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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1970

Page

7

Middie Netters Ousted In State Tennis Play

Middletown High tennis saw its state tourney run end on opening day as singles entrant P C Ballard lost 6-0 6-2 to Cin cinnati's John Peckscamp, last year's champion, while doubles duo Mike Terry and Jerry Williams fell 6-3 6-2 to Euclid's Jim Suscak and Joe Beluschak. Ballard, in his second straight state appearance, and the Middies' scorers were eliminated early as the two day event began.

Mike Terry Jerry Williams Ballard Cincinnati John Peckscamp Peckscamp Purcell High Joss Terry Williams Jim Suscak Joe Beluschak Euclid Charlie Rice

Calvary Baptist erupts for 26 in lopsided league win

Calvary Baptist crushed St. Luke's Presbyterian 26 to 11 at Goldman Park with nine runs in the fifth inning. M. Lawson and B. Ewen each totaled five hits for Calvary. Baumgartner led St. Luke's with four. Other games featured Elk Creek Baptist 23 St. Paul's 8 and Tytus Avenue Church of God 15 Clayton St. Church of God 10.

Calvary Baptist St. Luke’s Presbyterian Goldman Park M. Lawson B. Ewen Baumgartner St. Luke’s Elk Creek Baptist St. Paul's Tytus Avenue Church of God Clayton St. Church of God Trenton Nazarene Faith United Methodist Yankee Road Church of God Zion Lutheran L Wilson W. Elam D. Bowlin Tytus Avenue Faith Yankee Road Church of God

Legion Nine Opens Season for Post 231 Junior Team

The American Legion Post 231 junior baseball squad opens its first season, after splitting from Post 218, with a doubleheader today at 1 p.m. against Columbus North High alumni, followed by a 1:30 p.m. game tomorrow in Hamilton versus Allied Appraisal.

American Legion Post 231 Legion Post 218 Post 231 Bruce Domineck Columbus North High Hamilton Allied

Davis Cup Europe Second Round Opens Across Five Sites

The European Zone Davis Cup second round began Friday at seven sites. Finland and Belgium were tied 1-1 in Helsinki after Belgium’s Patrick Hombergen defeated George Berner 6-4 6-2 6-2, while Pekka Saeilae upset Eric Drossart to even the match at Helsinki 2-0 for Finland.

Finland Belgium Helsinki Patrick Hombergen George Berner Pekka Saeilae Eric Drossart

Pacers Aim to Clinch ABA Title at Home

The Indiana Pacers lead the best-of-seven final against the Los Angeles Stars 3-1 and can clinch the ABA championship in Indianapolis. Stars coach Bill Sharman complimented the Pacers’ speed size and depth as the series returns home after two Pacers wins and two Los Angeles wins. If victorious CBS will televise the title game.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Pacers American Basketball Association Los Angeles Stars Stars Bill Sharman Pacers Sharman Bob Leonard Anaheim Calif Indiana West Coast Oakland Washington CBS

Injury Helps Kimball's Play Leads Blue Grass Invitational

Judy Kimball tops the Blue Grass Invitational at Hunting Creek Country Club with a first round 67 and a four stroke lead after eight birdies. She credits a sprained left wrist for forcing her to ease up and play smarter. Closest challengers Donna Caponi and Carol Mann shot 71s.

Louisville Judy Kimball Iowa Hunting Creeke Country Club Donna Caponi Carol Mann LPGA iBoth

Weiskopf's 133 Controls Lead Atlanta Golf Classic

Tom Weiskopf shot a 133 to lead halfway at the Atlanta Golf Classic as Chuck Courtney, 29, posted 67 for a 134 total to hold second. Gary Player, Tommy Aaron and Dan Sikes tied at 136, with Bert Yancey and Bob Lunn at 137 and Nicklaus and Elder at 138.

