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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1976

Page

15

Buffalo Braves Sale Moves Team to Florida for 1976 77

The Buffalo Braves face sale and transfer to Florida for the 1976 77 season pending NBA Board approval amid antitrust suit threats. Paul Snyder disclosed an option to sell to Irving Cowan for 7 to 8 million dollars as tickets for next season already reached 3,032 with 5,000 needed.

NBA Board of Governors Buffalo Braves New York Florida Buffalo Leslie G. Foschio Foschio Diplomat Hotel Hollywood Fla Braves Snyder Cape Cod

AIA Softball Tournament Draw Set At Goldman Park

Tomorrow a drawing will determine the Class B field for the AIA softball weekend at Goldman Park. The first 32 teams to enter make the field. entry fee is 55 dollars. Co chairs are Bob Davis and John Letts.

AIA Goldman Park Bob Davis John Letts

Franklin Slo-pitch Tourney At Millard Field This Weekend

A combined Class A B slo pitch softball tournament will be staged at Millard Field in Franklin this weekend. Co chairs Phil Lansdale and Bill Cunningham list contact numbers 746 8412 and 422 9061 or 423 2064.

Pros skip U S Open as three week grind grows

Atlanta report notes several top golfers including Dave Hill George Archer Allen Miller Fred Marti Gibby Gilbert and Roger Maltbie will not attempt to qualify for the 1976 U S Open at the Atlanta Athletic Club amid rising costs and the prolonged three week lead in. Maltbie failed in Charlotte qualifying while other stars question U S G A rules and the meaning of winning the title.

Atlanta Dave Hill George Archer Allen Miller Fred Marti Gibby Gilbert Danny Thomas Atlanta Athletic Club Roger Maltbie Pleasant Valley Maltbie Charlotte N.C Tony Jacklin England U.S Julius Boros Sam Snead

Griffin chooses Bengals over Canada after Heisman

Ar chie Griffin, two time Heisman winner, rejects a two year $150,000 offer to play in Canada and signs for about $80,000 over two years with the Cincinnati Bengals. He cites desire to stay in Ohio and be seen by friends and fans as a key factor. Griffin says his transition to pro football with Cincinnati has been smooth so far.

Columbus Ohio Archie Griffin Canada Ohio State Cincinnati Bengals The Bengals Griffin

Junior Champ Track Meet Sponsored by Middletown Jaycees

The Middletown Jaycees sponsor the annual Junior Champ track meet at Edgewood High all weather track this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. No pre registration and no entry fee. Five divisions cover ages seven through 18 with medals awarded to the top three. winners advance to the state Junior Champ meet.

Middletown Jaycees Edgewood High

Knothole results show varied scores across classes

CLASS C MAJOR results list teams like Bill's Body Shop six, Cohen Brothers ten, Lindon's GMC three, Crane's Shoes six, Habig Landscaping four, J&E Root Beer Exchange Club seventeen, Jaycees twenty two, Eagles nine, Micomonaco's Izza Coca Cola seventeen, Diamond internal thirteen, Long John Silver's Dason's thirteen. CLASS B MINOR results include Kiwanis Club nineteen, American-218 five, Federal nine, Armco Assa ins 14, WPFB Warmoth Tax 13, plus others such as Field's vousee Lion's Club one and Blake Steel two.

Bill's Body Shop Cohen Brothers Agee Insurance Lindon's GMC Crane’s Shoes Courtney Dutt Oswalt VFW Middle Fated Habig McDonald's Bob's Barber Shop Allsports Sever Realtors J&e Root Beer Exchange Club Long John Silver's Dason's K of P Glenn's Texaco Diamond Internal Jaycees Eagles Micomonaco Izza Coca Cola Hoerner Waldorf Field Lion's Club A Citizen's Saving Blake Steel Armco Assains. Associates WPFB Warmoth Tax Blevin's Metal

City Armco softball league standings fragment

A fragmented list shows Armco Steel and Armco Iron teams in a city softball context with scores for multiple matchups. Entries include venues like Longhouse Tavern, Cambridge Inn, and Broadway News, with teams such as Ruppert, Brown's Bombers, Go Raiders, and others recording varied results. The text reads as a partial standings or results digest with multiple forfeit and uncertain scores.

Ruppert Longhouse Tavern Federal Red Brewer’s Tolson Schiavone’s Mathias Fabric Bill & Son Cambridge Inn Lovely Furniture Federal Blue McMontgie Brown's Bombers Broadway News Northway Inn IBEW Allsports Tap Room Women’s Blue Dairy Queen J&j Hart's Indust Century Real Estate Armco Steel Masonry Armco Iron Bof

Latonia trots offer record Quinella payout at Latonia

In Florence Kentucky last night the Latonia track saw a Big Quinella hit of 6-8 and 2-8 combos paying a record 9036. Only one ticket was sold and it was not cashed. Multiple races listed with winners, times, and payoffs including Quinella and Big QO figures.

Florence

Photo finish at River Downs decides $4,200 feature

Jo Moses edged Emory Jay in a tight photo finish to win the River Downs feature. The winning horse ran a mile and 70 yards in 1:43 4-5, paying $6.00, $2.80 and $2.40. Emory Jay paid $2.60 and $2.40, with Lady Barb at $2.60. The daily double on Dashing Lady and Mac's Folly paid $8.00.

Cincinnati Jo Moses Emory Jay River Downs Lady Barb Dashing Lady Mac’s Folly

Armco Park records 11th hole in one of season

Fred Teague aced the 100 yard No 7 hole at Armco Park last week using a wedge to notch his hole in one. The feat marks the park’s 11th ace of the season.

Armco Park Fred Teague Teague

Sports in brief wrap covers baseball football bowling tennis and AD news

Baseball Indians ignore umpiring crew in Texas game against Rangers with Robbie stressing focus. Maine battles to stay alive in Omaha World Series. Football Saints acquire Jim Gilliam as Stram keeps six QBs in camp. Bowling Connor leads Seattle round one as Anthony eyes 100000 season with 67828 held. Tennis Morozova beats Bentzer at Eastbourne while Taylor defeats Ashe at Nottingham. General Kent State names Donald Dufek athletic director succeeding Mike Lude, now head at Washington.

Frank Robinson Cleveland Indians Rangers Texas Indians Robbie University of Maine Maine Omaha Neb Hank Stram New Orleans Saints Jim Gilliam Pittsburg Steelers Stram Fred Connor Kevin Cappon Seattle Earl Anthony Professional Bowlers Association Olga Morozova Russia Sweden Ingrid Bentzer Eastbourne England Roger Taylor Arthur Ashe John Player Nottingham Kent State University Donald E. Dufek Mike Lude University of Washington Dufek Grand Valley State College Michigan

Weatherwax Junior Golf Clinic Opens Friday

Weatherwax Clinic hosts junior golf sessions led by head pro Paul Jerman. Fridays through summer include a short clinic followed by a round of golf at Weatherwax. Registration is 15 dollars for the season ending with a tournament.

Weatherwax Paul Jerman

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