Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Middletown Journal in Middletown, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1972

Page

11

Distance A Big Factor For Two AL Pitchers

Wilbur Wood struggled on the Minnesota mound while Tom Hilgendorf impressed in his first Cleveland start. Killebrew hit his 18th homer as the Twins beat the White Sox 1 0. Hilgendorf six hitter led the Indians past Milwaukee 3 2 in the opener.

Bruce Low Tit Associated Press Wilbur Wood Minnesota Tom Hilgendorf Cleveland Wood Chicago Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins White Sox Hilgendorf Milwaukee Indians Detroit Mickey Lolich Gaylord Perry Killebrew Jimmy Foxx St. Louis Kansas City Jerry Moses Brewers Tom McCraw Rick Auersbach Ray Fosse

National League standings and results summary

Baseball standings show teams in the National League West and East with W L records and winning percentages. Sunday results include Cincinnati sweeping San Francisco, Atlanta defeating Los Angeles, Chicago beating St Louis, San Diego over Houston, and Pittsburgh over Philadelphia. Monday schedules list matchups across divisions with listed pitchers and records.

Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Diego Pittsburgh New York Chicago St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia Moday

Baseball Matchups Across AL East and West Tonight

Monday games feature Milwaukee at Cleveland with Parsons and Tidrow, Boston at Detroit, Texas at Oakland, New York at Baltimore, Kansas City at California, and Chicago at Minnesota. Key pitchers include Ryerson, Lamb, Pattin, Qolich, Gardener, Dobson, Blyleven and Bahnsen.

Milwaukee Parsons Ryerson Cleveland Tidrow Lamb Boston Pattin Detroit Qolich Texas Paul Oakland New York Gardner Peterson Baltimore Dobson Alexander Kansas City Nelson California Ryan Chicago Bahnsen Minnesota Blyleven West Oakland

Allied TV Wins Middletown Barons Tournament Title

Allied TV of Hamilton defeated Red's Pipe Shop of Middletown 8-6 in the decisive second finals game at Goldman Park to claim the championship. The series opened with Red's taking a 9-4 win before Allied rallied for the title, after earlier victories in the winner's bracket and a loser's bracket run by Red's. Sunday results included semifinals where Allied beat Red's 4-1 and Whitt Auto downed Wood Brothers 21-10, followed by Allied 17-16 over Whitt's in the finals.

Allied Television Hamilton Red Middletown Goldman Park Allied Red's Whitt's Auto Whitt Auto Wood Brothers Franklin Allied TV Whitt’s Jaycees Stone Tavern Park-N-Save Germantown West Processing Wood Bros

Fences Dented In Armco Play Crowned At AIT Tourney

Snyder's of Novi Michigan defeated Dino's of Detroit 40 to 32 to win the Armco Invitational title. Snyder's hit 18 homers led by Tom Louria and Goodlow with four each. Dino's slugged 16 in the finals. Louria named MVP as 363 homers were hit in the event.

Snyder's Novi Mich Dino's Detroit Snyder Tom Louria Goodlow Dino Theisen Dino’s Wilsman

Evert Triumphs as Goolagong Loses in Cleveland Cup

In Cleveland the Australians win the inaugural Bonne Bell Cup matches against the United States while Floridan Chris Evert defeats Evonne Goolagong 6 0 6 3 4 6 in a final marked by her late decision to turn professional on her 18th birthday. Fans pack the event, with 7 428 in the final and 20 936 over three days.

Cleveland Ohio United States Chris Evert Evonne Goolagong Miss Goolagong Miss Evert Fort Lauderdale Bonne Bell Forest Hills

New Champ Confident in Panama Boxing Upset

Enrique Pinder of Panama defeated Rafael Herrera of Mexico by a one round decision to claim the world bantamweight title. Pinder, 27, admitted being hurt in the ninth as Herrera staggered him at the bell. Pinder earned 7500 dollars as challenger while Herrera took 75000 plus 40000 for television rights. Herrera now holds a 37 5 2 record.

Panama Enrique Marvel Pinder Rafael Herrera Mexico Herrera

Golfer Dr. Jim Sawyer Requires Ace at Brown's Run

Dr. Jim Sawyer became the third golfer this season to ace a hole at Brown's Run. He used a three iron on the 165 yard No 15 hole for his first career ace. Armco President Bill Verity and John Sloneker previously made the club's other hole in ones this season.

Jim Sawyer Brown Sawyer Armco Bill Verity John Sloneker

Leonard finally wins Schaefer 500 after scoring delay

Joe Leonard, 37, of San Jose, defeats the field to claim the $83,590 first prize in the Schaefer 500 at Pocono International Raceway after a lengthy score check. Roger McCluskey, 37, wins the Pennsylvania 500 in stock cars, earning $10,000 as Butch Hartman finishes second.

MT. Pocono Joe Leonard San Jose Calif Roger McCluskey Tucson Ariz Pennsylvania McCluskey Leonard Pocono International Raceway Butch Hartman North Zanesville Ohio Johnny Rutherford Ft. Worth Tex Rutherford Indianapolis Sam Hanks Jimmy Caruthers Anaheim al Unser Unser

Combs Wins Tri County Speedway Feature

Rodney Combs moved up on leader Larry Moore after a spin on lap seven and passed him on lap twelve to take the 25 lap Tri County Speedway feature Saturday night. Starting fourth, Combs overtook Jack Shanklin for third and moved to second after Lennie Waldo spun. Dick Dunlevy, Lonnie Rush and Shanklin finished third, fourth and fifth. The Rat Race feature highlighted by Harold Bryant.

