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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1972

Page

15

Allen Plays Hide And Seek With Sox Over Spring Holdout

Chicago General Manager Stu Holcomb refuses to confirm a contract with Richie Allen as the Sox prepare for an exhibition opener against the Pirates in Sarasota. Allen, who prefers to be called Dick, is absent amid reports of a $120,000 deal with his Philadelphia agent, while other camps report similar star absences and player-salary negotiations.

Hal Rock Associated Press Richie Allen Ame Allen Chicago White Sox Stu Holcomb Holcomb White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Sarasota Fla New York Yankees Texas Rangers Pompano Beach San Diego Padres Mexico City Reds Mexico City Joe Torre St. Petersburg St Louis New Hampshire Paign Blue A’s Mansfield Finley Vida Gerst Mesa Ariz

Ccity Cage Box Scores From Roosevelt NCR Night

Box score roundup shows NCR teams led by Ccity and Coca Cola squads with top scorers Sorrell Meehan and Franklin, detailing individual lines and team totals across multiple papers and games. The half and final tallies are listed with player points and assists, highlighting 68 56 86 77 131 and other totals.

Titans force deciding game in Fresh Tourney final

The Titans beat the Athenians 66 to 35 at Wade E. Miller gym forcing a second final in the double elimination Freshman High Basketball Tournament. Titans led 30-18 at halftime, extended the gap in the second half. Larry Clements led with 20 points, Don Faris added 18. Athenians scorers included Victor Merchant Scott Reedy and Mike McKee with eight each.

Titans Wade E. Miller Larry Clements Don Faris Victor Merchant Scott Reedy Mike McKee

Shoemaker Extends Winning Streak At Santa Anita

In Arcadia California Bill Shoemaker rode to his 555th stakes win, surpassing Eddie Arcaro's mark. The victory came aboard Royal Owl in the San Jacinto Stakes before 20 020 fans. Shoemaker, 40, plans to ride daily for several more years and aims for No 556 in the Santa Margarita Handicap.

Ron Roach AsSociated Press Arcadia Calif Bill ‘Shoemaker Santa Anita Royal Owl Eddie Arcaro Santa Margarita Shoemaker del Mar John Longcen

Gibby Goes For Works In Doral

Gibby Gilbert aims to go for broke in the second round of the $56,000 Doral Eastern Open in Miami. He shot a four under 68 to lead by one, amid gusty winds, as Trevino Rosburg Lotz Baird Colbert Coady Harney Nicklaus and Player chase. Palmer Casper not competing. Gilbert seeks repeat comeback momentum after a midyear plane accident.

Miami Gibby Gilbert Hollywood Fla Gilbert Lee Trevino Bob Rosburg Dick Lotz Butch Baird Jim Colbert Charles Coady Paul Harney Andy Williams San Diego Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Gary Player South Africa Tony Jacklin England Palmer Bill Casper Blue Monster

Laurin's Duo Sweeps Derby in Florida Derby

Hallandale Florida AP Lucien Laurin hails a 1 2 finish as Upper Case defeats the field from sixth place while Spanish Riddle, the more noted stablemate, finishes second in the Florida Derby, the richest race in Florida thoroughbred history worth 179600 dollars.

Hallandale Fla Lucien Laurin Laurin Round Table Spanish Riddle Florida

Baseball Clinic Set At Ohio L

Dick Van Gorder Middletown Post 218 invites local and area coaches and players to the Sixth Annual Baseball Coaches Clinic at Ohio University, Friday and Saturday. Bob Wren will lead a group of experts including Jim French Rich Rollins Frank Thomas and Jim Branham. One night housing plus registration is 12 dollars with high school students exempt from 5 dollar fee. Contact Van Gorder at 432.2800.

Dick van Gorder Middletown American Legion Post 218 Ohio University van Gorder Bobcat Bob Wren OU Bobcat Washington Jim French Rich Rollins Kent State Minnesota Twin Pittsburg Frank Thomas Portsmouth High Jim Branham

Browns sign third draft pick Lester Sims from Alabama State

The Cleveland Browns signed their third draft choice Lester Sims on Wednesday. Sims, a standout from Alabama State, is described as a defensive end.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Lester Sims Sims Alabama

Mo Val Chase A Hum Dinger

Memphis State 20th ranked team routed Louisville 81 65 to tie the Missouri Valley Conference race. Both teams improve to 11 2 with a potential season ending tie as Memphis hosts Drake and Louisville meets Tulsa in the final regular season games.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Memphis State Gene Bartow Louisville Bartow Cardinals Tigers Shave Memphis Tenn Tulsa Drake

Clevenger midseason 616 marks Laynecrest lanes win

Joanna Clevenger, former Women’s City singles champion, rolled 616 in Franklin’s Laynecrest Lanes, opening with 242 and 213 before finishing 616 in the Breakfast League. The listing details men and women bowlers with scores, shifts, and upcoming tournament schedule for the Third Annual Junior Bowling Tournament at the Sports Bowl with 38 teams across multiple classes.

Joanna Clevenger Laynecrest Franklin Clevenger ID. Bowlin J. Cunningham B. Morningstay L. Theodore D. Dennis T. Abell B. Noes C. Compton D. Demostenes G. Messmore Cc. Yocum T. Spade G. Reckart D. Hensley Il. Meade R. Delph Ir. Muncie J. Coyner D. Eisele B. Lee J. Chapman J. Clevenger E. Davidson K. Hall J. Whitman B. Moore C. Myer C Hall Ir. Armstrong W. Slough J. Schultz C. Shearer Keglers M. Wise C. Pergram B. Charles Z. Weaver IC. Toney B. Jones Gutter Boys P. Cox Barker L. Sehenck Hall Ken Mad N. Thomas Seel JJ. Barnett Lucky V. Spencer Phillip Eastern M. Buchholtz Holy Rollers Inc B. Roberts Lippachutz D. Carter Dolphins F. Ray L.dusters Pilus Sports Bowl

Park & Save G-1Town Champ Triumphs Over Buckeye 87-78

Park & Save G-1Town Champ surged early to defeat Buckeye Insurance 87-78 in Germantown Independent League action. Mike O Neal 23 and Ray Huss 22 led Park & Save, while Buckeye’s Steve Wilburn scored 27 points. Half time stood 45 26.

Germantown Park & Save Huss Riley Long Crawford O'Neal Gehram McPunney Buckeye Ins Wilburn Allen Johnson Buchanan Leader

Reds expect bigger season out of Morgan

Cincinnati Reds hope Joe Morgan steals 60 bases this season with more hits, aiming to blend speed and power. Morgan notes his scoring potential while Sparky Anderson predicts near .300 hitting and a pennant bid. Morgan cites past big league success and the need to run to beat top pitchers like Bob Gibson.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Joe Morgan Fvustyll Asuus Morgan Cincinnati Houston Sparky Anderson Reds Anderson Bobby Tolan Tolan Bob Gibson

Knothole Club Holds Second Registration Session

Carlisle Knothole Club opens its second of three registrations at Town Hall for boys 7 to 16 within the Carlisle School District. Register Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a $5 fee. a final signup is planned for next Saturday.

Carlisle Carlisle Knothole Club

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