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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1966

Page

13

Graustark Withdrawal Opens Derby Field at Churchill

Graustark is sidelined by a broken bone leaving the Kentucky Derby prep race wide open. About 20 three year olds at Churchill Downs or en route are listed as possible starters in the 1 1/4 mile event for a $125,000 added purse.

Orlo Robertson Louisville Graustark Kentucky Churchill Downs Buckpasser Graystark Abe Robert Byfield Chicago Hope Better Bee Bill Shoemaker Abe’s Hope Michael Ford Gentry Bowie Reginald Webster H.C. Phipps Stupendous Eddie Neley Wheatley Jimmy Combest New York Advocator Williamstown Kid Dominar

Racing card lists multiple horse races with lineups at LVCoaon Raceway

The article presents nine race entries with horse names and drivers or handlers for trot and pace events at LVCoaon Raceway. It also covers Derby prep news including Graustark fracture, Buckpasser and Abe's Hope Derby favorites, and other contenders with trainer notes and weather expectations for Derby Week.

Young Brazil Squad Faces Spaniards In Davis Cup Round

Brazil’s young tennis team earned a second-round Davis Cup berth in European Zone play after Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Israel, Switzerland and Egypt advanced. Britain and Morocco also reached second round spots, with the United States to meet the survivor of the American Zone Venezuela vs Jamaica after Venezuela’s doubles win.

Associated Press Brazil Spain Hungary Israel Switzerland Egypt Italy Russia South Africa France Netherlands West Germany Poland Canada Czechoslovakia Britain Morocco Australia Germany United States Venezuela Jamaica Lyo Pimentel Eduardo Alvarez Lance Lumsden Richard Russell

Old Gray Fox Everett Case Buried in Raleigh

Everett Case, 65, famed former North Carolina State coach nicknamed the Old Gray Fox, died in a Raleigh hospital from cardio vascular collapse due to massive intestinal bleeding. Funeral services were set for today at the Episcopalian Church of the Good Shepherd with burial in Raleigh Memorial Park. Case led NC State from 1946 in 19 seasons posting 379 wins 134 losses and 10 conference titles while founding the Dixie Classic Tournament winning seven of 12 editions.

Raleigh N.C Everett Case North Carolina Case Gray Fox Episcopalian Church of the Good Shepherd Raleigh Memorial Park N.C. State State

Wettlaufer Wins North and South Amateur Golf Title

Nord Wettlaufer of Buffalo New York defeated Marion Heck of Columbus Ohio 4 and 2 to capture the North and South Amateur Championship in Pinehurst North Carolina on Saturday.

Marion Heck Pinehurst N. C Nord Wettlaufer Buffalo N.Y Columbiana Ohio

Ladd and Faison Free Agents Halt Chargers Talks

Ernie Ladd and Karl Faison, top AFL defenders for the San Diego Chargers, became free agents after declining 1965 contracts. The stalemate over their 1966 services drew Sid Gillman’s concern about a league wide pay-bonuses ripple. Trades and rights in other leagues complicated the tug of war.

San Diego Calif Ernie Ladd Karl Faison Ladd Faison San Diego Chargers Lade Gillman Sid Chargers AFL Houston Oilers Joe Foss Foss Houston

Henning Wins Texas Open as Guest at Oak Hills

Harold Henning, a South African guest, won the Texas Open at Oak Hills CC with an eight under 272 to take $13,000. He finished three shots ahead of Gene Littler Wes Ellis and Ken Still, with Littler leading early before fading. Henning carded 72 67 65 68 on the 6715 yard par-70 layout.

San Antonio, Tex Harold Henning Henning Oak Hills Country Club Gene Littler Wes Ellis Ken Still Littler Ellis Jay Hebert Terry Dill Dave Marr United States U.S PGA

Truitt Named Kent State Coach Boosts Flashes Stock

Frank Truitt is named head basketball coach at Kent State University, aiming to lift the struggling program after a long winning-season drought. The Otterbein graduate and former LSU coach faces a rebuilding challenge, hoping strong recruiting will spark rapid improvement.

Kent Ohio Kent State Frank Truitt Golden Flashes Truitt Louisana State University

Stan Byrd Wins Feature at Canada Drag Championship

Stan Byrd of Middletown Ohio won the feature super stock eliminator event at what was touted as Canada’s first annual super stock drag racing championships. Nearly 6000 fans attended the abandoned airport near Deseronto Ontario to see Byrd claim the title with an average speed of 134.95 miles per hour.

