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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1977

Page

9

Knicks Nets still in court over move to New Jersey

The Knicks and Nets clash in a protracted suit over moving the Nets from Uniondale, New York, to New Jersey. The Knicks claim indemnification terms require Knicks consent to any move within New York or nearby areas. Nets argue the clause allows New Jersey relocation and challenge it under antitrust laws. The dispute seeks to shift jurisdiction from Newark federal court to a New York court.

NEW York New York Knicks National Basketball Association New York Nets Nets NBA Uniondale N.Y New Jersey Knicks New York City Newark

Locals sweep four events at state track meet

Middletown representatives dominated the Jaycee State Track Meet with four first places in the Intermediate and Junior divisions. Robert Middlebrook won long jump, Paula Miller took softball throw, Danetta Gates captured 100 yard dash, and Ken Clements won high jump with Middlebrook adding runner up in 100 and fourth in 220.

Alliance Middletown Robert Middlebrook Paula Miller Danetta Gates Ken Clements Clements Middlebrook Miller Jeff Goates Ohn Lynch Ci Teanais Valerie Myers Darin Hill Ron Middlebrook Ken Burress Gary Middlebrook Chris Carter

Bobcat Track Meet Set for Tomorrow at Edgewood High

The Bobcat Track Club of Butler County plans the second in a six week series for tomorrow at 6 pm on the Edgewood High track. Sixty seven contestants competed in last week’s opening meet and organizers seek more entrants in the women’s age groups. Entry is 50 cents per event and open to all ages with events run within own age brackets.

Trenton Bobcat Track Club Butler County Edgewood High Track Mike Daniels

Ladies Day Golf Scores At Weatherwax Event

At Weatherwax on President's Day Marsha Wolfe won the 18 hole with 80 strokes and Anne Wolfe captured the 9 hole title with 53 strokes.

Marsha Wolfe Anne Wolfe

Solomon Wins Western Tennis Title in Cincinnati

Harold Solomon, the tournament's third seed, defeated Mark Cox 6-2 6-3 to win the 90th Western Tennis Championships earning $16,000. Cox collected $8,000 for second. Solomon remained undefeated in five matches and neared peak form despite heat as 4,500 watched. The doubles crown went to John Alexander Phil Dent 6-3 7-6 over Bob Hewitt Roscoe Tanner with Dent earning $6,000.

Cincinnati Jimmy Connors Harold Solomon Florida Mark Cox Solomon Cox

Wildwood Swim Team Falls to Oxford in Dual Meet

Oxford hosts Wildwood Middletown in a dual swim meet with a 405 to 215 victory for Oxford. Readouts include multiple age group relay wins for girls and boys, individual wins in freestyle butterfly backstroke and medley events, and a pool record noted for D. Bland in the 17 and under backstroke.

Oxford Wildwood Middletown K Erlandson K. Whitesel G Welshofer G. Scott Kukuk P. Poynter J. Stitzel Haney K McGuire J. Furtow Weisnhofer Poynter J. Fiessinger A. Faris Furtow L. Karchner Mediey M Carmody D. Faris G. Hackney T. Koenig M. Carmody Ind T Carmody D. Ross Faris D Bland

Twin Losses Sink Post 231 as Wilson Freight Dominates

Middletown's American Legion Post 231 dropped two games to Wilson Freight of Cincinnati by scores of 9-1 and 10-1. Wilson Freight led by Hal Pennington, who owns a 711-102 career record, finished last season in the AAABF World Series. Post 231 stands 20-19 and has scored just two runs in its last three games. They will play Fairfield at 6:30 this evening.

