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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1976

Page

16

Church tourney final postponed at Goldman Park

The annual Church Tournament final was rained out yesterday at Goldman Park. Undefeated Fairhaven Church of God will face Arcanum in the championship, likely at Goldman Park, with Grace Baptist finishing third after a 5-4 loss to Arcanum. Elk Creek Baptist dropped to the loser's bracket after a defeat by Philadelphia St. Church of God.

Middletown Goldman Park Fairhaven Church of God Arcanum Grace Baptist of Elk Creek Baptist Dayton Philadelphia St. Church of God

Sweden Open and European tennis results from Barazzutti to Bertolucci

Topseed Corrado Barazzutti advanced to the second round in Stockholm defeating Rolf Thung 7-5 6-1 at the Sweden Open. Paolo Bertolucci upset Ivan Molina 6-2 6-7 6-2 at Gstaad. Al Holbert won the Paul Revere 250 at Daytona after 111.692 mph average, beating George Dyer. Cale Yarborough won the Firecracker 400. James Hunt won the French Grand Prix at Le Castellet. Dave Hill captured the Greater Milwaukee Open by three strokes over Johnny Jacobs. Sandra Palmer won the Bloomington Bicentennial Classic by one stroke over JoAnne Carner and Laura Baugh. Takashi Murakami won in Sapporo by three over Jumbo Ozaki. Bill Muncey won the Madison Regatta and Indiana Governor's Cup. Earl Anthony led after five of six rounds in the Southern California Open.

Baastad Sweden Corrado Barazzutti Italy Rolf Thung Gstaad Switzerland Paolo Bertolucci Ivan Molina Colombia Auto Racing Daytona Beach Fla al Holbert Chevrolet Paul Revere Daytona International Speedway George Dyer Cale Yarborough David Pearson LE Castellet France Britain James Hunt McLaren Patrick Depailler Golf Milwaukee Dave Hill Johnny Jacobs Bloomington Ind Sandra Palmer JoAnne Carner Laura Baugh Sapporo Japan Takashi Murakami Masashi Jumbo Ozaki

Knothole results recap by class and match scores

Class C Major results include Lindon's GMC 11 over Oswalt Tile 2 and VFW 5 over Duane's Shoes 2. Midd. Cycle 7 innings Habig Landscape 4 over Cohen Bros. In Class D Major Sawyer Realty 10 over Armbruster's Bob's Barber 21 and Dason's Armco Ass'n. 23 over Long John Silver Exchange Club 8. Class B Minor Lion's Club 5 over Kiwanis 4. W.S. Federal 1 over SK Const. 0. Hoerner Waldorf 3 over American Eine lh Legond. Class A Blake Steel 3 over Blevin's Metal 2. Midd. Paperboard 7 over Eagles 3. Diamond Internati. 8 over Micomonaco's 3.

Lindon’s GMC Oswalt Tile VFW Duane’s Shoes Courtney Duff Bill's Body Shop Agee Midd Habig Landscape Cohen Bros Bob's Barber Dason’s Armco Ass'n Long John Silver Exchange Club McDonald's J&e Root Beer K of P Lion's Club Kiwanis W.S. Federal SK Const Hoerner Waldorf American Eine Lh Blake Steel Blevin's Eagles Diamond Internati Micomonaco’s

Record purse set for Talladega 500 race

In Talladega Alabama officials announced a record 201045 dollar purse for the August 8 Talladega 500 Winston Cup Grand National stock car race. The prize is 28.8 percent higher than last year and boosts total awards at the 2.66 mile track past 470000 dollars for all events this year.

Talladega, Ala Alabama International Motor Speedway

Local holiday golf results from Forest Hills Wildwood and Brown's Run

Golf results from Forest Hills and Wildwood include 2 man team best ball standings with scores 50 to 52, and 4 man team net best ball listings with multiple pairs. Handicap events feature low gross and net scores led by Bill Rupp Tom Greene and Whitey Romans, plus closest to pins and high totals. Brown's Run shows 2 man team best ball with top pairs 114 to 121 and multiple 118s and 119s.

Forest Hills Fred Pummill Jim Lowe Dan MacLean Elmer Koontz Lloyd Larsson Ken Amburgey Warren Miller Bob Barnett Bill Prichett Dick Brannaman Arnold Grine Art Stitt Wildwood A. Stevens G. Baumgartner J. Campbell L. Mulligan M. Pohjola J. Blankenship J. Wetzel Co. Sutter H. Sorrell K. Puckett K. Eversole G. Wells J. Osborne B. Garland L. Fraley G. Meni Bill Rupp Tom Greene Whitey Romans Steve Nelson al Stevens Ray Sherman Jack Osborne Bob Yost Bob Getter Dick Getter Gary Melampy Bowen Crawford Bob Morrison Bob Greenwood Ray Martin Dan Danner Bill Maxwell Bob Fletcher Louis Gaker Larry Linder Tom Jones Roger Dillman Lars Larson Bill Sandston Bob Nelson Paul Smith Mike Graney Barry Levey Charles Buchert Cliff Fening

Mets Pitcher Mickey Lolich Debuts in Minor Leagues

Mickey Lolich began his baseball career in 1959 with Knoxville in the Sally League and Durham in the Carolina League, posting a combined 4 8 record across those seasons.

Mickey Lolich New York Mets Knoxville Durham

Jones Eyes 16th Win After Prolific First Half

Randy Jones of the San Diego Padres not focused on records, he aims for win No. 16 after his 15th victory a 5-2 over the Dodgers. The lefty sits one win from tying NL mark for before the break and two from the overall major league record, with a 2.51 ERA and a 15-3 tally. He insists on taking it one start at a time, zeroing on the Cubs next.

