Top seeds debut in Middletown Indoor Invitational
No. 1 John Peckskamp of Cincinnati and No. 2 Joe Bachmann of Westerville advance to today’s first rounds after byes in the Middletown Tennis Club Men’s Indoor Invitational. Several defaults and tight matches set the stage for tomorrow’s finals with singles action at 1 p.m.
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John Peckskamp
Cincinnati
Joe Bachmann
Westerville
MTC
Tony Hammond
Andy Thompson
Hamilton
Bill Bein
Drexel Blevins
Steve Shortridge
Indianapolis
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Ve Poppelwell
Kent Chalfin
Steve Hennessey
Daytona
Bill Hochwalt
Doug Gaker
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John Slager
Thor Moody
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Jett Hire
Newark
Mike Whitty
Auburn Heights
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Mark Lowe
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Sparky Snyder
Charles Langell
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Tom Harrison
Gery Engelbrecht
Defauvlt
Joe Kortch
Vladimir Marci
Fairborn
John Gurian
Larry Goldsmith
West Chester
Kerry Junkerman
Paul Simon
Kent Chaitin
Steve Hennessy
Merchant Heads to EKU After Hancock Stint
Vic Merchant, a 6-5 former Middletown High guard, signs with Eastern Kentucky University after two years at Hancock Junior College in Santa Maria, California. A 1975 Middletown graduate, he averaged 15.9 points per game at Hancock and led the team in assists while earning all-state and all-conference honors.
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Score Struck by Line Drive Ends Pitching Prime
On this day in 1957 Cleveland Indians ace Herb Score suffered a career changing injury after a line drive by Gil McDougald struck his face. The 23 year old, who won 20 games and fanned 263 the prior season, never regained his former dominance and retired years later.
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MIT Open softball event canceled by rain this weekend
Rain at Goldman Park forces the cancellation of first round games and the hiatus of the MIT Open softball tournament until next year. Director Jim Whitley says all remaining play cannot be completed in time. Twenty four teams were slated to compete in the event.
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Goldman Park
Jim Whitley
Lakers face Trail Blazers in NBA semifinal clash
In a tale of the tortoise and the hare the Lakers take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a pivotal NBA semifinal series. Coach Jerry West leads Los Angeles as they pursue a decisive playoff victory.
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Jerry West
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National Basketball Association
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76ers Racehorse Speed Dominates Rockets in Eastern Final
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Houston Rockets 128-117 in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference final. The Rockets struggled to match pace and rebounding as coach Tom Nissalke warned they must slow tempo and improve in game two.
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Tom Nissalke
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76Ers
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Ahern Coles Stacey Lead Opening Round in Lady Tara
In Roswell Kathy Ahern Janet Coles and Hollis Stacey shot four under par 69s to share the first round lead in the $50 000 Lady Tara Golf Tournament. Yugoslavia Spain tied 1 1 after day one Davis Cup singles in Belgrade. Romania Czechoslovakia tied 1 1 in Bucharest. Sweden leads Austria 2 0 after first day in Stockholm.
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Janet Coles
Hollis Stacey
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Spain
Bucharest
Romania
Czechoslovakia
Stockholm
Sweden
Austria
Estate notices from Middletown probate cases issued in April 1977
Case details list several probate actions in Middletown Ohio with dates in April 1977. Attorneys listed include Stanley E. Kolb and Thomas G. Scott. Executors or executrices named include Linda Dietz and Barbara Ann Anness. Filing dates span April 14 to 23 with May deadlines noted.
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Stubbs
Stanley E. Kolb Kolb
Saw Franklin
Lebanon Feature Promises Seven Horse Field At Raceway
Lebanon The field swells to seven for tonight's Lebanon Raceway feature race with newcomers Lehigh Rainbow Bret's Beau and Marc Rowdai in the $2,500 Preferred Pace sixth race on a 10 race card.
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Longshot wins River Downs feature at 49 to 1 odds
Go On TV, a 49 to 1 longshot, surged from the back to win the six furlong River Downs feature by a neck. The race time was 1 12 4 5, with a $101.60 payout for the winner along with $21.80 and $9.80. Patron de Cien paid $2.80 and $2.60, Rip Bullah $3.60. A crowd of 3,234 wagered $329,925.
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River Downs
Patron de Cien
Rip Bullah
Ohio Estates Notice for Burke and Strickland Executors
Notice filed in Butler County Ohio for estate matters including Mary Bryant administratrix Mary Belle Strickland estate executor appointment First National Bank of Middletown named as executor with dates in April 1977 and authorities in Case Nos EA 5477 BA 6518 and BA 6352.
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First National Bank of
Middletown
Ohio
Butler County
Harry F. Walsh
Indy May Get Wet for Opening Day at Indianapolis
Weather threats loom over the May 29 Indy 500 opener as 850 cars prepare for time trials May 14 15 21 22 on the 2 mile Brickyard. Practice runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily amid 16 makes including Gurney Eagles and McLarens.
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Fat purse set at Edgewater Raceway Park
Crowds exceed 10 000 attend NHRA events at Edgewater near Cleves as a $3406 purse tops tonight program across all brackets. Gates open 4 p m racing 8 p m. Eldora Speedway Rossburg hosts late models and stock cars Sunday with time trials at 1 30 p m and racing at 3 p m.
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Venus Stakes and Southern Ohio Handicap on RD card
River Downs closes its first week with the Venus Stakes at 7 500 each for fillies and mares three and up over 5 furlongs in two divisions. Sunday's Southern Ohio Handicap features Commissioner Gabe and Big Zip, two Ohio top three year olds meeting for the third time, with a 1 1/16 mile distance.
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River Downs
Ohio
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Gabe
Beulah Park
Armco Cancels Housewife Golf Clinic
Armco Park cancels the housewife golf clinic planned for Monday through Thursday. Armco Association activities director Bob Bauer says the event is postponed until further notice.
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Bob Bauer
Armco Association
Estate Notice for Homer L. Alderton Case EA-653
Case No EA 653estate of Homer L Alderton notice is hereby given that Opel Ludwig of Middletown Ohio has dated this 25th day of April 1977 J Thomas H Stubbs Sr and Wm Rathman
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Ohio
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Niel Page, Jr
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Estate notices list executors and administratrix names
Case Nos EA 647 and BA 6405 announce estates of Lela Mae Rogers and Faye Krey with executors Richard W. Rogers and an administratrix for Faye Purdy. Notices dated April 19 1977 and a placeholder for April 23 30 May.
Estate of Elizabeth Herrell Henderson appoints executor
Richard Henry Henderson of Middletown Ohio has been duly appointed Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Herrell Henderson. Dated this 25th day of April 1977. Published by Kitchen and Singer. May 7 and 14.
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Andrew N Singer Kitchen & Singer
Middletown Seeks Contractors for Lefferston Playfield Improvements
Legal Notice No 1297 invites bids for Earthwork grading roadwork underdrain storm and sanitary sewers water line and walks at Lefferston Playfield Middletown Ohio. Bids due May 24 1977 with 5 percent bid bond and 100 percent performance and payment bonds. Cooperating plan files and specs available from City Engineer. The city reserves right to reject all bids and may waive informality.
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Middletown
Ohio
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