Princeton Edges Middies For Loop Title in Conference
Princeton won the loop allsports trophy for the fifth time in six years as the Vikings claimed titles in baseball, swimming, gymnastics, and the hoop crown in the Greater Miami Conference. Middletown High shared in the hoop title and contributed in golf and cross country, finishing with wrestling won by Fairfield and league standings tight behind.
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White-Allen In Comeback Win Over Bar ron's
A fourth inning rally pushed White-Allen past Bar ron's in Federal League action at Goldman Park. Eight singles followed by a Smith home run fueled an eight-run fourth inning for the comeback win.
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Mel Vorbroker
Rowling and Men in Historic Court Session
A fragmentary report notes author J K Rowling and a group described as men appearing in a historic court session. Details are sparse but indicate a legal matter with public interest and possible dispute over rights or publication.
Knothole Results Across Classes A to E
Knothole results list numerous scores and opponents across classes A to E. Notable entries include Agee Insurance versus Manchester Machine in Class A and Davidson Photo versus Brown-Singer in Class B American, with multiple teams scoring in the high single digits to low double digits. Several clubs and sponsoring groups appear, such as Elk's Lodge, Frisch's Big Boy, Optimist Club, and Coca Cola, with varied point totals.
NHL WHA expansion draft stirs looming legal clash
Montreal reports set the stage for a potential NHL versus WHA showdown as Islanders and Flames pick in the expansion draft. Tim Horton, 42, moved to Buffalo from Pittsburgh. Toronto drafted Larry Pleau and Montreal claimed Brad Selwood, both signing with the WHA New England Whalers. Other moves include Gerry O Flaherty and Doug Volmar changing teams. Chicago received Bill Orban in exchange for Barry Long. Montreal claimed Selwood to pay for Pleau. Banks of 40 000 draft prices paid by clubs.
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NHL
Tim Horton
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Pittsburgh
New England ‘Whalers
WHA
Torrey
Fletcher Murday
Boston
Gerry O'Flaherty
Toronto
Kings
Doug Volmar
Detroit
Barry Long
Chicago
Pleau
Horton
Long
Bill Orban
Los Angeles
Montreal
Selwood
GMC Names All League Baseball Team Highlighting Vikings
The GMC announced its all league squad with 18 players including 12 seniors and six juniors. Princeton's Vikings dominate with six selections led by coach of the year Howard Con verse and two Middie named to the team, Harrison and Johnson, while Wills receives honorable mention.
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Vikings
Ralph Johnson
Steve Harrison
Harrison
Dave Wills
Viking
Howard Converse
Princeton
Police Bowlers Take Third in State FOP Tourney
Middletown police finish third in the state Fraternal Order of Police Bowling Tournament at Mansfield Sunday with 2 994 handicap pins. Sgt Merle Stethem led Middletown in singles with 671 for three games, as team members Sgt Arnold Ferguson Ptl Emmet Terry Ptl James Daniel and Det Martin Wright led the squad under captaincy.
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Walden signs to play basketball at Tulane
New Orleans AP reports Dunkirk Ohio star Bob Walden 6-10 1 1001 sign with Tulane. Coach Dick Longo notes Walden scored 1 579 points at Hardin Northern HS and averaged 20 rebounds per game last two seasons.
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Bob Walden
Dunkirk
Ohio
Tulane University
Tulane
Dick Longo
Walden
Hardin Northern High School
U S Leads In World Military Pentathlon Final
Athletes from six nations compete in the 22 mile final run in San Antonio as the U S team outscores Italy and West Germany. Charles Richards of Tacoma and John Fitzgerald of Chicago win the 300 meter swim, placing Richards and Fitzgerald first and second in individual totals with Michel Gueguen of Fontainebleau, France, in third.
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United States
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Tacoma
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John Fitzgerald
Chicago
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Fontainebieau
France
Grant Appeals 500 Penalty Over Fuel Spill
Jerry Grant seeks to appeal a 10 place penalty and about $72 600 in prize money from the 1969 Indianapolis 500 after fuel from teammate Bobby Unser pit fuel allegedly entered Grants car. Dan Gurney challenged the ruling saying it was an honest mistake and requesting a full written report before any decision is released.
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WHA signings stir debate on Leafs Canadiens plans
The announced Pleau and Selwood signings with the WHA fail to upset the Maple Leafs and Canadiens. If more WHA players depart, the Islanders and Flames may draft aggressively, with Torrey saying he will pick the best available players under contract options from last year.
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Selwood
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Canadiens
Islanders
Flames
Torrey
Orr Likely to Join Canadians for Russia Series
Montreal AP reports Boston Bruins star Bobby Orr likely will play for the Canadian team in an eight game exhibition series with Russia in September if he is healthy. NHL president Clarence Campbell said if Orr is fit he must play. Orr, slated for knee surgery in Boston later this week, would honor his contract.
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Bobby Orr
Boston Bruins
Russia
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Clarence Campbell
National Hockey League
Orr
Bruins
Boston
Williamson Likely New GM for Philadelphia Blazers
Former U.S. Olympic hockey coach Murray Williamson is expected to become general manager of the Philadelphia Blazers in the new World Hockey Association. He may also coach the team, as reported by the Minneapolis Tribune. The Blazers took over the franchise abandoned by Miami.
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NHL
Murray Williamson
Philadelphia Blazers
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Minneapolis Tribune
Williamson
the Tribune
Blazers
Miami
Vancouver and Los Angeles draft choices in Monday’s NHL draft
Torrey notes at least one player linked to the WHA is negotiating with an NHL club. The seller’s market favors players while buyers must draft talent plus willingness to join. Vancouver and Los Angeles each selected two players in Monday’s draft, with Vancouver taking Dan Tannahill, a 30 goal scorer.
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WHA
Vancouver
Los Angeles
Canucks
Dan Tannahill
Lebanon Raceway Daily Double Sets 1529 Record
A record daily double of 1529 dollars was hit at Lebanon Raceway last night as Red Rhapsody paid 71.60 60.60 4.60 and Blaze Car Lith paid 11.60 4.00 4.00 in the second, with owners Charles French of Hamilton Ohio and Lloyd Myers of Springfield Ohio and driver-trainer Marv Fields of New Lebanon Ohio noted.
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Siab Yard
Armco
Armco Park
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Lebanon Raceway
Red Rhapsody
Blaze Car Lith
Charles French
Hamilton
Ohio
Lloyd Myers
Springfield
Marv Fields
New Lebanon
River Downs Feature Race Wins With High Payouts
Free Drinks and Baked Beans led the featured $2,500 eighth race for three-year-olds and up at River Downs over six furlongs. The Duke 2nd won in 1:12 1/5, paying $8.20, $5.60, and $4.20. Steady Fryer paid $4.20 for second and Cheerful Chap paid $5.80 for third. The 2-3 daily double Backup and Fuldon returned $25.80.
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River Downs
Duke
Steady Fryer
Pros Sign Vanderbilt Player Tom Arnholt
Memphis Pros of the ABA signed their No 16 draft pick Tom Arnholt from Vanderbilt. Terms of his contract were not announced.
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American Basketball Association
Memphis Pros
Tom Arnholt
Vanderbilt
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