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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1971

Page

7

Tolan Signs Reds Contract Amid Rose Strike

Injured centerfielder Bobby Tolan agreed to a regular Reds contract for 1971, moving toward readiness by May 15 after a ruptured Achilles. Pete Rose, seeking a raise, prepared to report in Tampa as Cincinnati offered him the same $105,000 as 1970, with a reduced hike requested. Reds beat the Twins 4 3 in exhibition play, Bevacqua and Willie Smith homered.

Tampa Fla Bobby Tolan Cincinnati Reds Pete Rose Tolan Veeve Verunu VA Ihad Reds Sparky Anderson Rose Cincinnati Springs Eia Minnesota Twins St. Louis Kurt Bevacqua Willie Smith

Robby To Pilot All-Star Squad

Robby Robinson, Baltimore outfielder aiming to be the majors first Negro manager, leads an all star squad against the Yankees at Fort Lauderdale. His lineup features Hank Aaron and Clete Boyer with players from four other teams, while spring training injuries affect other catchers.

Associated Press Robinson Baltimore Andy Etchebarren Davie Leonhard Earl Weaver Robby Florida Washington Los Angeles Montreal Atlanta Hank Aaron Clete ‘Boyer Wes Parker Maury Wills Willie Davis Jim Lefebvre Dale Unser Joe Foy Paul Casanova Will Bob Stinson St. Louis Philadelphia Tim McCarver

Tulsa Names New Line Boss

Marvin Marinovich, former star tackle for USC and Oakland Raiders, named offensive line coach at the University of Tulsa. Athletic Director F A Fry announced the 31 year old Marinovich, captain of USC's 1962 national title team, who most recently served as Raiders assistant coach.

Tulsa Okla Southern California Oakland Raiders Marvin Marinovich University of Tulsa F.A. Fry Marinovich Southern Cal Trojans Raiders

Patriots Name Scout Director Rommie Loudd Named Director

The Bay State Patriots appoint Rommie Loudd to the new role of director of pro scouting. Loudd, 36, previously served as director of player personnel for the NFL team. General Manager Upton Bell said Loudd will oversee scouting the other 25 NFL teams.

Boston Bay State Patriots Rommie Loudd Loudd Upton Bell

IOC wrestling with Alpine skiing fate for Sapporo Games

In Lausanne the IOC met to decide Alpine skiing eligibility for the 1972 Sapporo Olympics. Prince Tasuneyoshi Takeda urged reconciliation with FIS as Brundage and Hodler clash over the Alpine skiers alleged to have joined a Mammoth Mountain camp. A postal vote will determine the congress stance.

Lausanne Switzerland International Olympic Committee Sapporo Japan Prince Tasuneyoshi Takeda IOC FIS International Ski Federation Avery Brundage Mammouth Mountain Calif Marc Hodler Brundage Hodler IOC Congress

Sprint Champ Leads TCS Opener By TOM McROBERTS

Larry Dickson, a two time USAC Sprint champion, heads the field for the Tri County Speedway opener marking the first USAC Sprint season start at the Midwestern track. The purse reaches 6500 dollars with bonuses and time trials begin at 1 p.m. Sunday followed by heats and a 40 lap feature for the top six inverted cars.

Tom McRoberts Westchester Larry Dickson Dickson United States Auto Club Tri-County Speedway Reading Marie TCS USAC Tri-County Gay

Short Tops Key Chase in Heinke Bowling Classic

Darrell Short of Cincinnati Middletown leads the 35,000 Heinke Bowling Classic as singles handicap champion with 1,144 total. He sits two pins ahead of Mike Pecholinski and eight ahead of Jim Bostis after a series where he rolled 256 223 203 177 and 233 for a 1,002 scratch and a 52 handicap.

Cincinnati Middletown Darrell Short Middletown Kegler

Dowling L Y Scores Honor Roll

Dowling Lions row of scores lists N Pfeiffer HV Smith iB Stacy G Lemmons T Hutchinson J Klage iB Rogers R Gough across meet results with multiple individual marks and totals, reflecting a high honor roll performance.

N. Pfeiffer HV. Smith Stacy G. Lemmons T. Hutchinson J. Klage Rogers R. Gough

Ohio Northern Invited to Rejoin Ohio Conference

Ohio Northern University, a past OC member (1916 to 1949), is invited to rejoin the league. OC chairman A N Smith announced the invitation after a conference meeting. If accepted, the OC will stay at 14 teams as Hiram College departs to join the Presidents Athletic Conference.

Elyria Ohio Ohio Northern University A. N. Smith Ohio Northern Smith Hiram College Presidents’ Athletic Conference

Ack Ack Aims for Santa Anita Handicap Triumph

The highweight Ack Ack trained by Bill Shoemaker, owned by E.E. Buddy Fogelson and Greer Garson, carries 130 pounds in a field of 11 for Saturday’s 1 1/16 mile Santa Anita Handicap. Cougar II and other major races including New Orleans Handicap and Contra Costa Stakes highlight a day of stakes across tracks.

Associated Press Ack Ack Bill Shoemaker E.E Buddy” Fogelson Greer Garson San Antonio New Orleans The Fair Grounds Bowie Golden Gate Fields Gulfstream William S. Farish Hobeau Farm Open Market Triple Bend Dominant Star Ethel D. Jacobs Celestino DiLiberio Lion Sheets Hickory Tree Stable Needles N Pens

Moon Pro Tops Citrus Hopefuls in Florida Golf Meet

Bermit Zarley dubbed the pro from the Moon by Bob Hope leads the Florida Citrus Invitational at Rio Pinar after a course-record 64. Zarley, Canadian Open winner last year, birdied the final hole to reach 12 under and 132 total, one stroke ahead of Orville Moody who shot 65 to 133. Arnold Palmer, at 134, sits third with others like Bob Murphy Mason Rudolph Julius Boros and Bobby Nichols at 135.

Orlando Fla Bermit Zariey Bob Hope Zarley Zariey Orville Moody Arnold Palmer Bob Murphy Mason Rudolph Julius Boros Bobby Nichols Rudolph Nichols Murphy Boros

Rangers Close In On Bruins In Tight East Race

The New York Rangers surge toward their best season yet with 43 wins and 97 points. A 72 victory over Philadelphia extended an 10 game unbeaten run, but Boston leads the East by 10 points with 10 games left as New York chases first place.

New York Mets Tom Seaver Jerry Koosman Charlie Williams Mets St. Louis Friday Williams Philadelphia Gil Hodges NEW York New York Rangers Rangers Boston Bruins Canadiens

Liquori Faces Mile Test as NCAA Indoor Title Hopes Rise

Vil lanova star Marty Liquori aims to match Jim Ryun’s sweep in the mile and two mile as NCAA indoor title race tightens. He just won the two mile with a strong kick, chasing a historic double after Ryun’s past triumphs and a duel with Howell Michael. Wisconsin looms as a main threat to Kansas’ bid for a third straight team title, with Villanova and Kent State close behind.

Detroit Mich Villanova Marty Liquori Jim Ryan Wildcats Liquori America Ryun Jayhawk William & Mary Howell Michael Marty Big Ten Wisconsin Kansas Kent State Leach

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