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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1967

Page

10

Davidson tops Ohio bowling at 2 043 in state event

Williamsport’s Davidson with Claude Jones leads in the state tournament after a 2 043 series that could rank as the second highest in the 63 year history. The victory earns him a berth as Ohio’s representative in the Masters Division of the 1968 ABC Tournament in Cincinnati.

Dick Davidson Wildwood Akron Davidson Claude Jones Ohio Kegler Cincinnati Davey Middletown Howard Sanders Sandy

Epstein Faces Early Retirement Struggle With Orioles

Baltimore Orioles rookie Mike Epstein, 24, seeks to train with Stockton farm club after refusing minor league assignment. He was suspended by Rochester and denied permission to practice. Despite trade offers, Orioles hold Epstein while weighing 1968 lineup prospects and a possible trade if he fails to break in.

Baltimore Mike Epstein Baltimore Orioles Stockton Calif Epstein Rochester Harry Malmberg Harry Lou Gorman Orioles Mike Malmberg Boog Powell Curt Blefary Harry Dalton Dalton Oriole

Buckeyes Open District 4 Tourney Versus Valparaiso

Ohio State the Big Ten champion opens NCAA District 4 baseball against Valparaiso Thursday at 1 p.m. in Carbondale Illinois. A district title would let OSU return to Omaha to defend its College World Series crown.

Carbondale Ill Ohio State Valparaiso Southern Illinois Western Michigan Omaha

Lopez Outpoints McGruder in Phoenix Bout

In Phoenix, Ernie Indian Red Lopez of Los Angeles defeated Eddie McGruder by a points decision, improving his record as the light bout aired from Las Vegas. The result highlights Lopez’s dominance in the ring.

Las Vegas Ernie

AFL expansion likely to add Cincinnati in 1968

The AP reports the American Football League plans to expand to 10 teams for 1968 with Cincinnati the leading candidate. Super Bowl timing targets Sunday January 14 in Miami, while merger talks and joint sessions continue. Jim Taylor’s free agency may land with the New Orleans Saints if compensation is agreed.

Jack Hand NEW York American Football League Cincinnati Miami Jim Taylor Green Bay Pete Rozelle Taylor New Orleans Saints NFL Saints Vince Lombardi Packers Los Angeles Coliseum

Reds rely on early runs to stay atop NL

Cincinnati Reds climb to first in the National League by striking early. Catcher Joe Edwards says one-run wins and solid pitching have been pivotal this season. They’ve scored in the first inning in 13 games and own a 7-3 record in one-run games as they prepare for a 1967 clash with the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Bristol tabs Sammy Ellis to face Rich Nye. Deron Johnson may return from a pulled hamstring while Devon is used at first base to ease Johnson’s return. Johnson resumes with a .293 average, 20 RBIs and seven homers after a two-week layoff.

Chicago Cincinnati Reds Edwards Reds Chicago Cubs Dave Bristol Sammy Ellis Cubs Rich Nye Bristol Deron Johnson Johnson Devon Tony Perez

National League results and upcoming games

Monday baseball saw New York beat Los Angeles 5 2 and San Francisco edge Philadelphia 3 1 Pittsburgh topped Houston 3 1. Tonight schedules include Los Angeles at New York and San Francisco at Philadelphia with several N games. Standings show Detroit leading with 11 wins in 65 games and Chicago at 6 11, Kansas City at 17 17.

New York Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Houston Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Atlanta W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Minnesota Boston Cleveland Washington California Seattle Oklahoma City Vancouver Tacoma Spokane San Diego Hawaii Portland Toronto Rochester Richmond Columbus Toledo Jacksonville Syracuse Buffalo Chicago Atlanta

Ford sidelined by elbow spur for Yankees

Whitey Ford, plagued by recurring ailments, exits the rotation after a left elbow spur. The 38 year old left hander left Sunday's game against Detroit in the first inning and will miss time. Dr. Sidney Gaynor recommended a week of rest and reexamination with manager Ralph Houk during New York's Baltimore road trip.

NEW York Whitey Ford New York Yankees Ford Detroit Sidney Gaynor Ralph Houk Baltimore Orioles Gaynor Southpaw

South Korean Champion Reacts to WBA Ban on Title Fight

South Korea's Kim Ki-soo, world junior middleweight champion, reacts to the Korean Boxing Commission Ruling that the World Boxing Association will not sanction his Milan bout with Sandro Mazzinghi and will strip him of the title if held.

Seoul, Korea Kim Ki-soo South Korea Korean Boxing Commission World Boxing Association Sandro Mazzinghi Italy Milan

Mays Bunt Sparks Giants Victory Over Phillies

Willie Mays pulled off an unplanned bunt in a 1-1 ninth inning tie, loading the bases and setting up a two run double by Hart that lifted the Giants past Philadelphia 3-1. Herman Franks commented managers often tolerate Mays odd plays. Perry earned his first win since April, holding the Phillies to five hits.

Murray Chass Associated Press Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Bunning Mays McCovey Hart Houston New York Los Angeles Gaylord Perry Perry Phillies Tony Gonzalez Rich Allen

Supreme Court tosses Spahn book ban ruling

The Supreme Court overturned a New York court's ban on The Warren Spahn Story and awarded Spahn $10,000 in damages. The unsigned opinion cited a previous privacy-law ruling, allowing publication punishment only for deliberate falsehood or reckless disregard of the truth.

Washington Warren Spahn Supreme Court New York Spahn Tulsa New York State Julian Messner

Phoebus Leads Orioles To 4 0 Shutout Of Yankees

Baltimore pitcher Tom Phoebus blanked the New York Yankees on two hits through seven innings, striking out 11 as the Orioles win 4 to 0 to climb back to .500. Frank Robinson hit his 10th homer while Dave Johnson and Arby Etchebarren also homered.

Phoebus Blanks Yankees Dick Couch Associated Press Baltimore Tom Phoebus Orioles Iheir Phoebus New York Yankees Municipal Stadium Washington Rochester California Kansas City Angels Yankees Steve Whitaker Horace Clarke New York Frank Robinson Idave Johnson Ardy Etchebarren Minnesota Cesar Tovar

Orioles blank Yankees 7 0 as Phoebus strong on mound

Yesterday's AP recap notes pitcher Tom Phoebus of the Orioles allowed only two singles, the first in the seventh inning, in a 7-0 win over the Yankees. Ed Charles of the Mets had four straight singles driving in one run and starting a two run insurance rally as New York beat the Dodgers 5-2.

Tom Phoebus Orioles New York Yankees Ed Charles Mets New York Los Angeles

Worcester bout ends in stoppage by Worthem on Johnson

In Worcester Massachusetts Bob by Worthem of Buffalo New York stops Earl Johnson of Cleveland in the fifth round, securing a win by stoppage. The event details include the fighters and city names, with no further action described.

Worcester Mass Bobby Worthem Buffalo N.Y Earl Johnson Cleveland

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