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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1976

Page

11

Cyndy Poor Upsets Favorites at Olympic Trials in Eugene

At Hayward Field Cyndy Poor shattered the American record by winning the women's 1500 meters in 4:07.32 while Francie Larrieu Lutz and Jan Merrill faded. Rick Wohlhuter won the men's 1500, edging Matt Centrowitz and Mike Durkin as Tom Byers posted a fast 1:51.3 pace. Dwight Stones finished lower in the high jump despite a 7-4 clearance. Rhonda Brady became the youngest U.S. team member in the 100 meter hurdles with wind aided time. Maren Seidler won the women's shot put with 53-3.

Eugene, Ore Cyndy Poor Francie Larrieu Lutz Jan Merrill Rick Wohlhuter Dwight Stones U.S Miss Merrill Cindy Bremser Miss Poor Mrs. Lutz Mark Wohlhuter Chicago Oregon Matt Centrowitz Mike Durkin Centrowitz Durkin Tom Byers Ohio Track Club Hayward Field University of Oregon Byess Stones Bill Jankunis James Barrineau University of Georgia Doug Brown Brigham Young Henry Marsh Mike Roche New York Athletic Club Lell Don Timm Dick Buerkle Steve Prefontaine Duncan MacDonald Paul Geis Sam Colson Kansas Richard George Anthony Hall Norfolk State Rhonda Brady Griffin Ind Pat Wolvelaere Deb LaPlant Pat Donnelly Maren Seid

Diving squad termed best heading to Montreal Olympics

United States divers for Montreal include teen stars Greg Louganis and Jennifer Chandler and former Olympians Janet Ely and Cynthia McIngvale. Coach Tom Gompf says the team is the best field of divers ever for America in the Games.

Knoxville, Tenn United States Montreal Greg Louganis Elchaon Calif Jennifer Chandler Lincoln Ala Janet Ely Cynthia Potter MecIngvale Dallas Phil Boggs Robert Cragg Maple Glen Kent Vosler Eaton Tim Moore Cincinnati Moore Miss Chandler Miss McIngvale Barbara Neiman Pittsburgh Miss Ely Melissa Briley San Antonio Tex Deborah Wilson Columbus Ohio Tom Gompf Miami America

Unser back in winner's circle at Schaefer 500

Al Unser roared to a 34 second victory in the Schaefer 500 at Pocono driving the Cosworth powered Vel's Parnelli, overcoming a pit stop and a shredded tire. Mike Mosley finished second with Wally Dallenbach and Johnny Rutherford close behind. Unser led 108 of 200 laps.

Mount Pocono al Unser Unser U.S Cosworth Mike Mosley Michigan Wally Dallenbach Johnny Rutherford

Olympians to play two exhibition games in New England

The U S Olympic basketball team with All Americans Scott May of Indiana and Adrian Dantley of Notre Dame will face an all star pro squad in two exhibition games in New England this week.

Boston Scott May Indiana Adrian Dantley Notre Dame New England

Ciney golfer is champion at Pleasant Hill course

Jim Tempfer of Cincinnati won the club championship at Pleasant Hill Golf Course with a 36-hole weekend total of 157. Gene Best captured net honors in the Championship Flight with 143, Fred Schmidt second at 144. Gary Wells won the First Flight net title with 142, followed by Skip Zins. Carl Sebastian of Cincinnati won the Second Flight net title with 129, ahead of Jim McCall.

Jim Tempfer Cincinnati Pleasant Hill Gene Best Fred Schmidt Gary Wells Skip Zins Carl Sebastian Jim McCall

Anothore results and scores from local league matches

A summary of multiple class games and scores across divisions. Duff's Cafe and Sportsmen's Club led Class 6 Minor wins while Doane's Shoes and Habig Landscaping won in Class C Major and Minor. Central Miami League action shows Pisgah and New Miami results with Madison Trenton and Monroe finals.

Duff's Cafe Sportsmen's Club Elxs First National Bank Denny Lumber Sorg Paper Little Red Machine Roberson’s Baron's Optimist Club Baker's Funeral Home McGraw Construction Barnit Bank Triasco Nem Elks No Armstrong 79Ers DAV Doane’s Shoes Habig Landscaping Akers Packaging Armco Credit URS Printing Morgan Carroll's Color Center PK Middletown J&e Root Beer Brown Singer Bob’s Barber Service Dobrozsi Fox Pisgah New Miami Madison Trenton Monroe Shawnee

91-1 shot wins Ohio Derby at Thistledown

Return of a Native, a 91-1 long shot, upset the 125000 Ohio Derby crowd at Thistledown in the 42nd Buckeye Classic. The colt rallied five lengths in the stretch to beat Cojak with Dream N Be Lucky third as jockey Garth Patterson blamed a post race misstep for a pulled ligament.

