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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1972

Page

9

Namath Frolics Begin Amid Jets Camp Renewal

The Joe Namath Frolics at training camp open with Namath reporting to Hempstead New York for a first rehearsal and knee tests while promising to push ahead. Jets teammates say his presence boosts effort and spectator interest as contracts unsettled and trades ripple through the league including Dickey to Kansas City and Stincic to New Orleans.

Associated Press Joe Namath New York Jets National Football League Jets Hempstead N.Y Namath Joe Rich Caster

Yancey Ends Slump With Playoff Victory At Akron

Bert Yancey outlasted Tom Alozas in a sudden death playoff at Firestone Country Club to win the American Golf Classic and $30,000. After a late slide from a three stroke lead, Yancey recovered with a two foot putt on the final playoff hole to claim the title in muggy conditions.

Akron, Ohio Bert Yancey West Point Tom Alozas Chicago Cleveland Yancey Firestone Country Club Ulozas Alozas

Speedy Crown Wins Record $100,000 Challenge Match Tro t

Speedy Crown driven by Howard Beissinger won the $150,000 Challenge Match Trot at Roosevelt Raceway, earning a record $100,000 for first place. The 4-year-old, Hamilton, Ohio driver said the race was easy, easing the horse to a seventh straight victory.

Westbury N.Y Howard Beissinger Speedy Crown United States Roosevelt Raceway

Women City Tournament extends entry deadline

Officials announced the entry deadline for the Women's City Tournament has been extended to Friday July 28. The event starts August 2 and will be at Weatherwax Golf Course, mirroring the men’s tournament schedule.

Weatherwax

Whisler Leads Closest-to-Pin Wins at Wildwood

Dale Whisler was closest to the pin on two holes yesterday at Wildwood securing wins on holes No 2 and No 9. Bill Lubberger claimed the No 18 closest. Paul Spadafora shot 72 to take low gross, with McCave and Gutshall 74 and Fanning 75. Dick King won the 9 to 14 division with 66, Ed Allen led 15 and over with 67, and blind bogey scores at 76 included Boyd Brewer Brooks Davidson Lubberger Touma and Trowbridge.

Dale Whisler Wildwood Bill Lubberger Paul Spadafora Bob McCave Jim Gutshall Frank Fanning McCabe Dick King Ed Allen Andover Bob Boyd Chas Brewer John Brooks Davey Davidson Lubberger Roy Touma Ron Trowbridge

Knothole Results From Saturday Club Tournament

In Class B tournament action Sportsmen's Club 2 taxi 0. Airport Inn 6 Duff's Cafe 0. Blevins Metal 2 Cohen Bros. Packaging 8. Gilbert Const. 1. In Class C Heber Jones 7 Mayfield Cleaners 0. B.D. Morgan 10 Midd. Sand Hauselman-Mayflower 10 Multi-Pak 9. Raymond Bag 16 Kiwanis 1. Dillman's 13 Ohio Bus 6. H Finkelman 14 Roberson's & Son 9. New Car Dealers 15 Aeronca Midd. Federal 4 Orioles 3.

Sportsmen's Club Midd. Taxi Airport Inn Duff's Cafe Blevins Metal Cohen Bros Hauselman-Mayflower Raymond Bag Kiwanis Dillman's Ohio Bus H. Finkelman Roberson's& Son New Car Dealers Aeronca

All Stars, Cowboys Favored In Weekly Bets

Harrah's Tahoe Racebook lists the National League baseball All Stars and the Dallas Cowboys as favorites this week. The NL is a 7 5 favorite over the American League in Tuesday's All Star Game in Atlanta. Dallas is a 174 percent point favorite over the College All Stars at Chicago.

Dallas Cowboys Tom Stincic New Orleans Saints Chicago Colts Lateline Nev Harrah Tahoe Atlanta Dallas

Ballard and Shetter Win City Open Doubles Title

P. D. Ballard and Ruey Shetter captured the Men's doubles championship at the City Open Tennis Championship at The Middletown Tennis Club. They defeated Jack Huber of Cincinnati and Tom Manting of Hamilton 6-7 6-2 6-2 after Ballard began a new run by winning the Emerson Trophy singles.

