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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1972

Page

14

Bierly Tough On Defense In Furman All Star Nod

Geuch sportscaster notes Bud Bierly a Furman sophomore named to All-Star Checklist. Coach Joe Williams hails his hustle and defense while Bierly averages about 10 points and 10 rebounds per game. Also reports a Vernon Ellison hole in one at American Golf Club Fort Lauderdale with John Leighton in the group. A local golf event, the George Washington Never Tell A Lie Tournament, drew 41 players at Forest Hills with no scores reported.

Bud Bierly Middletown High Furman University Bierly Joe Williams Vernon Ellison Marshall Road American Golf Club Fort Lauderdale Fla Ellison Armco International John Leighton George Washington Forest Hills Dennis Vitori

Can't Buy Love Or Horses In Derby Quest

Veteran horsemen say buying a champion is nearly impossible as David Sandeman of England fails to find a Kentucky Derby contender after hiring Horatio Luro who also returns empty handed. Brenda Webb, 17, of Kettering Striders, breaks two world records in a 10 mile and one hour run, coached by Steve Price and competing in the National AAU meet in New York City.

David Sandeman England Churchill Downs Horatio Luro U.S Luro Sandeman Brenda Webb Kettering Striders Steve Price Monroe High Miss Webb Kettering East High New York City

Committee to Appeal Gophers Suspension

The University of Minnesota committee plans an appeal of two basketball players Corky Taylor and Ron Behagen suspensions to Big Ten faculty representatives. The Mild Minnesota Twin Cities Campus Assembly committee sent a telegram to Roy Larmee of Ohio State and to Big Ten Commissioner Wayne Duke, seeking action after an Ohio State–Minnesota game brawl on January 25.

Minneapolis, Minn University of Corky Taylor Ron Behagen Minneapolis Minnesota Max Schultze Larmeek Big Ten Wayne Duke Chicago

Walker Eyes Bringdown of Rams In Oxford Opener

Middletown Middies coach Paul Walker, holder of 612 career wins and a record 120 Ohio tournament wins, returns to Millett Hall facing Hamilton Badin while Franklin meets Finneytown in Class AAA action. Walker aims to even a 65-62 district finals loss to the Rams two years earlier as Middies seek their 17th win. Badin sits 10-8. The Oxford tournament opened with Sycamore upsetting Hamilton Garfield 47-45 and Lakota dropping to Indian Hill 68-54.

Paul Walker Middletown Middies Ohio Walker Rams Middie Lakota Thunderbirds Journal Area Oxford Birds

Madison Mohawks dominate Oakwood in debut at UD Arena

Madison Mohawks, 18-1, routed Oakwood 92-48 in the Dayton Class AA District Tournament opener at UD Arena. Ken Marts led with 18 points, four others hit double figures, and all 11 varsity players scored as Madison clinched a showdown with Preble Shawnee. Doliboa was sidelined by a sprain but later cleared to play. Brandenburg used reserves in the third period.

Tom McRoberts Dayton UD Arena Madison Mohawks Larry Brandenburg Mohawks Oakwood Madison Preble Shawnee Doliboa Brandenburg Ken Marts Steve McMahon Jerry Turnbow Springboro Panthers Springboro Mason

Dayton and Valley View Reach Close Town Basketball Clash

Comprehensive box scores show Dayton and Valley View teams trading leads in a high scoring youth league game. Individual standouts include Mason and Zech for Dayton and Spooner and Brandenburg for Valley View, with final tallies near seventy plus points for each side.

High School Sectional Cage Results Summary

Sectional results list numerous AAA and AA games with final scores including Sycamore 47 Hamilton Gar 45, Troy 81 Fairborne Park Hills Indian Hills 68 Lakota 54, and more. Notable close games include Bellefontaine 68 Northwestern 33 and Waynesville 60 total. Individual scorers are listed for Nat. Trail and Waynesville with multiple players contributing points.

Sycamore Hamilton Garfield Troy Fairborne Park Hills

Baker Breaks Tradition With Tourney Bid Talk

University of Cincinnati coach Tay Baker broke a seven year habit by openly aiming for a tournament bid after a 68-65 win over St. Louis University to push his team to 16-9. Lloyd Batts scored 20 as Cincinnati climbed in the bid race while Marquette, without center Jim Chones, beat Xavier 25 points from Bob Lackey.

Associated Press University of Cincinnati Tay Baker Baker Xavier Dick Campbell Marquette Campbell Illinois Ohio State Buckeyes Ing Bucks Michigan Lloyd Batts Cincinnati St. Louis Bob Lackey al McGuire Jim Chones American Basketball Association New York Nets

Three-Man Manitoba Boxing Board Resigns

Manitoba boxing and wrestling commission resigned, leaving suspensions of most participants in last week's controversial fight card in limbo. The minister ordered a full judicial inquiry into the four-fight card that ended with the death of Stewart Gary of Toronto and allegations by another fighter that he took a dive against Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo of Toronto.

Winnipeg Manitoba Boxing and Wrestling Commission Larry Desjardins Stewart Gary Toronto George Chualo

Amanda Lebanon Tourney Winners Dominate Grades

Amanda Middle School won the Seventh Grade title by defeating Xenia 42 32. Princeton swept the other grade crowns with the Eighth Grade 36 25 over Lebanon the Ninth Grade 58 51 over Goshen and the Sophomore 47 46 over Beavercreek.

Lebanon Amanda Middle School Amanda Xenia Princeton Goshen Beavercreek

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