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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1966
Page
10
The Eastern Grass Court Tennis Championships semifinal features Graebner and Richey contending for Davis Cup selection against Mexico with the viable No. 2 singles role. Richey edges Lutz to reach semis while Graebner tops Pasarell.
Middletown High basketball captain Mike Miller, a former tennis champion, adds golf feat to his record by sinking a hole in one on the 151 yard No 5 hole at Brown's Run. He achieved this with an iron drive that bounced back into the cup after passing the lip while playing with his father Marty, Max William son, and Pat O'Brien.
The United States Curtis Cup team held a 7 to 2 lead over Britain on Friday as they aimed to clinch the cup on the Cascades Course at Hot Springs Virginia. Susan Armitage described nerves and misfortune on the 16th to 18th holes, while Anne Quast Wells edged her in singles after three putting the 18th.
Fred Valentine led Washington with seven hits and four RBIs in a doubleheader sweep over Boston, 13-4 and 6-5 in 15 innings. Larry Jaster pitched five scoreless innings, five hits allowed, for St Louis in a 4-0 shutout of the Dodgers.
Middletown league roundup shows Langsters, Mack Sangster and Emmie Langster delivering three hits apiece in a 15-11 win over Yankee Road Church of God at Goldman Park. Fuller adds homer, triple and single as Clayton Street and Roll Shop rivals post big scoring nights.
The Washington Redskins announced waivers for fullback Bob Ferguson and free agent Tom Schaeffer as they evaluate players at Carlisle Pennsylvania training camp. Ferguson, a former Steelers and Vikings back, sought a comeback after knee injuries and two inactive seasons.
The ad seeks a right man aged 25 to 45 with sales interest for a four point program. It outlines aptitude testing, at home office training, financing while starting, and a highly competitive product. Apply by writing or calling Joe Dye Box 114 Lebanon Ohio 45036 932-6936.
Chi Chi Rodriguez wins the first prize of 16400 at the 500 Festival Open with a 66 in windy conditions tying rookie John Schlee at 138. Rodriguez credits a liver-based diet and treatment for blood pressure issues, says he is hungry and gaining weight. Bob Charles shoots 69 to 140 total, tied for sixth. field cut at 150 after 144 starters.
Three boats collided during elimination heats for the National Limited Hydroplane Championships in Seattle. The crash involved Bill Allan of Port Coquitlam Canada, Paul McMahon of Seattle, and Wayne Thompson of Parker Arizona. one boat went out of control but no injuries were reported.
Local knothole results list scores for CLASS D and CLASS C groups. Notable tallies include Coca-Cola 17 over Inland Cont. 3, Amer. Legion Post 2315 13 over Roberson 0, and Mayfield Cleaners 6 in the late lineup.
Middletonian Charles P. Terhune Jr. departs for Findlay to race in the N S C C A National Andiamo Rally with his father Charles Terhune Sr. as navigator. The two day event covers 17 hours of driving across west central Ohio with over 580 miles today and six more hours tomorrow. Prizes exceed 300 dollars in trophies.
Frank Budd a former Villanova track star will return to the Calgary Stampeders for a second CFL season. At 27 he had told the team he planned to retire and will be used as a flanker.
Steve Krause of Seattle set an American record in the 880 yard freestyle with a time of 9 minutes 4.2 seconds on Friday, beating Murray Rose’s 1958 mark of 9 minutes 13.5 seconds.
Connie Capozzi of Middletown Ohio and Linda Tuero of Metairie Louisiana upset Kristy Piegon and Pat Montano 6-0 7-5 in the semifinals and advance to the doubles final against top seeds Mimi Raney of Little Rock Arkansas and Debbie Pruitt of Pasadena California.
Davion defeated Middletown 5-2 in a Junior Davis Cup match held yesterday. Local team took one singles and one doubles. results list five singles bouts and two doubles matches with details of each set and players.
The Cleveland Browns announced they traded kicking specialist David Lee to the Baltimore Colts for a future draft choice. Lee, 22, from Louisiana Tech, had been on the Browns reserve squad and never on the official roster, and the move reduces the Browns to 53 players.
The Braves announced Tuesday night that the Indian who dances in Atlanta’s teepee during home runs is named Chief Nockahoma. The Braves noted the 124 homers by Atlanta hitters lead the majors, underscoring the choice as appropriate.
More than 9,500 season tickets have been sold for U.S. Air Force Academy football games this fall at the Colorado Springs based program.
Trainer Eddie Neloy directs Ogden Phipps and Wheatley Stable entries in three big races this weekend. Intriguing runs in the Sorority at Monmouth Park for fillies, Time Test ed in the Arlington Cup, and Discipline in the Delaware Handicap at Delaware Park as Nesley aims for top stakes across divisions.
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