P. D. Ballard Ruey Shetter Middletown Ballard

Davis Cup Playoffs Narrowly Mixed as U S Clinches

In Santiago, the United States clinched the Americas Zone final with a 3-0 win over Chile as Stan Smith and Erik Van Dillen prevailed in five sets over Cornejo and Fillol. Spain leads Czechoslovakia 2-1 in Barcelona after a long doubles win by Gilbert and Orantes, with singles to come. Romania defeats the Soviet Union 3-2 in European Zone A final.

Santiago Chile Barcelona Stan Smith Erik van Dillen Patricio Cornejo Jaime Fillol Smith Pasadena Calif Southern Pines S.C van Dillen San Mateo Chillean United States Spain Czechoslovakia Juan Gilbert Manuel Orantes Jan Kodes Jan Kuhal Gilbert Frantisek Bala Orantes Kodes Romania Soviet Union

Morin Misses Training Camp Draws Fine

HIRAM Ohio AP Browns tight end Milt Morin was fined 150 for leaving camp Sunday for about seven hours without permission. Morin missed the roll call and was reached late by Coach Nick Skorich. He has not signed the 1972 contract and is upset with negotiations. He will meet with GM Harold Sauerbrei. Morin caught 40 passes for 581 yards and was named to the Pro Bowl last year.

Hiram Ohio Cleveland Browns Milt Mo‘rin Morin Nick Skorich Harold Sauerbrei

Muncey Sees Victory in Atomic Cup Regatta

In Pasco Washington Bill Muncey steered Pride of Pay n Pak to a dominant win at the Atomic Cup on the Columbia River. He halted Billy Sterett Jr and three others in the final heat setting a lap record of 115979 miles per hour and moving to his fifth win in six races this season with Miss Budweiser close behind.

Pasco Wash Billy Sterett Jr Bill Muncey Muncey Sterett Columbia River Miss Budweiser

Tap Room Wins Gal's Tourney in Gratis Women’s Event

Tap Room of Trenton defeated Parker's Humble twice to claim the Gratis Women's Tournament. Donna Diehl earned her first tournament win as Jo Hollar tripled and Kim Scholl later scored the decisive run in a 10-9 victory after an 8-4 win.

Gratis Tap Room Trenton Parker Humble Jo Hollar Kim Scholl Donna Diehl

Connors Wins Buckeye Tennis Titles at Columbus

Jimmy Connors, 19, swept the Buckeye singles and doubles titles at Columbus Ohio. He beat Rhodesian Andrew Pattison 7-5 6-3 7-5 to take the singles and teamed with Pancho Gonzales to defeat Dick Stockton and Bob McKinley 6-3 7-5 for the doubles crown. Connors earned 6500 dollars, his biggest in under a year as an independent pro.

Columbus, Ohio Jimmy Connors Buckeye Bellesville, Ill Pancho Gonzales Trinity Tex Dick Stockton Bob McKinley Connors

Buckeye Title Boosts Connors Buckeye Title Boosts Connors

Three Ohioans will box August 5 at West Point to determine Olympian spots James Kinty of Columbus seeks bantamweight Louis Self of Toledo aims for featherweight and Raymond Russell of Cincinnati goes for light heavyweight Thirteen jockeys have won the Kentucky Derby more than once

Fort Worth, Tex West Point N.Y America James Kinty Columbus Louis Self Toledo Marine Staff Raymond Russell Cincinnati

Racing Inspection Hike Urged

Ohio Representative Gordon Scherer Jr. of Cincinnati urged tougher racing inspections by the Ohio Racing Commission and an investigation of River Downs after suspensions of three trainers linked to doping two horses. He tied the Cincinnati incident to alleged race fixing discussed before a Washington committee.

