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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1970

Page

7

Royer Leads Western Open Amid Arnie Palmer Chase

Hugh Royer, once nearly out of golf, holds a four-stroke lead at the Western Open as Arnold Palmer and Bobby Nichols chase in windy, interrupted conditions. Royer, backed by Colum bus investors, posted 69 to reach 132 at halfway with Palmer and Nichols at 136 after rounds paused by rain. Steve Reid, the early first round leader, slips after a 77 to 141, a stroke behind Nicklaus and a group at 141.

Chicago Hugh Royer Arnold Palmer Royer Columbus Palmer Bobby Nichols Arnie Nichols Reid Jack Nicklaus

Englehorn Eyes Four Wins In Row Duel For LPGA Title

Shirley Englehorn and Kathy Whitworth were tied at 140 entering the third round of the 16th annual Ladies PGA championship at Pleasant Valley. Englehorn, 29, aiming to extend a run of four straight wins, posted a 70 to stay in contention against Whitworth, the tour's all time money winner, on the 6130 yard course.

Sutton Mass Shirley Englehorn Kathy Whitworth Miss Englehorn Miss Whitworth Pleasant Valley Country Club Shirley Mickey Wright

Tex Tees Up First In Open Name Pros Later

Un known Gaylon Tex Simon driving-range owner from Franklin Park Illinois will tee off the first ball next Thursday in the 70th U.S. Open at Hazeltine National Golf Club. He begins at 9 A.M. EDT with Corker Deloach and Ely Maravngh in a threesome. The field includes 136 pros and 14 amateurs with notable stars Gene Littler Julius Boros Gary Player and more in early pairings.

Tex Chaska Ble Ely Maravngh West Mifflin U.S. Golf Association John D. Mahaffey San Antonio Gene Littler Julius Boros Gary Player Billy Casper Tony Jacklin Steve Melnyk Jack Nicklaus Dick Lotz Orville Moody

King Faces Rival Jones In Wightman Tennis Cup

At Wimbledon the King Jones match headlines day two as Billie Jean King seeks to even the Wightman Cup series against Ann Jones. Britain leads 2-1 with three singles and one doubles remaining. King holds a 5-1 edge in Wightman singles over Jones since 1961.

King Jones Wimbledon England Tenmis Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif Ann Jones Britain Pan King-Jones Mrs. King Miss Richey Miss Wade Winnie Shaw Williams Miss Heldman Mary Ann Curtis St. Louis

24 Hour Grind Opens at Le Mans with Porsche Favor

In Le Mans France AP Porsche and Ferrari race for the 38th running of the 24 hours. Porsche seeks its first win while Ferrari counts nine victories between 1954 and 1965. The race may exceed 3 106 miles as 55 cars prepare for the 8 3 mile circuit. Matra Simca and Alfa Romeo also vie for class honors.

LE Mans France Porsche Ferrari Sebrinz matra-Simcas Italy

Sizemore Re Injures Leg. Dodgers Place Him on DL

Los Angeles Dodgers announced Ted Sizemore National League Rookie of the Year 1969 was placed on the 21 day disabled list with a pulled leg muscle. He reinjured it Thursday night against St Louis after appearing in 14 games this season and leaving after the fifth inning. Sizemore was hitting .257 in 43 games.

LOS Angeles Ted Sizemore Los Angeles Dodgers Sizemore St. Louis

Guerney Joins McLaren Team at Mosport

Dan Gurney of Costa Mesa California joined the McLaren team as practice opened for Sundays Canadian American Challenge Cup race at Mosport Ontario. The 37 year old replaces Bruce McLaren who was killed in England two weeks earlier. Gurney and Denis Hulme from New Zealand drove the new McLaren M8D cars Friday.

Mosport Ont Dan Gurney Costa Mesa Calif McLaren Auto Racing Gurney Bruce McLaren England Denis Hulme New Zealand

Tired Driver Takes Falstaff 400 Pole In Patchwork Dodge

Riverside California AP Bobby Allison 32 from Hueytown Alabama clinched pole for the Falstaff 400 stock car race in first day qualifying with a patched Dodge after crashing in the Motor State 500 at Michigan Speedway last Sunday. He finished 17th there and then headed west. Cale Yarborough, a pre-race favorite, faced camshaft trouble and failed to crack the top 20 in day one.

