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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1975
Page
19
Jack Nicklaus declares readiness as he tees off in the 75th U S Open at Medinah Country Club No 3 course amid storms and tornado alerts. He eyes a Grand Slam after winning the Masters and seeks to become first to win all four majors in a single year.
The piece notes Berea College operates an athletic program with a focus on need-based aid, seeks good students who are also athletes, and is upgrading its teams. It cites coach Vince Ross on Berea’s KIAC play, plans for a girls team, and Motley as a 6-1 guard eyeing Berea hoops. It also covers golf commentator Nicklaus praising the course and weather impact on opening round chances with top contenders listed.
Reds pitcher Billingham earned his seventh win in 10 decisions as Cincinnati defeated Atlanta 6 1 at Riverfront Stadium. Billingham also showcased unusual base running and a rare hit, while Johnny Bench added a two run double and Pete Rose contributed in the win, before the team prepared for an exhibition at Indianapolis.
The standings show Baltimore leading with 13 wins and Cleveland 6, followed by Boston 15 Detroit 1, Milwaukee 5 New York 3. Oakland 7 Minnesota 6 Texas 10 Chicago 3. Thursday games include Oakland at Minnesota with Siebert 2 1 facing Corbin 3 3 and New York at Detroit with Hunter 9 6 against Bare 2 2. Chicago at Texas features Osteen 1 6 versus Jenkins 7 6 or Hargan 4 3. Only games scheduled.
The U S Olympic Boxing Committee voted to urge the Olympic Committee to hold the 1976 trials at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati June 9 to 12 and to stage the training camp at the University of Vermont in Burlington starting June 13.
Low gross for members Ida Hutchinson 46 and Ann Burns 21 led a field of performances at the Calloway event with Ethel Bishop 22 and Linda Benny 22 among guests. Low putts for members Pat Stottlemyer 16 and Lil Thacher 16. guest Betty Selby 16.
Ron Cey homered in the first inning for a grand slam to spark the Dodgers in a 4 0 win over the Astros. Cey notches his 10th homer of the season as Burt Hooton allows only three hits. Also noted were Phillies defeating the Cubs 9 7 and other scores from Giants Padres Pirates Cardinals Expos Mets with late inning drama.
Ron Woodhouse 22, at St. Catharines Golf Club Left-hander Tourney shot a four under par 68 with a hole in one and six birdies. He lost to Mike Yaremchuk who carried an 11 stroke handicap in the match play on the 17th hole.
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