bob Rosburg by two strokes to capture the Greater New Orleans Open. Wininger, 39, posted a four under 68 for a 281 total, earning 4300 and his first tour victory in nearly six years, ahead of Rosburg 283 and Doug Sanders 285.

New Orleans Wininger Bob Rosburg Portland Ore Doug Sanders Sanders Cedartown Ojai Calif

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