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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1972

Page

11

Colonial Winner Heard Aims To Top Nicklaus

Jerry Heard won the Colonial National Invitation at Fort Worth with a 275 total five under par. He aims to beat Jack Nicklaus and plans to play Memphis next, seeking U.S. Open success. Fred Marti finished second at 277, with Dave Stockson third and Phil Rodgers fourth.

Fort Worth Tex Jerry Heard Jack Nicklaus Danny Thomas Fred Marti Marti Heard Colonial Country Club Dave Stockson Phil Rodgers

Blalock Wins Suzuki Golf International Sun Day

Jane Blalock earns first prize with a final-round 70 for 208 total at Brookside Country Club in Pasadena. Kathy Whitworth shoots 67 to take second at 209, while Betty Burfeeldt and Jocelyne Bourassa finish at 211 and 212.

Miss Blalock Kathy Whitworth Richardson Tex Miss Whitworth Betty Burfevndt Jocelyne Bourassa Brookside Country Club

Bauer Leads Weekend Golf Flight With 73

John Bauer shot 73 to win the weekend flight at Brown's Run and take Championship Flight honors. Temp Thorn earned the low handicap award with 11 and a 79. Others posting nets included Bus Farmer 70, Bill Barnes 70, and Dr. O. L. Layman 70. E. D. Levey won low gross in First Flight with 85 and Art Thompson low net 68. Rick Rogers was Second Flight gross winner with 85, and Lee Weitzenkorn net winner with 75.

John Bauer Brown Bauer Temp Thorn Thorn Bus Farmer Bill Barnes Dr. O.L. Layman E. D. Levey Art Thompson Rick Rogers Lee Weitzenkorn

Kentucky Signs Ohio Swimmers to Letters of Intent

University of Kentucky inks two swimmers from Louisville and Lima Ohio. Rick Rubenstein of Louisville Westport joins as a butterfly sprinter and Steve Stocksdale from Lima competes in backstroke and individual medley with near straight A academics.

Lexington Ky University of Kentucky Louisville Lima Ohio Ron Huebner Rick Rubenstein Louisville Westport Steve Stocksdale Huebner

Local Gymnasts Earn AAU Junior Olympics Berths

Three local gymnasts and Irvin Kenerly of Franklin earned berths to the AAU Junior Olympics in Canton June 17 after district eliminations in Toledo. Kenerly won vaulting and several other events to take the all around. Pam Harris placed in multiple events and earned her Canton berth while Nancy Enochs and Susan Ritter posted top finishes in the 13 14 and 15 18 groups. The Canton meet will include qualifiers from Indiana Illinois and Ohio.

Irvin Kenerly Franklin Canton Toledo Kenerly Pam Harris Nancy Enochs Susan Ritter Harris Crocket Indiana Ilinois Ohio

Ryun Struggles in King Games Mile As Wottle Wins

Jimi Ryun, world mile record holder, runs 4:14.1 in the King Games mile and fades to near last after early pace. Dave Wottle captures the feature in 3:58.5, edging Howell Michael of the Quantico Marines. Docked by injuries and absences, Ryun remains a hopeful U S Olympic favorite while others set meet records in events across Franklin Field.

Philadelphia Jimi Ryun Franklin Field Ryun Bowling Green Dave Wattle Penny Wottle Howell Michael Quantico Marines Michael Michigan State Ken Popejoy Penn State Greg Fredericks

Lebanon Raceway Entries by Race

Lebanon Raceway lists entrants for races eight events from Tee Pee's Star to Speed gn. Entrants include drivers such as Don, Rod Volo, Terri, Melody Castle, Easy Easy, Fearless Fred, Slim's Dream, Lew Dora, Tronia's Son, Elby's Marvel, and others across nine races with horse names and driver pairings.

