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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1971

Page

11

Middletown and Madison golfers shine in Miami-Whitewater meets

In Cincinnati AAA West Sectional golf Middletown placed second behind St Xavier at Miami Whitewater as John Turner shot 73 and John Olman led with 70. Madison won the AA division at the same course with George Pal 73 and Jeff Wells earning district berth after playoff. District qualifiers include St Xavier, Middletown, Elder, Reeves, Gardener, and Olman.

Middletown High Cincinnati Miami-Whitewater Madison High Middie John Turner John Olman Cincinnati Walnut Hills Zoellner St. Xavier Twin Run Middletown and Elder Jeff Wells Edgewood Gill Madison Harrison Twin Run i Middletown Ruscher Turner Osborne Mitchell G. Pal Pal Rhoades Smith

Middletown Middies Sweep Cinder Crown Title

In Cincinnati at Sycamore, Middletown won the team title but two Middies relay teams failed to finish top four in finals. Melvin Powers won the 180 low hurdles and tied the meet record in the 120 high hurdles, plus anchored a mile relay for an unofficial 440 mark. Powers also set a 14.7 in the high hurdles tying a Middletown rival. Otis Turner and Ezra Heard claimed runner up spots in the 100 and 220 dashes as Franklin took fourth in the mile relay for a district bid. Seventeen teams competed. Middletown finished with 71 points behind Franklin and Oak Hills.

Melvin Powers Powers Bobby Jo Love Love Middletown Otis Turner Ezra Heard Dayton Franklin Princeton Oak Hills Indian Hills Sycamore

Tennis Action Is Tough On Area Players

In the AAA Sectional Tennis Tournament at Taft and Wilson, all area teams were eliminated except Middletown doubles Jay Williams and Danny Nerenberg who beat Franklin 7 6 4 64 to reach a semis with top seed Indian Hills. Monroe's Don Switzer remains in singles to face Steve Plump. Winners move to the district meet in Dayton Friday and Saturday.

Hamilton Taft Wilson Middletown Don Switzer Monroe Switzer Steve Plump Indian Hills Plump Jay Williams Danny Nerenberg Franklin Talawanda Lakota Dayton

Spartan Golfers Win A District

WAYNESVILLE In the Class A District Golf Tournament at Holly Hill Golf Course Waynesville qualified for the State meet with 327 team strokes. Paul Spadafora was the meet's medalist with a 79 on the par 71 course. Spadafora played for second place Cincinnati Country Day, which totaled 342 strokes.

Waynesville Holly Hill Paul Spadafora Sam Spadafora Wildwood Country Club Middletown Spadafora Cincinnati

Kk Creek Team Wins In Tight Church League Showdown

Kk Creek Team slipped past Elk Creek Baptist Church 15 14 at Goldman Park with P Foxx driving in the tie breaking run on a double. Grace Baptist dominated St Luke s Presbyterian 16 6 with five doubles and a triple. Clayton Street Church of God beat New Life Temple 12 6 after a four run fourth inning highlighted by J Allen s home run. Zion Lutheran edged Faith United Methodist 8 5 in extra innings after Faith led 5 3.

Elk Creek New Life Temple New Life Zion Lutheran Faith United Methodist Faith Zion

Coach Solves Hairy Problem

Boston AP Northeastern Coach Joe Zabilski says long hair is not a problem for football players. He jokes that if hair becomes an issue, players will be invited to the handball court to play them for the price of a haircut before spring practice begins.

Boston Northeastern Joe Zabiliski Zabilski

Middletown Sprints Past Taft In GMC Baseball

Middletown High battered Hamilton Taft 31 in a Greater Miami Conference game led by Ivor Roberts a triple Andy Donisi a double and Rick Martin a single in the third inning. Pitcher Bill Combs earned his first win striking out seven as Middletown improved to 58 overall and 23 in the GMC. Combs and Roberts drove in runs while Reister Willis and Beckett handled the other duties.

Hamilton Ivor Roberts Andy Donisi Rick Martin Middletown High Taft Miami Bill Combs Middies Middletown Combs Roberts Reister Willis Beckett

Braves surge to victory in Mid-Miami League clash

Talawanda Braves rallied after a three run third inning to score eight, beating Monroe 8-2 on the Honet diamond. Monroe dropped to 4-11 overall and 0-18 in league play while Talawanda improved in the MML. Cope and McIntosh drove in runs for Monroe. Lehaman plated one with a single. Begley and Wyant each pitched for Talawanda.

Talawanda Braves Monroe Terry Lehaman Tom Cope Jim McIntosh Talawanda Begley Wyant Miller McIntosh

Wildcats Claim Mid Miami Win

Franklin High beat Madison 15 to 2 in the Mid Miami League with pitcher Jack Broughton earning his eighth win, fanning 13 while allowing four hits. Ken Alexander was 3 for 4, Dave Braden 2 for 3 with a homer, and Madison's Jack Elam homered in the second.

