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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1977

Page

11

Middletown track coach chases improved showing after rough week

Middletown coach Bob Mucha complains of bad luck after a string of injuries and miscues at the sectional. Todd Bell saved the week with a long jump record while several others qualified for the Class AAA District meet at Welcome Stadium Dayton.

McRobert Journal Evendale Middletown High Bob Mucha Welcome Stadium Dayton Streeter Gresham Princeton High Todd Bell Mucha Ray Jemison Bell Dwayne Streeter Middies Eric Gresham Tim Turner Pete McCartt Jim Gaines McCartt

Fenwick Athletes Set Records in Cincinnati Sectionals

Fenwick High star Lisa Roberts set two sectional marks winning the 80 yard low hurdles in 11.75 seconds and the 440 yard dash in 62.5 seconds. Teammate Kathy Wentworth also set a meet record in the 880 yard run at 2:37.5 and earned a district meet berth at Welcome Stadium Dayton.

Cincinnati Fenwick High Lisa Roberts Kathy Wentworth Country Day High Miss Roberts Wentworth Welcome Stadium Dayton

Fenwick Diver Johnson to Represent Middletown in State Meet

Lynette Johnson of Fenwick High will be Middletown's lone girl diver at the state meet in Columbus next weekend. She qualified by finishing in the district meet at the University of Cincinnati, becoming the first to reach the state competition.

Fenwick High Lynette Johnson Middletown Columbus Johnson University of Cincinnati

District AAA qualifiers list for boys and girls track

District qualifiers from area list top performers in Class AAA and A events. Notable names include Karl Klein Lakota Todd Bell Middletown Eric Gresham Pete McCartt Franklin Monroe Tim Turner Middletown Gresham Kerr Morrison Patterson Kerr and others across sprints relays and distance events.

Chad Velte Derek Velte Dave Brewer Dave Setser Monroe Jeff Goates Jess Thompson Jay Blount Mark Garver Greg Caskey Lakota Karl Klein Middletown Angie Patterson Meg Fiora Susan Zimmerman Jan Kerr Miss Kerr Franklin Nancy Patterson Colerain Princeton Middies Todd Bell Eric Gresham Pete McCartt Do. Veite Setser Brewer Goates Thompson Blount Garver Klein Bell Gresham Tim Turner Gaines McCartt Talawanda Jeri Williams MM Reardon Jean Sturgeon Susan Naken Susan Morrison Peg Bannon Dash Williams Gross Fry Morrison Naken Patterson Fiora Zimmerman Kerr Rob Harkrader Fenwick Jim Long John Nuck Long Bob Kiouman Harkrader Rob Veith Kiouman Nuck Markrader Lisa Roberts Deger Chase Rivizzino Stattan Stacey Irwin Julie Metzger Irwin Roessner Lau Statfan Roberts Martha Nuck Kathy Wentworth Statian

Middletown netters fall as area teams exit sectionals

Middletown area netters fail to reach finals at Sycamore as fourth seed Doug Gaker loses to Steve Palmer 26 61 64 in singles. Other local teams Franklin Talawanda Lakota Monroe and Hamilton area schools exit early with Oak Hills Princeton Indian Hill strong in semis.

Middletown Sycamore Middies Doug Gaker Steve Palmer Indian Hill Purple&White —Netters Monroe Franklin Talawanda Lakota

Middletown Freshman High dominates Hamilton Junior High meet

Middletown Freshman High won the Hamilton Junior High Invitational with 141 points, ahead of Hamilton Roosevelt 92. Darin Hill was outstanding, taking high jump 5-8, long jump 19-2, and 120 yard hurdles 14.4, a meet and school record. Other firsts included Bolen in pole vault Tincher in shot put Armstrong in 220 and the 440 relay Smith Dixon Holbrooks McCoy.

Hamilton Middletown Hamilton Middletown Darin Hill Tom Bolen Tim Tincher Greg Armstrong Jon Smith Ansin Dixon al Holbrooks John McCoy

Trade would suit Boobie just fine

Cincinnati Bengal fullback Boobie Clark says he does not fear rookie Pete Johnson from Ohio State and sees Johnson as a possible route out of Cincinnati. Clark has long sought a departure since 1974, citing his desire to leave a pass heavy offense.

Cincinnati Boobie Clark Pete Johnson Ohio State University Clark Johnson Bengals

Clark seeks trade from Bengals amid off field turmoil

Boobie Clark says he wants out of Cincinnati citing constant trouble and money worries. He recalls meetings with Mike Brown about a possible trade while defending teammate Robbie Johnson and noting media speculation and legal entanglements surrounding his name.

Mary Mel Dominates Lebanon Pace Final

Mary Mel driven by Lew Williams wins the third division at Lebanon in 2 04.1 over a strong field. Other winners include Drizzle in 2 03.0 and CW Yorktown in 2 04.2 with No Cal and Beautiful Skipper also posting quick times. Eliminations advance to Northfield for the next round with a $60 000 championship in Lebanon on Oct 11.

