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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1969

Page

19

Ohio spring sports carnival opens at Ohio State Stadium

The 62nd annual track meet at Ohio Stadium starts with semifinals in seven events and finals Saturday. Top contenders include Bob Douglas and Joe Edmonds, Kennedy, and Upper Arlington in golf, with state meet stars from Dayton Roosevelt, Sandusky, and Cincinnati among hopefuls.

Hal Paris Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Ohio Stadium Cleveland Glenville Cleveland Kennedy Lake City Sandusky Dayton Dunbar Dayton Roosevelt Upper Arlington Montpelier Cuyahoga Heights West Muskingum Sunbury Big Walnut Courtland Lakeview Kent State Bob Douglas Joe Edmonds Asbery Wilkerson Mal Stoudenmire Fighting Eagles Mansfield Duane Hill Les Nagy Niles McKinley Larry Starks Berea Dave Rather

Kendall Eyes Upset Of Foster In TV Title Bout

Andy Kendall says odds mean nothing and predicts victory over Bob Foster in a 15 round title fight at the Eastern States Coliseum Saturday. The West Springfield challenger notes his past underdog wins and cites Foster’s height and reach as key factors in the bout. Kendall, ex Marine from Portland, claims he can beat Foster after watching footage of his fights with Tiger and Jones.

Andy Kendall West Springfield Mass Lght Bob Foster Eddie Jones Las Vegas Foster Portland Ore

Mann to Offend Louisville Bluegrass LPGA Field

Defining champion Carol Mann heads the field for the $15,000 Bluegrass Invitational LPGA Tournament which starts today in Louisville Kentucky.

Valley View, Carlisle Lead All-DSL Selections

Valley View places four players on the Dayton Suburban League all-league list while Carlisle nets three. Paul Byrd and Ralph Anderson, both unanimous picks, headline as catcher and pitcher with Combs and Moyer as top hurlers. Ted Sizemore backs as catcher. five outfielders named including Haslip Neal Wise Bunger and Sanger. infielders South Stayton Steward Kendric named from Carlisle National Trails Jefferson.

Paul Byrd Valley View Ralph Anderson Carlisle Dayton Loop Combs Preble Shawnee Roger Moyer Valley View i Anderson Ted Sizemore Dixie Greg Haslip Jim Neal Duane Wise Larry Bunger Twin Valley South Mike Sanger Greg South Stayton Steward National Trails Kendric Jefferson

Lebanon Raceway First to Ninth Race Results Summary

Results from Lebanon Raceway list winners, placements and payouts across nine races, including Trot and Pace events. Notable bets include first race Siss Lady, second race Noble Land, and seventh race Brown Ranger with varied odds. time records range around 2:08 to 2:12. Entries section lists horses and handlers for each race, with multiple contenders per event.

Tahiti Sweetie Grand Hazel Volo Pace Chester Riddell Dream Ava Miss Susie Song Joe Swing Ensign Lea Pace Edgewood Braden Harold Adio Dal Worthy Pace Brown Ranger Jean Harmony Success Angel Pace Warden Leo Linda Ann Quick Irish Kitty Miss Duffy Narssarssuak Shirley’s Jet Edgewood Valley Little Det Miss Deb Lloyds Abbe Little Orince Pleasant St. Star Cherrie Western Wake Up Beautiful Byrd Wingait Jill Reportrix Royal Jackson Cherry Tart Rosy Cloud Pearl W. H. D Sandy Shelly's Boy Janey'’s Dream Liberal Prince Clever Marge Petite’s Pride Weet Edgar Grattan Huckleberry Boy Marty's Abbe's Dream Prince Lenawee High Will Dean's Choice Sue Jack Calico Joe Tina Demon Fall of Pompay Jeff K Wi Babe Sayre Pat Hand Doug's Stardust Tass Shanty Ohio Gene Edgewood Sam Lon Meadows My Third Angel June Flying Gemini Shadyside Bill Chevyl Fedor Princess Byrd Gay Leo Amour Song Our Merry Cheekie Vic Darnamite April A Virgne Roscoe Victory Row Mudge Tommy Miss Famous Song Hanover Pace — Malted Jane Lind Freight Train Miss War Lady Carey's Dream Ginger G Scot Gataphone Metropolis Flashy Jan Miss Royal Ann Frisky Dee Hoosier Joe Myrt Stewart Scot Miss Mary M Flying Aces

Valley View bats power victory over Dixie in league game

In NEW LEBANON Valley View forged a 14 to 2 win over Dixie in a Dayton Suburban League clash. Roger Moyer allowed two hits while Paul Byrd drove in the go ahead run and scored. Byrd had three of Valley View eight hits as the team moved to 19 31 on the year and fifth in nine league games.

New Lebanon Roger Moyer Paul Byrd Valley View Dixie Dayton V-View Moyer Askins Byrd McKinney T. Sizemore Crystal Tissue Diamond National Cruse Diamond Pate Bill Stratton Aeronca Harding Jones Harding Square D Raymond Bay Stan Ball Ed Hill Steve Buress Hill Joe

Hornets Netters In 14th Win

Monroe Highs tennis team won its 7th yesterday beating Talawanda 4-1 in a contest at Monroe. Singles results include Ramey def Butscher 6-4 2-6 6-4 and Switzer def Brenneman 6-0 6-4. Doubles saw Whelpton-Derry beat Berni-Messinger 6-2 6-3.

