Small colleges trim athletic budgets in tough economy
Amid nationwide financial squeeze, schools from Stonehill College in Easton to Catholic University tighten sports spending. Stonehill operates a recurring athletic deficit, subsidized by the college, with $137 000 spent vs only $2 000 in revenue this year. Other colleges report cuts, frozen sport offerings, and focus on frugality to balance budgets.
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Columbus
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Clarence Walton
Catholic U
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Middletown runner faces district meet with grief
Mike Smith, Middletown High senior, competed at Welcome Stadium amid his mother’s death on Thursday. He withdrew from the 440, ran the 220, and anchored the mile relay as he weighs family tragedy against track commitments. He plans to return to Columbus with teammate Todd Bell after qualifiers.
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Dayton
Mike Smith
Middletown
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Lamar Preyor
Trotwood Madison
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Todd Bell
Talawanda
Patty Tannreuther
Monroe
Linda Roberts
Lebanon
Donna Carpenter
Sandy Morris
Jenny Folker
Dan Wells
Ron Price
Jim Alexander
Middletown bowlers place second in OWBA doubles
In the Ohio Women's State Bowling Tournament at Sports Bowl and Eastern Lanes, Chris Creech and Kathy Booth earned second in doubles handicap with a 1306 total, trailing leaders Doris Estes and Rosa Waldron by 16 pins. Kathy led with 570, while Chris added 544. Deb Williams leads singles with 732 tallying, and Jean Howard posted a 605 actual with a 731 handicap. Action continues over the weekend.
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Kathy Booth
Doris Estes
Rosa Waldron
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Deb Williams
St. Mary’s
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Pat Oswalt
Mary Lou Smith
Mary Jo Meyer
Kiki Demetron
Katherine Clark
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Walking wounded lead New Orleans Open in wobbling form
Pro golf’s walking wounded command the New Orleans Open with Billy Casper atop at 135 nine under par after 36 holes. Tom Shaw trails by one stroke at 136, despite nerve damage from a February dog bite. Lanny Wadkins, Marty and others share 137 or 138 as players continue through the event.
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Middletown tennis duo falls short in district finals
Middletown High seniors Keith Head and Mike McClellan failed to qualify for the state tournament after losing in the first round of the Dayton Class AAA District to Troy pair Rob Buchan and Rob Harrelson, 6 3 6 4. Lebanon’s Rick Armstrong dropped in singles to Greg Meckstroth of Oak Hills, 6 0 6 0, with Meckstroth reaching the finals. Carlisle’s Mark Combs was eliminated by Al Bunis of Cincinnati Country Day, 6 1 6 0.
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Dayton
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Lebanon
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Armstrong
Greg Meckstroth
Oak Hills
Middletown Post 218 Baseball Tryouts Announced
Tryouts for Middletown American Legion Post 218 baseball are set for this afternoon and tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Edgewood High diamond. Eligible players are males aged 16 to 18 from Fenwick Franklin Carlisle Madison Preble Shawnee and Edgewood. The squad will play about 50 games in the Western Ohio Legion League and the Southwestern Ohio Connie Mack League.
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Miracle Michael Wins Ohio Sired Stakes at Lebanon Raceway
Miracle Michael sped to a 2 04.3 mile to win the three year old pacing division of the Ohio Sired Stakes Series at Lebanon Raceway owned by Harry Glancy of Cincinnati. The series includes four Ohio tracks with a fall championship set. Tonight trotting for three year olds and a featured ninth race draw 10 entries.
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City Softball League Scores and Standings Update
First Baptist Middletown routed Latter Day Saints 16 to 5 while Hillcrest Baptist beat Calvary 14 to 5. First Baptist Franklin won 13 to 5 against Yankee Rd CG and Church of Ascension prevailed 8 to 7 over Ridgecrest CG. Zion Lutheran and Church at Mayfield tied 7 to 0. Park CG beat Crawford St Marys 14 to 9 as Faith United Methodist fell 4 to 23 against Patriots of Tastee Freeze.
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Variety night of racing features auto drag and motorcycle events
Speed fans have a full lineup with auto, drag and motorcycle races tonight. At the Butler County Fairgrounds in Hamilton, the Second Annual Harry Kelley Sr Memorial Race sponsored by the Dayton Motorcycle Club draws over 150 entries.
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Pacers Seek Focus Amid ABA Final Four Threats
Indiana coach Bobby Leonard urges his Pacers to forget the past and focus on tonight's third ABA championship game in Indianapolis after two Louisville defeats. A protest over Billy Keller's late shot end sparked review and potential hearings before ABA officials.
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Ed Rush
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