Indy squad wins Armco Invitational softball title
Paul Johnsons of Indianapolis captured the Armco Invitational at Goldman Park after two games. They defeated A-1 Trophy of Dayton 19 13 in the winner’s bracket finals, then beat Softball City of Detroit 15 7 in the decisive. MVP Lloyd Allanson led with 18 hits in 25 at bats and 10 home runs, while Mitch Ritter topped the circuit with 14 homers.
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Trojans Return with Three Wins After Layoff
After a nine day break, the Sports Unlimited Trojans swept New Carlisle in a weekend set. They won 10-3 with ten runs in the ninth, split a doubleheader with darkness delaying the second game. Steve Enser hit a three run homer in the 12th as the Trojans won 11-9, and Mark Adkins went 3 for 4 while John Figdon added 2 for 3 in a 14-6 finale. The Trojans improved to 18-8 on the season.
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Trenton Team Remains Undefeated After Weekend Sweep
The Trenton boys traveling team won twice to improve to 8-0. In the first game Kelly Snively allowed two hits and struck out the batters. Terry Riouff collected two doubles and four RBIs. In the second game Kenny Williams and Mark Wilson combined for a no hitter as Wilson struck out five of the final nine batters, with Ron Parrish adding two doubles for the winners.
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Zornes Tosses 2 Hit Shutout For Middletown Post 231
Jeff Zornes pitched a two hitter and earned his ninth straight complete game as Middletown American Legion Post 231 defeated defending 1977 Connie Mack State Champion Piqua 7-0. Zornes added a two run bases loaded single in the fourth inning, improving to 7-3 with six walks and six strikeouts.
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Knothole results highlight close Class A Major and Minor games
Saturday results show Monawks defeating WPFB 6 to 4 in Class A Major. In Class B Minor Royals beat Rebels 9 to 6 in an 11 inning contest. Class A Minor J&E Roo Beer edged Triasco 2 to 0.
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Elder wins GMO playoff over Trevino at Milwaukee open
Lee Elder outlasted Lee Trevino in an eight hole sudden death playoff to capture the Greater Milwaukee Open and a 30000 first prize while Trevino earned 17100 for second. Elder led at 206 10 under through 54 holes before finishing 275 for 72 holes. Trevino pledged to return next year as the field dwindled ahead of the British Open.
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NC State player swept to sea amid strong undertow
The body of 22 year old NC State reserve defensive back Larry Eberheart was recovered from the Atlantic Ocean about 100 yards from the spot he disappeared while swimming with two friends. Authorities said a strong undertow pulled him under while the others reached shore.
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John XXIII Finishes Third in Regional Baseball
John XXIII captured third place by defeating Cincinnati Little Flower 12 to 3 in the Southwestern Ohio CYC Regional. Bill Kelly allowed 10 hits over all nine innings while Ed Watson had three hits to pace the offense. John XXIII was the only school with enrollment under 1,000 to advance to regionals.
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Meadows Opens Tourney Play in Opening Round Clash
Unbeaten Meadows Auto Sales, 20-0, faces Dayton Rangers, 17-3, in the Dayton Amateur Baseball League round robin opener at Howell Field tonight at 8 30. Meadows improved to 21-0 after Saturday’s 5 3 win over Miamisburg with Marty Fiesher, Jim Grissom and Andy Haney combining for a two hitter. Marc Belec and Jeff Craft each had two hits. Hank Luisetti of Stanford is noted for perfecting the one handed shot that changed basketball.
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Blalock wins Wheeling LPGA Classic by seven strokes
Jane Blalock captured her second straight win at Wheeling, finishing at 209 after rounds of 68 67 72 to beat Debbie Austin's scoring record by two. The $75,000 LPGA event solidified Blalock's lead with a commanding performance.
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Wynn's Spit Fire Promises Engine Stop Solution at Ayr Way Stores
A user testimonial touts Wynn's Spit-Fire as ending engine run on after ignition off with a sputtering, rocking, and coughing car. The ad urges car owners to add a can to their gas tank for safer, easier starts and smoother operation. Available at Ayr Way Stores.
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Davies wins Brown's Run Ace with hole-in-one
Rick Davies scored a hole-in-one at Brown's Run on the 151 yard No 5 hole Sunday with a six iron. He posted an 80 in the weekend tournament while playing with Bob Bender John Sawyer and Tim Brown as his team finished second.
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Local golf results at Forest Hills and Brown's Run finals
At Forest Hills Craig Scheibert defeated Jim Gibbs 443 to claim the club championship in the finals of the match play in the championship flight. At Brown's Run two day net team totals ranged from 266 to 274 with several foursomes listed. low weekend gross was Jim Snyder at 7.
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Bestry's Best Wins River Downs Feature Race
Bestry's Best moved to the front in the stretch to win the $5,500 feature at River Downs in Cincinnati. The 1:38.6 clocking paid $5, $3 and $2.60 with Country Bear second and Trops Junior showing. The 3-5 daily double on Team Leader and Suka Red paid $528.80.
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Local driver finishes 2nd at Mid-Ohio SuperNational race
John Mortensen of Weston Conn won Formula B at Mid-Ohio with a 95.69 mph average on 18 of 19 laps, beating Middletown's Tom Outcault by 1.509 seconds to set a new speed mark. Jim Trueman of Columbus won in Loma T296 by 1:46.095, his ninth Mid-Ohio victory, and Dave Weitzenhof edged Vince Muzzin in Formula Ford by 2.11 seconds.
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Fort Hamilton Days Horseshoe Tourney runners up named
Dorothy Williams and Lester Young of Trenton took seconds in their classes at the Fort Hamilton Days Horseshoe Pitching Tournament held Sunday at the Sports Arena. Williams was runner up in Class B with a 34.1 average, Young in Class D with 39.5, and Bob Ryan of Middletown was runner up in Class 1. Both Young and Ryan fell in playoffs. Over 100 pitchers participated.
Naylor Places 41st in Nationals Gymnastics Event
Doug Naylor of Franklin D. placed 41st among 65 competitors at the United States Gymnastics Federation Nationals held at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He scored poorly in compulsories with weak marks on the high bar side horse and vault.
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Astros option Gonzalez to Charleston IL, plus NFL Cowboys sign Christensen
National League notes Julio Gonzalez optioned to Charleston of the International League. Dallas Cowboys secure running back Todd Christensen on a multi year contract. San Diego Sockers add Gary Allison as goalkeeper on a free agent deal. Kenyon College names Thomas F. McHugh athletic director.
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