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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1965

Page

10

Lebanon Girds For Big Night at Warren County Oval

Warren County Oval readies for a third straight record setting night with a hoped handle above 145000 dollars. Fair Princess owned by Ernest Shroyer of DeGraff seeks a third straight Invitational pace win amid a strong field including Waterbug and top-priced Haljet in last night’s action.

Lebanon Lebanon Raceway Warren County Oval Herb Davis Fair Princess Ernest Shroyer DeGraff Davis Waterbug Vane Paul Minge Frankin Haljet Ozark Red Penny Pepper Santa Direct Lassie Laddie Babe Franell Stoney's Star Melody Boy Big Bobby Lee Feven Pride Pat Worthy Gypsy Zephyr Royal Heritage Grace Ann Pace Super Vo Blackie Witt Queen's Glamour Pace Lady Ohio Walla Creed Ozark Bobby Mudge Tommy Jayola Danny Dell Noble Ozark Dam Royal Kay

Pin Standings Are Unchanged in Ohio Women's Bowling

The extended final weekend of the 3rd Annual Ohio Woman's Bowling Association state show opened with no changes in standings. Twenty four Middletown teams bowled a special shift at Eastern Lanes but none entered the top 10. Last year's runner up, Harry A. Finkel, competed on that shift as action continues today at Fastern and J.J Lanes. The tourney concludes Sunday afternoon ending its 1965 run.

Middletown Harry A. Finkel Fastern J.J

Middies Take Third in Regional Meet at Welcome Stadium

Middletown Middies finish unofficial third at regional track meet in Dayton. Dayton Roosevelt wins with 28 points, Dunbar second at 25, Middies 14 points. Six athletes advance to Columbus.

Dayton Middletown Middies Welcome Stadium Dayton Roosevelt Dunbar Middies

Middletown Highs Take Second in Cincinnati District Golf Meet

Middletown Highs placed second to Princeton in the district golf tournament at Winton Woods with a 305 team total to Princeton 300. Bill Thorn led Middies with an even par 71 in a playoff for medalist honors, joined by Tom Whitelaw and Dave Aston of Princeton. Rick Fraunfelter 74, Gary Weiker 78, Greg Patrick 84 added scoring. Six Middies qualified for the state tournament in Columbus. Two Middletown track records fell as Rick Combs ran 1:57.0 for the 880 and the mile relay team clocked 3:23.8, besting the old mark.

Cincinnati Middletown Princeton Winton Woods Middies Hamilton Taft Wyoming Bill Thorn Tom Whitelaw Dave Aston Rick Fraunfelter Gary Weikeer Greg Patrick Columbus Middletown High Rick Combs Jim Calloway Roosevelt Ohio Dunbar Bobby Joe Love John Mail Dave Ortman Horace Wells Love Garland Hughes Ken Cohen

Wright Holds Dallas Civitan Open Lead Amid Birdie Burst

Mickey Wright, leading with 136 and six strokes, rallied from a triple bogey with birdies to pace the Dallas Civitan Open. Kathy Whitworth sit second at 142 after a 72, while Carol Mann and Marilynn Smith shared third at 143.

Miss Wright Kathy Whitworth Carol Mann Marilynn Smith Miss Mann Miss Smith

Dempsey Leads Elks Invitational Into Final Round

Larry Dempsey defending champion from Greensboro NC extended his lead to three strokes after posting a second straight 73 to 146 total at the 54 hole Elks National Invitational in Southern Pines NC. J W Chatfield Charleston WV sits three back at 149 while R J Fleckenstein Hamilton OH slipped after an 84 in the second round.

Southern Pines Ncap Larry Dempsey Greensboro N. C Coleader R. J. Fleckenstein Hamilton Ohio Dempsey J. W. Chatfield Charleston W. Va Fleckenstein

Snead’s Final Spin Delivers Eighth Greensboro Open

Sam Snead three putted the 17th after an approach of 35 feet, saying the iron shot didn’t go as planned. Spectators shuffled coins in pockets as Snead focused on the prize money and secured his eighth Greensboro Open.

Greensboro Sam Snead Snead

Buckeyes edge Michigan in 16 innings to stay atop Big Ten

Ohio State won 4-3 in 16 innings as Steve Arlin pitched 18 innings with 13 strikeouts setting a conference single season record. Jim Reed homered in the 16th to seal the win while Michigan State beat Indiana 6-1.

Chicago Ohio State Michigan Michigan State Buckeyes MSU Indiana Steve Arlin Wolverines Arlin Jim Reed Dick Holmes Spartans

Buckeye Fisheries Outlook Ranges From Good To Excellent

Ohio anglers were told the weekend outlook is good to excellent on most lakes and streams. Stillwater River Little Miami Four Mile Creek Scioto Brush Ohio Brush East Fork Little Miami masses Creek all clear and normal. Rocky Fork Lake Clark Loramie St Marys Spring Valley and Decker Lake clear and normal. Rocky Fork yields muskies. Acton Grant lakes rally with good bullheads and smallmouth bass reported.

