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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1962

Page

17

Regional Net Play Opens Thursday at Verity Courts

Middletown prepares for Girls Regionals starting Thursday at Verity Courts while Middletown Tennis Club players compete in Toledo in the Western Lawn Tennis Association Round Robin. The Ohio Valley team faces Grand Rapids in Toledo as older girls begin afternoon action and regional events expand to include Cincinnati Dayton Columbus Springfield with Under 12 and Under 14 play opening tomorrow morning.

Middletown Verity Courts Western Lawn Tennis Association Toledo Aternoon Pam Goetz Ohio Valley Em Bowen Wisconsin Grand Rapids Marmee Fry Springfield Carla Place Lutz Kalamazoo Western Michigan Cathy Gage Dayton Bonnie Ellis Cynda Mason Ann Hathaway F Muskegon Cincinnati Columbus

Junior Golfers Up Early Ritter Fiable Advance

Parents adapt to a 5:30 am start at Possum Run Golf Club for the Mid-American Junior Match Play. About 150 players aged 14 to 18 woke before dawn to compete in round two. Notables include Bob Bourne Oberlin medalist and 68 opening win, Derek Kent Galion, Dan Robinson Kettering, and Ashland’s Castor, Miller, Deever. Ritter of Middletown won 5 and 4 over Earle Henn, while Fiable of Mount Gilead beat Bill Smith 1 up.

Possum Run Golf Club Bob Bourne Oberlin Derek Kent Galion Dan Robinson Kettering Terry Castor Bob Miller Dave Deever Ashland Bill Ritter Middletown Earle Henn Geneva Dick Fiahle Bill Smith Mount Gilead

Showdown Set In Women's Loop Showdown Set In Women's Loop

A and W Root Beer remained undefeated in the women's softball league by defeating J J Lanes 13 to 4. Janice James went 4 for 4 with three singles and a triple to spark A and W, who tied Stug's Place for first with four straight wins. Stug's Place idle, they now prepare for a first place showdown next week. Monroe Merchants beat Carlisle 10 to 5 behind Ellen Rettich's seven hits. Mel Snyder Teresa Rukavania and Phyllis Robinson homered for Monroe. Filson's squeaked past Gardner MBA 74 with a late two run rally. Wrenn Paper beat Miracle Water 12 to 1 in the Gray Division, extending Miracle Water's winless streak to five and giving Wrenn Paper its fourth win against two losses.

A & W Root Beer J.J Lanes Stug Janice James Monroe Merchants Ellen Rettich Carlisle Monroe Mel Snyder Teresa Rukavania Phyllis Robinson Filson Gardner Mba Wrenn Paper Miracle Water Waterman Ito

Wimbledon seeds list puts McKinley lone U S man

United States player Chuck McKinley is the lone seeded American in the men’s division at Wimbledon. He is No 5 behind Whitney Reed who was not seeded, with defending champion Rod Laver at No 1 and stars Emerson, Fraser, Krishnan and Santana among the top seeds. Female seeds include Darlene Hard at No 2 behind Margaret Smith, with notable players Bueno, Schuurman, Haydon, and Truman omitted.

London Chuck McKinley United States Whitney Reed America McKinley Reed Rod Laver Roy Emerson Neale Fraser Ramanthan Krishnan India Miguel Santana Spain Nicola Pietrangeli Italy Bob Hewitt Australia Darlene Hard Long Beach Calif Margaret Smith Maria Esther Bueno Brazil Rene Schuurman South Africa Ann Haydon Britain Angela Mortimer Leslie Turner

Northern Light First To Finish

ST GEORGE Bermuda AP Northern Light a blue ketch from Oyster Bay NY won first to finish in the Newport Bermuda yacht race crossing St Davids Head 3 days 8 hours 50 minutes after Brenton Reef lightship. Stormvoguel finished 1 hour 16 minutes later with Nina five minutes astern in a handicap race with fleet scattered 155 miles north northwest of Bermuda.

ST. George Bermuda Newport R.I Northern Light Oyster Bay N.Y St. David's Head Brenton Reef South Africa Nina Atlantic Ocean

Games Tonight at Goldman Park in American League

At Goldman Park the American League hosts four matchups tonight. At 6 45 p m Sportsmen's faces Trenton Jets and Seyfert's Chips meets Knights of Columbus. At 8 p m Monsanto Chemicals fights Jr. Order and Mr Ed's opposes A Battery.