Atlanta Chuck Courtney Tom Weiskopf Courtney Atlanta Country Club Gary Player Tommy Aaron Dan Sikes Weiskopf

Big Money Turf Shows Get A Rest

The article notes a lull in the Triple Crown with several six figure races canceled as fillies and mares take center stage in events across the country. Key races include the Vanity Handicap at Hollywood Park and the Top Flight Handicap at Aqueduct with notable entrants Pattee Canyon Shuvee Watch Fob and Singing Rain among others. The Cherry Hill and Macomber Memorial Handicaps headline turf action with strong fields at Garden State Park and Suffolk Downs. New York racing shifts Aqueduct to Belmont Park on Monday as Bashford Manor closes Churchill Downs meeting.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press Hollywood Park Aqueduct Chicago Whitney Stone C. V. Whitney Singing Rain Shuvee Garden State Park John A. Morris Missile Bell Fred. W. Hooper Peter Fuller A.T Olie Suffolk Downs Golden Gate Fields Lynne Churchill Downs New York Belmont Park

TC Drivers Vie For Lead

Westchester headline notes Tri County Speedway action with point leader Larry Moore and Ralph Latham both driving Chevelles. Moore leads Latham by four points as time trials begin at 7 p.m. and the main race at 8 p.m.

Westchester Tri-County Speedway Larry Moore Union City Ind Ralph Latham Moore Latham

Kent Coach Joins Wittenberg Staff After Kent Exit

Springfield Ohio AP Bob Rosecrans age 31 leaves Kent State to become defensive backfield coach at Wittenberg University for a second time He replaces Gary Tranquill who left the Tigers for Ball State Rosecrans previously coached at Wittenberg in 1966 67

Springfield Ohio Bob Rosecrans Wittenberg University Kent State Rosecrans Gary Tranquill Tigers Ball State

Lebanon Raceway First Race at Pace Finish Five

Race card from Lebanon Raceway lists results for ten races with winners, payouts, and times. Notable paces include Wingait Dana, Artistic Wick, Edgewood Kent, Queen's Amy, Sugar Doodle, Joy Star, Myrtle's Vickie, and Edgar Grattan with various payouts and final times.

Cindy Vo Wingait Dana Wordly Knight Artistic Wick Frisky Frosty Donna ‘Darnley Edgewood Kent Lady D. Wil Darby Doll Queen’s Amy Lincoln Land Kid Jack Byrd Sugar Doodle Blackie Witt Little Tom Sayre Joy Star Keeper's Wanda Topeka Gal Myrtle Vickie Pleasant Princess Simon B Victory Flo Pat Hand Edgar Grattan Ruth

Computer May Rate Ohio's Grid Teams

Ohio high school football ratings may be computed next fall by a computer. The OHSAA board will study cost estimates at its June 15 to 18 meeting. Ratings would cover Class AAA AA and A using a team’s record and the strength of its opponents.

Columbus Ohio Harold Meyer Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Control

Redskins Head Golf Tourney

West ern Michigan leads golf with 745 759 after 36 holes as Miami rallies to a slim deficit. Toledo and Bowling Green trail. Miami's Bill Schmuker shoots 143 to pace the individual field. Track records fall as Jerry Liebenberg and Bob Bertelsen post notable times.

Miami Bowling Green Toledo Kent State Ohio University Western Michigan Tolledo Bill Schumaker Hueston Woods Rockets Rick Nagy Greg Morton King Lee Adams Ohio Ken Swartz Jerry Liebenberg Broncos Miami Field Bob Bertelsen Bertelsen

Bulldogs Name Brideweser New Grid Boss At McKinley

Canton Ohio AP The Canton Board of Education appointed John Brideweser as head football coach at McKinley High School to replace Ron Chismar who resigned to coach freshmen at Bowling Green State University. Brideweser is a Purdue alumnus and was Massillon High School’s top assistant last year.

Canton Ohio Canton Board of Education John Brideweser McKinley High School Ron Chismar Chismar Bowling Green State University Brideweser Purdue University Massillon High School Massillon Maumee High School Hubbard High School Oakwood High School Stark County

Eldora Night Racing Set With Late Models and Stocks

Eldora Speedway plans two nights of under the lights featuring late models and stocks. Chick Hale of Lewisburg and Frank Hoffman of Degraff each own two feature wins this season, Red Harvey of Dayton predicts a win, and Al Woodward leads the stock points. Time trials start at 7 p.m. with racing at 8 30 p.m. both nights.

Rossburg Eldora Speedway Chick Hale Lewisburg Eldora Red Harvey Dayton Frank Hoffman Degraff al Woodward

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