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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1969

Page

16

Nuxhall argues NL pinch hitter rule may help baseball

Joe Nuxhall, broadcaster and former pitcher, voices mixed views on the NL experiment to bat for the pitcher without removing him. He recalls two pinch hit episodes involving Fred Hutchinson, Bill Henry, and a grand slam by Jerry Lynch, then notes his support for the rule if adopted. He also mentions his pension and varied post baseball work, including radio duties and public relations, while admitting a spring training weight concern.

Joe Nuxhall Kiwanis Lions Clubs Manchester Motor Inn Joe Fred Hutchinson Pirates Nux Hutch Bill Henry Jerry Lynch Lynch Birdie Tebbetts NYX Crosley Field Dick Ellsworth Cubs Daryl Spencer Jim Brosnan Nuxhall Wiedemann

Fenwick and New Miami vie in pivotal district clash

Fenwick meets New Miami tonight in Eaton for the Dayton District Class A quarter final. The winner advances toward the University of Dayton Fieldhouse semis while the loser ends title hopes. Fenwick coach John Rossi predicts a tough, fast, run oriented game as New Miami comes in 19 1.

Jerry Nardiello Fenwick New Miami Eaton Dayton University of Dayton Franklin Monroe Dixie Greenville John “Butch” Rossi Fenwick Falcon Mento

Lebanon Harshly Edges Ross In District Playoff Night

Lebanon defeats Ross 54 to 45 as Gregg Testerman leads with 27 on 12 of 19 shooting. Ross struggle early, miscueing in the first half, while Lebanon builds a late 17 point edge and advances to face Sycamore at 9 p.m. Saturday in Oxford.

Oxford Lebanon Ron Holtrey Warriors Ross Rams Gregg Testerman Butland Ross Ross Testerman Sycamore

High school cage results in Dayton Canton and Cincinnati

Dayton Xenia beat Jefferson 83 56 Centerville down Beavercreek 51 43 Dayton Alter defeated Wilmington Valley View 50 47 Belmont beat Beaver Local 46 Cincinnati Withrow 60 over Wyoming 17 Walnut Hills 64 over Clermont Northeastern 19 Debut at Canton McKinley 81 Massillon Canton McKinley routed Massillon At Oxford Preble Shawnee 52 Harrison Deer Park 60 Reading 41 Lebanon 54 over Ross 45 Troy Piqua 59 Northeastern 56 Fairview 68 Sidney 66 Northmont 55 Graham Local edged by Northeastern in key matchups.

Jimmy Neal Dayton Xenia Jefferson Centerville Beavercreek Dayton Alter Wilmington Cincinnati Cincinnati Withrow Wyoming Walnut Hills Clermont Northeastern Oxford Preble Shawnee Harrison Deer Park Reading Lebanon Ross Troy Piqua Fairview Sidney Northmont Graham

UC Coach Denies Fraley Rift and Misquoted Fraley Facts

University of Cincinnati coach Tay Baker denies Sports Illustrated claims of friction between freshman John Fraley and assistant coach John Bryant. He says both are assistants, Ray Dieringer handles the freshman team, and Bryant helps the varsity with athletes. Also notes Baker denying dissension within his squad and denial of Rick Roberson remarks. Separately Susquehanna University head basketball coach John E Barr resigns.

Tay Baker University of Cincinnati Sports Illustrated John Fraly Middletown John Bryant Fraley Bryant Ray Dieringer Baker Ray Rick Roberson

Alcindor Named 1969 College Player of the Year

UCLA center Lew Alcindor, 7 foot 1, earned the 1969 AP Player of the Year with 226 votes, beating LSU star Pete Maravich who trailed with 65. Spencer Haywood and Rick Mount followed, as Alcindor eyes a third straight NCAA title and potential pro bonus after graduation.

New York Lew Alcindor UCLA Associated Press Today Alcindor Elvin Hayes Houston Pete Maravich Louisiana State Ond Maravich Spencer Haywood U.S University of Detroit Rick Mount Purdue JoJo White Kansas Charlie Scott North Carolina

Booting Is Big Factor In Wins

The Bucks upset first place Baltimore 126-117 behind Flynn Robinson 31 points as Earl Monroe was ejected late. Detroit beat Philadelphia 126-123 after Billy Cunningham left in the third period, while Cincinnati routed San Diego 127-112.

Milwaukee Baltimore Detroit Philadelphia San Diego Cincinnati ABA Minnesota Houston Denver Los Angeles Milwaukee Bucks Detroit Pistons Earl Monroe Billy Cunningham Bucks National Basketball Association Monroe Pistons Flynn Robinson Kevin Loughery Bullets Dave Bing Walt Bellamy Cunningham 76Ers Hal Greer Don Kojis John Block

All-GMC Basketball Honors Named for Middletown and Nearby Teams

Bud Bierly and Steve Ledford of Middletown join six on the first GMC basketball team chosen by the coaches. Hamilton Garfield places Willie Townsend Clint Spearman and coach of the year Bob Sweeten. Taft’s Chag McGuire Day of Fairfield also recognized and Ron Penebaker Princeton Doug Craig Fairfield complete the squad. Honorable mentions go to Tim Graham Archie Bell.

Middletown High Bud Bierly Steve Ledford Hamilton Garfield Willie Townsend Clint Spearman Bob Sweeten Chag McGuire Hamilton Taft Eric Day Fairfield Princeton Tues Becker Taft John Johnson Luther Hibbard Garfield Ron Penebaker Doug Craig Tim Graham Archie Bell The Middies

Valley View Upsets Dayton Belmont 47-46 in District Opener

Valley View, in its first Dayton District Class AA Tournament appearance, shocked No. 1 seed Dayton Belmont 47-46 at Wilbur Wright Gym. Four Valley View players scored as they outrebounded Belmont 35-30 and earned a date with No. 2 seed Xenia at the University of Dayton Fieldhouse.

Dayton Valley View Dayton Belmont Wilbur Wright Germantown- Farmersville Xenia University of Dayton Bisons Wise Mayer Slusser Stivers Sears Day Belmont Fairchild Born Merritt Risser Cooper

Hockey Scores Tie and Surprising Blowouts

National Hockey League results include Toronto 1 Philadelphia 1 in a draw, Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 3, and Boston 9 Oakland 0 in a dominant road win.

National Hockey League Toronto Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Oakland

Tourney Trail Class A Basketball Schedule

The Eaton venue hosts 7 30 p.m. Fenwick against New Miami. Pittsburg features 7 30 p.m. Dixie versus Versailles. Hamilton Taft faces Hamilton Garfield at 7 p.m. with Loveland taking on Mt. Healthy at 8 30 p.m.

Pittsburg Dixie Versailles Hamilton Taft Hamilton Garfield Loveland Mt. Healthy

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