Middletown American Legion Post 231 Wilson Freight Cincinnati Hal Pennington Post 231 Bruce Domineck Fairfield

White Sox owner Bill Veeck defends stance on change

In Chicago, Bill Veeck says he has not mellowed and backs baseball as the era’s stable sport. He notes the White Sox lead the AL West, with attendance rising as fans seek traditional, non violent entertainment and a game to savor.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Ill Veeck Veeck White Sox

City softball results reveal wide score gaps across matches

Multiple games reported with uneven scores. Federal Red beat Marshall Upholstery 13 to 9, Blast Furnace defeated Tolson Coast McMonigie Coast 21 to 16, and Log Mouse Tavern triumphed 16 to 3 over Junate Jim's. Other results show Northway Inn 6, Federal Blue Rappert 13, and Samaddock's 11 defeating Middletown Janitorial 3.

Federal Red Marshall Mathis Fabric Tolson Coast Log Mouse Tavern Junate Jim's Northway Inn Federal Blue Middletown Samaddock’s Jonas Carpet Brewer's Madison Ian Consolidated H Customs Hart

London Area Women's Class B Slo-Pitch Tourney

London Area Baseball Council sponsors a ladies Class B slo pitch softball tournament at Burr Park from Aug 12 to 14. Entry is 50 dollars with final deadline Aug 10. First 20 teams qualify. tourney director is Bob Dillingham at 614 852 1754.

London London Area Baseball Council Burr Park Bob Dillingham

Monroe Tennis Clinic Adapts Hours Due to Heat

The Monroe Tennis Clinic shifts junior classes to cooler morning hours starting tomorrow with sessions from 9 to 10 30 and 10 30 to noon. Beginners, intermediates and novices have specific 9 to 10 30 or 10 30 to noon blocks. Late registrations accepted. makeup classes offered. Registration is 10 dollars for 12 classes at Monroe High tennis courts.

Monroe Tennis Clinic Monroe High Tennis Courts

Two Boys Join Toledo Girls Softball League

Michael Johnson and Willie Pettaway, 12 year olds, join the Nathan Hale Hawks in Toledo’s Amateur Youth Softball Federation, a girls league with no sex restrictions beyond age and neighborhood, prompting mixed reactions from parents and managers as the team adjusts and improves its record.

Toledo, Ohio Michael Johnson Willie Pettaway Toledo Joanne Challen Johnson Todd Hawks Challen

Woodward nets third hole in one at Wildwood

Dave Woodward captured his third career hole in one on the 163 yard 16th hole at Wildwood. He used a hooded wedge to complete the ace while playing with Phil Bouse Charles Weidner Jr. and Bo Miller in the foursome.

Dave Woodward Woodward Wildwood Phil Bouse Charles Weidner Jr Bo Miller

Latonia Racecard Entries and Pace Results Summary

The Latonia track card lists entries for 1st 4th 7th 8th and 9th races with trot pace and horse names including Pop Nixon The Lone Eagiette Mectorious Silver Throne and others. notable runners include Four Duces Star Spinner Parkway Joe and Champion names such as Maggie's May and Duronda's Tree among the field. Race pacing marks and listed horses indicate full card details for the event.

Pop Nixon Armoro Ted the Lone Eagiette Form Letter Minola Reed Mectorious Silver Throne Pace Wakefield Cettonwood Clever Rightmach Agent Adams Matilda Byrd Bonnie Lucille Agonistes Joanna Pace Four Duces Star Spinner Parkway Joe Champ’s Pride Speedway Sue Shawnie Boy Bug John Bebe Skipper Mighty Trying Homer Brookwood Achilles Tendon Milier Pomp Jackie Firebird Miss A Ambitious Amy Mr. Baron Greentree Wilkesport Quick Call Maggie Shanty Mark Frisco High Shadow Luck Rose Princess Raw Deal Brian H Pace Proud Flash HM. J Skippy Poppin Fresh Grandpa Jim Charlie Muscovie Sarah's Kiss Trainor Kim Knight Net Adios Byrd Kelliytuck Edna T. G. Caleo Ding Bat Duronda Mi Joe Vo Eli Sunday Jim Tempered Creed Peggy

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