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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1967

Page

9

Preakness Stakes Race Forecast At Pimlico

In Baltimore 10 three year olds prepare for the 92nd Preakness with favorites Damascus Barbs Delight Great Power and In Reality among contenders. Post time 5 30 p m EDT on CBS coverage the race awards 194 000 gross with 141 500 to the winner.

Baltimore Damascus Proud Clarion Pimlico CBS Edith Bancroft Orme Wilson Jr Celtic Air A Robertson Eddie Neley Great Power Barlio Baeza Robertson Hal Steele Jim Mahoney Loyd Gentry Misty Cloud

Cokes Retains Title in Confusing Finish Over Pavilla

Curtis Cokes defended his welterweight crown against Francois Pavilla with a technical knockout in the 10th round after a controversial finish. Referee Pat Riley ruled the match for Cokes when Pavilla could not continue, though a ring intrusion muddied the ending. Promoter Kenneth Hayles reported poor gate receipts but eyed a possible Cokes versus Gypsy Joe Harris bout in July, while Harris scored a TKO over Benny Bowser on the undercard.

Harold V. Ratliff Dallas Tex Curtis Cokes Francois Pavilla Gypsy Joe Harris Cokes Pavilla Pat Riley Riley Cokes-Harris Harris Benny Bowser Texas Cokes-Pavilla

Weather Feeds Strong Fishing Outlook Across Ohio

The Ohio Division of Wildlife released its first fishing report of the year noting heavy rainfall and cool temperatures keep fishing good statewide. Southwestern streams run high and muddy with lake temps around 56 to 64 degrees. Cowan Lake reports solid bass fishing and crappies. Stenelick Lake in Clermont County also sees bass and crappies. St Marys Lake shows similar conditions.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Cowan Lake Clermont County St. Marys Lake

Dodgers Pitcher Don Drysdale Shuts Out Cubs 8 0

Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched a shutout against the Chicago Cubs winning 8 to 0 in Chicago. His horse Honey Bern then won the seventh race at Golden Gate Fields in Albany California paying $13 40 for a $2 bet.

Chicago Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Honey Bern Golden Gate Fields Albany Calif

Stockdale to Indiana University from Lima Shawnee

Lima Shawnee star Jeff Stockdale, a 6 foot 4 forward who averaged 24.9 points and 18 rebounds per game last season, announced Friday he will enroll at Indiana University this fall.

Lima Ohio Lima Shawnee Jeff Stockdale Indiana University

Stockton Opens Four-Stroke Lead At Colonial Invite

Dave Stockton, 25, Calif. pro, stunned by a four stroke lead after 36 holes at the Colonial Golf Club event in Fort Worth. He shot a 66 following a 65, totaling 131, four ahead of Tom Weiskopf who fired a 65 to stand at 135. Homero Blancas sits third at 138 amid a record 15 players under par.

Fort Worth Tex Dave Stockton Colonial Golf Club Tom Weiskopf Weiskopf Homero Blancas Blancas Ben Hogan Gardner Dickinson Rocky Thompson Deane Beman Bobby Nichols Nichols Hogan Beman Thompson Dickinson Tommy Aaron George Archer Stockton

National League standings and Friday results recap

NL standings show Cincinnati 25 11 694 St Louis 18 11 .621 Pittsburgh 17 13 .567 Chicago 16 14 .533 Atlanta 17 15 .531 San Francisco 17 16 .515 Philadelphia 14 17 .452 Los Angeles 13 18 .419 New York 10 18 .419 Houston 10 24 .294 Friday results include Los Angeles 8 Chicago 0 St Louis 6 New York 3 Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 3 Pittsburgh 2 San Francisco 6 Houston 2 Today St Louis at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Chicago Pittsburgh at Atlanta San Francisco at Houston Sunday St Louis at New York Los Angeles at Chicago Pittsburgh at Atlanta San Francisco at Houston Boston 3 Cleveland 2 Chicago 9 Kansas City 1 Baltimore 11 Washington 5 Detroit 4 New York 2 Minnesota 5 California 2 Minnesota at California Chicago at Kansas City New York at Detroit Baltimore at Washington Cleveland at Boston Minnesota at California Chicago at Kansas City New York at Detroit Baltimore at Washington Cleveland at Boston Minnesota at California

Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Atlanta San Fran Philadelphia Los Angeles New York Houston San Francisco Boston Cleveland Kansas City Baltimore Washington Detroit Minnesota California Oklahoma City G.B. Chicago Seer

Oak Hills coach named to Harrison basketball post

Harrison Ohio AP Fritz Meyer fresh man basketball coach at Oak Hills has been named basketball coach at Harrison High School. Meyer played for University of Cincinnati basketball team in 1961 65 helping Bearcats during strong years. Atlanta Braves place four players among NL top sluggers Torre Aaron Alou Carty highlighted by team’s power.

