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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1967

Page

15

Saints line up big free agent signing for 100000

AP reports New Orleans would add Jimmy Taylor to the Saints for 100000 pending official release by Green Bay. Taylor, LSU star of 1957, would join Paul Hornung and Gary Cuozzo in a Saints roster overhaul under Tom Fears as season tickets rise and a Tulane Stadium sellout era nears.

NEW Orleans Jimmy Taylor New Orleans Saints Taylor Saints Hap Glaudi Wwl-Tv Louisiana State University Green Bay Packers Packers NFL Glaudi Pete Rovelle Green Bay Vince Lombardi Paul Hornung Gary Cuozzo Baltimore Colts Tom Fears Hornung Cuozzo Tulane University

Don Perkins Returns to Cowboys After Retirement

Dallas fullback Don Perkins unretired to rejoin the Cowboys as coach Tom Landry predicted a stronger squad for next season. Landry credits Perkins’s 1966 form and notes the team will benefit from veteran players, while denying exact contract figures. Perkins had briefly considered New Mexico state work before agreeing to stay with Dallas.

Harold V. Ratliff Dallas Dallas Cowboys Don Perkins Tom Landry Green Bay Landry Perkins New Mexico Houston Ralph Neely Oilers Tex Schramm The Cowboys Schramm

Montgomery’s Triple Lifts Middies Over Princeton in GC

Rick Montgomery hit a bases loaded triple in the third as Middle town High rallied to beat Princeton 7 3 in a Greater Miami Conference game. Mike Habig retired the last four batters in a six inning no hit stretch for the Middies. Fred Thompson added his second homer in two games to seal the insurance run. The Oxford District Class AA game vs Kingsville was postponed along with two other days of games. Middle town improves to 10 5 1 overall.

Rick Montgomery Middletown High Princeton Miami Mike Habig Middies Fred Thompson Kingsville Lakota Oxford Middiet Stegman Thompson Acus Speer Pressler Habig Bremer

Knothole Sale Meeting Called for Report

Knothole managers and coaches meet at 7:30 pm at the Parks Administration Building in Goldman Park to review the Middletown candy sale that began Saturday and will run for two weeks.

Parks Administration Goldman Park Middletown

Champ Mo Pan Am bid aims at $200 million sports complex

Champ Missouri with 12 eligible voters and 1,200 factory workers seeks U S Olympic Committee approval to bid for the 1971 Pan American Games. The plan envisions a large sports complex and a 1 mile track funded by pari mutuel betting, contingent on new legislation and local bond issues. Bill Bangert leads the effort.

ST. Louis Champ Hazelwood U.S Houston Astrodome Bill Bangert Bangert

Lebanon Raceway Race Card Highlights and Results

A fragmented Lebanon Raceway listing shows multiple races with winners and payoffs such as Trot-Fall Of Pompay and Pace-New ton Betsy. It includes times, payout figures, and a lengthy entry list for first through ninth races with numerous inconsistencies in spelling and names.

Fall of Pompay Tim Melody Corner Star Newton Betsy Tart Kamar F Hick Mick Prince Volo Archbob Rare Rodney Lonesome Me James R Milford Demon's D Lady Mary D Little Orince Pace Barmary Charles Penny Pepper Juzene Attica George Gaye Brewer Luger Reizen Gradetreet Ripper Meteor Montgomery Eesy Wick Hurley Mise Susie Song Miller Susten Pass ncConnaughey Lieutenant Brook Mardy Rolling Marry Deity Joan T Taylor Glack Weeder Temple Sonny Land Singiey Mountain Butler Morgen Rod's Keener Chatidate Ron Willian Stampholder Jester Ma Albertson Miss Sas DeBaun Mrm Martin Lady Ogortee Pumphrey Mee Sharon Ann Chet Lynn Maid McCalia Ed Song Owens Meadow Woodley Landes Cheekie Vic DeBaun Gavi Diller McKeever Mertin Miss Gold Rodney Rankin Tilly Chrites Moon Miteman Sorina Direct Stephenson Abbe Mudsor Dewbre Coney Island Parker Breckie Witt Creamer Nat's Pride Farrington Over Land McConnaughey Kieh Direct Ayr C. Vole Williams Miracle Rock Farrin Edgewood Sam TBA Hucklebuck Miterman Hopeful Battie Richardson Josedale Red Star Carpenter Mostest Mite Justice Adios John Ferguson Gypsy Ady Sanders Ronnie Joyce Ailes Quick Flick Opity Ladde Spitier

American Duo Win 1000 Kilometer Race at Francorchamps

American Rich ard Thompson and Belgian Jacky Ickx drove a Ford Mirage prototype to a dominant win on the Francorchamps circuit. They completed 71 laps of the 621 mile race in 5 hours 9 minutes 46.5 seconds at an average speed of 120.5 mph.

Francorchamps Belgium Richard Thompson Jacky Ickx Thompson Ickx

Jockeys Weigh Derby Prospects Ahead of Churchill Trials

In Louisville a Derby Trial shapes Derby hopes for several horses including Cop Reception Glengary and Lightning Orphan as jockey assignments and track conditions loom large. Top contenders Damascus and Successor prepared for longer workouts as trainers weigh riders and routes for the 93rd Kentucky Derby.

