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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1969

Page

15

Douglass Wins Kemper Open With 67 For Four-Stroke Victory

Dale Douglass held off Arnold Palmer and challengers to win the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow. He finished 14 under par at 274, four strokes ahead of Charles Coody who shot 278. Palmer tied for third after a final 66, with Gary Player and Bruce Crampton close behind. Douglass earlier won the Azalea Open this season.

Bob Green Charlotte Iig Aves Arnold Palmer Dale Douglass Douglass Quail Hollow Country Club Charles Coody Gary Player Bruce Crampton Palmer Joel Goldstrand George Archer England Tony Jacklin Douglas Denver Archer Coody Gallevies

City Meet Set Back By Sunday Rain

The City Softball Tournament was rained out yesterday reducing games to two complete and one partial. Ten games are on tap tonight with the event expected to finish Thursday. Wrenn Paper earned its second win 12-5 over Ohio Bell while the Middletown Rebels defeated the B and H All-Stars 5-4. Whitt’s Eagles led 3-2 when rain halted play in the fourth inning and will complete tonight.

Wrenn Paper Ohio Bell Middletown Rebels

Field Named For Red Rolfe

Dartmouth renamed Memorial Field in Hanover New Jersey to honor Robert A Red Rolfe a former Dartmouth star 1929 1931 who joined the New York Yankees and helped six American League championship teams Rolfe later served as athletic director at Dartmouth from 1954 to 1967 during the renaming announcement this weekend.

Hanover Dartmouth Robert A Red” Rolfe Indians New York Yankees Rolfe

Weekend Fights in San Juan and Quito Details

Jose King Roman outpointed Chuck Wepner in San Juan Puerto Rico while Eugenio Espinoza stopped Antonio Machila Herarra in Quito Ecuador. The bouts featured fighters from Puerto Rico Colombia Ecuador and New Jersey with notable scoring and stoppages.

San Juan Puerto Rico Jose “King” Roman Chuck Wepper Bayonee N.J Quito Eucador Eugenio Espinoza Ecuardor Antonio “Machila’ Herrarra Colombia

Cincinnati pitchers posted NL's highest ERA per nine last season

Cincinnati pitchers posted 3.56 earned runs per nine innings, the highest figure in the National League, reflecting poor staff performance across the season.

Cincinnati

Wiebe Sets Hot Rod Track Record at Donnybrooke

John Wiebe of Newton Iowa captured the top fuel crown at the National Hot Rod Association meet at Donnybrooke Speedway netting 800 dollars after a quarter mile in 6.9 seconds. A field of 300 entries from 16 states drew 11 200 spectators for the event.

Brainerd Minn John Wiebe Newton Iowa National Hot Rod Association Donnybrooke Speedway Wiebe

Susie Manwell Benning Seeks Open Defense in Florida

Susie Manwell Benning heads to Pensacola Florida to defend her U S Women’s Open title after a one stroke victory in the Pabst Classic. The California native posted a final round 71 to finish 54 holes at 211 five under par. The win lifts her to eighth on the money list with earnings of 10215 and marks her second LPGA triumph in three weeks.

Columbus Ohio Susie Manwell Benning Fensacola Fla Lake Tahoe Nev B Berning Shirley Englehorn Raymond Memorial Golf Course Clifford Ann Gordon Miss Englehorn Donna Caponi Mrs. Benning

Romans Excels At Wildwood Golf Meet

Italian pro Romans fired a three under par 68 at Wildwood Golf Club, with a front and back nine 34s and an eagle at No. 6. Dale Whisler was second gross with 73, followed by Hart 75 and Cornetla 76.

Wildwood Golf Club Romans Dale Whisler Whisler Bob Hart Joe Cornetla Jim Waxweiler Bob McCabe Joe Ritter Bob Trimbie

Ace To Ace Takes Golfer 40 Years

Toledo golfer John Laipply Sr. finally nailed a hole in one this spring matching the course opening ace from 40 years ago. He told club pro Larry Brown the new ace marked the long wait since the course began. Detroit Tiger pitchers led the American League in complete games last season with 99.

Toledo, Ohio John Laipply Sr Toledo Larry Brown Detroit Tiger

Majestic Prince Out With Ankle Inflammation For 1970 Return

Trainer Longden said Majestic Prince, Triple Crown hopeful, will miss action until 1970 due to inflammation in both front ankles. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner tapered after Belmont loss. owner Frank McMahon overruled Longden on Belmont run, and the horse now faces firing treatment to reduce inflammation.

Los Angeles Prince Johnny Londen Newsmen Longden Serous Aris and Letters Chicago Majestic Prince Arts and Letters Langden Frank McMahon Hollywood Park

Records Fall At Chautauqua Open AAU Meet

Sixteen records set at the Chautauqua Open AAU meet on the final day with 14 Ohio AAU marks and two national records. Cincinnati swimmers led the list, including Marlins members Alice Jones and Heidi Sipe who set national standards in the girls 15 17 age group. Jones posted 1 01.1 in the 10 yard butterfly and Sipe 2 06.4 in the 200 yard freestyle.