Harrison Ohio Fritz Meyer Oak Hills High School Harrison High School Meyer Univerisity of Cincinnati Bearcats Atlanta Braves Joe Torre Hank Aaron Felipe Alou Rico Carty

Maloney Dominates As Reds Top Phillies 6-1

In Philadelphia Jim Maloney pitched the complete game for Cincinnati allowing nine hits as the Reds built a 4-0 lead by the sixth inning. Tony Perez Lee May and Johnny Edwards produced key hits while Maloney added two RBIs with a late two run double as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 6-1. The Phillies stranded 11 and benefited from an error but could not mount a comeback.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Reds Phils Chase Jim Maloney Maloney Tony Perez Lee May Johnny Edwards Leo Cardenas Cardenas Chico Ruiz Maroney Pete Rose Tony Gonzalez Clay Dalrymple Cookie Rojas John Briggs Bill White John Callison May Richie Allen Jim Coker Edwards Dick Ellsworth

Ump Crawford Seen Lines In Astrodome Controversy

Umpire Shag Crawford faced heat for ruling a Willie McCovey drive a homer in Houston’s 21 million Astrodome dispute over yellow line marks. The Giants and Astros traded protests as Crawford earlier drew ire from Giants manager Franks who was fined $100 after a Thursday confrontation.

Murray Chass Associated Press Crawford Houston Astrodome San Francisco Willie McCovey New York Astros Atlanta Pittsburgh Los Angeles Chicalon Giants Herman ‘Franks Jim Wynn Wynn Orrange

Orioles Rock: Robinsons Power Up Five Run Bout

Orioles rout 11-5 as Brooks and Frank Robinson pace the offense with back to back homers in the sixth. Hank Bauer shuffled the lineup moving Brooks to third and Frank to cleanup, yielding three runs from Brooks and two from Frank along with a ninth homer for Frank. Other AL games: Chicago over Kansas City 9-1, Detroit over New York 4-2, Boston beat Cleveland 3-2, Minnesota over California 5-2.

Hal Rock Associated Press Baltimore Hank Bauer Orioles Frank Brooks Robinson Washington Robinson Boys Steve Barber Bauer Brooks Chicago Kansas City Detroit New York Boston Cleveland Minnesota California

Back On Beam E Allen LOB Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 11

The Robinson brothers hit consecutive homers for the second time this season as Gonzalez Coker Maloney collected two doubles and a triple with Edwards driving in a run. Gary Peters earned his fifth win for the White Sox as Don Buford and Tommie Agee led the attack against Kansas City.

Robinsons Erbbso L. Jack Elise Wise Gary Peters White Sox Don Buford Tommie Agee Kansas City

Western Michigan Clinches MAC Baseball Title With Weekend Split

Western Michigan wins the Mid American Conference baseball title after canceling a weekend series with Marshall. The Broncos finish 8-1, Ohio University second at 8-3, in the final standings.

Huntington W. Va Western Michigan Marshall Western Broncos Ohio University

Miami Threatens Broncs MAC Track Domination

Miami aims to end Western Michigan’s decade of MAC track supremacy with a seven-point lead into the 15-event day. The Redskins won two finals on opening day, totaling 48 points as Bowling Green stood with 41 after 16 qualifiers. Kent State and Ohio U posted 26 and 22, while Bowling Green and Toledo had 17 and none respectively. Sophomores topped the day with Eisner’s shot put win and Mikе Hazilla’s 30:39.1 six-mile victory for Western.

Bowling Green Ohio Miami Western Michigan Redskins Broncos Kent State Ohio University Bowling Toledo Marshall Marty Eisner Eisner Kent Sam Bair Mike Hazilla Western Bob McElroy Dennis Larabee Ohio U Bob Glover

Toledo Holding Leads MAC Championships Events

AP reports Toledo moved into strong position to defend the Mid American Conference tennis title while Ohio University led the golf competition at the 21st MAC spring championships festival. Be ard and Schenk each shot 78 in the first round as Ohio tied Miami 399 to 407 after 18 holes remain. Toledo led in tennis with 13 points, Western Michigan 11, Bowling Green 7, Ohio and Kent 5, Miami 4, Marshall 0.

Bowling Green Ohio Toledo Ohio University Terry Beard Ludwig Schenk Bobcat Miami Western Michigan Kent Marshall

Maloney 3-2 Win Over L. Jackson

Maloney beats L. Jackson 3-2 with a late game home run by Jackson in May. Game at 2:42. Attendance 12,204.

W-Maloney L-L. Jackson Jackson

Carew and Drysdale deliver in Dodgers win over Cubs

Rod Carew of the Twins drove in three runs with two singles and a double. Don Drysdale of the Dodgers pitched six hit shutout innings for his third win of the season, defeating Chicago 8-0 for his second win over the Cubs.

Rod Carew Twins Minnesota California Don Drysdale Dodgers Chicago Cubs

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