Trevino seeks first golf win in native Texas
Lee Trevino, aiming for his first victory in Texas, roared to a Colonial National Invitation lead with a course record 64 in the second round. He moved one stroke ahead of Miller Barber after closing with six birdies in nine holes, matching his best form after changes to his stance and putting.
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Colonial Country Club
Seals consider moving franchise to another city
San Francisco owner Melvin Swig seeks disposal of the California Seals after the Yerba Buena Center plan was rejected. NHL president Clarence Campbell confirmed Swig notified the league of his intention to transfer the franchise and pursue a move to a different city. Swig said inquiries from several major cities exist, with at least three or four possibilities.
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California Seals
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Yerba Buena Center
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Associated Press
Huss, former VW coach, awarded back pay
Former Valley View High baseball coach Ray Huss, fired in 1974, receives more than $10,000 in back pay from a Montgomery County court. Huss, 33, of Centerville, earned about one year’s pay, with Judge Walter H. Rice finding the board of education improperly dismissed him after a nine‑year run 172-84-2. Don Shell, board member then president, said the case hinged on a technicality.
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Miami University forms committees on facilities and ice arena
Dr. Phillip Shriver announces two new committees at Miami University. A Coordinating Committee on Physical Education Recreation and Athletic Facilities will handle space scheduling supervision building changes and policies with access by women. A Booster Advisory Program Development and Schedule Coordinating Committee will oversee the ice arena under construction and guide its management.
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Miami University
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Miami Press
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Ali to defend heavyweight title Sept at new Yankee Stadium
Muhammad Ali will defend his heavyweight title against Ken Norton at the remodeled Yankee Stadium on September 27. Rod Gilbert of the New York Rangers won the Bill Masterton Award for perseverance and sportsmanship. Jimmy Connors beat Cliff Richey 7 4 6 2 at the Alan King Tennis Classic in Las Vegas. Corrado Barrazzutti beat Norman Holmes in Bournemouth semis. Peter Szocke defeated Abdel Ghany and Balasz Taroczy beat Ismail El Shafei to lead Hungary over Egypt in Davis Cup action.
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Italy
Norman Holmes
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Budapest
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Abdel Ghany
Balasz Taroczy
Ismail el Shafei
Hungary
Egypt
Paul Walker Honored At Middletown Bonanza Event
Former Middletown High basketball coach Paul Walker received a reclining chair and a plaque at the Noon Optimist Club bonanza. Ed Payne, athletics manager, accepted a $1,000 gift for the school athletic fund, presented by Bonanza manager Mike Wagner during the club’s regular meeting.
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Montreal leads series after Saturday playoff win
Hockey playoff update shows Montreal taking a lead in the series after a Saturday game. Houston faces New England with Houston holding a 3 to 2 series edge.
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New England
Middletown runners stun with upswing at sectional meet
Middletown High coach Bob Mucha saw his Middies trail Colerain by 16 entering the final events but surged to stay within striking distance. Todd Bell won the 100 and 220 dashes and added a third title in the long jump, while Pete McCartt captured the mile, Dan Simpson won the 880, and Lebanon and Monroe runners also posted qualifiers. The Middiettes qualified in six events as Talawanda led among area teams with an 80 point win the girls sectional. Dayton hosts the district next weekend for state qualification.
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Sharonville
Middletown High
Bob Mucha
Middies
Princeton
Colerain
Mucha
Todd Bell
Todd
Bell
Pete McCartt
Dan Simpson
Geoff Mucha
Lebanon
Tom Amburgy
Terry Howard
Tom Olson
Warriors
Deer Park High
Valerie Myers
Middiettes
Cheryl Wilson
Valerie McGill
Talawanda
Greenhills
Middletown
Dayton
Fenwick Teams Dominate A Sectional Qualifiers
Fenwick High in Cincinnati advances both boys and girls to the Class A district meet in Dayton. Girls win second straight sectional title with runners up Lisa Roberts and Monica Lau in 80 yard low hurdles and Martha Nuck also earning a 440 dash spot. Boys finish second led by Mike Harkrader in 220 dash and Rob Harkrader in sprints. Other Fenwick qualifiers include Dick Smith, Jim, and the Falcon mile relay team. Top three in each event advance to the Columbus state meet May 28-29.