Chautauqua Ohio Amateur Athletic Union Cincinnati Alice Jones Heidi Sipe Marlins Miss Jones Miss Lipe

Cleveland Open Hold Qualifiers at Aurora Country Club

A field of 171 professionals and amateurs compete Monday at Aurora Country Club to earn a berth in the Cleveland Open. Exempt pros skip qualifying. Wayne Yates of Atlanta is among non-exempt entrants. prize money totals 22,000 for first, 12,500 for second, 7,850 for third, and 5,180 for fourth.

Cleveland, Ohio Aurora Country Club Aurora Wayne Yates Atlanta

Smith Combs Win Two Man Handicap Tourney at Brown's Run

Owen Combs and Morris Smith combined to win Brown's Run Country Club Two-Man Best Ball Handicap Tournament with a 60. A tie for second between C O Deem and Bob Davidson and William Owens and Charles Buchert at 61 highlighted by Davidson's eagle on the fourth hole with a two iron.

Owen Combs Morris Smith Brown's Run Country Club C.O. Deem Bob Davidson William Owens Charles Buchert Davidson

Ratleff Shines as South Wins in All Star Classic

Columbus East star Eddie Ratleff led the South with 30 points as the South beat the North 98 95 in the high school all star game. Allan Hornyak and Willie Townsend added double digit totals for the South and Nick Conner secured the late steal and winner. Nick Weatherspoon led the North with 22 points.

Columbus Ohio Columbus East Eddie Ratleft Ratlett East Rebels Ratleff Allan Hornyak Bellaire St. Johns Willie Townsend Hamilton Garfield Nick Conner Hornyak Townsend Conner Nick Weatherspoon Canton McKinley Associated Press North

Latonta Race Course Race Card Overview

The page lists the Latonta Race Course lineup with ten races. Each race names multiple horses including Pace and Trot events and a mix of entries such as Our Camp Moot Queen Lenawee Abbe APF Force Doctor and others across all divisions. The card reads like a traditional day of harness racing entries and horse names for each race.

Pace Lucky Gene Our Camp Royal Sandpiper Moot Queen Lenawee Abbe APF Force Doctor Busy Lang Admirsi Joan Little Det Little Orince Kni Romance Columbine Bertha Eppa Girl Sadie’s Mac Noble Rodney Over Looking Bold Eagle Wayne J. J. Hagler Scariettts Miss Pity Pat Lady Colewood the Deacon Star Face Jearalyn Kay Lady Karen D Topland D Virgne’s Beauty Justly Saved Gray Dream Queponce Don Jerimiah Joe Mort's Shi Hero David F Aurora Borealis Sue Jack Eternal Flame Noble Scot Peachtree Parader Bondyile Marcyway Michie Pointer

USAC Stock Race Washed Out in Terre Haute

A 100 lap U S A C stock car race at Terre Haute Ind was washed out by rain on Sunday Officials said a decision on rescheduling would be announced today local timing and weather forced cancellation with no outcome yet determined.

Terre Haute Ind Auto Club

Center Court Opens With Pietrangeli Against Laver

Nicola Pietrangeli a 35 year old Italian veteran leads off the opening day at Wimbledon center court facing Rod Laver the reigning champion and bookies favorite in a two week event anticipated before 15 000 fans The Italian idol has long drawn crowds while Laver continues as the overwhelming favorite though recent open events saw defeats by Drysdale and Newcombe in preparation for the title duel sets are best of three in these tune up matches

Taley Witho Rod Laver Australia Pietrangeli Laver Cliff Drysdale South Africa Bristol John Newcombe London Queens Club Wimbledon

Unser Wins Langhorne 150 In Rain-Recheck

Bobby Unser wins the Langhorne 150 restart as the race resumes after rain delays. He posts an average speed of 112.424 mph in a rear engine turbo Offenhauser to claim about $15,000, finishing 10 seconds ahead of Art Pollard. Mario Andretti briefly led before Unser regained the front and held on at the finish, with Gordon Johncock third.

Langhorne, Pa Bobby Unser Langhorne Unser Andretti Art Polland Pollard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dale Red Rolfe Atk Community Finance Service, Inc, of Middletown Central Avenue THE Hudepons Brewing Company Cincinmate Pabst Susie Wildwood Mike Mohi Edgar Smith Combs South Armstrong Linel Latonta Race Course Louie's Express Trilby Adios Bean Waver Ensign Rose G Byrd Lonesome Road Boring Niss Flying M Koal Clay Ruth Purdue Popular Ship Nicola Pietrangeli Via Unser Langhorne Run Congress Inn N.A Mr Marts America Fed Tone Firestone
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