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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1975
Page
11
Tom Weiskopf defeats Jack Nicklaus in a dramatic sudden death playoff at Royal Montreal to capture the Canadian Open after both finish 72 holes at 274. Nicklaus bogeyed the 18th, Weiskopf birdied 17 to force a playoff, then won on the first extra hole.
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown praised two weeks of foundational work in Wilmington as the Bengals held their first scrimmage of the year. He noted the offense led the defense for the first time in seven years and highlighted rookies Brad Cousino Jack Novak Stan Fritts Clint Harris. The team next meets Washington in the Hall of Fame game at Canton Fawcett Stadium.
The Armco Triangles softball team posted an 8-2 record to win the Mad River Valley League in Dayton. The squad features four former Ohio State champions including Jack Thomas and Bill Moraine. They also remain undefeated in Monday night play at Goldman Park and Thursday night play in Lebanon, compiling a 50-13 season.
Middletown Knothole team Printers pounded 21 hits in a 22-5 victory over Northridge at the Kettering Invitational. Pitchers Hirt Flesher and Nenni combined for 11 strikeouts. Donnie Lawson 5 for 5, Doug Viel 4 for 5. URS meets Miamisburg Friday.
The United States wins its second straight team title at the World Aquatics Championships, totaling 16 golds, 11 silvers, and 10 bronzes, with East Germany close behind at 11 golds, seven silvers, and five bronzes. Missing context mentions three US synchronized swimming and two diving golds in the total.
Big Daddy's of Middletown won five straight games and beat Everbest of Miamisburg 9 to 6 to capture the Jaycee Tournament at Goldman Park yesterday. Hughes Development Dayton placed third, Pipe Shop fourth, Pease Lumber Hamilton fifth. MVP went to Butch Harkrader of Big Daddy's. Wills of Pipe Shop Cox of Everbest and Weidner of Purchasing each hit four home runs to share the home run trophy.
Carlisle Carrolls Color and Manchester Raiders of Middletown won opening round games in the Carlisle Knotholes tournament. Carrolls Color defeated Germantown 14-2 led by Eric Woods with multiple hits and will face Reading in the 9-10 division. Manchester 11-12 division beat Mason 6-2 behind John Roberts four-hitter and Billy Adkins 2-for-2, advancing to meet Carlisle.
The Latonia track lists entrants for nine races with horse names such as Billy Joe Bearcat, Knight Bloom, Sunrise Dan, Goldie Lu, Prize Story, and Kellytuck Amy in race one and a sequence of pacing and trotting entries across races two through nine including Prevaricator, Justln Randolph, Hoosier Luck, Sherry Hope, Brimstone Dodo, and Champ Havens among others. The program showcases a dense lineup of horses across Pace and Trot divisions with multiple contenders per event.
Kathy Coburn a 23 year old Buffalo high school teacher defeated Barbara Thorberg of St Louis 182 170 in the final game to win the PWBA 20000 Classic and claim her first tour championship She finished with 4082 as Thorberg ended 4061 after three splits in the closing game Coburn moved from 13th to third after a strong second six game block and had only competed in a second tournament this year
Philadelphia AP Mann clinches the $40,000 George Washington Classic with a final round 70 and 210 total. Prentice and Whitworth tie for second at 213, while Washam, Ahern, Haynie, Lauer, and Hollis chase the leader through the field.
Weekend Handicap at Forest Hills lists low gross scores led by Bob Scheibert 65 and team players. Brown's Run Club Handicap crowns overall champ Ted Reeder with flight winners Tom Turner and Red Head. Wildwood reports 0.8 handicap note Bob McCandless 73.67 and other scores. closest to pin and low gross details included.
The United States led unofficial medal standings at the International Competitions 1975 track and field meet in Montreal, securing five golds two silvers and four bronzes. Canada followed with three golds three silvers and five bronzes as both nations earned 11 total medals.
CLASS B MAJOR Simonson's Landscape 15 defeats Duff's Cafe 3. Consolidated Alloys 7 beats Barnitz Bank 4. CLASS B MINOR Howe Motors 15 over Rotary Club 0. CLASS C MINOR PK-Lumber 8 defeats Exchange Club 3.
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