Cleveland Thistledown Garth Patterson Bill Prickett Diane Carpenter Native Cojak Tony Agnello Tony Rini

Latonia Racing Entries and Race List

The Latonia program lists entries for races from the first to the ninth, detailing horses such as Lynn Hideaway Fly By Do Volo's limo Ring Leader Pace Garys Princess My Onette Jet Sis Caro T Jimmer Lady N Luck Mrs Chips Satan's Playboy and more including Black Savage Bossa Nova Indiana Charmer Adios Misty Caro Spunky Etta Knight Blaze Dee Knight Christy Baer Winning Jane Penny Frisco Go Goose Boy Miracle Teddy Saratoga Ban Pam Slam Cheaten Grad Goose Boy and others. The list names multiple horses and participants across the day’s events.

Chenry Ee” Aoa Lynn Don Fly Yen Ain Volo Gary Princess My Oonette Jet Sis Caro T Jimmer Lady N. Luck Mrs. Chips Satan Playboy Black Savage DO. Smithy Paper Diamond Mimi Direct Mighty Omar Sweeper Bossa Nova Indiana Charmer Adios Bill Bucket Fair Ranger Prince Ali Topal Misty Caro Mark Brewer Burt Wilson Super Buck Gold Peanut Bret Mahone Champaign Miracle Spunky Etta Dee's Knight Hender Knight Blaze Dizzie Dan Frost Widower Philander Comma Christy Baer Jane Penny Frisco Steady Denita Young Five Travis O'Key Magneto Blackout Miss Patti Sammy Way Titan Bahama Bear Day Norma Creed Billy G Little Joan B Craig Dream Good Fignt Miracle Teddy Thunderbuck Saratoga Ban Pam Slam Cheaten Grad Goose Boy Miracle Gabe Bell's Chance Tar Hanover Lone Caper Miracle Life Jewell's Winnie Angel Crystal

Teenager Cycle Champ Wins Charity Newsies Race

Jay Springsteen, 19, from Flint Michigan, won the 33rd Charity Newsies motorcycle race at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus. He rode a Harley Davidson to beat Ken Roberts by three bike lengths for his first championship earning $3,600 in a $21,710 purse with 60 riders. Steve Morehead finished third, Gary Scott was seventh, and Steve Freeman won the expert trophy race.

Columbus, Ohio Jay Springsteen Flint Michigan Newsies Ohio State Fairgrounds Springsteen Harley- Davidson Ken Roberts American Motorcycle Association Steve Morehead Findlay Ohio Gary Scott Springfield Steve Freeman Simpsonville South Carolina

Yankees star Ralph Terry returns west after 1-0 win

Ralph Terry, Yankee World Series ace of 1962, wins his seventh decision 1-0 over the San Francisco Giants then heads west. The 40-year-old, from Big Cabin Oklahoma, is the golf pro at a nine hole course in Hutchinson Kansas.

Marco Island Fila Ralph Terry New York Yankees San Francisco Giants Big Cabin Okla Hutchinson Kan

Geiberger Wins Western Open in Unorthodox Finish

Al Geiberger clinched the Western Open at Butler National with a closing 73 to finish 288 four over par. Bob Dickson led early but shot 80 on Sunday to tie for third with Hale Irwin and Charles Coody at 290. Joe Porter, a Monday qualifier from Scottsdale, earned about $6,000.

Geiberger Cowen Arnold Palmer Tucson Hale Irwin Charles Coody Dickson Joe Porter Scottsdale, Ariz

Hole-in-one by Gene Franz at Armco Park

Gene Franz of Russell Kentucky aced the No 3 hole while playing as a guest at Armco Park yesterday. Franz used an eight iron for the hole in one and was hosted by Carl Gunter of Monroe.

Gene Franz Russell, Ky Armco Park Franz Carl Gunter Monroe

Forest Hills Club Championship Flight Results

Forest Hills Club Championship results list winners in four flights with scores. First Flight saw Arnold Grine def Lloyd Larsson 6 and 4, Dennis Vitor def Ed Lorig 4.4, Stitsinger def Miller 1 up. Second Flight Alan Parr def Ed Moorman 1 up, Fred Crane def John Hupka 7 and 1. Third Flight Bob Patton def Bob Beckett 2 and 1. Fourth Flight Larry Biltz def Jules Wander 2 and 1, Leasure def Staley 2 and 1, Nevenswancer def Ziegler 1 up, Reynolds def Long 1 up. Brown’s Run four man best-ball winners shown with 54-6.

Arnold Grine Lloyd Larsson Dennis Vitor Ed Lorig Denny Stitsinger Warter Miller Alan Parr Ed Moorman Fred Crane John Hupka Bob Patton Bob Beckett Larry Biltz Jules Wander Charles Leasure George Staley Bill Nevenswancer Fred Ziegler Keith Reynolds Ron Long

Zaharias Invitational Final Sparks Tournament Tense Finish

In Chagrin Falls Ohio Judy Rankin holds a three stroke lead over JoAnne Carner and Jane Blalock as the Babe Zaharias Invitational closes. Rankin shoots a three under par 69 for the second straight day while Carner carded 75 to slip further behind. Rankin’s potential $15,000 win would push her near $100,000 season earnings, a first for a woman golfer.

Chagrin Falls Ohio Judy Rankin JoAnne Carner Jane Blalock

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