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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1969

Page

14

Mother Daughter Duo Win City Women’s Bowling Doubles Title

Nancy Burdge and Edna Brooks ceded the lead as a mother daughter pair from Nancy’s House of Drugs claimed the doubles crown with 3,046 pins after a late surge. Leona’s House of Drugs and Arnold’s Carry Out followed, while singles winner Joanna Clevenger posted 659. Betty Hotarick finished high in singles with 622 and 613 in actual, and Jenny Mynhier took all events with 1,693.

Laynecrest Lanes Nancy Burdge Edna Brooks Nancy House of Drugs Leona Arnold Miller’s Sylvia Lewis Laynecrest Breakfast Joe Lewis Janet Gibbs Beverly Moore Ardella Miller Mrs. Lewis Helen Smith Betty Hotarick Joanna Clevenger Moore House of Drugs Crew Miller Insurance Jenny Mynhier

Kentucky Derby hopefuls win weekend stakes for Phipps Neloy

The Gulfstream Park Handicap saw Funny Fellow fail dismally as Court Recess edged No Double in a photo finish. Ogden Phipps’ King of the Castle won the Louisiana Derby at the Fair Grounds, and Reviewer captured the Bay Shore at Aqueduct. Rock Talk, Glory Hallelujah, and Hy Forst won other listed races at Pimlico, Golden Gate Fields, and Oaklawn Park.

Funny Fellow Phipps Eddie Neloy Mrs. H. C. Phipps Wheatley Stable C. V. Whitney Gene Goff Ogden Phipps Reviewer New Orleans Fair Grounds Aqueduct Mike Micelli Court Recess Red-n-Blie Farm Rock Talk Oaklawn Park

Boston University names Coach of the Year award for Harry Cleverly

The annual Coach of the Year award at Boston University is renamed in honor of the late Harry Cleverly, Terrier hockey mentor killed in an automobile accident on December 3, 1968. Cleverly led the hockey program for 17 seasons with a 210-142-10 record.

Boston Boston University Harry Cleverly Cleverly

Toronto Bowler Charlotte Walker Turns 100 as Queen of Canada Lanes

Toronto AP reports Charlotte Walker marked her 100th birthday by bowling two five pin games with three strikes and two spares. She earned recognition as Canada's oldest competitive bowler and was crowned queen of the country's bowling lanes.

Toronto Charlotte Walker Canada

Deron Johnson Back In Groove With Phillies

Deron Johnson shows power for Philadelphia in spring exhibition, belting two run homers and a run scoring double to back a 5 2 victory over the Dodgers. He has hit three homers in three days after joining the Phillies, seeking a comeback after a down season with Atlanta.

Deron Johnson Philadelphia Phillies Johnson Cincinnati Atlanta Philadelphia Los Angeles Dodgers Phillies Braves Detroit Dodgers Claude Osteen John Purdin Jerry Koosman New York Mets Boston Red Sox Jim Lonborg Lonborg

Reds Pound Yanks 6-3 in third straight spring win

May hit a two run homer on his 26th birthday as Alex Johnson homered and doubled twice. Johnson drove in two runs after a slow start and Pete Rose and Bobby Tolan singled to set up Cincinnati’s sixth inning lead. Bench added a homer in the eighth to cap the Reds 6-3 victory over the Yankees in Tampa.

Boston Buddy Leroux Detroit St. Louis Dave Campbell Tiger Jim Hutto Washington Houston Astros Gary Holman Frank Howard del Unser Marty Martinez Graig Pittsburgh Minnesota Bob Robertson Sal Bando Danny Cater Dick Green Mike Paul Tampa Fla May Alex Johnson Cincinnati Johnson Reds New York Yankees Jerry Kennedy Pete Rose Bobby Tolan John Bench

Tri County Speedway dubbed greatest dirt track by Foyt

WESTCHESTER Ohio area farmland has become Tri County Speedway a half mile dirt track praised as fastest by A J Foyt. Redwine owner builder says it averages 82 mph seats 7600 now 10600 soon drew 200 000 spectators last year and paid 162000 in prize money to USAC and regional drivers from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky with seasons opening March 30.

Westchester Ohio Bill Redwine A. J. Foyt Redwine Tri County Speedway Foyt al Unser Roger McCluskey U.S Cincinnati USAC Indiana Kentucky

East Arcanum Hailed By Fans

About 5 000 people including Gov Rhodes celebrated Columbus East Tigers after their 71 56 win over Canton McKinley for the second straight big school title. In Arcanum Darke County 1 500 townspeople cheered Arcanum High Trojans as they defeated Bridgeport 84 59 for Class A honors.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Columbus East Tigers Statehouse Arcanum Darke County Arcanum High Trojans Columbus East Canton McKinley Capitol Rhodes City of State of Ohio Tigers Bridgeport Trojan Dick Graeff

Arcanum Sets Two New Basketball Tournament Marks

Arcanum High School from Darke County set two tournament records on the way to the Class A title. The team defeated Portsmouth Clay 76 61 and Bridgeport 84 59 to total 160 points, breaking the two day record of 156. They also made 61 field goals, surpassing 60 by the 1957 Gratis team.

Columbus Ohio Arcanum Darke County Portsmouth Bridgeport Mariemont Gratis

Tigers Sweep AA Title as East Tops McKinley in Columbus

Ed Die Ratleff and Nick Conner led Columbus East with 48 points and 34 rebounds to win the Class AA high school championship over Canton McKinley. Also named to the all tournament team were Nick Weatherspoon of McKinley Abe Steward and Eddie Trail of Toledo Libby.

Columbus Ohio Eddie Ratleff Nick Conner Canton McKinley Nick Weatherspoon Abe Steward Eddie Trail Toledo Libbey

Trojan Trio Lands On All-Tourney Team

The Canum squad won the Class A championship by beating Bridgeport on Saturday afternoon. Dave Gray Jim Troutwine and Steve Christ earned spots on the all tournament team for their standout performances.

Trojan Columbus Ohio Arcanum Bridgeport Dave Gray Jim Troutwine Steve Christ

Memorial clock honors Jim Clark in Chirnside village

Residents of Chirnside Scotland unveiled a memorial Sunday to Jim Clark the world champion race driver who died last April in a crash in Germany. The memorial clock with a racing car emblem stands near the village where Clark lived.

Chirnside Scotland Jim Clark Germany Clark

Ford GT40 Rolls to Sebring Victory Amid Cone Chaos

In Sebring Florida Ford GT40s prevail in the 12 hour endurance race as lightweight prototypes face brutal punishment from a rough course and traffic cones. Jackie Ickx and Jack Oliver clinch the win for Belgium and England while Ferraris and Porsches suffer frequent failures from collisions with cones and damaged suspensions.

Sebring Fla Bob Gross Man West Nyack N.Y Jackie Ickx Belgium Jack Oliver England Ford Renee Ferrari

Tigers' Chances Nil For Repeat

Columbus AP notes Colum bus East must replace all five starters from a 71 54 Class AA title win over Canton McKinley. Senior core leaves no obvious heir apparent and top reserve Kevin Smith at 6 4 is the tallest returnee. Mohawk is pegged as Columbus' team to beat.

Columbus Ohio Columbus East East Canton McKinley Kevin Smith

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