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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1973
Page
15
NFL officials brace for a tense owners meeting as Commissioner Rozelle weighs urine tests to curb drug abuse amid player resistance and drug controversy. Players deny widespread abuse and call for measured action while a private coaches conclave reviews rules contracts and waivers.
Charles O. Finley reacted with disappointment after the NHL rejected his request to relocate the California Golden Seals from Oakland to Indianapolis. The vote stood 13 against, two in favor, with one absent. the league did not discuss league ownership or future meetings. Finley seeks 6.5 million for the franchise while the NHL offered 6 million.
Canadian driver trainer Clinton Hodgins will be enshrined as the 18th member of the U S Harness Writers Living Hall of Fame. The ceremony in Goshen New York honors a 66 year old native of Adeboye Ontario at the Hall of Fame of the Trotter.
The June 30 Arlington Park event features Secretariat with challengers Our Native My Gallant and Blue Chip Dan. Our Native was finally confirmed after earlier doubts, with a $125000 purse and broadcast on ABCs Wide World of Sports. My Gallant edged into the lineup over Blue Chip Dan.
The Middletown Jaycees host the annual Junior Champ track and field meet at Middletown High on Saturday at 9 30 a m. Open to boys and girls ages seven to 18, winners qualify for the July 7 state meet in Canton with all expenses paid. About 40 participants last year and four advanced. ribbons in five age classes. no preregistration. report to the high school track.
In Cincinnati River Downs hosts a 2600 dollar six furlong feature with Stellar Steed and A Jane as top choices. Monday’s race winner Steven Would clocked 1 11.25 over six furlongs, three and a half lengths ahead. Abe's Million and River Ribot supported the payoff. Attendance reached 3174. total betting handle was 303539 with Lagados Pro and Jot Em Down posting a 9 9 double and paying 63.
Speed Darnley and Victors Fio are favored in the $1,500 Latonia mile trot. Gee Wave won the feature pace mile Monday night in 203 3-5, paying $4.40 $3.40 $3.40. Mo Mite placed, C P Dale third paid $6. Armbro Omaha and Mr. Levi 2-3 paid $9.60 in the daily double.
Former pro football star Dick Night Train Lane is appointed assistant football coach at Central State University in Xenia Ohio. Lane played for the Rams Lions and Cardinals and has since coached at Southern University in Louisiana.
Ten races list pacing and trotting fields at Latonia with 8 to 9 horses per event. Notable entrants include Combat Girl Nassau Madam Queen's Ellen Time To Paint Quaker Pain and D's Dgger Lovely Shadow Walter Hal Ample Sam Eleanor Port New York Speed Darnley.
At Wimbledon the focus shifts to the women with Margaret Court aiming to complete a Grand Slam while top men boycotted. Court and Billie Jean King hold top seeds as Evert and Goolagong face uneven form in a reduced field. Nastase and Taylor break the boycott to win in mixed crowds, while Borg and Connors post wins amid a pricey prize environment and reduced field strength.
In Mansfield Ohio AP report 16 year old Vicki Singleton from Oberlin became the first girl to qualify for the Mid America Junior Golf Tournament She shot 77 on the Possum Run par 70 course earning a spot in C Flight for the opening match play round The field included 176 players 18 and under split into three flights Bob Smith of North Royalton led the championship flight with a 70 and Dennis Mwery of Mansfield was low qualifier with 68 after arriving late for his starting time.
The Bob Hope House Golf Match has earned $10 000 as sponsors from 14 businesses at 500 each plus 18 honorary caddies at 100 each. Proceeds support Hope House, a juvenile court wards facility, with Bob Hope and Jack Nicklaus playing at Kings Mills Ohio after a 1 pm tee off and Nicklaus clinic for 5 dollar spectators followed by a $50 plate banquet in Cincinnati.
AP reports 33 year old Tom Bigelow, 5 foot 9 and 165 pounds, from Whitewater Wisconsin, is viewed as a rising talent in USAC IndyCar racing. Bob Laycock endorses him as ready to drive for a top team with a better car, citing his sprint and midget background and dedication.
Bob Flegal of Hamilton aced the 180 yard par three on the Highlands Course No 8 at Weatherwax on Sunday with his driver. He carded a round of 89 while playing alongside his son Allen Duane Gambrell and Ed Bruck.
Knothole results list class by class with sponsor teams and scores. Armco Assn 9 WPFB Radio 7 Cohen Brothers 6. Duff's Cafe 14 Citizen's Savings 8. Moorman Sand 4 New Car Dealers 0. Exchange Club 8 Kiwanis Club 7. Sports Bowl 21 URS Printers 2. Coca-Cola 10 Elks Club 7. Diamond National 13 Rotary Club 3. Allsports 22 American Legion 2. Dixie Dry Wall 21 McDonald's 3. Cassano's Pizza 7 Midd. Paperboard 6.
Hopkins elect 34 Myers coast 21 Elk Creek range 21 Janitor's Supply 15 C League Tom Baird 20 Larry's Welding 4 S K Const 15 Simpkins Ins 13 A League Wright's Garage 7 Hills Cook's Carry Out 9 T Hester Builder 2
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