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Columbus
Middletown-Middletown at Oakhills tied by rain in sectional
Middletown at Middletown High led 1-0 against Oakhills after one inning when rain halted the Class AAAA sectional final. The game will resume Monday at 4 p.m. Middletown scored on a squeeze play as John Peterson drove in Mark Adkins.
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Oakhills
Middletown
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Mark Adkins
Middies
Racing Roundup at Fairgrounds Opens 1976 Dirt Track Season
Dayton Motorcycle Club kicks off the 1976 dirt track season at Butler oE Sa in Hamilton with a half mile oval doubleheader. Time trials at 6 p m and racing at 8 p m draw a large field for professional races. ARCA riders, led by Delmar Clark and Woody Fisher, compete at Tri County Speedway in West Chester with 1 p m qualifying and 2 15 p m green flag.
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District qualifiers Boys Class AAA track events listed
Names and events for district qualifiers across Middletown Lebanon Lakota Fenwick and others include Todd Bell Pete McCartt Dan Simpson Geoff Mucha Tom Olson Valerie Myers Lori Thesken Cheryl Wilson Lisa Roberts Monica Lau Linda Roberts and others set in various sprint distance, hurdles, relays, and distance runs.
Taylor hints he may return to major coaching
Fred Taylor says he could return to big time college coaching after his final Buckeyes game. He criticizes recruiting, ethics and scholastic rules, recalls a Minnesota game controversy, and notes his dislike of the current atmosphere in intercollegiate athletics. He plans to stay aligned with Ohio State fandom but look away for a time.
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New Champion Assured in A and X Softball Tourney
The 18 team Armco A and X softball tournament begins at Goldman Park with A 1 Trophy of Dayton not entering. Out of town clubs include King of Clubs Oxford Lovelys Furniture Camden Hart s Rubber Franklin Fairborn Merchants East Hamilton Auto Pleasure Inn Century Real Estate Lebanon Milford American Legion and Columbia Inn Hamilton. Winner bracket finals set for 2 p.m. Sunday with title game at 6 p.m.
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Amnesia Dominates Lebanon Ohio Sires Stakes Pace
Amnesia a three year old pacer at Lebanon Raceway wins the final division of the Ohio Sires Stakes Series for pacing fillies with a 2 05.2 mile. Skipper's Bonus, Skippy Pearl and Truck Rosie also post fast times in other races as purses total 30200 across four divisions.
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Ohio Racing Commission Adds Two New Members
Gov. James A. Rhodes appoints Richard J. Heekin and Sebastian Lupica to the Ohio Racing Commission to fill seats vacated after Senate rejections. Henry Garvis is named commission chairman, joining Tillie Lancione and Charles Schwenker on the five member panel.
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Lyndhurst
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Illini Lead Big Ten Track Finalists in Champaign
Illinois held a slim lead heading into the finals of the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championshps in Champaign. Indiana trailed behind while Michigan and Wisconsin prepared their strongest events for today’s wrapup. Illinois led with 25 points, Indiana had 19 after events including the discus 10,000 meter run and long jump.
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Ziegfield Girl Wins River Downs Feature Race
Ziegfield Girl held off rivals at River Downs to win the featured $4,000 race by a neck, finishing the mile on turf in 1:38 4-5 and paying $11.40 to win, $5.00 to place, and $4.00 to show. Majestic Service paid $8.40 and $4.40, Marsaquillo paid $5.40 show. Daily double returned $127.60 on the 4-7 combination Size Him Up and Another Pluck. Crowd 3,628 wagered $365,550.
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