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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1977

Page

11

Bird Watching Ends In Rain And Loss For Fidrych

In Detroit at Tiger Stadium a 10-7 defeat to the Chicago White Sox followed a 1:15 rain delay. Mark Fidrych lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up 11 hits and six runs as Jorge Orta drove in five. The White Sox stretched their win streak to eight straight while Fidrych struggled for a second straight outing.

Tiger Stadium Big Bird Chicago White Sox Fidrych Baltimore Jorge Orta White Sox Spencer Soderholm Bannister Orta Sox Steve Kemp Tigers Indians Toronto Larvell Blanks Dennis Eckersley Cleveland Blanks Royals Dennis Leonard Oakland Leonard Steve Busby

Hunter plans legal bid to stay at Notre Dame football

Notre Dame halfback Al Hunter intends to sue to obtain an injunction allowing him to remain in school and on the football team after a one semester suspension. Attorney Robert Stephan claims due process was not followed and alleges dean James Roemer acted as prosecutor. Hunter is a 1000 yard rusher who had 1160 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame al Hunter Fighting Irish Star Robert Stephan Hunter Stephan James Roemer Roemer Greenville N.C Irish Penn State Theodore Hesburgh Roger Valdiserri

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

National and American leagues list top batters and pitchers by category. Names include Simmons Griffey Winfield Parker Morgan Rose Foster Garvey Bench Cromartie Cromrtie Tripleton and others with figures for batting averages runs batted in doubles home runs and stolen bases along with pitching wins losses saves and strikeouts for Rau Tekulve Reuschel Carlton Gullett Tanana Tidrow Goltz Grimsley and Eckersley.

Simmons Griffey Cin Parker Pgh Evsentine Se Morales Chi Winfield Morgan Smith Rose Foster Garvey Cey Bench WITS Cromrtie Poh Reitz Tripleton Brock Mumphry Sil Taveras G Richards Cabell Hin Cedeno Rau Tekulve Rreuschel Clutton fHorman Reed Phi Carlton Piekro Ati Bi Rogers Richard Koosman Seaver Carew Min Singleton Bal Dade Cle Bostock Fisk Bsn Randolph Bonds Cal Hisle Munson Vstrzmski Thompson Det Rice Yount Mil Bannister Histe RoJackson McRae Lemon Triples Carew Cowens Gscott Zisk Nettles Remy Patek Page Oak Morris Leflore Lyie ToJonson Barrios Gullett Tanana Tidrow Goltz Grimsley Ryan Leonard Palmer Bat Eckersley

Franklin Sets Swim Classes at Community Pool

Franklin community pool opens a schedule of swim classes starting Monday with senior lifesaving for ages 15 and up on a four week cycle. Adult classes run 11:00 to 11:45 AM through the 25th with 20 non member and 10 member registrations. Baby-sitting available. call 746-2944 to register.

Franklin Franklin Pool

Columbus hosts first World Team Tennis look in Central Ohio

About 2,000 fans sweltered at Fairgrounds Coliseum as the Boston Lobsters defeated the Cleveland Nets 30 to 21 in the first WTT appearance in Central Ohio. Marty Riessen praised turnout while Nets owner Joe Zingale called the match an experiment to gauge local reception and contemplated home matches at different Ohio venues.

Columbus, Ohio Fairgrounds Coliseum Central Ohio Boston Lobsters Cleveland Nets Nets Joe Zingale Ohio

Benefit games set for Sunday at Seven Mile

Three softball games at Wiedie Field in Seven Mile Sunday at 1 p.m. raise funds for Beverly Hills fire victims. Sponsored by Shiloh and Trenton Knothole Clubs and Edgewood Teachers, with 50 cent per inning charges and no admission. Proceeds from concessions go to the memorial fund. spectators should bring chairs. Donations to P.O. Box 339, Seven Mile, 45062.

Friends of Beverly Hills Wiedie Field Seven Mile Shiloh Trenton P.O

Horse Races and Purses at Latonia Track

Race results and payouts from Latonia with results for 9 races including winners such as Kingly Abbey Scarlet's image and Adorable Countess. Includes times, doubles,quinellas, and entry lists with trainers and notable finishes.

Competitive wins at River Downs in 1 1/16 mile race

Competitive led at the stretch to take a head victory in the $6,300 allowance purse at River Downs ridden by Homero Hidalgo. The victor covered a mile and 70 yards in 1 44 earning a payoff of 6.60 4.40 2.80. Careless Jennisah also paid, and the daily double returned 51.00 on the 7 1 combination as 3,495 fans wagered 364,029.