C.W Yorktown No Cal Beautiful Skipper Northfield Lebanon Boondock Baby Jeb Arrow Mid Sipper Shanty’s Son Lady Miinik Drizzie Skipper King Most Happy Card Pace Flying Gemini Power Burn Quinella JR Lucy Hi Tami Mary Mel Sweet Cornelia Captain's Reef Oaklawn Victoria AT. Rodney the Sportsman Karen F Sharon Tender Caress Beach Skipper Pace Jee Tee Knight Cara Deal Right

Schramm Leads Miami Middletown In Regional Golf Chalk

Nick Schramm was low medalist for day one with a 77 helping Miami University Middletown to second in the Ohio Regional Campus Conference Championships at Weatherwax. Newark leads at 337 while MUM sits at 344 as the 36 hole tourney moves to Valley View and Highland courses.

Nick Schramm Miami University- Middletown Ohio Weatherwax

McGill Leads Unbeaten Tennis in Ohio Conference

Middletown’s Chris McGill remains undefeated after day one of the Ohio Conference Tennis Tournament at MUM, posting a 3-4 record to lead the women’s No. 1 singles. Jim Davis tops the men’s No. 1 with 2-0, while Janie Brewer and Keith Black tie for first in mixed doubles at 2-0. MUM leads the team race with 12 wins, OSU Newark 11, Ohio University Chillicothe 10. Action wraps today with trophy presentations at 2 p.m.

Miami University Middletown Chris McGill Mum McGill Jim Davis Janie Brewer Keith Black Ohio State-Newark Osu-Newark Ohio University- Chillicothe

Fenwick Falcons win Class A sectional baseball title

Fenwick High rode an 11 hit attack to a 7 4 victory over St Bernard to claim the Class A sectional crown. Pete Esposito and Cliff Schaffner each had three hits and two RBIs while Toby Vaughn added two hits and two RBIs. St Bernard threatened in the sixth but was caught on the bases, and Fenwick advances to district play Thursday with opponent and site to be determined.

ST. Bernard Fenwick High Fenwick Pete Esposito Cliff Schaffner Falcons Toby Vaughn

Colonial leader surprised as Schroeder fires 131 at Colonial

Fort Worth AP John Schroeder surprised all by shooting a 131 nine under par to take a three shot lead in the Colonial Invitational. Ben Crenshaw posted a 70 to stay tied for second after 36 holes. Geiberger Schmidt tied for third as Ed Sneed and Lee Trevino sit close at 137.

Fort Worth Tex John Schroeder Ben Crenshaw University of Michigan Ben Schroeder Crenshaw al Geiberger Chi Chi Rodriguez Roger Maltbie Rodriguez Maltbie Ed Sneed Lee Trevino

Blalock Leads Baltimore Classic After First Round

Jane Blalock tied for the lead at 4 under with Silvio Bertolaccini of Argentina after the opening round of the Greater Baltimore Golf Classic at Pine Ridge. JoAnn Carner and six others trailed by one stroke, with Sandra Palmer shooting 73 and Kathy Whitworth and Judy Rankin one stroke behind at 75.

Baltimore Jane Blalock Atlanta Miss Blalock Silvio Bertolaccini Argentina JoAnn Carner Pine Ridge Joyce Kazmierski Marlene Hagge Dot Germain Marlene Floyd Cathy Mant Betty Burfeind Sandra Palmer Kathy Whitworth Judy Rankin

100-Lap ASA Race Heads to Queen City Speedway

The American Speed Association Circuit of Champions visits Queen City Speedway with a 100-lap feature headlining the program. Ed Howe of Michigan eyes the berth, chasing past wins at the Tri-County era. Gates open 11 a.m. warmups noon, time trials 1 p.m., racing 2:30 p.m. Also NHRA Winston World Championship action at Edgewater Raceway Park features Bill Pryor in a funny car and Gary Beck in top fuel with eliminations at 2 p.m.

American Speed Association ASA Queen City Speedway Michigan Ed Howe Howe Queen City Oval Tri-County Speedway Bill Pryor Barry Gary Beck Alberta Canada

Bowling Green Leads MAC Golf After First Round

Bowling Green holds a seven stroke advantage after the first round of the MAC Championships at Hueston Woods. Five BG players placed in the top 12 as team captain Jim Decker remarked they aimed to stay near Miami. Kent State sits second at 381 with Miami and Central Michigan tied at 385 and Western Michigan at 387.

Oxford Ohio Bowling Green Falcons Miami Jim Decker Hueston Woods Kent State Central Michigan Western Michigan

Wooster Captures Third Straight OC Golf Title

Wooster won the Ohio championship with a 1 145 team total and 44 stroke margin over host Wittenberg. Greg Nye led with a seven over par 223 for 54 holes, as Wooster’s team finished 2 3. Baldwin Wallace Capital and Ohio Wesleyan tied for third at 1 195.

Springfield Ohio Wooster Greg Nye Scots Wittenberg Baldwin-Wallace Capital Ohio Wesleyan

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