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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1970

Page

11

Brundage's Last Minute Move Rocks Olympic Debate

AP reports with Theibler, ISF president, accusing Avery Brundage of undermining Olympic unity by pressing to erase Alpine skiing from the Winter Games. Kebler counters that federations face amateur scandals, while IOC officials warn such eliminations could disrupt selection of 1976 Winter sites across Tampere, Garibaldi, Denver, and Sion.

Amsterdam Theibler ISF Avery Brundage Bce Ae IOC Inter Kebler Thomas Ke Brundage Alps Sap Era Japan Grenoble Keller Moscow Los Angeles Montreal Mun Ouich Germany

Plugging Puts Gibby Gilbert In Spotlight

Gibby Gilbert surged through the Houston Champions Invitational to win in a sudden death playoff against Bruce Crampton. The Hollywood, Florida club pro posted 282 for the 72 holes, two under par, after a final round 70. Bruce Crampton, Bert Greene, and Ben Hogan were among the leaders, with Hogan finishing five back at 287. Gilbert credited his perseverance with the victory as Hogan eyed a comeback.

Hollywood Fla Bruce Crampton Houston Crampton Gibby Gilbert Florida Champions Golf Club Bert Greene Greene Ben Hogan Hogan Gary Player Arti Wall Julius Boros Doug Sanders Dale Douglass Jim Colbert

Berrys Lead Local Teams In Dutch Doubles

Middletown bowlers dominate the Spring Dutch Doubles at Eastern Lanes as Brenda and Bobby Berry top the handicap with 967. Cheryl Mitchner and Dave Krasnowski rise to second with 958, followed by Janice and Tom Puckett at 955. Norma Henry and Bill Fickle sit fourth with 934 while Rose and Elmer Myer are fifth at 917. Boots Harding and Dick Colvin lead scratch with 752. The event finishes Saturday with a $200 prize and trophy at stake.

Middletown Brenda Bobby Berry Catherine Burling Joe Kessnick Cincinnati Middletown Keglers Cheryl Mitchner Dave Krasnowski Janice Tom Puckett Norma Henry Bill Fickle Rose Elmer Myer Burling Kessick Boots Harding Dick Colvin

Golfers Ace Armco Greens Hole-in-One Feats

Saturday yielded two hole-in-ones at Armco Greens. Bob Davis carded a 258 yard 14th hole ace with a four iron, and Bill Halsey followed on the 170 yard 1st hole with a six iron.

Armco Bob Davis Bill Halsey Davis Halsey

Lakota High names Fred Davies new basketball coach

Westchester reports Fred Davies is appointed varsity basketball coach at Lakota High replacing Jim Woodrey who moves to assistant faculty manager of athletics. Davies, Lakota junior high hoop coach for three years and former assistant varsity coach, also coached cross country and junior high track. He is Camden Shawnee High 1962 alumnus and Miami University graduate 1966 with history and government major and health minor.

Westchester Fred Davies Lakota High Jim Woodrey Davies Lakota Camden Shawnee High Miami University

Dallas Open Champ Betsy Rawls Edges Field in Windswept Win

Betsy Rawls shot 69 to finish 54 holes at one over par 214 and win the Dallas Women’s Civitan Open by two strokes at Glen Lakes. Kathy Whitworth led early but carded 74 as Rawls made pressure putts on the final holes. Finishing tied for second at 216 were Mickey Wright, Sandra Palmer, and Marilyn Smith. Wright posted a 68 in the final round.

Dallas Tex Betsy Rawls Miss Rawls Glen Lakes Country Club Kathy Whitworth Miss Whitworth

Two Teams Tie At Browns Run Country Club

At Browns Run yesterday the teams of C G Kramer Ward Browning and Joe Florence Randy Duray tied for best ball net score with 61. Close behind, the team of Bob Nelson John Darragh finished third with a 62.

C. G. Kramer Ward Browning Joe Florence Randy Duray Browns Run Country Club Bob Nelson John Darragh

Phillies rookie Larry Bowa steals 48 in PCL season

In Clearwater AP reports Phillies rookie Larry Bowa set a modern Pacific Coast League single season stolen bases record with 48 steals last year. The speedster led the league in thefts and showcased his baserunning savvy for the minor league club.

