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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1968

Page

5

Middletown High Sports Staff Realignment and Recruiting News

Assistant hires at Middletown High begin a staff realignment with Paul Walker adding a second basketball assistant to Ed Payne. Rumors and confirmations involve stadium changes, UC scholarships for Freddie Thompson, and players Fraley Townsend and Peyton Townsend committing to colleges.

Bob Hawkins Gary Baumgarten Middletown High Paul Walker Ed “Skeeter” Payne Greater Miami Middletown Springfield Lima Walker Payne Middies Jesse Mayable Barnitz Freddie Thompson University of Cincinnati Jack Gordon Bearcats Jim Ousley John Fraley

No Youth Movement Yet With Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquire veteran All-Star Pierre Pilote from the Chicago Black Hawks for right winger Jim Pappin as they add age to a seasoned defense. Pilote, 36, brings multiple All-Star selections and Norris Trophies to a defense led by Allan Stanley 42 Tim Horton 38 and Marcel Pronovost. The club, five-time Stanley Cup champions, slipped to fifth in the East after a Cup win and missed the playoffs.

Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs Pierre Pilote Chicago Black Hawks Pilote Jim Pappin Leafs Allan Stanley Tim Horton Marcel Pronovost Johnny Bower

Indianapolis 500 qualifying hampered by rain

Rain has washed out practice for the Indianapolis 500 and limited last Sunday's time trials. Only 16 of 33 starting positions are filled as final trials threaten to be postponed. A Saturday shower forecast keeps teams unsure, with potential postponement pushing qualification runs close to race start.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Rain Dampens Ohio Fishing Prospects Across Lakes

Ohio Division of Wildlife reports muddy waters and rising levels hindering fishing. Indian Lake shows strong bluegill and catfish prospects while Buckeye Lake offers crappie and bass. Cowan Lake yields bass and muskie, Stonelick Lake offers crappie bass bluegill and bullhead. Acton Lake sees fair crappie and bluegill, Saint Marys Lake fair bass and channel catfish on the south shore.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Indian Lake Buckeye Lake Cowan Lake Stonelick Lake Acton Lake Saint Marys Lake South Shore

Otis Leads League Batting as Braves Beat Mets 6-2

Amos Otis went 3-for-4 to raise his average to .500 against the Richmond Braves in their eight meetings this season. The Braves defeated the Jacksonville Mets 6-2 while Don Pepper drove in four runs for the Toledo Mud Hens in a 7-5 win over the Buffalo Bisons. Rochester-Syracuse and Columbus-Louisville games were rained out.

Associated Press Jacksonville Mets Richmond Braves Amos Otis Otis Braves Mets Toledo Mud Hens Don Pepper Buffalo Bisons Rochester Syracuse Louisville

Goldsmith Leads World 600 Qualifying With New Dodge

Paul Goldsmith topped the second day of Charlotte qualifying for Sunday's World 600 with a four lap average of 155.655 mph in an untried Dodge Coronet.

Charlotte N.C Paul Goldsmith

NFL Owners Face Players Over Lockout Threat

NY AP report on NFL owners slated to present economic position amid a players association halt in negotiations. Players warn of no contracts and possible loss of camp and preseason games if veterans are not signed, while owners deny a concerted holdout and discuss salary and option rules.

NEW York Dan Shulman NFL NFL Players’ Association Theowners Vee Werner Sewers Se Pveceiven Seever Shulman John Gordy We Iouth Vetrow Wicis Preomens Ve Players’ Association

UCLA Star Lucius Allen Arrested on Marijuana Charge

UCLA guard Lucius Allen and four friends were booked on marijuana possession after police stopped their speeding car in central Los Angeles. Allen, 20, a junior, had a prior arrest a year earlier at his West Los Angeles apartment with charges later dropped.

Los Angeles Lucius Allen UCLA John Colella Allen Melanie Martin Alla L. Bullen Bonnie Jean Goss John Woolery

Muskies Trade Mel Daniels to Pacers in Cash Plus Picks Deal

Mel Daniels star of the Minnesota Muskies has been traded to the Indiana Pacers. Muskies president Larry Shields confirmed in Miami Beach that Daniels moves for Ron Kozlicki and Jim Dawson, plus an undisclosed cash amount and Indiana’s No. 1 college draft pick.

Minneapolis, Minn Mel Daniels Minnesota Muskies American Basketball Association Indiana Pacers Larry Shields Muskies Miami Beach Daniels Pacers Ron Kozlicki Jim Dawson Indiana

Indians crush California as Cardenal powers four straight hits

Jose Cardenal of the Indians homered and collected four straight hits as Cleveland defeated California 9 to 2. Sonny Siebert also excelled for the Indians, yielding seven hits and fanning six in a 9-2 win over the Angels.

Jose Cardenal Indians Cleveland California Sonny _ Siebert Angels

National League schedules and rain delays update

National League games listed with inning results for San Francisco 9 Allaway Pittsburgh at Chicago and rain affecting New York at Philadelphia. Scheduled games include San Francisco at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Atlanta and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Los Angeles at Houston with rain potential noted for Saturday.

San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago New York Philadelphia St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston Pe. G San Fran Philaphia Huis

Baseball Standings and Results From Weekday Action

In the American League Detroit leads with 23 14 while Cleveland 22 16 trails by 4 games. Results include Cleveland 9 California 2 and Detroit at Oakland pending night games with Chicago at Washington rained out. Pacific Coast slate features Tulsa 5 Oklahoma City 3 and San Diego 3 Seattle 2.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Boston California Chicago Oakland New York Washington Detroit Toledo Buffalo Richmond Jacksonville Columbus Louisville Rochester Syracuse Tulsa Oklahoma City Tacoma Spokane Vancouver Portland San Diego Seattle Hawaii Phoenix

Culver Hurls For Reds Tonight Against Veale

The Cincinnati Reds, leading the NL in team batting at .255, open a three game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati. Bob Veale opposes George Culver as the Pirates seek to end a long winless run while the Reds aim to snap a two game skid and boost runs.

Culver Reds Veale Cincinnati Cinnati Reds Pittsburgh Houston Pirates Chicago Willie Stargell San Francisco Bob Veale George Culver

Giants pull into NL lead with win as Cardinals fall

Giants seize first place in the National League by beating Atlanta 5-4 while St. Louis drops 3-2 in 11 innings to Los Angeles. Marty Martinez scores on a passed ball in the ninth after Hunt reaches third. Cardinals lose their seventh in eight as Bailey’s 11th inning single wins it for the Dodgers. Cleveland battering California 9-2 as Cardenal, Alvis, Harper, Vidal homer in a 18-hit Indians attack.

San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Cleveland California Washington E Braves Marty Martinez Cecil Upshaw Ron Hunt Hunt Braves Joe Torre Hank Aaron Aaron Tito Francona Bob Bailey Willie Davis Dodgers Davis Ron Fairly Tom Hall Jose Cardenal Indians Max Alvis Tommy Harper Jose Vidal Detroit Sonny Siebert

Osuna and Ashe Open Davis Cup Final Clash in Berkeley

Rafael Osuna of Mexico and Arthur Ashe of the United States met as the top players for their teams to begin the North American Zane Davis Cup final in Berkeley. The second singles match was to feature Joaquin Loyo-Mayo of Mexico and Clark Graebner, following a draw by San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto.

Berkeley Calif Rafael Osuna Mexico Arthur Ashe United States Zane

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