Tee Pee's Star Reporter Don Rod Volo Hodgen’s Choice Tilthammer Silly Sam Miraclle Ann RJK Dolly May Speedway Duke Ray Mon Candy Empire Big Tone Wishing Smoke Hermes Dart van T.G. Royal Legality Terri Melody Castle Amenapush Atlo Even Mr. Red B Linda Lou Ensign Easy Easy Dike Lee Diana Sampson Jack Byrd Spring Thunder Alibilke Top Gene Pointer Richard Fearless Fred Avalon Daven Jeb Kuno Royal Plaid Poverty Ridge Hallie's Folly McElwyn Key Slim‘s Dream Adio Addy My Lady Duke Baron C Direct Royal Adios Creed Street Counsel B Pace Lew Dora Dawn Adioway McClain Missie Middaugh Flash Ohio Princess Texas Dew Ja Mar Ronetta Spinner Pace Tronia Little Way Up Jimmy Blaze Gail Diller Scotch Rickey Short John Frisco Travel Elby Marvel Ball of Fire Adio’s Dream Lotuns Bud Reed’s Millie Dazzle As Lad Lincoln Land Speed Gn

Canter Sweeps Seeds in District Tennis Showdown

Madison High player Brian Canter defeated top seed Bob Cramer 6 4 6 3 and then beat No 2 seed Steve Greger 6 4 7 5 at Hamilton Garfield in the District Class AAA tournament. The fourth seed advances to the district title round beginning Friday on the Garfield courts.

Brian Canter Madison High Hamilton Garfield Canter Bob Cramer Fenwick Steve Greger New Richmond Finday Garfield

Buckeye Golfer Wins Tourney in Arkansas

Ed Sneed of Columbus Ohio won the MauMelle Open in North Little Rock Arkansas with an even par 72 final round finishing at 292 six under par. The Columbus native and Ohio State University graduate claimed the $25 000 prize after four rounds.

North Little Rock Ark Ed Sneed Columbus Ohio Sneed Ohio State University

Hamiltonians Sweep Top Four in 220 Mile Race

Two members of the Middletown Hamilton Pigeon Club earned honors in the weekly race from Franklin Kentucky. Les Miles supplied the winner and runner up birds while Ron Wells of Hamilton finished third and fourth in the 220 mile event.

Hamilton Middletown-Hamilton Pigeon Club Les Miles Franklin, Ky Ron Wells

Baldwin Wallace Dominates Ohio Conference Track Meet

Baldwin Wallace set a mile relay record and won three other events at the Ohio Conference meet in Cleveland. The Yellow Jackets also finished second in six events and third in three, totaling 129 points over the two-day event.

Dick Bruggerman Ohio Track Club Joe Lucas Georgetown Dave Romansky South Jersey Striders Norfolk State Gerald Tinker Bob Ware Cleveland Ohio Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets

Franklin Pair Doubles Champs in Ohio Bowling Meet

Five Stockdale bowlers from Marysville win the 11 week team handicap championship at the Ohio State Bowling Tournament in Cincinnati. Hall Bullerman Wahl Baker and Holbrook share top prize money of 1700 dollars. Dave House Clyde Depew win doubles handicap with 1374 pins and 690 dollars. Gil Stemple of Warren takes the 300 singles championship with 744. Jeff Smolenski ties Leonard Gray for scratch high with 1995 pins.

Cincinnati Stockdale Marysville Ohio Joseph Hall Dick Bullerman Werner Wahl John Baker Dick Holbrook Thhrough Dave House Clyde Depew Middletown Gil Stemple Warren Jeff Smolenski Toledo Leonard Gray Hamilton

Thompson's Cop Bowling Meet crowns winners at Factory Lanes

Thompson's Cop Bowling Meet saw Pat Thorson and Rantiol win the first annual He & She tournament sponsored by the Jaycees with 1,299. Elmer Carrakh and Wilma Creekbaum led early, but finished behind in second as Kanani Whaley and Beverly Currier took third with 1,292 and Don Marlin Marcia Barker with Richard Smith Sharon Coldivan tied for fourth at 1,261.

Rantiol Pat Thorson Franklin He & She Jaycees Thompson's Elmer Carrakh Wilma ‘Creekbaum Kanani Whaley Beverly Currier Don Marlin Marcia Barker Richard Smith Sharon Coldivan

Bengals Begin Rookie Camp With 35 Players Invited

Cincinnati Bengals hold their annual rookie tryout camp with nearly 35 draftees and free agents. Two workouts occur Friday and Saturday with veterans joining. The group will be trimmed to a final roster for a single workout before the July training camp in Wilmington, Ohio. Coach Paul Brown says the three day session aims to prep for the season.

Cincinnati Bengals National Football League Bengals Wilmington Ohio Paul Brown la Jolla Calif

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