Riverside Calif Bobby Allison Allison Hueytown Ala Michigan Speedway Japan Cale Yarborough

Bathgate Wins Professional Hockey Golf Tourney

Andy Bathgate, last season with Vancouver of the Western League, captured a four under par gross 67 to win the Professional Hockey Players Golf Tournament on Friday.

Toronto Andy Bathgate Vancouver

Faith Leaves St. Pauls In Church League Loss

Faith United Methodist defeated St. Pauls 13-9 at Goldman Park to stay unbeaten at home. R Johnson hit a homer and drove in two. R Davidson added three RBIs with a double and a single. St Pauls led 9-6 in the fourth before Faith tied it and pulled away in the fifth and sixth. J Williams, R Laurense and R Webb each contributed two RBIs for St Pauls.

Faith United Methodist St. Paul’s Goldman Park St Paul’s Faith R. Johnson R. Davidson Johnson RBI Davidson St. Paul's J. Williams R.,laurense R. Webb

Knothole Results Class C to Class E list matches

In the Knothole results several Class C games feature Blake Steel Cohen Brothers 8 over Barnitz Bank 1 and Brown-Singer 12 over Rotary Club 11. Kiwanis Club 4 defeated McDonald’s. Class D saw National K of C 14 win over B. D. Morgan/Wrenn Paper 9 and J. B. Frisch's 8 over LeSourdsville T. Class E results include Diamond National 6 over Dillman’s 5 and Razor’s Edge 19 over Cassano’s Allsports 6 with others like Armco Credit Union 14 over D. L. Smith 4 and Coca‑Cola 7 over Harry Finkleman McGraw Construction 17.

Cohen Brothers Barnitz Bank Brown-Singer Rotary Club Diamond

Durko Draft Choice Signed by Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals signed sixth round pick Sandy Durko a defensive back from Southern California. Durko a three year starter at cornerback stands 6 1 and 185 pounds will be tried at cornerback and safety by the club. He led USC in interceptions three years running and impressed coach Paul Brown atrookie camp. Also signed were eight of 17 draft choices Mike Reid Ron Carpenter Joe Stephens Durko Bill Bolden Bill Trout Nick Roman and Tom Truesdell.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals Sandy Durko

Middletown Horses Lead Lebanon Raceway Feature

Two Middletown area owned horses race in the Middletown Special Invitational Pace at Lebanon Raceway. Waterbug owned by Paul Minge of Franklin and driven by George Williams starts on the rail in the ninth race field of six. Stan Crowe owns and drives Cheekie Vie, starting from fourth. The three year olds and older compete for a $2,500 purse, with Lusty Time also in the pack after winning last Saturday's feature.

Middletown Lusty Time Lebanon Oval

Lebanon Raceway 10-Race Card Results and Entries

Race by race results showing pacers and trotters with win payoffs. Notable winners include Harriet Kelly Pride's Lusty Lad and Dignified D. Entries list covers first through tenth races with horse names and connections.

Harrriet Kelly Cindy Knight Queen's Or Rush iHis Liz Mavis Moxie Direct Pace Grand Adla Primros¢ Pal Rosedale Red Star Rosedale Red Star 3.00. Time—2: 10. _ FIFTH RACE: Trot — His Lady Margalo Scotch Peggy Pace Smokey Painter Busy Lang Barmary Charles Pace Mitzie Knight Hurry Home Naughty Widow Pace Bow’s Brother Scotch Ricky Paint Away Trot Dignified Pat Hand Gowanna

Eldora Plans Ten Weeks of Horse Racing Nights

Eldora Speedway announces a ten week run of horse racing heats each Saturday night drawing race fans to the track in Rossburg. The program aims to showcase speed and spectacle with new infield events and anticipated crowds.

Rossburg Eldora Speedway

Belmont Park set for Bowling Green Handicap field

A 14-horse field is ready for the $50,000 Bowling Green Handicap at 12 miles on the Widener Turf, shaping the invite list for Atlantic City. Fort Marcy tops weights at 127 pounds with Czar Alexander 126 and Drumtop 120, as Terlago and Best Turn seek strong efforts in other graded races across the weekend card.

Ted Meier Associated Press Belmont Park Atlantic City Widener Paul Mellon Czar Alexander Drumtop Hitchcock Beau Brummel Hollywood Park Monmouth Park Liberty Bell Park Arlington Park

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