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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1970

Page

9

Seven teams ousted as city tournament nears finals

Action-packed night at Goldman Park as 7 teams fall in double-elimination play. Notables: Knights of Columbus 24 Ohio Bell 4. MUM Bookstore 5 WPFB 1. Charlie's Top Shop 24 Wrenn Paper 3. Tourney continues tonight and tomorrow with finals looming. defending champs knocked out.

Triangles Goldman Park Wrenn Paper Ohio Bell Tytus Avenue Church of God Char'e Top Shop Armco Trangles Web Knights of Columbus Whitt Chrysler Plymouth Ely MUM Bookstore Harlie’s Community Center the Web Whitt's Armco Triangles

Bowling Honor Roll Honors by M Fryman Pfeiffer Jones Howard Haley Haynes

In bowling meet results the men include M Fryman 243 223 182 for 653 and D Pfeiffer 203 163 247 for 613. Women feature N Jones 194 160 179 for 333 M Howard 146 192 176 for 514 J Haley 169 173 166 for 508 and J Haynes 133 190 183 for 506.

M. Fryman D. Pfeiffer N. Jones M. Howard J. Haley J. Haynes

BOF Rampage Keeps Clamps On Loop Lead

BOF Rampage extended its Armco Safety League Iron Division lead with an 28-6 victory at Armco Association Park. Charlie Grubb went 5-for-5, Bob Pummill had four hits, as Works Engineering stayed one game back with a 23-16 win over Masonry. Armco Park improved to 64 with a 23-6 triumph over Coke Plant, Harold Byrd went 5-for-5 for Works Engineering, Ken Pressler added four hits, and Armco Park, Jafonry, and Coke Plant performers had multiple hits.

BOF Armco Armco Association Charlie Grubb Bob Pummill Works Engineering Masonry Armco Park Coke Plant Harold Byrd Ken Pressler Bill Madden Sam Daniels Steve Canter Larry Muterspan Jafonry Fred Nori Nelson Caudill

Locals Fall 2-1 to Northmont at Smith Park

The American Legion Post 231 baseball team led 1-0 but surrendered two runs to Dayton Northmont, who scored in the fourth and sixth innings at Smith Park. The loss evened the season series at one game each.

American Legion Post Smith Park Dayton Northmont

Tidewater 9 in 2nd place after win in IL action

In an International League game Post 231 fell to fifth with a 5-3 loss as Tidewater 9 captured a 5-3 win. Ken Singleton hit a two run homer in the eighth, lifting Tidewater ahead of Northchester while Montreal, Louisville and Winnipeg also posted results in nearby league play.

Roger Lawrence Arnold Associated Press Elam Pat Fowles Tidewater Northchester Bill Woodie International League Baseball Columbus Jets Moorehead Toledo Winnipeg Smith Park Montreal Louisville Richmond Covington Northmont Wee Ken Singleton Woodie and Magoteaux Hume Lawrence

Dome Talks Break Down In Buffalo

AP reporting from Buffalo New York negotiations between Erie County and Domed Stadium Inc over leasing a proposed $55 million domed stadium stalled after about an hour of talks County Executive B John Tutuska said the county closed to further talks The firms dispute stems from rent about 10 million and stadium facilities Domed Stadium demanded a $2 million scoreboard and 15000 paved parking spaces while offering a 45 year lease in exchange for higher rent Tutuska called the offer meaningless given county plans for more than 2 million annual rent in later years

Buffalo N.Y Erie County Domed Stadium Inc Lancaster Buffalo Bills John Tutuska Tutuska

Buckeyes Open Cage Schedule At Utah State

Ohio State set to start the 1970-71 basketball season with a December trip to Utah State then five non conference games and the Far West Classic in Portland before Big Ten play at Iowa January 9. Buckeyes list December 1 at Utah State December 5 East Tennessee December 7 Alabama December 12 Pennsylvania December 21 Butler December 26 Far West Classic Portland Oregon January 2 Yale at Iowa January 13 at West Virginia January 16 Wisconsin January 23 at Minnesota January 30 Michigan State February 6 at Michigan State February 9 at Purdue February 13 Illinois February 16 at Wisconsin February 20 Northwestern February 23 Iowa February 27 at Michigan March 2 Minnesota March 6 at Northwestern March 9 Indiana.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Utah State Buckeyes Portland Ore Iowa Bucks East Tennessee Alabama Pennsylvania Butler Yale West Virginia Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan State Purdue Illinois Northwestern Michigan Indiana

Expos Sign Pair Of High Draftees

The Expos announced the signing of James Horsch and Cannonball Smith, two high-draft players, with Horsch hitting a tying double and Smith driving in the go ahead run. Don Wilson, Baltimore pitcher, was noted for a strong start in an 9-8 game against Boston.

