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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1970

Page

9

Colts Rise Behind Unitas After Early Semi-Pro Win

The Baltimore Colts, after two straight NFL titles, took a chance on John Unitas who earned $6 a game in semi pro sandlot ball. He stepped in when QB George Shaw was injured, marking the start of his NFL ascent.

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Alcindor Scores Lead But Bucks Fall In Finale Chaos

Lew Alcindor led Milwaukee with 33 points as fans delayed the game with debris after a goaltending call. Atlanta escaped 126-125 in a tense finish as the Bucks dropped six games behind New York. Other NBA results included Lakers over Phoenix and Detroit over Seattle.

Milwaukee Tech Bucks Lew Alcindor Alcindor Atlanta Hawks New York Knicks Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Cincinnati Baltimore Philadelphia Boston San Diego Chicago Detroit Seattle Bob Dandridge Joe Caldwell Jerry West John Egan

Pro Hoop Standings and Scores From Today’s NBA Action

The Eastern Division shows New York leading with 33 wins and Milwaukee at 27, Baltimore 25, and Philadelphia 23. In the West Atlanta 26 16 leads, Los Angeles 20 20 follows, with Phoenix 17 24 and Seattle 14 28 at the bottom. Recent results include Indiana 121 over Carolina 113 and Denver 122 over Dallas 85.

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NHL Standings and Games Mixed With League Notes

The Associated Press lists East Division standings with win loss ties and points for New York Boston Detroit Chicago and Toronto fractions. It also notes players Bob Bailey with Montreal Expos and shortstop mention along with results from multiple NHL and IHL games and scores.

Rockets Not Acting Like Big Losers in Nba Action

The Denver Rockets, last in the Western Division, upset Dallas 122-85 for their seventh straight win under coach Joe Belmon t. Larry Jones led with 28 points and Spencer Haywood added 25 as Denver extended their streak and narrowed the gap to fourth place. Indiana beat Carolina 121-113 while Miami defeated New York 124-104.

Denver Rockets Rockets Dallas American Basketball Association Joe Belmont Larry Jones Spencer Haywood Rocket Indiana Carolina Miami New York Nets Denver Jeff Congdon Washington New Orleans Kentucky Packers New York

Progress Vending Tops Five-Man Handicap Bowl Classic

Progress Vending wins the $3000 first place in the Sports Bowl Five-Man Handicap Tournament with a 3169 handicap total, four pins ahead of Upright Five of Dayton. Jasper Harrison leads locals with a 682 series as the field vies for two remaining weekends of action.

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Royals Rally Past Bullets In Injury Riddled Win

Cincinnati Royals erase a 21 point deficit to beat the Baltimore Bullets 129 128 as Tom Van Arsdale scores 10 straight field goals in the final stretch. The injury decimated lineup included Norman Van Lier Connie Dierking Jim King and Bob Cousy with only Wally Anderzonas available on the bench. The team faced a delayed morning flight and plays Phoenix Suns next.

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Selby Scores To Force Leafs-Penguins Tie Late

Toronto pulls goalie for extra attacker and Brit Selby nets with 25 seconds left to salvage a 4-4 tie with Pittsburgh. Detroit blanked Chicago 4-0 as Roy Edwards stopped 33 shots for their first shutout. New York routed Oakland 5-2 while Philadelphia beat Minnesota 3-1 to climb into West third place.

Hal Bock Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins Toronto Maple Leafs Bruce Gamble Brit Selby Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago New York Oakland Philadelphia Minnesota Bob Woytowich Penguins Murray Oliver Leafs Gamble Selby al Smith Gary Unger Roy Edwards Red Wings Black Hawks Boston Rangers Vic Hadfield Gary Smith Dave Balon Bill Fairbairn Walt Tkaczuk North Stars Flyers St. Louis

Muscle Men’s Club Raises Questions About Ties and Traditions

The remark hints at ongoing debates over exclusivity and conduct within a long-standing fitness group. Members weigh branding, membership criteria, and social norms as the club navigates scrutiny and public interest.

K-CYO Midget and Junior League Scores

In the Midget League Knicks edged the Nationals 16 to 15 while Royals defeated Lakers 38 to 7 Hawks beat Celtics 27 to 14 and Bullets routed Pistons 37 to 30. In the Junior League Rams topped Lions 33 to 28 Steelers beat Warriors 21 to 14 Bears won 22 to 20 over Vikings and Colts defeated Royals 36 to 23.

Knicks Nats Royals Lakers Hawks Celtics Bullets Pistons Rams Lions Steelers Warriors Bears Vikings Colts

Gophers Not Impressed After Buckeye Victory

Ohio State opened the Big Ten season with a 78 to 71 win over Minnesota Saturday night. Gopher coach Bill Fitch, unfazed, said Minnesota is not inferior and rejected the orphan label after the loss.

Associated Press Fred Taylor Bill Fitch Ohio State Minnesota Fitch

Ohio State Tops Minnesota Despite Free Throw Woes

Ohio State shot 53.2 percent and led by as many as 10 points, but drew only nine free throws all game. Coach Taylor criticized officiating while his Buckeyes pulled away after a 10-point first half lead, never allowing Minnesota to recover.

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