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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1969

Page

7

Nicklaus Seizes Lead In Firestone Classic Round

Jack Nicklaus ties the course record with a 66 66 132 to take a one stroke edge over Bobby Mitchell at Firestone Country Club. Nicklaus says he could have played better as he fights back from a six month slump while Mitchell posts 68 to set 36 hole record before Nicklaus surge.

Bob Green Akron, Ohio Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Ohio Peased Firestone Country Club Nicklaus Bobby Mitchell Mitchell Danville Big Jack Mitchel

Canadian Open Offers Age Battle for Victory

In Montreal the Canadian Open sees veterans Sam Snead and Roberto de Vicenzo facing two hopeful newcomers, Les Peterson and Vaughan Trapp, as the $125 000 event enters the third round. Snead leads at 135, de Vicenzo close behind at 136, with Peterson at 142 and Trapp at 139 as contenders for the first prize.

Montreal Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Les Peterson Riverside Calif Peterson Vaughan Trapp Victoria B.C Trapp Friday

Knights Alive In Tournament

The Knights of Columbus in District Four Slo-Pitch Tourney in Lawrenceville lost to National Lanes of Dayton 13 to 3, then beat Lebanon Bombers 9 7 and Sportmen's of Lawrenceville 6 to 5 in consolation rounds. They face Pendals of Clinton County or Cedarville Market of Greene County at 8 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Lawrenceville K of C National Lanes Dayton Lebanon Bombers Sportmen’s Pendals Clinton Couny Cedarville Greene ‘County

Middletown Falls to Vienna in Wightman Cup Clash

The Middletown Junior Wightman Cup team lost to Vienna, West Virginia, 5-4 at the Middletown Tennis Club. Singles were 2-6 6-2 6-1 for Winters over Grimes and 6-3 6-2 for Whitehead over Winters, among other results. Doubles ended 64 6-1 and 4-6 7-5 745 as Oberholtzer and Winters topped Fraunfelter and Francis.

Middletown Vienna W. Va Anna Winters LeAnn Grimes Holly Whitehead Candi Winters Gaill Oberholtzer Cissy Fraunfeter Jill Francis Cris Crawford Mickey Cox Sherri Phillips Lynn Hedley Robyn Switzer Grimes-Whitehead Winters-Crawford Winters Oberholtzer Fraunfelter-Francis Phillips-Gaked Cox-Headley

Clayton Street Church of God Tops Grace Baptist for Lead

Clayton Street Church of God defeated Grace Baptist 11 to 7 at Goldman Park to take first place in the Church League. Grace fell after a six run first inning, while Clayton Street surged with four runs in the fifth and five in the sixth led by Gary Day Gene Burton and Larry Day.

Clayton Street

Knothole Results From Class C and D National Meets

Barnitz Bank 3, American Legion 2 leads Class C National. In Class D American Exchange Club 10 defeats Midd Shopping Plaza 3. Davidson's Photo 14 over Baker's Funeral 7. Water Refining 11, Rotary club 6 over McDonald's 6, K of P 2. WPFB 5 beats Roberson and Son. Western Southern 12, Brown and Singer 1. Harry's Furniture 5, CG&E 4. Sportsmen's Club 14 over Young Republicans 1. Midd. Sand and Gravel 5, Armco Power 2. Frisch's 16, Optimist Club 7.

National Barnitz Bank American Legion American Exchange Club Midd Davidson’s Photo Baker’s Funeral Rotary Club McDonald’s K of P WPFB Roberson and Son Western Southern Brown Singer Harry’s Furniture Cg&e Sportsmen’s Club Young Republicans Midd. Sand and Gravel Armco Power Frisch’s Optimist Club

Susie Eyes New Omen in LPGA Championship Drive

Susie Benning holds a one shot edge over Betsy Rawls entering the final rounds of the $36,000 LPGA Championship at Concord Hotel. Benning shot 72 to reach 36 holes at 142 four under par, while Rawls posted 72 for 143 and Carol Mann carded 74 for 144. A record field of 63 golfers was cut to 41 for the last two rounds.