Chicago Randy Jones San Diego Padres Chicago Cubs Jones Los Angeles Dodgers Denny McLain Detroit Dizzy Dean St. Louis

Major leaders in National and American League batting and pitching

Summary of top players across the leagues including Ron Rose and G F Foster leading NL batters with high averages and runs batted in. Notable NL hurlers include Rhoden and Matlack with strong win totals and low ERAs. In the AL top names include Brett LeFlore Munson Rivers and Burroughs with leading hits and runs.

A.oliver McBride W.crawford G.foster Rose Griffey Schmidt Phi Morgan Monday Chi Winfield Kingman Cin T. Perez Montanez Ati A Oliver Pgh Buckner Garvey Ee Ee Me Chi G. Ee Simmons Cedeno Hin Brock Lopes Rhoden R.jones Matlack Alcala Reed Norman Carlton Christenson Seaver Misrsmith Atl J.richard P.niekro Lolich G.brett McRae LeFlore Det Munson Rivers Otis Hargrove Tex R.white North Oak N—Burroughs Mayberry Chambliss G. Brett Carew Min Carty Cle Garner Bando Hendrick Ustrzemski L May Bal Rice Ben

Muncey Extends Lead in Hydro Boat Standings

Madison Regatta winner Bill Muncey and Atlas Van Lines kept a firm grip on the point lead in American Association Power Boat standings after Atlas won the Indiana Governor's Cup on the Ohio River. Miss U.S. driven by Tom D'Eath finished second as Muncey widened Atlas 4,525 to 3,025 over Olympia and Miss U.S. remains in third with 2,900 points.

Madison Ind Bill Muncey Atlas van Miss U.S Owensboro Muncey Atlas van Lines Ohio Miss U Olympia Bill Schumacher Seattle

Latonia Racing Daily Results Snapshot

At Latonia racecourse the card features multiple trots and paces with winners including Abe's Cheers in race one and Pace-Bad Luck in race two. Notable results provide Quinella payouts of 48.30 dollars in race four and 27.00 in race nine, with Big Q at 247.50 across May 7 events.

Abe Mr. Mayor R.B. Chips Bad Luck Miss Tuxette Misty Mont Rusticity Satan Ivy Knight O. Henry Goose Quinella Maggie March Volo Scotch Sunset Jonny Farong Amy Ima Baroness Patches Indiana Charmer Sturdy Emien Marion King Pegg Mae Flaming Chip Flinger Hotdang My Barnes Chief Wheelock Papago G Ella Henson Mite Choo Choo Justlyne Glenn Quaker Keyeftte Nordel Tillie Richland Silk Whistle Pig Volunteer Lady Grandpa Roll On Rhythm Arden Nack Justin K. Abbe Tar Man Don Ron Tucker Reef Kingly Ee Cher la Vern Widow May J. Rome Willow May Ima Princess Toni Dee Direct Alice Dawn Egor Verily Frost Widner Chestine Donna C. Direct Race To Knight C.L. For Smart Shadow Lorraine Ann Penny Frisco Lady Milnik Mapledale Sue Macdean Frisco Barbie's Adios Honeybrook Easter Kappy’s Joe Fire Agate Brady's Peace Quick Call Cherry Hill Be Teef Byrd Burn Major's Price Flaming Richie Rusty Galley Chief Speedy Indian Wynnie’s Gem Bobbye Abbey

Knot Hole Tournament Yields Middletown and Carroll Teams Third and Fourth

West Carrollton hosted the knot hole event over the holiday weekend. Middletown's Glenn Field Texaco finished third and Carroll's Color took fourth in the 10 team youth tournament for 11 to 12 year olds. Miamisburg No. 2 won the event and host West Carrollton placed second. Both Middletown entries went 3 wins and 2 losses.

West Carrollton Middletown Glenn Field Texaco Carroll Miamisburg No. 2

Hertler Named Big 33 Coach For Ohio All Stars

North Canton Hoover coach Don Hertler is chosen as head coach of the Ohio all stars for the Big 33 contest against Pennsylvania on August 7 in Hershey. He succeeds Mike Currence who left Lakewood St. Edward to coach at Massillon High School.

Columbus Ohio Don Hertler North Canton Hoover Pennsylvania Hershey Hertler Mike Currence Lakewood St. Edward’s Massillon

Twenty Martins Reach Major League Ranks in Baseball

Twenty athletes named Martin have played in the major leagues. The only one still active is Manager Billy Martin of the New York Yankees.

Martin Billy Martin The New York Yankees

Arty Ficial Prompts Harness Time Trials

Arty Ficial is a $10,000 mechanical prompter aimed at easing the burden on human time-trial prompters in harness racing. Bruce Nickells reports the device worked once chasing Dominate to a 2:07 lifetime mark, with support from trainers, though the USTA has not sanctioned its use.

George Strode Columbus Ohio Arty Ficial Bruce Nickels Nickells Lighthouse Point Fla Lexington Red Mile Humane Society Dominate Bret Hanover Wolverine Detroit Gene Riegle U.S. Trotting Association USTA Car Hood

Central Tire to Sponsor Middletown Softball Tournament

Central Tire of Middletown will sponsor a men's Class B softball tournament at Middletown High this weekend. Entry fee is $55 with a drawing at the high school Thursday evening. Duane Deal is tournament director and can be reached at 424-7521.

Central Tire of Middletown Middletown High Duane Deal

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