Cincinnati Ohio Gordon Scherer Jr Rcincinnati Ohio Racing Commission River Downs Scherer

Latonia Race Course Entries Summary

Latonia Race Course lists entries for nine races featuring horses such as Never Say Die Lindy Song Sycamore Dale Silvestru Shadydale Dan Darn Far Deanna Volo Ada's Darling in race one and a wide field including Regal Gold Message Alwin Scot Virgil Abbey Charming Adams Sunny Thunderbolt and Huldah's Prince in race two. The roster includes numerous pace and trot cards with names like Miss Dusty Suin Yukon Eric Ootwa Beloit and Star Girl Farong across multiple events.

Never Say Die Lindy Song Sycamore Dale Silvestru Shadydale Dan Darn Far Deanna Volo Ada’s Darling Pace Shadydale Regal Gold Message Alwin Scot Virgil Abbey Charming Adams Sunny Thunderbolt Huldah’s Prince Livin Pace Chief Mourner Sail’s Prince Bye Bye Prince Miss Star Mite Michiel Pointer Dma Stormy X Darn Pleasing Dottie Dominion Mountain Peach Creed Street Grand Hiram Sweeper Buckeye Peer John Early Bird Tingaboo Adios Silk Neiva’s Birdie Oakwood Quaker Linda Tame Freight Mr. Royalty Golden Bloom Andy Thistle Archie’s Lad Tax Payer Sherry Gay Bell Beau Yux Crystal Williams Swift Ohio Chief Strongbow Sissy Crystal Miss Dusty Suin Summer's Image A Buster Annie Me Lisa’s Dream Burley Guy Fonda Dares Major Perkins Yukon Eric Ootwa Beloit Star Girl Farong Cheekie Vic Frosting Ohio Princess Gene Baron’s Storm Sunrise Abbey Slick N_ Sassy Revenue Chief Mo Mite Mr. Buksh Milnik Evelyn Ralston Volo L Rod Sandy Zip Beckie L. Byrd Kingly Time The Miracle Worker

Entry Fee Stated For U S Open Golf Championship

The U S Open golf championship lists a twenty five dollar entry fee. Players must register by the stated deadline to compete for the national title at the renowned course.

Hulme drives to Can Am victory despite wreck recovery

Ailing 37 year old Hulme returns to Gulf McLaren to win at Watkins Glen as Revson finishes second by 1.4 seconds. Allison wins 500 mile stock car race at Atlanta for his fifth major victory of the season. Pearson, Darnell, McCluskey race at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Andretti Ickx win six hour race at Watkins Glen. Bettenhausen wins richest midget race at Philadelphia.

Denis Hulme Atlanta McLaren Watkins Glen N.Y Pete Revson Hulme Bobby Allison America Hueytown Ala David Pearson Allison Junior Johnson Pearson Wood Brothers Mercury Richard Petty Plymouth Roger McCluskey Tucson Aviz Ray Darnell Deerfield Ill Indianapolis Raceway Park McCluskey Darnell Darnelli U.S Mario Andretti Belgium Jacky Ickx Ferrari Gary Bettenhausen Roger Penske United States John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia

Ted Meier Wins Tri-County Stock Championship

Tom Maier of Midland Michigan edged Rodney Combs of Hamilton by a final sliver as Maier’s 1969 Chevelle overtook Combs near the line. Ed Howe of Beaverton led early, finished third. Combs won Saturday’s stock feature after starting from the pole.

West Chester Midland Michigan Tom Maier Ohio Tri-County Maier Hamilton Rodney Combs Combs Ed Howe Beaverton Mich Howe

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Namath Frolics Review Baltimore Colts Eldridge Dickey Kansas City Chiefs Bubba Smith Colt New York Giants Bob Grim Minnesota Fran Tarkenton Vikings Grim New England Patriots Jim Nance Nance By Bob Green Charles Hall Amc Central Ave Bobby Tolan Denis Menke Amusement Park Ase Midd. Federal Orioles Cowboys Washington D.C George Strode Andrew Pattison Chris Evert Fort Lauderdale, Fla Rome Miss Evert Australia Modern Finance Donald E. Reed Franklin Office Merie W. Tucker South Main Street House Select Committee On Latonia Race Course AP Auto Racing Ted Meier Firestone So. Broad St Pemous Deloe Chet Linda Cunningham Sales Mgr
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