Busy weekend planned for Middletown bowlers and area keglers
Middletown bowlers join other area k eglers for five tournaments this weekend with three in the Middletown area. The 42nd Middletown Bowling Association Women's City Tournament opens Saturday at Eastern Lanes with over 100 teams and 96 singles and doubles entries. Competition runs through March 25 as teams start at 6 p m and singles and doubles Sunday at 1 p m. Also on deck, the 31st Annual Ohio State Moose Association Tournament at Sports Bowl features nearly 500 teams, with eight weekends of action through May 6 and opening ceremonies Saturday at 4 30 p m. The Fourth Annual American Junior Bowling Congress City Tournament concludes Sunday at Chautauqua Lanes with 51 teams in boys and girls divisions. In Canton, Middletown area women will compete in the Women s State Bowling Tournament through May 13, with the big weekend April 7 8 bringing the largest local turnout. The 69th Annual Men s State Tournament runs weekends in Warren through May 13, with Monroe and Springboro sending teams. Dave House and Clyde DePew of Franklin are current doubles champions.
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Warren
Middletown
Franklin
Monroe
Springboro
Dave House
Clyde DePew
Scheinblum Aims to Hit Regularly with Reds
Scheinblum pushes for a starting outfield job with Cincinnati after a strong 1972 season, saying he can hit .300 and should be in the lineup. He arrived from Kansas City with Roger Nelson for Hal McRae and Wayne Simpson and seeks a World Series run.
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Kansas City Royals
Roger Nelson
Hal McRae
Wayne Simpson
Cesar Geronimo
Cleveland Indians
Washington
Denver
Ted Williams
Royals
Sox Holdout War Surfaces As Holcomb Rants And Fines Loom
General Manager Stu Holcomb threatens fines for holdouts Jay Johnstone Ed Spiezio Stan Bahnsen Mike Andrews and Rick Reichardt amid pay cut disputes. Meanwhile Harmon Killebrew accepts a pay cut with contingencies and Roy White Mike Marshall Amos Otis Tom Burgmeier Paul Casanova reach deals as other clubs finalize contracts.
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Herschel Nissenson
Stu Holcomb
Chicago White Sox
Holcomb
Jay Johnstone
Ed Spiezio
Sox
Stan Bahnsen
Mike Andrews
Rick Reichardt
Andrews
Reichardt
Bahnsen
Minnesota
Harmon Killebrew
Calvin Griffith
Twins
Killebrew
New York Yankees
Roy White
Mike Marshall
Montreal Expos
Kansas City Royals
Amos Otis
Tom Burgmeier
Paul Casanova
Atlanta Braves
Derby signups begin at Howe Motors for Middletown derby
Derby organizers announce three Saturdays of signups at Howe Motor Co on Verity Parkway. Eligible youths aged 11 to 15 as of Aug 1 may participate. Middletown Derby Downs at Jacot Park hosts the July 29 race with Optimist Club sponsorship. All-American Derby in Akron set for Aug 18. Chevrolet withdraws international sponsorship. Cook and team visit local schools to promote participation.
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Middletown
Hugh Cook
Howe Motor Co
Verity Parkway
Jacot Park
Derby Downs
Akron
Chevrolet Motor Co
Lightweights Favored In Latonia Feature Race
Dark Iron carrying 122 pounds and Tavern Lass at 117 are favored in Latonia's $4,500 eighth race for three year olds and up over six furlongs. Hada Say won Thursday's feature by five lengths in 1 14.45 and paid $7.40 $4.40 $2.80. Wa Pac Place paid $5.20 $3.20 and Armed Rupers was show. Talionis and Reggie's Mistake paid $70.40 in the daily double as 5,580 fans bet a total of $538,529.
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Dark Iron
Tavern Lass
Latonia
Hada Say
Wa Pac Place
Armed Rupers
Talionis
Reggie
Royals Schedule to Play Nine Home Saturday Games in 1973
The Kansas City Royals announce a nine game slate on Saturdays at home for the 1973 season. The plan prioritizes weekend crowds and marquee matchups, with the schedule highlighting the club’s calendar of early season and late season Saturday contests.
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Kansas City Royals
Trevino stalks beat at Doral
Lee Trevino fired an eight under par 64 to lead the Doral Eastern Open, with Jack Nicklaus at 64s and Jerry McGee tied for second at 68. Bob Rosburg also tied for second as Sam Snead led a group at two under 70.
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Doral
Miami
Jerry McGee
Bob Barbarossa
Lee Trevino
McGee
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Lee
Trevino
Bob Rosburg
Mike Hill
Tom Kite
Larry Ziegler
Rich Rhodes
Dwight Nevil
Bill Collins
Sam Snead
Hunter Knothole League final signup day announced
The final signup day for the Hunter Knothole League is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hunter School. Boys aged six through 16 within the Hunter school district may enroll, with a $4 registration fee due at signup.
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Hunter
Hunter Knothole
Hunter School
Lebanon track opens Sunday with preview day at Lebanon Raceway
Harness racing fans get a preview of trotters and pacers for spring action at Lebanon Raceway. Qualifying races start at 1 p.m. Sunday as Race Secretary Herb Davis lines up entries ahead of opening day Thursday March 22. Davis notes times will be set Sunday after assessing weather and track conditions.
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Lebanon
Lebanon Raceway
Herb Davis
Davis
Fish Sleep Like Humans Without Eyelids
Observations show fish rest regularly despite lacking eyelids, challenging the notion that they never sleep. Researchers note quiet periods and reduced responsiveness as signs of rest in aquatic life.
Hawks Top Blazers 135 129 as Maravich shines
Atlanta Hawks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 135 129 with Pete Maravich scoring 39 points and 13 assists while Lou Hudson added 32. The win extends Hawks’ dominance over Portland to eight straight in two seasons. Geoff Petrie led Portland with 22.
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Trail Blazers
Pete Maravich
Lou Hudson
Atlanta
Maravich
Hudson
Buffalo
Chicago
Kansas City
Portland
Buffalo Braves
Chicago Bulls
Elmore Smith
Braves
Bulls
Bob Love
Norm van Lier
Crystal and Square D reach MIAC Tourney finals in tight wins
In Manchester Gym semi finals Square D defeated Ohio Bell 53 48 while Crystal Tissue beat Sorg Paper 80 77 to set an MIAC final clash. A loser's bracket game saw Diamond National win by forfeit over Miami Carey. Hourly details include player totals for Crystal Tissue and Sorg. Nate Archibald broke Oscar Robertson’s club single season scoring record in Kansas City-Omaha’s win over Baltimore.
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Manchester Gym
Ohio Bell
Diamond National
Miami Carey
Howard Porter
Bulls
Nate Archibald
Oscar Robertson
Kansas City-Omaha
Baltimore
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