Franklin Franklin High Diamondmen Madison Wildcat Jack Broughton Ken Alexander Dave Braden Jack Elam Elam Turner Morris J. Elam Broughton Alexander

Lebanon Raceway Nightly Harness Card

A detailed recap of Lebanon Raceway events lists 11 races with pace and trot results, including winners and payoffs for each race such as Peggy Spangler Scot, Kim Cin, Gypsy Lady, Renee's Vanity, Holly's Joy, Creed Spirit, Hennesey Abbe, Ann Lark, Incentive, Linda Rodney, and more, plus entries for subsequent races and a miscellaneous note on entries. The card shows Time-2 results and Daily Double payouts, reflecting a busy program with many horses and drivers listed.

Sir Jamie My J. T Gypsy Lady Spud Scot Renee’s Vanity Poverty Ridge Holly’s Joy Valiant ‘Sampson Fairmeade Marge Pace Creed Spirit Irish G Justly Stone Hennesey Abbe Dotty’s Benanka Linda Rodney Artistic Wick Ivy Star

Yesterday's Stars Pitching and Hitting Round Up

Sonny Siebert of the Red Sox scattered eight hits to lift Boston 2 0 over Baltimore. Graig Nettles of the Indians belted a tie breaking sixth inning homer to beat the Yankees 2 1 and snap New York five game win streak.

Sonny Siebert Red Sox Boston Baltimore Orioles Graig Nettles Indians Cleveland New York Yankees

Appointment of Executor in Wells estate

Notice states Willard Wells of Franklin Ohio appointed Executor of the Estate of Matthew Wells late of Middletown Butler County Ohio. Dated April 21 1971. Judge Harry F Walsh.

Estate of Blanche H Moore Administrator Appointed

Case E-8971 appoints Robert V Moore of Middletown Ohio as Administrator of the estate of Blanche H Moore who was resident in Middletown Butler County. The notice dated May 11 1971 appears in Middletown with attorney Ben M Kitchen seeking probate actions and upcoming May dates.

Area Auto Racing Tonight Across Five Tracks

Regular late model and sports sedan events headline a full Tri County Speedway program in West Chester with time trials at 7 p.m. A Kil-Kare Dragway special eliminator meet is set Saturday drawing top midwest modified cars with trials from 4:30 p.m. Eliminations at 8:15. Edgewater Park Dragway offers a fuel funny car card Saturday with trials at 4:30 and eliminations at 7:30. Eldora Speedway hosts a Sunday tripleheader with trials at 7:30 and racing at 8:30. New Bremen Speedway blues late model and stock car card Sunday with 1:30 p.m. trials and 2:30 p.m. races for a $400 purse. Dayton Stoney Hollow Road hosts Ohio State TT Championship motorcycle trials Sunday with novice, junior, and expert classes. trials at noon, races at 1:30.

Tri-County Speedway West Chester Kil-Kare Dragway Wills Midwest Edgewater Park Cleves Eldora Speedway Dayton Ohio State T. T Stoney Hollow Road

Weekend Sports Schedule Highlights and Races

Saturday features Orioles at Red Sox and the Acorn Stakes at 4:30 p.m. The Scaly Ladies PGA Classic third round starts at 5 p.m. Rebel 400 stock car race and Preakness are also listed. Sunday includes Big Time Wrestling Roller Derby Alabama 500 auto race and the Classic final round. National Basketball Highlights air late.

Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Wide World of Sports USA Ussr Champain

Executrix Named in Estate of Earl Eugene Hill

Case No E 6915 Evelyn M Hill of Middletown Ohio is appointed Executrix of the Estate of Earl Eugene Hill County Ohio. Dated May 10 1971. William E Rathman monitor of probate notice

Estate of Helen L Abney Case No E-8869

Notice given that Gilbert M Abney of Middletown Ohio has an estate claim in the estate of Helen L Abney also known as Helen Louise Abney deceased late of 16. Dated April 28. David Black Acting in Rye Wilmer Wilmer

Helen L. Abney Helen Louise Abney Gilbert M. Abney Middletown Ohio David Black Rye Wilmer & Wilmer

Notice of Appointment Case No E 6957 Daley Estate

Anna Marie Daley of Middletown Ohio has been duly appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Harry C Daley deceased late of Middletown Butler County Ohio Dated this 7th day of May 71

Harry E. Kriete Loretta M. Kriete Oxford Ohio Kelly Township Butler County Harry F. Walsh Williams & Williams Attorneys At Law Harry C. Daley Anna Marie Daley Middletown Ben M. Kitchen

Notice of Estate Haddix in Ohio Case E-8896

Betty Jo Haddix of Middletown Butler County Ohio is named as claimant in the Estate of Lawrence C Haddix. The notice is dated May 7 1971 and filed in Lebanon Ohio. James D Ruppert appears as the trustee or filing official.

Appointed Executor for Albert Benjamin Canter Estate

Case No E-8897 notices Joseph Gratton Canter of Middletown Ohio appointed executor of the estate of Albert Benjamin Canter deceased late of Middletown Ohio dated April 29 1971 by Acting Judge C Richard Greathouse Jr. David Black presiding.

Albert Benjamin Canter Joseph Gratton Canter Middletown Ohio Butler County David Black C. Richard Greathouse, Jr

IAPG Tourney Opens 1971 Season in June

ATLANTA AP The International Association of Professional Golfers starts its 1971 season with the Canada Dry Open at North Fulton Golf Course on June 16 and 17. The 36 hole event carries a $15,000 purse and a $3,000 top prize.

Atlanta International Association of Professional Golfers North Fulton Golf Course

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