Montreal Mont Real Expos Associated Press James Horsch Frank Robinson Cannonball Smith Orioles Horsch Baltimore Boston Houston Expos Don Wilson Smith Tros San Diego Atlanta Jhis

European King Retains Title In Bloody Fight

Jose Manuel Urtain of Spain retained the European heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over Jurgen Blin in Barcelona. The bloodied bout drew a 20,000 crowd as both fighters were hurt in rounds six and seven with Urtain edging Blin for the win after a brutal contest. Blin's camp disputed the stoppage, while Urtain called it his toughest fight after 30 consecutive knockouts.

Barcelona Spain Jose Manuel Ibar Urtain Jurgen Blin Blin Germany Fritz Wiene Artain

Speed Is Key At Wimbledon

Wimbledon opening day sees fast courts and strong serving as top contenders such as Rod Laver Arthur Ashe Tony Roche and John Newcombe advance without dropping a set. On the women's side Margaret Court Billie Jean King dominate as Ann Jones sits out defending title. Weather may slow play with possible thunderstorms.

John Newcombe Australia Vollley Rod Laver Newcombe Arthur Ashe Richmond Tony Roche Laver George Butch Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif

Indians land top six picks in free agent draft

Cleveland Indians signed their six top draft choices and 18 of 39 players picked reached terms. Infielder Harry Shaughnessy the No. 3 pick, a 21-year-old switch hitter from Williamsville New York, will join Savannah in the Class AA Southern League. No. 1 pick Steve Dunning has impressed in two starts and may start against the New York Yankees in New York this week.

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Indians Harry Shaughnessy Savannah Shaughnessy Williamsville N.Y Western Michigan University Steve Dunning New York Yankees Indians New York

Urtain Wins European Heavyweight Title in Barcelona

In Barcelona Jose Manuel Urtain defeats Jurgen Blin on points to retain the European heavyweight title. Gregorio Peralta stops Herbert Twick in Germany to claim the light heavyweight win as Al Romano halts Buddy Carr in North Adams to keep the New England welterweight crown.

Barcelona Spain Jose Manuel “Urtain Ibat Jurgen Blin West Germany Urtain J Gregorio Peralta Argentina Herbert Twick Germany North

New England Yacht Race Hulls Hampered by Weekend Squalls

In Newport Rhode Island the 600 mile Bermuda race paused as at least five yachts were dismasted after weekend squalls. Coast Guard vessels monitored ships, with the Warrior Ne Penthe Grandoon and Congerie reported mast loss about 200 miles at sea. None in danger, cutters supplied fuel to help them reach Bermuda under their own power.

Newport R.I Bermuda Morest Coast Guard Vigilant Warrior Newport Beach Calif Nepenthe Grandoon Congerie

Rankin Rider After Good Tip

Judy Rankin of Midland Texas won the $25,000 George Washington Golf Classic at Hidden Springs by one stroke over Sandra Haynie. Rankin rallied from seven back to shoot 68 in the final round after a putting tip from Jo Ann Carner, recording a 212 total for 54 holes.

Ralph Bernstein Horsham Judy Rankin den Springs Golf and Country Club Course Haynie Judy Kimball Miss Kimball Rankin Corpus Christi Tex Jo Ann Carner

Golfers Aim At 30 Grand Cleveland Open

In Cleveland Ohio AP report leading professionals enter the 150000 Cleveland Open at Aurora Country Club with practice rounds today. A pro am is set for Wednesday and 72 hole play begins Thursday for the 20000 prize. Johnson from Atlanta led qualifiers with 68 as 23 players posted 72 or better. Dickson gained final playoff spot with a birdie on two and was runner up in 1968.

Cleveland Ohio Aurora Country Club George Johnson Atlanta Bob Dickson Dave Stockton

250 Juniors Open Mid-Am Golf Tourney 250 Juniors Open Mid-Am Golf Tourney

Mansfield Ohio AP 250 youths begin match play in the 12th Mid-America Junior Open on the Possum Run course. The 64 in the championship flight mustered 77 or better in 18-hole qualifiers. Steve Blowers of Portsmouth led with 38 32 70, joining Greg Taylor of Galios as the only pars.

Mansfield Ohio Steve Blowers Portsmouth Greg Taylor Galios

Cougars Prepare Encore Defense At Scarlet Course

Davey Williams leads the Houston Cougars back to the Scarlet course where they began their streak of NCAA university division golf titles. Houston will defend its 1969 crown starting Wednesday at the par 72, 7,120-yard Ohio State course.

Columbus Ohio Davey Williams Houston Ohio State Cougars

Gilmour Cleared to Drive Again by New York Harness Board

New York harness racing legend Buddy Gilmour was licensed to drive again by the New York State Harness Racing Commission on Monday, restoring his ability after a three year suspension.

NEW York Buddy Gilmour New York State Harness Racing Commission

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