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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1978
Page
20
The City-wide softball tournament kicks off at Goldman Park with 23 teams in Division II and three in the women’s division, while Division I fields only four teams. Play starts Saturday morning for Division II and women, with Division I games slated for Monday due to the small field.
Oxford born Mark Allenspach won a 1 up finish over Brett Steinhagen at Possum Run Golf Club to reach the championship 36 holes. He faces Tim Mittlehauser of Cincinnati tomorrow in Mansfield as the MidAmerica Junior Open concludes. Mittlehauser defeated Stan Cooke 2 and 1 after Cooke led into the final nine. Cooke’s misfortune on 16 opened the door for Mittlehauser who birdied 17 to clinch. The event also features Division I and II finals with varied formats and lingering rain delays noted for scheduling.
Dayton's Bob Davis belted a three run homer off Andy Haney as American Legion Post 231 fell 10-5 while Bob Cobb collected two of Post 231's four hits. Post 231 hosts Tipp City at 6 30 p m tonight.
The Latonia track completed a full program with 9 races plus an entries list. Winners included Roman Painter in race one, Amazing Waiter in race two, Zona Omania in race three, and Chief Atomic in race seven, with varied payoffs and a big tropical pick four total.
In the softball results several teams posted notable scores including Magnode Manchester Machine 14 over Crystal Tissue 5 and Hospital 16 defeating Square D 14. Other results feature Water Refining 10 over Onio Bell 2, plus Emmanuel Lutheran 0 over First Baptist 7 and St. John's UCC 13 over Christian Fellowship 19.
Tal Selby shot 75 to reach 149 after two rounds, fueled by advice from his father. He leads Bill Turner by one stroke as the final round of the 54-hole City Junior Championship approaches at Weatherwax, after tying a final-hole putt to stay ahead and citing improved focus on his own score rather than others.
Fifteen year old Turner from Middletown High improved from a Tuesday double bogey to a strong round, birdying two of the last five holes after a rough 10th. He trails Franklin High’s Steve Dalton by three strokes in the 17-18 division with a 74 yesterday and holds a four stroke lead over second place. Marianne Morris dominates the girls 27 hole championship with a 104, while Bonnie Douglas sits well back at 131. Overall tourney champion advances to the State Juniors.
In Cincinnati at Trechter Stadium the Central Division leaders Cincinnati Suds host Cleveland with 12-12 and 10-10 records. Kentucky sits third at 8-10 and Pittsburgh last at 8-11. The teams play doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. each night.
Forest Hills hosted a ladies day golf event with 18 holes. Among results, Mary Dickerson shot 68 for low gross in Championship Flight, Ruth Lawson 64, Jane Miller 107, Ruth Watson 105, Karen Alfrey 125. Mary McGuire 63 low putts. Lelia Ricuff 35 on 9 holes Flight A. Charlotte Moon 53 low gross, Mildred Blossom 48, Helen Hackney 57, Low Stephens 58. Ann Brannaman and Hedy Arrell tied low net with 32. Orveda Bach made 13 to lead low putts.
Fred Parrella and his son Scott will join the Equitable Insurance Family Tennis Challenge in Dayton this weekend to face a Dayton father son duo. The winner advances to regionals later this summer while the finals are scheduled in New York the same week as the U.S. Open.
Local sports standings show Heber Jones 7 Lion's Club 27 and Storer 10 Dental Group 20 with Coca Cola 3 Northway Inn WW. Midd Paperboard 6 D MAJOR McDonald's 6 and Armco Credit 4 B MINOR Manchester's Raiders Shaddock's 2 Royals 5. J& E Root Beer Bombers 8, VF W 3809 2 Rebels 13, Butler Awning A MAJOR Manny's 9. Sportsmen's Club 4 Madison Mohawks 7, Courtney WPBF 12, Armco Assoc. 2
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