Columbus, Ohio Stillwater River Little Miami Four Mile Creek Scioto Brush Ohio Brush East Fork Massie’s Creek Normal Rocky Fork Lake Clark Loramie St. Marys Spring Valley Decker Lake Acton Lake Grant Lake

Masters Purse Totals $157675 With Nicklaus $20000

The 1965 Masters golf tournament distributed a total cash purse of 157675 dollars. Champion Jack Nicklaus earned 20000 dollars, with the remainder awarded to other top finishers.

Atlanta Jack Nicklaus

Recreation Spots Not Packed Yet

Dr. Marion Clawson of Resources for the Future says outdoor recreation will surge. He cites population growth, higher income, longer leisure time, and better transport as drivers, with Ohio planning a $100 million master plan and federal funds helping states.

Marion Clawson Resources For the Future Clawson U. S. Bureau of Land Management Ohio U.S. Interior Department Bureau of Outdoor Recreation

Track Lists Eight Stakes at Garden State Park

The Cherry Hill meeting at Garden State Park features eight stakes races with total added money of 265000 dollars. The Delaware Valley Handicap opens the meet on April 24, a 25000 dollar six furlong sprint for yearlings. The marquee event is the 100000 dollar Jersey Derby on Memorial Day May 31 for three year olds at one mile and one furlong.

Cherry Hill N. J Garden State Park

Boros Proves Pro Golf Is For Oldtimer Too

Julius Boros, 45, shot a six under par 64 to lead Memphis Open after 36 holes with a 130 total. George Archer and Gene Littler tied second at 134, while Jack Nicklaus and others sat at 135. Third round body scheduled for today and final 18 on Sunday.

Boros Memphis, Tenn Julius Boros George Archer Gene Littler Jack Nicklaus Homero Blancas Bruce Crampton

Liston Eyes Rematch to Redeem Loss to Clay in Maine

Sonny Liston spoke at a Poland Spring camp about redeeming himself in a rematch with Cassius Clay. He warned of a short fight if Clay comes to box, or to run and he will track him. Liston denied fear of threats of armed men and said there will be no rematch after this bout.

Lewiston, Maine Sonny Liston Cassius Clay Clay Miami Poland Liston New York State Massachusetts Sonny WBA4 World Boxing Association WBA Ernie Terrell

Jay Trump Triumph in Grand National Courageous Finish

Jay Trump, son of Tonya Prince Bo Trump, by Bern borough, earned a historic Grand National victory over four miles and 856 yards after a rocky start. Sold five years ago for $2,000 by Sensenich of New Danville to Mrs. Mary Stephenson of Cincinnati, he was too wild for riders at age two but later found success as a jumper, winning six of seven races over brush and hurdles.

Philadelphia Jay Shenandoah Charles Town

Baseball Opener Forfeited: Snowballs End 1907 Game At Polo Grounds

A snowstorm at the Polo Grounds led Giants owner John Brush to hire 100 men to clear the field. As Phillie pitcher Frank Corridon held a one hit shutout in the eighth, Giants fans began hurling snowballs at players, and umpire Bill Klein forfeited the game to the Phillies.

New York Polo Grounds Giant John Brush Phillie Frank Corridon Bega Bill Klein The Phillies

Final Sunday Show Slated at Edgewater Dragstrip

Edgewater Park Dragstrip will move to Saturday night programs starting May 29. This Sunday features a match race between Ed Payne of Louisville and the Thompson Adams "The Cheater" with A-Gas supercharged Chevy powered Anglis sedans.

Cleves Edgewater Park Edgewater Ed Payne Louisville Thompson-Adams Cheater

Shaker Heights Advances to State Final in Baseball

Shaker Heights defeated North Canton 1 to 0 on Friday to advance to the Ohio Class AA state high school baseball finals, earning a spot in the championship series.

Cleveland Shaker Heights North Canton

Archie Roberts Signs Unique Pact With Browns

Archie Roberts, Columbia quarterback who aims for a medical career, signed a two year deal with the Cleveland Browns. Owner Art Modell called it unique in pro football and said Roberts will receive 14000 dollars over the next two years to attend medical school in Cleveland but will not play until the 1967 season when he will again be paid 14000 dollars.

Cleveland Archie Roberts Columbia University Cleveland Browns Art Modell Modell Roberts Browns

Termites 28th Year In Middletown

Lewis J. Purdy and Dohn Hardware advertise termite services celebrating 28 years in Middletown with contact numbers 919 Beech 422 8384 and GA 3 4682.

Lewis J. Purdy Beech Dohn Hardware

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