Goldman Park Sportsmen's Trenton Jets Seyfert's Chips Knights of Columbus Monsanto Chemicals Jr. Order Mr. Ed's A” Battery

Knothole Results From Class A to D Show Scores

Knothole results list multiple matches across classes A C D with teams including American Legion McGraw's Sohio Employes Montgomery Ward 1 77 Cab and Raymond Bay 4 in Class A. Bartels Shaddock's American Legion 9 Joe Lewis 11 Ristanio's 2 Mayfield Fire 3 McCoy Leffler Armen Power 6 Truesdale 3 in Class C. McDonald's 17 Roberson's 0 Frisch's 29 Barnitz Bank U K of P 7 Aeronca 6 New Car Dealers 27 American Legion 4 in Class D.

Cab Raymond Bay Bartel's Shaddock American Legion Eagles $ Joe Lewis Ristanio Mayfield Fire McCoy-Leffler Armen Power Truesdale McDonald's Roberson's Frisch's Barnitz Bank U K. of P Aeronca New Car Dealers

Youngstown Leads in Ohio Pre-Seniors Golf Tourney

Youngstown golfer Steve Pipoly shot 36 34 70 to hold a two stroke lead going into the final round of the Ohio Pre Seniors Golf Tournament at Springfield Country Club. Springfield's Joe Gray and Cadiz’s A. D. Meder are two behind after matching par. Jones Jr of Youngstown struggled with a 77.

Springfield Ohio Youngstown Steve Pipoly Mahoning County Joe Gray Cadiz A. D. Meder Springfield Country Club Pipoly

Yesterday's Stars AP: Lynch drives in winner in Reds win

Batting standout Jerry Lynch of Cincinnati collected three hits including a decisive triple to drive in the winning run in a 2-1 victory over Pittsburgh. He also scored another Red run as Cincinnati snapped back. Frank Lary of Detroit shut out Washington 5-0 on six hits despite arm trouble this season.

Jerry Lynch Reds Cincinnati Pittsburgh Frank Lary Tigers Washington

First Nassau Victory At Forest Hills In 1962

The Brown's Run Country Club ladies won the Nassau at Forest Hills with 81.2 points to Wildwood's 74 and Forest Hills 72.2. Nineteen ladies from each country club formed three teams, and the result hung on the final trio. Betty Melampy led Wildwood with a 38-41.79 low gross, while Sara Carpenter and Charlotte Osborne shared Brown's Run low gross with 40-42-82. Aura Smith posted 42-45-87 for Forest Hills. Low nets were Del Thorn 56 for Brown's Run, Betty Selby 57 for Forest Hills, and Jean Arnold 63 for Wildwood.

Brown's Run Yesternsy Forest Hills Brown Wildwood Betty Melampy Sara Carpenter Charlotte Osborne Aura Smith del Thorn Betty Selby Jean Arnold

Hamilton Raceway First Races and Entrants Summary

Race results show a sequence of events at Hamilton Raceway with winners including Bel lini Lass, Bal ibriggan, Marie Tassel, Brighter Days, Lucky Linda, Busy mite, Frisco Watts, Express Mahlon, Miss Crafty and others. Entrants list includes notable horses and drivers such as Janie Brook Audrey's Crescenda Flying Ruby Virginia's Mike Circe Juanita Brook Shooting Heavens Elaine Breeze Elaine Breeze and Wilma Scott Wilma 8 Scott.

