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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1969

Page

7

Artz Wins Ohio Amateur Title at Firestone in Sudden Death

Akron golfer Gary Artz, 22, after a tense four shot lead, forced a three way playoff and clinched the Ohio Amateur crown at Firestone Country Club. He earned an automatic invitation to the American Golf Classic there July 24 27. Bob Liko and Jay Moffitt recorded holes in one during the tourney.

Gary Artz Akron Firestone Country Club Ohio State Vitation Firestone Artz Bob Liko Youngstown Jay Moffitt Columbus Moffitt

Skeen's Slam Sparks Amanda Methodist Victory

Sam Skeen homered a grand slam as Amanda Methodist beat Trenton Nazarene 145 at Goldman Park in a Church League game. Amanda added seven runs in the fifth and three in the sixth to pull away, with Mike Long and Paul Buchanan homering. Grace Baptist won, Elk Creek Baptist beat First Nazarene, and St Pauls shut out Calvary Baptist as 10 total homers were hit.

Sam Skeen Amanda Methodist Trenton Nazarene Goldman Park Skeen New Life Amanda Mike Long Paul Buchanan Grace Baptist Faith United Methodist St. Paul’s Calvary Baptist Ridgecrest Church of God New Life Temple Elk Creek Baptist First Nazarene Stye Goldman Diamonds Warner Cox Hampton Canter Johnson Foxx Elk Creek Borders

Jacklin Carries Two-Stroke Open Lead at Lytham

Tony Jacklin 68 70 70 at Royal Lytham leads the 1969 British Open by two strokes over Bob Charles and Christy O’Connor. Byron Nelson calls Jacklin improving, crediting his year in America at Sea Island for his tournament toughness as he fights off challenges from Roberto de Vicenzo and Peter Thomson.

Irish Sea Tony New Zealand Bob Charles Ireland iChristy O’connor Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Peter Thomson Australia Jacklin Nelson America Sea Island Country Club Brunswick

Knothole Results Roundup for Class D and E

Class D action shows American McDonald's 4 over Midd Shopping Plaza 3 and Baker's Funeral 12 defeating Rotary Club 5. Exchange Club 7 beat Roberson & Son 5. Water Refining 5 edged Davidson's Photo 2 WPFE 3 percent, K of P 0. In Class D National, Sportsmen's Club 3, Midd Sand & Gravel 1. Western Southern 20, CG&E Armco Power 7, Young Republicans 4. Frisch's 7, Harry's Furniture Optimist Club 12, Brown and Singer 12 in a tie. Class E FOPA 19, Allsports 0.

McDonald’s Midd Baker's Funeral Rotary Club Exchange Club Roberson & Son Davidson’s Sportsmen’s Club Midd. Sand & Gravel Western Southern Cg&e

Sheik Fred In Feature At Cincinnati Garden Show

The Sheik, a top drawing WCW style heavyweight champion, meets Flying Fred Curry in the main event at Cincinnati Garden on Saturday. The undercard features Ernie Ladd and Wild Bull Curry vs Mighty Igor and Bobo Brazil, plus Dr. Jerry Graham vs Ben Justice and other bouts. First match starts at 8 30 p.m.

Cincinnati the Sheik U. S Fred Curry Cincinnati Garden Ernie Ladd Wild Bull Curry Mighty Igor Bobo Brazil Jerry Graham Ben Justice The Hell's Angels Dandy Dan Miller Cowboy Frankie Laine Gordon Nelson the Rebel the Stomper Prince Pullin Pedro Godoy Bob Harmon Jack Armstrong Ken Russell

Stockton Seeks Victory Over Money Focus on Golf

Dave Stockton leads the Minnes ot a Golf Classic after a four under par 67, with $48,683 earned this year but still seeking his first tour win. He shares second with Dan Sikes Frank Beard and Hale Irwin as Hugh St nggs ties for lead at Braemar Golf Club. Stockton emphasizes winning over money and defends scheduling against the British Open, noting past wins on similar dates.

