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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1976

Page

10

Knights Tourney Talk Shapes Regional Showdowns

Indiana coach Bobby Knight argued for an eight team field as the NCAA battle narrows to a Mideast regional. The No. 1 Hoosiers and No. 2 Marquette face separations alongside UCLA Arizona Michigan Rutgers and Virginia Military in tight semifinal prospects.

Indiana Marquette Baton Rouge Alabama North Carolina Western Michigan St John's Bobby Knight Hoosiers UCLA Rutgers Virginia Military Greensboro N.C Missouri Michigan Louisville Los Angeles Arizona Knight Philadelphia Bruins Gene Bartow Bartow VMI Bill Blair Rickey Green

Finals of NIT family affair pitting Hall's Kentucky against Rose's 49ers

In the National Invitation Tournament final, Kentucky coach Joe B. Hall faces North Carolina Charlotte coach Lee Rose in a game billed as a family affair. Both coaches describe deep Kentucky ties, from former associates to church connections, with Rose visiting Lexington and Hall arranging a team chaplain for the final.

NEW York Kentucky Joe B. Hall North Carolina Charlotte Lee Rose 49Ers Transylvania Lexington University of Kentucky Rose Coliseum Wildcats Rupp Hall Crestwood Christian Church David Blondell Hal

Cage results NCAA Division I I Playoffs Championship

Puget Sound defeated UT Chattanooga 83 to 78 in the consolation round while Illinois Bullinois beat Old Dominion 74 to 74 in a Division It semifinals. Wittenberg beat Plattsburgh St 71 to 58 in the other semifinal.

Puget Sound UT Chattanooga Bullinois Old Dominion Wittenberg Plattsburgh

Middletown Middies seek eighth state tourney bid

Coach Paul Walker’s Middletown Middies chase a seventh regional title and an eighth trip to the state tournament on the University of Dayton floor. Elder defeated Middletown 79 62 two years ago, a setback Walker views as a test of resilience in a storied career nearing 41 seasons. The Panthers and Middies have a shared history with Frey as current coach, and Columbus looms as the destination for a possible fifth state title.

Jerry Nardietto Paul Walker Middletown Middies Walker Ohio Cincinnati Elder University of Dayton Kentucky Elder Middies Panthers Paul Frey Cincinnatians Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Garden Panther Frey Columbus

NEL bids loom for Csonka and Kiick in free agent rush

Miami legends Csonka Kiick and Warfield, fresh from WFL moves, may spark a bidding war as NFL free agency rules face questions. Rozelle signals quick clarity while owners drift toward a new collective bargaining accord.

Csonka Jack Stevenson SAN Diego Larry Csonka Jim Kiick Paul Warfield Miami Dolphins World Football League National Football League Dolphins WFL John Bassett Memphis Pete Rozelle NFL Kiick Warfield Dick Anderson Players Association Rozelle

Griffin graduates with OSU diploma joins trophy haul

Archie Griffin completed his Ohio State University career Friday by earning a bachelor of business administration degree. At 21 he leaves with two Heisman trophies and his place as the nation's premier college running back, after finishing the last seven quarters without a break.

Columbus Ohio Archie Griffin Ohio State University Buckeyes Griffin OSU College of Administrative Science

Havlicek Sparks Celtics Comeback In OT Win Over Kings

John Havlicek returns from knee injury scoring 12 as Boston Celtics beat Kansas City Kings 120-117 in overtime. Charlie Scott key in OT with 4 points and setup by Jo Jo White. Nate Archibald 37 for KC while White 30 and Scott 29 for Boston.

Associated Press John Havlicek Boston Celtics Havlicek Celtics National Basketball Association Kansas City Kings Om Heinsohn Charlie Scott JoJo White Scott Boston Nate Archibald Jimmy Walker Kansas City White Pete Maravich Henry Bibby Jazz Otto Moore Jim McElroy Cazzie Russell Los Angeles Detroit Lionel Hollins Steve Jones Portland Tom Boerwinkle Chicago

Dr. J Struggles as Nets Fall to Colonels in ABA Clash

Julius Erving endured a rare scoring drought and logged 46 minutes without a field goal, finishing with nine points as the New York Nets lost 104 97 to the Kentucky Colonels at Freedom Hall. Coach Kevin Loughery praised his late effort amid the setback.

Louisville Dr. J Freedom Hall Julius Erving Erving New York Nets American Basketball Association Kentucky Colonels Doc New York Kevin Loughery

Middiettes Fall to Fairfield in AAA Sectional Semifinal

Fairfield upset second seed Middletown 30 to 28 in the Class AAA sectional semifinal as Sharon Renners led all scorers with 17 points and Fairfield advanced to face Oak Hills in the final. Barb Johnson topped Middletown with nine points as the Middiettes failed to match pace, dropping their second loss of the season. In Dayton, Springboro meets Bellbrook in the Class AA semifinal at 2:30 p.m.

Oxford Middletown High Middiettes Fairfield Sharon Renners Middletown Barb Johnson Middlette Oak Hills Dayton Springboro Bellbrook University of Dayton

Prep tourney scores and schedule across Ohio regions

Regional prep tournament results list multiple AAA and A games with scores at venues including Kent State University Toledo, Columbus Coliseum, Dayton Arena, Canton, Steubenville and Ohio University. Matches feature teams such as Eastlake North, Lorain Southview, St. Mary, Brookfield, Wheelersburg, Wellsville, Brookfield, and Van Wert with advancing winners noted for semifinals and regional finals.

Kent State University Toledo Eastlake North Columbus Linden McKinley Chillicothe Brookfield Cleveland Latin Akron St. Vincent St. Mary East Palestine Bowling Green University Lorain Catolic Bloomdate Emwood van Wert Willard Dayton Arena Circleville Versailes Dayton Roth Cincinnati Greenhills Ohio University Wheelersburg Charies Wellsville Coshocton Canton Fie Windham Jeromesville Hillsdale Monroeville Cuyahoge Heights Scott East Cleveland Shaw Canton McKinney Barberton Kent State Columbus Coliseum Defiance Columbus Lindgen McKinsey Lorain Catholic Ohio Universiy Ohio Univ

PGA Moves Future HQ and Golf Complex to Palm Beach County

The PGA of America shifts its planned headquarters and three-course complex from Martin to Palm Beach County. Officials cite better transport access and utility services while maintaining the timetable for phased completion through 1978. The project includes a clubhouse, communications center, hotel, library, hall of fame, and exhibition space with three courses slated for 1977 and 1978 readiness.

West Palm Beach Fla Professional Golfers’ Association of America PGA Martin County Palm Beach County PGA Sai

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