Clearwater Fla Phillie Larry Bowa

Petty’s Crash Highlights Weekend Auto Racing News

Richard Petty, 32, survived a spectacular Darlington crash that sidelined him for weeks after a Plymouth hit the wall and flipped before the main grandstand. Parnelli Jones won Trans-Am at Lime Rock, Ed Leslie second, while Pearson led most of the Rebel 400 at Darlington to win $16,575. The weekend also saw Monaco Grand Prix winner Jochen Rindt and Tiny Lund triumph elsewhere amid Memorial Day 500 prep at Indianapolis.

Parnelli Jones David Pearson Richard Petty Jones Indianapolis Darlington S. C Dick Brooks ABC Petty Florence Jochen Rindt Monaco Tiny Lund Cross Sacramento Calif

Japanese Skier Glasses Mt Everest Descent

Uichiro Miura, 37, reached speeds up to 93.6 mph on a 1.8 mile descent from Mt Everest south col. He slipped but finished in 2 minutes 20 seconds after losing a ski and injuring a hip. Seven Nepalese assistants and Sherpas died during the expedition.

Katmandu Nepal M. Everest Uichiro Miura Japan Miura Everest T. Fujishima

Lebanon Raceway Entries by Race Listing

Entries listed for nine races at Lebanon Raceway with horse names and driver or handler identifiers. First race includes Candian and Miracle Honor. subsequent races feature patterns like Pace and Trot labels, listing multiple entrants per race and associated names.

Candian John Donna Fields Miss Sargent Miracle Honor Cindy Knight Shy Maid King’s Knight Linn’s Tre Kay's Lad Artistic Wick Miss McCord Carolyn Painted Beauty Diane Chase Miss Miniver Donnie Boy Jack Byrd Cox Lovely Lady Abbey’s Dream Alwin Scot Aurora Borealis C.T.R Charmin‘s Glory Rail Chief Windale Napoleon Hal Lady Onyx Pick’s Pick Highlawn Deana Lota Diller My Roscoe Mahlon Smike Ayreway Abbe Bea Victory Pace Webel Hagler Vaney’s Best Rita the Great Connie Jo Miracle Roy Fighting Fortuna Marquis Pick Starlight Force Deveraux Dude Lady Karen D Hal Tiger Mr. DO. J Harry E Edgewood Valley Valley Air Bonnie Colby Pace Express Time Hulduh’s Prince Edgewood Kent Windale My Caroline Cashmere Scott Star Miss Hal Counsel Kingery Express Myrtle Vickie Stardust Force Irish Kitty Cardinal Song Rustee Darnamite Mr. Royalty Colblin Little Charley Mack Genoa H. B. Direct Fredrick Bobbie L. Gratton Eddie Creed Spanish Eyes

East German skater Seyfert retires from competition

Berlin AP reports Blond Gabi Seyfert, world figure skating champion, has retired from active competition at age 21. The East German was a top contender for the 1972 Munich Olympic gold in ladies figure skating, with no reason given for the retirement.

Berlin Blond Gabi Seyfert East Germany Miss Seyfert

TCS Winner Waited For His Chance

Jerry Blundy waited behind Dick Sutcliff for 73 laps then passed him in the backstretch to win Tri County Speedways 40 lap IMCA sprint car feature. Blundy from Galesburg Illinois won by five car lengths with Sutcliff taking second and setting a six lap IMCA record. Other top finishers included J D Leas Wintersville Ohio Don Hewitt Troy Ohio and Rick Fokel Shillingsville Illinois. Additional IMCA records were posted for half mile tracks by Dick Gaines and Fred Linder.

West Chester Ohio Jerry Blundy Dick Sutcliff Tri County Speedway Blundy Galesburg Internations Motor Contest Association IMCA Sutcliff Kansas City J.D. Leas Wintersville Don Hewitt Troy Rick Fokel Shillingsville Ill

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