Kiamesha Lake N.Y Susie Benning Buffalo Betsy Rawls Carol Mann Mrs. Benning

Cincinnati Wrestling Show At Gardens Features Big Names

The Cincinnati Wrestling Club brings 28 wrestlers to Cincinnati Gardens for a landmark card. A double main event pits The shel against Flying Bred Curry and Bobo Brazil vs Ernie Ladd. Lou Thesz meets Dr. Big Bill Miller in a special feature.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Wrestling Club Cincinnati Gardens Les Ruffen Theshel Curry Bobo Brazil Ernie Ladd AFL Lou Thesz Ohio State Big Bill Miller

Latonia Race Course Daily Racing Card Highlights

A Latonia Nation racing page lists results across ten races with winners and payoffs including Virgne's Beauty, Lou Lobell, Ron da Mac, Laurel's Time, Scot ties, Darn Faber, Linda's Cindy, Carey’s Dream, Lin ny Penny, and Miss Sara Belle among others with corresponding exact odds and times. The card also shows a separate listing of multiple pace and trot entries for additional races and participants.

Trot Virgne Beauty Miss Snow Lou Lobell Lo Bo Joe Hurry Home Lenawee Abbe Ronda Mac Morphine Runaway Bay Pace Creed Spirit Dawn Actioway Palace Dream Pace Laurel Mary Ann Hal Petite’s Pride Pace — Scotties Darnamite Pearl’s Pride Darn Faber Thelma Gallon Flaxiye Babe Pace Linda Cindy Beautiful Byrd Adios Indian Carey Dream Mitzi Strong Teddy Linny Penny Roxburgh G.O Penny Helen Thrifty Money Granny Spencer J. L. Hagler Onio’s Image Bond Queen Royal Jackson Ulie Marcellus Burbon Diller Miss Sara Belle Shirley Jet Leslie B Miss Susie Long Rita the Great Mostest Mite Hoosier Joe Little Det Chester Riddell Virgne’s Chance Hennese Abbe Reed Millie Bermilla- Wyn Good Debbie Myrt Robin's Gee Gee Shinway Irene Tempo Time

Westbury horse favored in Margaret Lloyds Memorial Pace

Westbury overcall remains unbeaten this year and leads the field’s chances in Roosevelt Raceway’s $25,000 Margaret Lloyds Memorial Pace tonight seeking an 11th straight victory.

Westbury N.Y Roosevelt Raceway

Co Favorites In Delaware Oaks Co Favorites In Delaware Oaks

Co favorites Gallant Bloom and Shuvee clash at Delaware Park with owner King Ranch and Mrs Whitney Stone staking big hopes in the Delaware Oaks for 3 year old fillies. Other notable stakes include the $100000 Sorority at Monmouth and several added features across Liberty Bell Arlington and Aqueduct.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press King Ranch Gallant Bloom Whitney Stone Delaware Park Monmouth Park Liberty Bell Park Arlington Park Aqueduct Shuvee New York Coaching Club

Tri County Speedway Slates Regular Show Tonight

Tri County Speedway presents a regular program of late-model and hobby stock races starting at 7 p.m. Time trials precede the first race of the season. Surprises mark feature events with 14 winners in 28 races. Leading multiple winner is Chuck McWilliams with eight features. followed by Bill Teegarden and Larry Moore. Earl Smith earned his first feature win in a car borrowed from Moore, who was recently injured.

Westchester Tri- County Speedway Chuck McWilliams Union Bill Teegarden Covington Larry Moore Greensfork Ind Earl Smith Richmond TCS

Norton Stops Fates In San Diego Boxing Bout

Friday night in San Diego Ken Norton 204 pounds knocked out Gary Fates 200 pounds of Las Vegas Nevada in the eighth round sealing a decisive win for Norton in front of local spectators.

San Diego Ken Norton Gary Fates Las Vegas Nev

Western Junior and Boys Tennis Finals Today

In Springfield Ohio top seed Roscoe Tanner of Lookout Mountain Tennessee faces Jimmy Connors of Bellville Illinois in the 18 and under finals. Puerto Rico's second seed Fred Dejesus meets Neenah Wisconsin’s John Whitlinger in the 16 and under finals.

Springfield Ohio Roscoe Tanner Lookout Mountain Tenn Jimmy Connors Bellville Ill Puerto Rico Fred Dejesus Neenah Wis John Whitlinger

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