Kingly Abbey Scarlet’s Image T G. Girl Lintning Jene S Son Bossa Nova Fairmeade Lang Jaquet Lady Miinik Quinella Lakewood City Ozark Warrior Lucky Dutchman Pace Magic Cindy Steady Louie Little Napoleon Kim's Knight Miss Little Bit Myra Mae BIG Quinella Adorable Countess Homer Brookwood R. E Brewer Pace C. J. Direct Skipper Goose Shinway Tedh Pace A Real Knight Debbie Mike Hodgen Grandpa Cincinnati Competitive River Downs Churchill Downs Homero Hidalgo Careless Jennisah Challenge Lark

Sports transactions across football baseball and basketball

Cincinnati Bengals signed punter Bob Bialik and New York Giants acquired guard Jim Files from Pittsburgh for an undisclosed 1978 draft pick. Jets signed Marty Domres and Steve Ebbecke. Chargers signed safety Keith King to one year deals. Winnipeg Blue Bombers cut John Taylor Bill Bowerman Jay Lacey and Bill Ferguson. Orioles recalled catcher Dave Criscione to replace Rick Dempsey who will miss three weeks. Red Sox activated Dwight Evans and sent Dave Coleman to Pawtucket. Buffalo Braves signed Tim Bryant. Georgia Southern announced Larry Chapman retirement as coach and athletic director role at Auburn. Texas A&M named Wanda Bender head women's basketball coach.

Cincinnati Bengals Bob Bialik NEW York Giants Jim Files Pittsburgh Steelers NEW York Jets Marty Domres Steve Ebbecke SAN Diego Chargers Keith King Winnipeg Blue Bombers John Taylor Bill Bowerman Jay Lacey Bill Ferguson Baltimore Orioles Dave Criscione Rochester Rick Dempsey Boston Red Dwight Evans Dave Coleman Pawtucket National Basketball Association Buffalo Braves Tim Bryant Georgia Southern College Larry Chapman Auburn University Montgomery Texas A&m Wanda Bender

Tribe's Grubb Out of Action on DL

Cleveland Indians outfielder Johnny Grubb was placed on the 15 day disabled list Friday and outfielder Charlie Spikes was recalled from the minor leagues, a spokesman for the American League club said.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Johnny Grubb Charlie Spikes

Hot round for Donna Caponi Young leads LPGA event

Donna Caponi Young fired seven birdies including four straight and posted a five under par 68 to lead the LPGA stoppage at Locust Hill Country Club. She sits two strokes ahead of Kathy Linney who shot 70. Sally Little Carol Mann Marilynn Smith and Jo Ann Washam followed with 71s.

Rochester N.Y Donna Caponi Young Locust Hill Country Club Kathy Linney Scotch Plains N.J Sally Little Carol Mann Marilynn Smith Jo Ann Washam Sandra Burns Mary Lou Crocker Patsy Hayes Debbie Massey Judy Rankin

Dent, Parun reach quarters at Lakeway in Texas

Australian Phil Dent outlasted Onny Parun 6 5 6 5 to reach the quarterfinals of the $200,000 Tournament of Champions at Lakeway. Harold Solomon defeated Mark Cox 6 3 6 3 in Newport. Tim and Tom Gullikson beat Bill Brown and Anand Amritraj 7 5 6 4 at Hall of Fame event. John Walker clocked 3 37.1 in rain in Lausanne, just one second from this year’s best.

Lausanne Switzerland John Walker New Zealand Walker Harald Hudak

Roth after third pin crown in Southern California Open

Mark Roth of New York opens his bid for a third straight PBA win in the $60,000 Southern California Open at Keystone Lanes Norwalk 26 year old Roth leads money list with $68,598 facing Johnny Petraglia Earl Anthony and Tommy Hudson in a 192-player field. Twelve qualifying games today with six more Sunday lead to top 24 for match play and final 16 games.

Norwalk Calif Mark Roth New York Professional Bowlers Association Keystone Lanes Roth Johnny Petraglia Earl Anthony Tommy Hudson

Rain Delays Buckeye 400 Qualifying at Queen City Speedway

Rain forces postponement of the Buckeye 400 series second qualifying round at Queen City Speedway West Chester. Ed Howe Beaverton Mich posts pole with a 17.99 sec lap on the half mile. Full program includes sportsman drag races at Edgewater Raceway Park Cleves and Winston NHRA National Title series at Tri-State Drag Strip Hamilton with over 350 entries and $15,000 in purse.

Queen City West Chester Ed Howe Beaverton Mich Edgewater Raceway Park Cleves Tri-State Hamilton

Lightning delays at Quad Cities Open as players cope with storms

In COAL VALLEY ILL AP Lightning slows play in the Quad Cities Open as rain and four hours of lightning delay finish the day. Gary McCord treks behind Victor Regalado by one stroke after a 68 following a 66, while Fuzzy Zoeller gains ground. McNickle’s round stalls after his caddie’s seizure, leaving him tied for sixth at 136.

Coal Valley Gary McCord Victor Regalado McCord Keith Fergus Regalado Fuzzy Zoeller Don Pooley Phil Hancock Coleaders Jerry Heard Lee Trevino Bobby Nichols Jerry California Artie McNickle MccNickle McNickle Jack Renner

Rams Cut Coliseum Capacity For 1977 Home Games

Los Angeles Rams shrink seating at the Coliseum by about 20 000 for the 1977 season cutting capacity from 91938 to 71432. Ram president Carroll Rosenbloom states the move brings 40000 fans closer to the action on the field.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Rams Ram Carroll Rosenbloom Rams

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