Bob Geen Associated Press Edina, Minn Dave Stockton Stockton Dan Sikes Frank Beard Hale Irwin Irwin Beard Sikes Hugh Snggs Braemar Golf Club Stockon Milwaukee

Amory L. Haskell Handicap in Monmouth bid for trio of $100000 races

Dansar Stable’s 6 year old Mr. Right, rested through winter, targets the Amory L. Haskell Handicap at Monmouth Park as part of a plan to win three straight $100,000 races. Topweight 120 pounds seeks victory against nine rivals including Iron Ruler Verbatim and Sly Bird. Other major races Saturday include Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park and Dwyer Handicap at Aqueduct featuring King of the Castle and Nodouble.

Mr. Right Monmouth Park Aqueduct Jackson October House Farm Elmendorf Frank J Viggiani Sly Bird Hollywood Park Liberty Bell Claiborne Farm Jay Ray King Ranch Neil Hellman Ada L. Rice Godspeed Whitney Stone

Latonia Race Course Morning and Evening Card Totals

The Latonia program lists ten races with trotting and pacing outcomes, including winners such as Tigar Lota Santa Goddess in the first double, Janey's Dream Naut Hole Lucky in the second, and Chief K Sun My J.T. in the fifth, along with placings and times. Additional sequences show entries for a second set of races with Peet's Dream Cathy Wayne and Huckleberry Boy among others, and a final listing of ten pacing events with numerous horse names and drivers.

Tigar Lota Diller Santa Goddess Pace Janey’s Dream Naut Hole Lucky Peet's Dream Express Mahlon Lou Lobell Carson City Oppy Carper McPherson Ray May Perfect Hand Vreweted Cathy Wayne Gypsy Lee Mite Fern’s Star J. . Hagler We Owe Sampson's Pearl Lo Bo Joe Painter Star Tinkie Huckleberry Boy Ronda Mac Marty's Sly Irish Duke J. R. Dream Lew ‘Dora Red Blade Adios Indian Bondville Rudy Adams Crilla’s Dream Shanty Burley Belt Prince Desmond Miss Flying M Irish Wil Our Merry Direct Ensign Laurel's Time Steward Scot Edgewood Braden Jet Lee D's ' Ahoy Ohio Gene Royal Flush Trotwood Tup Royal Rock Hat Newtown Betsy Perfect Image Quincy Time Steven A Brown Ranger Macco Simon B Hello Pussycat Carey's Dream Jolly Scott Happy Hat Kemo Sabay Jolly Snadow Gail Diller Jean Harmony Beau's Rose Empire Lieutenant Little Starbuck Royal Adios Macdean Frisco Burt Wilson Freight Train Strictly Choice Vicator Havens Captain Storm Peastown Lonniedale Ethel’s Gal Tillie Thoughts Annabel Oaks

Boxing card reports mixed results from Milan and Syracuse

In Milan Bruno Marggi ocaro defeated Omar Oliva by outpoint, while in Syracuse Emile Griffith stopped Dick DiVeronica after a 152 percent showing, with other listed weights and locations indicating a busy boxing program.

Milan Italy Bruno Marggiocaro Omar Oliva Argentina Syracuse N.Y Emile Griffith New York Dick DiVeronica Kanasteta

Brazil’s Joao Henrique Wins Narrow Bout in Sao Paulo

In Sao Paulo Joao Henrique of Brazil outpointed Ed Die Perkins of Chicago in a junior welterweight clash. Henrique built a lead early and protected it through the final bell, earning the decision.

Sao Paulo Joao Henrique Brazil Eddie Perkins Chicago

Ohioan Trails Leader by Five After Amateur Links Round

Lalu Sabo tin of Warren Ohio shot a four over par 75 in the U S Amateur Public Links third round to finish at 222 total five behind leader Larry Zee of Tonawanda New York. Joe Ungary of Bedford Heights Ohio is tied at 225 with five others.

Erie Lalu Sabotin Warren Ohio Larry Zee Tonawanda N. Y Joe Ungary Bedford Heights

Bowling Honor Roll Set: Smith Wildermuth Rothwell and More

The listing shows men D. Smith posting 200 180 239 for 619 in total. R Roberts 211 146 258 for 615. Ken Von M Wildermuth 167 147 196 for 510. B Harmon 192 163 142 for 507. J Rothwell 136 196 168 for 500. B Kakaris 177 144 179 for 500. Triplicate: G Helton 166.

D. Smith R Roberts Ken von M. Wildermuth B. Harmon J. Rothwell B. Kakaris G. Helton

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