Bellini Lass Direct Bean Mr. LI. P Balibriggan Poplar Prince Try Baby Marie Tassel Ambassador Wil Diplomat's Dream Katie Spencer Maryland Dave Lucky Linda Chere L'Amour Worthy Conn Busymite Donnie Counsel Richard's Gratta Frisco Watts Betty Henley Kiss Me Kate Janie Brook Rhodes Audrey Stickley Flying Ruby Johnson Virginia Mike Harris Circe Calli Harry E Miller Eva Moon Signal Clinton Rodgers Pace Juanita Brook Bachert Shooting Heavens Melody Square Liz Pointer Pagel Plain Scotch Brown Fox Flyer Justice Meadow Hayes Colby's Choice DeBaun Sugarfoot Ted Tba Sneaky Pete Ahr Josephine Lind Midwest Jaeger Sissy Jean Parker Irish Blackstone Penny Hill Monticello June Black Yankee Honor Hie Wathe Hal Rankin Lex Tass Hiteman Sporty Prince Willis Josedale Sky Chief Rock Chief Prince Majesty Kathy Todd Ford Alvin Miss Abbe Counsel Penny Pepper Lewter J. Haven Tucker Edgewood Dale Haworth

Gals Champion Hoetjemer Leaves Bracket Open for Robinson

Judy Hoetjmer of Washington, defending champion, bypassed Tuesday’s qualifying to hold the No 1 seed as match play starts in the 18th Women’s Collegiate Golf Tournament in Albuquerque. June Robinson, 21, Oregon State graduate, shoots 71 to earn medalist honors, two strokes behind the course record set by Jo Anne Gunderson in 1960.

Albuquerque N.M Judy Hoetjmer Washington Blonde June Robinson Oregon State Miss Robinson Jo Anne Gunderson Miss Gunderson

Second Phase Of NCAA Golf Launched Today

DURHAM NC AP Phase Two of the NCAA Golf Tournament begins with match play among 64 of 215 entrants. Thirteen golfers compete for five semifinal spots after the cut at 155. Kermit Zarley of Houston earned medal with 140 total 68-72, one of only three sub par rounds on the Duke course. Two rounds remain today and Thursday followed by semifinals Friday and the 36 hole final Saturday.

Durham Kermit Zarley Houston Duke

Mrs Lamb Low Gross Winner At Wildwood Golf Event

Ladies day at Wildwood Golf Club featured Bingle theme. Mrs J T Lamb won low gross in first flight with 8 for nine holes. Mrs Melvin Kelso led nine holes with 45. Mrs Richard Slagle won second flight with 46. Other 18 hole winners included Mrs Emory Morris and Mrs Don Cross. nine holes winners were Mrs Vic Leroy, Mrs Hazel Ritter, Mrs Richard Adams, Mrs William Bartlett, and Mrs Faye Kennedy.

Wildiwood Golf Club J. T Lamb Melvin Kelso Richard Slagle Emory Morris Don Cross Vic Leroy Hazel Ritter Richard Adams William [Bartlett Faye Kennedy

Reds sign top high school catcher Roger Hyden

Cincinnati reports the Reds signed 18-year-old catcher Roger Hyden of Jackson Ohio to a contract with the Tampa Florida State League farm club. Hyden stands 6 3 and weighs 210 pounds. Farm Director Phil Seghi announced the deal.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Roger Hyden Jackson Ohio Phil Seghi Hyden Reds Tampa Fla

Ohio State and Oregon agree to 1967 68 homeandhome series

Ohio State University has signed a two year home and home football series with the University of Oregon. The 1967 game will be in Portland in October rather than Eugene. The 1968 game will be held at Ohio Stadium on October 5. Athletic Director Richard C. Larkins announced the plan.

Columbus Ohio Ohio ‘State University University of Oregon Richard C. Larkins Portland Ore Eugene Ohio Stadium

San Antonio boxing note with regional fighters

In San Antonio a brief boxing item notes Olle Blackshear of 134's from Houston defeating Rueben Rivera of 136 from Monterrey Mexico in a 10 round bout.

Associated Press San Antonio Tex Olle Blackshear Houston Rueben Rivera Monterrey Mexico

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Art Kunz Jay Terry Bill Bailey Howard Crom Lwell Don Douglas Bill Harrrison Art Eliopoulos Mike Dannis Don Driscoll Herb Hoffmann Kent Little Marty Miller Ross Snyder Paul Lawson Bill Springer Doug Lewis Ritter Fiable Fritz Howell Mansfield U.S McGraw Sohio Montgomery Ward Lincoln Mercury CO Tytus Hamilton, Ohio Nassau Hamilton Raceway NCAA Mrs. Lamb Low Gross OSU Firestone Middletown Area OUR Sue Ag 'Vento TCU Chuck Moles States Canada South Broad
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