Louisville Patrice Jacobs Darby Dan Farm Churchill Downs William Seitz Vincent Reid Lou Cavalaris Damascus Ruben John Devire Freeman Keyes Lightning Orphan Millard Elbert Sutcliff Glengary Walter Blum Willie Shoemaker Second Encounter Kenny Knapp Sleepy Pat Mitchell Shirota Castie Bullah Jimmy Nichols Barbs Delight No Boy Magic Bud P. Rubbicco Betemight Hank Moreno Edith W. Bancroft Wheatley Stable

Germantown Edges Roosevelt In Nonleague Tilt

Germantown capitalized four Dayton Roosevelt errors in the first inning to race to a 6-5 win. Larry Conrad drove in two runs with a seventh inning single to pull the Cards within a run before a baserunner was caught stealing. Germantown improves to 10-3 on the year and prepares to open District play versus Dixie. line score shows Germantown 57 and Roosevelt 67 runs.

Dayton Roosevelt Germantown Larry Conrad Conrad Dixie Germant Fugett Byrd Ferguson Marshall

Wildwood Hosts Tied 82 Blind Bogey Winners

Otis Grant Paul Whitley and Bob McCandless each shot 82 to tie for top prize at Wildwood. Jim Stiver was closest to the pin on No 2 Jim Ritter on No 9 and Clayton Hollon on No 18.

Otis Grant Paul Whitley Bob McCandless Wildwood Jim Stiver Jim Ritter Clayton Hollon

Truckers Start Strong in Weekend Exhibitions

Wilsman Trucking of Hamilton opened with an 8 4 win and 9 1 victory over David's Buffet at Sharonville. The team then split a Franklin doubleheader, with Bob's Tavern taking the second game 4 3 after Wilsman won the first 7 4, and National Lanes of Dayton shut out the Truckers 5 0 in the Sunday second game after a 13 in the opener.

Wilsman Trucking of Hamilton Sharonville Franklin Truckers David's Buffet Bob’s Tavern Wilsman National Lanes

Argentina sweeps Venezuela in Davis Cup action

Argentina completed a 50 sweep of Venezuela in South American Davis Cup tennis. Julian Gonzabal won 6-1 6-4 6-0 over Jorge Andrews and Eduardo Soriano defeated Humphrey Hose 6-0 8-6 6-1 on Monday.

Argentina Buenos Aires Venezuela Julian Gonzabal Eduardo Soriano Gonzabal Jorge Andrews Soriano Humphrey Hose

Ex-Ice Star Ailing Toronto

Hockey great Charlie Conacher, Hall of Fame member, has been released from hospital after throat cancer surgery. Conacher underwent the procedure on April 3 and is reported to be recovering.

Aising Toronto Charlie Conacher Conacher Hockey Hall of Fame

Franklin Locals Cup crowns Sixth Annual Chronicle Tourney

Middletown bowler Angie Callahan claim singles with 614 actual and 710 handicap series as Franklin Ready-Mix wins team title on last shift to total 3 164. Edith Waddell and Phyllis McDaniels capture doubles with 1 317, while Charlotte Aylstock posts a 704 for runner up in singles.

Franklin Middletown Angie Callahan Edith Waddell Phyllis McDaniels Donna Kline Polly Brogan Fleeta Smith Maxine West Jean Mills Callahan Mason Charlotte Aylstock Illa Gibbs F Ann Bower Dayton Juanita Stewart Germantown Phyllis McDaniel

Audrie joins Middle town 600 Club with a 615 series

Audrie Davis bowled a 615 series at Sports Bowl to join Middle town's 600 Club, posting games of 170 244 and 201 for her first 600. The sheet highlights include Bert Bailey and multiple high scores from the HONOR ROLL with many bowlers totaling around 600.

Audrie Davis Middletown Bert Bailey T. Mislovich Bill Howard Jim Curliss Bob Wilson Jr. Guy Glenn Tullis R. Mattingly G. Brandenburg Larry Cain R. Nichting Floyd Gephart Mac McClain Pat Dineen Les Pfeiffer Don Eisele Dale Morton Rod Johnson D. Justice Alice Keister Mary Lou Leak Char. Pergram M. Buvinger Judy Schultz Dane Whisman Helen Hughes Wanda Jackson L. Trimble Ella Lou Isbel Velma Harrison Sandy Wilkins Betty Spencer E. Warnock Char. Johnson

Clay's Lawyers Press New Tactics in Ali Draft Fight

In Houston, Cassius Clay's lawyers pursue injunctive measures to block federal prosecution after his draft refusal. Judge Woodrow Sears dismissed the suit seeking exemption, saying remedies may be exhausted, with plans to seek injunctions from Judge John R. Brown and potential appeals to the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans.

Houston Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali Army U. S Clay Hayden Covington New York Quinnan Hodges Seals U. S. Atty Morton Suaman Covington U. S. Circuit John R. Brown Covingon Sth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Brown

Boxing Greats Honor Promoter Herman Taylor at 80

In Philadelphia on Monday, Sugar Ray Robinson and boxing legends including Jack Dempsey, Tommy Loughran, Tony Galento, Benny Bass, Joey Giardello and others marked Herman Taylor’s 80th birthday. About 1,000 attendees sang and paid tribute as Taylor, a promoter for 55 years, thanked friends and supporters for their part in his career.

Philadelphia Herman Taylor Sugar Ray Robinson Jack Dempsey Tommy Loughran Tony Galento Benny Bass Joey Giardello Pete Latzo Sandy Sadler Bob Montgomery Billy Soose Ernie Terrell Lew Tencher Billy Conn Taylor Robinson Dempsey Gene Tunney

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