Westchester Rodney Combs Larry Moore Tri- County Speedway Combs Jack Shanklin Lennie Waldo Moore Dick Dunlevy Lonnie Rush Shanklin Harold Bryant

Team Champions Know They Won By Default

In Ligonier Pennsylvania Zarley and Hiskey claimed the PGA National Team Championship over the Palmer Nicklaus duo as Nicklaus withdrew due to a infected finger and Palmer substituted Jack Lewis. The Houston friends posted a five under par final round 66 to finish 22 under par 262 at Laurel Valley Golf Club.

Ligonier Kermit Zarley Babe Hiskey Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Professional Golfers Association Zarley University of Houston Laurel Vailey Golf Club Palmer Nicklaus Jack Lewis

Latonia Race Course Entries Highlight Early Races

A listing of horses and entries for the Latonia Race Course programs across nine races. Items include trot and pace divisions with numerous horse names such as Deanna Volo Sycamore Dale Shadydale Fan Boots Handyman Darn Far and others.

Deanna Volo Sycamore Dale Shadydale Boots Handyman Darn Far Ada’s the Hoosier Silvestra Lindy Edgar Grattan Roanawin’s Byrd Robin Gee Gee Symbol Chief Miss Meadow War Family Prince Brenda L. Peter Burg Josedate Red Star Late Day Dottie Lew Salt's Pride Swift Ohio Chiefland Darn Bardia Kemo Sabay Guy Port Joe Simon Effie Mae the Ugly Ducking Major Perkins Hal Sam Billy Cincy Shanty Kay Cheekie Vic Star Girl Fabrong C Honor Dandy Horn Frosting Beiolt K. J. Scot Fete Jane Flying Gemini Mo Mite Rob Ryan Rushing Jerry Major Gray Hideaway Obo Sammy Way Shadow Vince Mine Meadow Reed Oliver Soul Sister Petticoat Time Deodiey Oo Cootee George

Romans Takes Wildwood Play in Low Gross Event

Harlan Romans shot a par 71 to win low gross at Wildwood yesterday, two strokes ahead of John Thomas and John Blust who posted 73. Thomas earned low net in 08 handicap with 67, while Dobroszi and Sutter won 9-14 and 15 plus divisions with 63. Closest to the pin went to Dick King Si Siler and Bert Feinther. Blind Bogey winners at 68 were Ed Allen Guerney Cole Bob Colliver Don Dearth Cary Fenton and Jim Townsley.

Harlan Romans Wildwood Romans John Thomas John Blust Thomas John Dobroszi Charles Sutter Dick King Si Siler Bert Feinther Ed Allen Guerney Cole Bob Colliver Don Dearth Cary Fenton Jim Townsley

Killebrew Home Damaged In Fire

A basement fire caused smoke damage to Harmon Killebrew’s suburban Prior Lake home valued at 150000. There were no injuries as Elaine Killebrew and three daughters slept. Harmon and two sons were away. The fire, blamed on an electrical short, occurred Sunday afternoon while the Twins star led a 1-0 win over Chicago.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Prior Lake Minnesota Twins Harmon Killebrew Elaine Killebrew

Manager Dick Williams’ Coaching Stint Ties Expos to A’s Link

Dick Williams, manager of the Oakland Athletics, coached for the Montreal Expos in 1970 after being dismissed as Boston Red Sox manager following the 1969 season.

Dick Williams Oakland Athletics Montreal Expos Boston ‘Red Sox

Pro football pre season rockets into high gear this weekend

The Associated Press reports the NFL exhibition schedule begins in full after Dallas beat the College All Stars 20 7 and Kansas City topped the Giants 23 17 in Canton. Matches include Baltimore Washington Buffalo St Louis Los Angeles Chicago Green Bay Cincinnati Dallas Houston Detroit Miami Oakland New England Jets 49ers Pittsburgh Giants San Diego and a July 7 game New Orleans at Philadelphia. Viking trio Gene Washington Clint Jones and Charlie West reach terms after a joint signing dispute while Jim Hart of St Louis nurses a shoulder injury and a Rams player recovers from a collapsed lung.

Associated Press Dallas Cowboys College All-Stars Chicago Kansas City Chiefs New York Giants Fame Canton Ohio Baltimore Washington Tampa Fla Buffalo St. Louis N.Y Los Angeles Cleveland South Bend Ind Kansas City Green Bay Cincinnati Dallas Houston Detroit Miami Oakland New England New York Jets San Francisco Jacksonville Pittsburgh San Diego Atlanta New Orleans West Yuar Los Angeles Rams Jim Hart

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charlie Hustle Pete Rose Riverfront Bobby Tolan Dave Rader Ken Henderson Osteen McLain Strom Arline Dierker Moose Reynolds Jenkins Stone Billingham Allied TV Cops Red’s Chris U.S Dr. Jim Sawyer Ace Bloys Britt Jackie Ickx Belgium Adenau Eppie Wietzel Brainerd Minn Lee Kunzman United States Auto Club Winchester Ickx Clay Regazzoni Switzerland Wietzel Thornhill Ont Donnybrooke Raceway Jerry Hansen Bloomington Tri-County By Bob Green Hiskey Latonia Race Course Gene Washington Clint Jones Charlie West Vikings Jones Restone Cateer Kevwys Plyths Aimes Firestone Weare Cw Frank Teten OGC Ernie Fitzgerald Service SO. Broad ST
Search Courier

Search the Middletown Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Middletown Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication