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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
11
The piece recalls Roberto De Vicenzo's cheerful persona after signing an incorrect Masters scorecard costing him victory. He discusses love for golf, earnings, family, and his enduring popularity while practicing for the U S Open at Oak Hill. He notes his broad travel, mixed feelings about the U S fan base, and ongoing welcome wherever he goes.
USGA tightens security at the Open Championship to prevent scorecard tampering. An off limits tent and armed patrols will protect players as they verify scores at the 18th green at Oak Hill Country Club. The push follows the De Vicenzo incident and echoes past safeguards after the Pung episode.
Preliminary rounds finish at the Jaycee Center with multiple divisions playing first round and quarterfinal matches. Lisa Douglas and Amy Douglas win in close sets, while Grier and Goforth advance, setting up semi finals as play resumes.
Casis Clay Muhammed Ali moves toward appealing his federal conviction to the Supreme Court after the 5th Circuit denied an en banc rehearing. The case centers on his refusal to be inducted into the Army as a Black Muslim minister.
Carol Mann won the Bluegrass Invitational in Louisville earning 2,100 dollars to raise her 1968 season total to 15,370 dollars and extend her lead in LPGA money winnings. Kathy Whitworth finished third and raised her total to 13,205 dollars. The next event is the Speedway Open in Indianapolis with a 15,000 dollar purse on the same track used by the men. Billy Casper won the men’s race there last week.
The Middletown Tennis Club managed two wins against Springfield, one by default. Singles results include P D Ballard defeating Pat Geron 6-3 6-1 and Tim Thomas defaulting to Jeff Ramey. Doubles saw Rollins-Dredge over Ballard-Williams 6-4 6-1.
Richard W. Russell, 36, Kenyon College varsity swimming coach, is named Bucknell University's head swimming coach. He succeeds Robert A. Latour, appointed Bucknell athletics director in March. The Bucknell announcement identifies Russell as the new leader of the school’s swimming program.
Race card from Lebanon Raceway lists first to ninth races with outcomes and times. Entries include Jeanne Spencer Lynnhurst Marie Pointer's Gal Chickey Stone and more, along with multiple horse names and connections across divisions.
Emile Griffith says he might not have appeared for his 12 round middleweight bout with Andy Heisman if it had remained Friday night at Oakland Arena. The fight was rescheduled for tonight with about 10 000 fans expected. Griffith reacts to Robert Kennedy s death while Heisman remains focused on the bout and future title plans.
Don ald R. Smith, former public relations director of the New Orleans Saints, will become public relations director for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio on June 15. He says the role will raise national awareness of the shrine dedicated in 1963 and notes his prior NFL experience with the Saints and Broncos.
Robo Car Wash piled up 2.06 pins in Brad Lewis' Annual Handicap Tournament in Mansfield Saturday. Robo was led by Dottie Goforth with a 211 131 181 523 series. Gloria Lemmons followed closely with a 474 series.
Jerry Lucas' Beef N Shakes sweeps two at Goldman Park to stay atop the Federal League. Lakes beat Wiedemann's 19 5 and then Thompson Supply 14 4 as Denzil Ratliff leads with four hits. Rebels beat Meadowlawn Cafe 12 11. Thompson Supply defeats Knights of Columbus 21 3. Denzil Ratliff and Joe Wills spark wins. Hill adds key hits. Also TYTUS AVENUE Church of God shuts out Elizabethtown Church of God 16 0 at Gardner Diamond. B Crawford belts two run homer for Carlisle in 5 4 win over Grand Avenue Church of God. Crawford Street Church of God tops Franklin 21 15.
Warren Back retired Monday as coach of the Dayton Gems of the International Hockey League. Back is the only coach the club has had in its four year history.
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