Gene Switzer Preserves Opti Derby Voice for 20th Year
Tim Willis profiles Gene Switzer, longtime Opti-Derby announcer at Jacot Park, marking 20 years behind the microphone since 1958. He contemplates stepping down as younger Optimists take over, recalls rain delays, and notes the derby’s family-building impact along with his unlikely broadcast start at WPFB.
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Gene Switzer
Derby Downs
Jacot Park
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WHA Drafts Six Teams As Houston Birmingham Sit Out
The WHA board ended a two day meeting with six teams in the interleague draft. Houston and Birmingham did not attend and may not play next season. WHA president Baldwin said Houston unlikely to return while Birmingham’s status remains open. Cincinnati picked Jamie Troy from Edmonton as other teams passed. New England gained rights to Dan LaBraaten of Winnipeg.
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New York
World Hock Association
Houston
Birmingham
Kenneth Schnitzer
John Bassett
Aeros
Howard Baldwin
WHA
Cincinnati
Jamie Troy
Edmonton
Quebec
New England
Dan LaBraaten
Winnipeg
LaBraaten
Detroit
NHL
Suds Host Hats This Weekend At Trechter Stadium
Cincinnati Suds, leaders of the APSL Central with a 17-14 record, host the Pittsburgh Hard Hats this weekend at Trechter Stadium. The doubleheaders start Saturday and Sunday nights at 7, as Cincinnati aims to stay atop the division.
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Ladies Day golf event at Forest Hills Nassau tournament
Report lists multiple flight results across holes, gross and net, and putts. Winners include Mary Dickerson low gross in several flights, Sally Markreder low net, and Nassau winner Mary Dickerson. Various partners and scores noted for Flights A through D and pro/ind events.
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Mary Dickerson
Wilma Holman
Lelia Ricuff
Ruth Watson
Jackie Oruane
Karen Alfrey
Sally Markreder
Carolyn Pennington
Peg Ruth
Mildred Blossom
Jorreine Paar
Lee Ann Glick
Helen Hackney
Lou Stephens
A. Wilma Holmen
Lelia Rioyts
Jackie Duane
Orveda Bach
Elsie Nicols
Peg Ruth Lee Ann Glick
Gross Barb Morris
Joanne Whitaker
Potts Morris
Bev Forsythe
Jeanne Cole
Jean Kunz
Gross Marilyn Cole
Alice Reed
Betty Sexton
Lynn Connor
Thelma Sherman
Betty Warnock
Marge Feintnel
Martha Raines
Dot Rigg
Louise Dieterig
Judy Eliett
Isabel Crawford
Miriam Romans
Peg Hande
Latonia Harness Races Result Summary
Latonia track results list multiple horse-race outcomes with winners, payouts, and times for races including trotting and pacing events. Notable entries include Wee Hop, Teddy Demon, Lincoln's Visit, Saran, and Our Favorite with various payoffs and track times.
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Mary Quick
Teddy Demon
Lincoln
Prince Ali
JRO
Almeark
Missie Porter
Quinella
Joliene
Sunrise Minnie
Sasebo Gene
Hallie
Pete
Jessice Alien
Shiloh Jeff
BIG Quinella
Galion Mike
Armbro Park
Saran’s
Saver
Misty Montime
Curiosity A
Idaho Creed
BIG Perfecta
Football next says UL boss
Louisville athletic director Howard Hohman says the Cardinals have earned national respectability in basketball and football is knocking on the door. He aims to raise football and later baseball to prominence while preserving a broad program with more money for women’s sports.
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Louisville, Ky
Howard Hohman
University of Louisville
Cardinals
Hohman
Louisville
No Cut In Middletown City Golf Tournament
The Middletown Men's City Golf Tournament will not use a cut. The four day event begins July 2 at Weatherwax with all entrants playing through.
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Weatherwax
Wildwood
Forest Hills
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John Kurzynowski
Sunset takes second dual meet victory over St Bernard
Sunset swept past St Bernard 378 1 2 to 188 with Forest Hills and Monroe losing to Rolling Hills and New London Hills respectively. Dana Phillips Heidi Watts plus Joe Acra Lisa Ryan Holly Watts Margi Sweeney Kevin Rogers Joe Long led Sunset with multiple firsts. Forest Hills and Monroe individuals also posted top finishes as Walnut Grove won against Hamilton Elks.
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Joe Acra
Lisa
Walnut Grove
Hamilton Elks
Trenton
Elks
Carol Burgher
AIT Softball Tourney Aids Triangles Fundraiser
Members of the Armco Triangles will handle scorekeeping ground work and other tasks during the tournament a fundraiser supporting the team. The event centers on the strong AIT softball field teams and includes participation from clubs not listed among the top performers.
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AIT
Armco
Triangles
Middletown Post 231 sweeps doubleheader in baseball twinbill
Anson Dixon earned two wins for Middletown Post 231 against Cincinnati Budde Post, throwing three hitless relief innings in the opener and a 2-0 shutout in the nightcap to improve to 4-0. The finals of the Tournament of Champions were postponed to July 19 due to schedule conflicts.
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Middletown Post
Cincinnati Budde Post
Dave Davis
Jeff Palmer
Rob Cobb
Dixon
Post 231
Cincinnati Storm Club
Knothole results CLASSE Local and Major league scores
Local class results show Coca Cola 6 Heber Jones 20 and Lions Club 13 with URS Printers 4 Midd Dental Group 18. Snepard ins. 2 in Class O. Major McGee's Markets 12 and A. Repair. Court Duff 7 in Class A. Armco Ass'n C forfeit. WPFBWPBPF 4 and Sportsmen's Club 3. Mohawks 4. Manny's Sporting Goods. Butler County Awning 7. New Royals 5. Shaddock's Markets Middletown Rebels. J and E Root Beer. Bombers 7. Manchester Raiders.
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Heber
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Roth to Take Four Week Break From PBA Tour
PBA bowler Mark Roth of North Arlington New Jersey, who earned over $100000 in each of the past two seasons, will miss the next four weeks of the Professional Bowlers Association tour. His total this year stands at $102590 after a 10th place finish Monday night in Fresno.
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Akron, Ohio
Mark Roth
Fresno
North Arlington
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