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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1975

Page

20

Taft Tigers rout Franklin Wildcats in sectional clash

Hamilton Taft dominated the Class AAA sectional, turning a tight first half into an 83-50 victory over Franklin. Kennedy and Mendhe each finished with 18 points for Taft, while Boal led Franklin with 13 as Taft pulled away after a 38-28 halftime lead. Taft advances to face the winner of Talawanda vs Sycamore.

Tim Willis Oxford Hamilton Taft Tigers Franklin Wildcats Taft Franklin Paturtis Tom Wessely Middletown Wildcats Ed Kennedy Kennedy Chuck Mendhe Wessely Randy Spencer Boal Kennedy Mendhe Speedster Griesinger Gray Spencer Alimyer Bowling McDade Griffith Hem. Taft Hubbard Menche Greisinger Burtis Martin Chapman Kolesar Miami University Redskins Dayton Don Donoher Steve Collier Xavier Bearcats Joe Green Ohio University Falcons Bobcats Bowling Green MAC Mike Larson Larry Cole Toledo Loyola of Chicago

Jimmy Russell Eyes Big College Landing After Scoring Spree

Former Middletown High guard Jimmy Russell stars for Morristown College averaging 25.6 points as scouts eye his scoring bursts including a 45 point game in a 158 129 loss to Hiwassee. Centre College coach Tom Bryant joins recruiters watching the Oxford District Tournament.

Jimmy Russell Middletown High Middies Morristown Hiwassee Oxford Tom Bryant Miami University Centre College Kentucky Bryant Colerain High

Middletown Middle School Spell Tournament Opens Tonight

Top-seeded McKinley 9-2 faces Amanda 2-9 while Manchester 8-3 meets Verity 7-4 in the opening round tonight at Middletown. Verity-Manchester starts at 6 30 p m followed by McKinley Amanda at 7 45 p m. Friday Roosevelt 3-8 with bye meets the McKinley Amanda winner at 7 p m and John XXIII 0-5 with bye vs Manchester Verity winner at 8 15 p m. Finals Saturday include a 7 p m consolation and 8 15 p m championship. Tickets 1 for students 1 25 for adults. younger students admitted free.

McKinley Amanda Manchester Verity Middletown Manchester Verity Aiea Arge

Redskins tighten grip as Dayton struggles season end

Dayton suffers its first losing season in 27 years after a 78-66 defeat by Washington. Steve Fields scored 21 and Chuck Goodyear 16 for the Redskins while Johnny Davis led Dayton with 24 points in a game that kept Miami from trailing until late. Cincinnati beat Xavier 66-57 as Miami University's team drives the NIT chatter.

Miami Donoher Redskins Dayton New York Steve Fields Chuck Goodyear Johnny Davis Cincinnati Xavier

Springboro opens tourney with decisive win over Valley View

Springboro Panthers defeated Valley View Spartans 72 to 40 in the Dayton Class AA District Tournament at UD Fieldhouse. Mike Darnell and Mike Charlton led rebounding with 12 and 17, while Victoy paced Valley View with 20 points. Springboro improves to 10 9 and advances to face Oakwood at UD Arena.

Dayton Springboro Panthers Valley View Spartans University of Dayton Springboro Mike Darrnell Boro Panthers Spartans Mike Charlton Valley View Charlton Darnell Mike Flynn Jeff Vicroy Victoy Flynn Harry Hall Oakwood UD Arena Lumberjacks Kuhn Rehmert Wise Stevenson Rieger Tobias Centers Chariton DeLaney Poff Cox Darieli Livesay C. Hall

Reds open full workouts as three players miss practice

Cincinnati Reds planned full squad workouts in Tampa today but Joe Morgan is finishing school in Hayward California Dan Driessen remains unsigned and injured and Don Gullett will return Friday after an ankle sprain. The club also announced the signing of reliever Pedro Borbon who was 10-7 with a 3.24 ERA and 14 saves last season.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Joe Morgan California State University Hayward Calif Dan Driessen Puerto Rico Don Gullett The Reds Pedro Borbon Borbon

Middletown Opti Derby Signups Saturday

The Middletown Opti Box Derby holds a registration session for youths 11 to 15 as of August 1 1975 at 17 Bank on Breiel Blvd starting 2 p.m. Eligible contestants from Middletown West Middletown Trenton Monroe or Warren County may compete. The local winner, July 20, advances to Akron August 16 for the All-American Soap Box Derby.

Middletown Bank Breiel Blvd West Middletown Trenton Monroe Warren County Akron Denny Lumber First Ave

Cage results Class AAA and AA state matchups recap

A string of basketball results across Class AAA and AA regions showcases wins for Cincinnati schools including Woodward over St. Xavier 47 42 and LaSalle over Milford 84 55. Notable scores feature Malone 104 Ohio Dominican 71 and UC Irvine 101 Pacific Christian 76 amid a broad set of college and high school outcomes.

Cincinnati Woodward St. Xavier Cincinnati Oak Hillis Mt. Healthy LaSalle Milford Finneytown Forest Park Hamilton Taft Franklin Barberton Norton Sydney Fairborn Park Hills McNicholas Harrison Cedarville Rio Grande Malone Ohio Dominican Akron Ashland Bowling Green Ohio University Xavier

Hockey Results From Wednesday NHL and WHA Scores

NHL games saw the Rangers defeat St Louis 5 1 and Atlanta beat Philadelphia 7 4. Other results include Pittsburgh 3 Washington 1 Los Angeles 2 Detroit 4 Montreal 4 Vancouver 4 Toronto 4 Kansas City 3 Minnesota 1 California 1. WHA Chicago 4 New England 3 Houston 9 Cleveland 5 Minnesota 4 Indianapolis 3 in OT.

NHL NY Rangers St. Louis Pittsburgh Washington Atlanta Philadelphia Los Angeles Detroit Montreal Vancouver Toronto Kansas City Minnesota California Chicago New England Houston Cleveland Indianapolis

Maryland Clinches ACC Title With Clemson Narrow Win

Maryland, ranked No. 2, clinched the ACC regular season crown by defeating 11th-ranked Clemson 70-64 in College Park to finish 10-2. Coach Lefty Driesell targets the national championship, crediting senior Tom Roy and Owen Brown for key late baskets as Clemson efforts led by Skip Wise and Wayne Rollins mounted late surges. Maryland improves to 21-3, with an eight-game winning streak.

College Park, Md Maryland Driesell Terps Clemson ACC North Carolina North Carolina State Greensboro N.C Tom Roy Mydand Wayne Rollins Tigers Roy Skip Wise Wise Jo Jo Bethea Owen Brown

Miami Redhawks eye tournament bid after MAC exit

Miami of Ohio with a 16-7 record hopes for a postseason at large bid or a conference tournament spot after missing NCAA. Coach Darrell Hedric says a 19-7 finish could boost chances as MAC commissioner Fred Jacoby notes Miami remains in the running for the NIT or Commissioner's Tournament.

Oxford Ohio Miami Redskins MAC Darrell Hedric NCAA Hedric Bowling Green Fred Jacoby Louisville Jacoby

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