Deseronto Ont Stan Byrd Middletown Ohio Canada Belleville Byrd

Press Maravich Hired As LSU Basketball Coach

Baton Rouge AP reports 46 year old Press Maravich named LSU head coach replacing Frank Truitt who resigned to take Kent State job. Maravich came from North Carolina State where he led the Wolfpack.

Baton Rouge, la Press Maravich Louisiana ‘State University North Carolina State LSU Frank Truitt Kent State

Try-Hards win Chronicle Tournament at Laynecrest Lanes

Middletown bowlers led by the Try-Hards capture first prize in Franklin with 3,116 pins including handicap for 1,100. Mary Collins led with 592, followed by Jean Haley 570 and others as Cavalier Olds, McGowan-Reed, Burke's Phillips 66, and Messinger Corp. trailed.

Laynecrest Franklin Mary Collins Jean Haley Alice Mitchell June Hanes Sue Jefferson Cavalier Olds Akron McGowan

Marietta Duo Leads Handicap Doubles In Ohio Women’s Bowling

Mary Jane Vaughn and Barbara Jordan top the standings with 1333 after 14 weekends. Marilyn Enkeman is runner up in all events with 1853 scratch, behind Dottie Sargeant’s 1854. Cavalier Oldsmobile and Albury’s Ashland move to second and third in team handicap with 3050 and 3041 respectively.

Zanesville Ohio Marietta Wooster Kegler Ohio State Mary Jane Vaughn Barbara Jordan Gladys Schmidlin Joyce Sieja Genoa Marilyn Enkeman Dottie Sargeant Cincinnati Mary Badgeley Galion American Welding of Columbus Cavalier Oldsmobile Akron Albury’s Ashland New

Bowling Scores Report For Greta and Team Members

Greta Back posted 212 145 201 558 with Zelma Taylor 178 184 178 540 Judy Schultz 187 174 178 539 and Carolyn Wilder 144 184 186 514 in a bowling club summary. The scores reflect four players across four games with Greta leading the quartet by total pins.

Greta Back Zelma Taylor Judy Schultz Carolyn Wilder

Jim Miller Secures Double Victory at Wildwood

Jim Miller won two events at Wildwood yesterday taking the blind bogey with a 73 and the closest to pin on No 18. Leroy Wagner and Don Dowlin tied for second with 74, while Bill Ritter and C C Murphy were third with 75. Chuck Kent posted 70 for fourth as Wagner was closest to the pin on No 9 and Ritter delivered the longest drive from the No 1 tee.

Jim Miller Wildwood Leroy Wagner Don Dowlin Bill Ritter C. C. Murphy Chuck Kent Wagner Ritter

Meadowlawn Cafe Plans Two-Evening Drills at Yan kee Road Diamond

Meadowlawn Cafe announces workouts tonight and tomorrow at 6 p.m. on Yan kee Road Diamond. The sessions aim to sharpen team drills and prep for upcoming play.

Meadowlawn Cafe Yankee Road

Brown tops all events in Ohio State bowling after weekend

Bob Brown of Columbus rolled nine games to lead the all-events in the Ohio State Men's Bowling Tournament. He surpassed Don Dennis of Middletown who held a 1894 previous best as leaders now await one final weekend. Bill Simcox of Petersburg and Isol Bach of Middletown converted the 7 10 split.

Columbus Ohio Bob Brown Ohio State Brown Don Dennis Middletown Bill Simcox Petersburg iSol Bach

Newark Quintet Leads ABC Bowling Team Scores

Hermann and Mitchell Clothiers of Newark Ohio top the regular team division of the American Bowling Congress Tournament with 3042 on games 1011 1009 1022. John Fabre led individuals with 638 after a 149 start while teammates Snelling Copenhefer Baltzly and Miller posted 619 617 553 as Fabro closed strong with a strike spare.

Rochester N.Y Hermann and Mitchell Clothiers Newark Ohio American Bowling Congress John Fabre Joe Snelling Warren Copenhefer Russ Baltzly Roger Miller Fabro Little Chef Colonial Lanes Canton Federal Cleveland

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