Monroe High Talawanda Monroe Lakota High Ramey (M Butscher Switzer Brenneman Neu (M J. Baer

Franklin High Wins Mid-Miami League Golf Title

Franklin High defeated Monroe High 164 to 170 at Wildwood to seize the Mid-Miami League championship. John Small led Franklin with a 39 and earned medalist honors, as teammates Farmer 42, O Neal 42, Emrick 41 helped reach the 164 total. Monroe's B Beckowski 41, T Beckowski 42, Fowles 44, Miltenberger 43 totaled 170.

Franklin John Small Franklin High Monroe High Wildwood Small Farmer O’neal Emrick Monroe B. Beckowski T. Beckowski Fowles Miltenberger

Scott's 89 Best At Forest Hills Ladies Day

Forest Hills Ladies Day golf yielded Scott's 89 as low gross in Flight A with 89. Alma Taulbee had the low net 68. Flight B leader Nellie Kilburn posted 105 gross while Hilda Trent had 76 net. Virginia Brown made 28 putts. Shirley Wenzel won 49 gross in Flight B. Helen Hoffman topped with 35 net, May Kerr 42 net second. Audrey Shull led Flight C with 62 gross Mandy Lorng had 56 net.

Bonnie Scott Forest Hills Alma Taulbee Nellie Kilburn Hilda Trent Virginia Brown Shirley Wenzel Helen Hoffman May Kerr Ruth Christy Audrey Shull Mandy Lorng

Carpenter tops Cham pionship Flight on Ladies Day at Brown's Run

Mrs. Vic Carpenter posted a 92 gross to win the Championship Flight during Ladies Day at Brown's Run. Low net in that flight was 75 by Mrs. Robert Eaton. In the first and second flights, Mrs. F William Barnes and Mrs. Charles Denny III led with gross scores of 105 and 99, while Mrs. W T Thorn and Mrs. Lars Larson posted low nets of 86 and 81. Mrs. James Shull had the fewest putts on the 18 hole rounds with 31.

Vic Carpenter Brown's Robert Eaton F. William Barnes Charles Denny III W. T. Thorn Lars Larson James Shull

Snyder Named New Greenfield High Basketball Coach

Samuel Snyder has been named head basketball coach at Greenfield High School in Ohio. He succeeds Paul Hager, who will remain on as a teacher after stepping from the coaching role.

Morton Powers leads Ohio Bell rout with three homers

John Morton slugged three home runs and drove in nine as Ohio Bell hammered Miami Carey 31 to 6 at Goldman Park. Morton, at shortstop, added a double. Jerry Margerum earned the win. Jim Reiffitt homered for Miami Carey.

John Morton Ohio Bell Miami Carey Goldman Park Morton Jerry Margerum Jim Reiffitt

Berry Bengals Sixth Pick Signs With Bengals

Royce Berry the Bengals sixth draft pick signed with Cincinnati and will be tried as a linebacker. The 243 pound defender played defensive end and linebacker for the University of Houston, joining the team to bolster the defense.

Cincinnati Royce Berry Cincinnati Bengals Berry Johnson, Craft and Flannery Ise University of Houston

Jockeys Boycott Thistledown Race Card

In Cleveland Ohio members of the National Jockeys Guild refused to ride at Thistledown but nine race events proceeded. The boycott targets a 60 day suspension of Danny Weiler by the Ohio Racing Commission after an altercation with steward Pete Battle. Eleven guild members did not report to the jockeys room, while rides were handled by non-members and licensed volunteers.

Cleveland, Ohio National Jockey’s Guild Jockeys Danny Weiler Ohio Racing Commission Thistledown Pete Battle Battle Joe Servis Guild Jockeys’ Room Son-Guild

Nevele Romeo Pacing Threat at Roosevelt Raceway

Del Insko, harness racing’s top driver, aims to upset in the $93,098 Realization Pace at Roosevelt Raceway with Nevele Romeo driven by Billy Haughton. The 4 year old posted a 2:02 mile test in a prep race, leading from start to finish in a 11-16 mile event, as Insko seeks the big win.

Westbury N.Y del Insko Nevele Romeo Roosevelt Raceway Impresium Billy Sively

Wilson Rehired By Dayton Gems

Larry Wilson signed a new one year contract as player coach of the Dayton Gems at age thirty nine. He will add duties previously handled by Sonny Tate who left to join the Cincinnati Reds. Wilson plans to stay in Dayton this summer and start selling advertising for the 1969 70 season while Gems aim for more success after last season’s Turner Cup run.

Dan Zoeller Bethel Rich Benning Yellow Springs Olden Wallace Dayton Roosevelt Cincinnati Couurier Tech Reg McAfee Bexley Bruce Legg Dennis Dickie Upper Arlington Bob Binns Cleveland John Days Netter John Peckssamp Cincinnati Purcell Ottawa Hills Craig Burkhart John Buckey Arlington Lanny Senn Doug Sheffield Tom Castor Ashland Dayton Larry Wilson Dayton Gems Wilson Gems Jack Walker Lefty McFadden Kincardine Ont Sonny Tate Cincinnati Reds Larry Walker McFadden International Hockey League Toledo Montreal Quebec

Yesterday's Stars in MLB: Comer rallies Seattle past Washington

Wayne Comer slugged a two run double and a three run homer while Seattle defeated Washington 7 to 6. Fergusor Jenkins tossed a four hitter and seven strikeouts guiding the Cubs to a 30 victory over Los Angeles.

Associated Press Wayne Comer Pilots Seattle Washington Fergusor Jenkins Cubs Chicago Los Angeles

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