Middie Art Gallery Adds Two to Honor Middletown Heroes
At a Middletown High banquet Boosters Club honored Stan Lewis Glenn Ellison and Paul Walker alongside Elmo Lingrel. Lewis received a large oil portrait. Ellison’s players presented a painting. smaller portraits went to Lewis. binoculars were gifts to Lewis and Walker. Walker and Lewis reflect on 29 and 27 years in Middie athletics with calls for more fan support.
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Lewis
Walker
Boosters Club
Boosters
Lingrel
Ellison
Tiger
Middie
Jothers
Middies
Middletown High
Ohio
Indy 500 Lineup Cards for 1960s Starters and Speeds
The lineup lists drivers by row with hometowns, car numbers, teams and engine combos. Notables include Bobby Unser from Albuquerque No. 6 Eagle-Offy at 195.940 mph and Gordon Johncock No. 24 Team McLaren-Offy at 188.511 mph among a wide field of competitors from across the United States.
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Bobby Unser
Albuquerque
N.M
Eagle-Offy
Peter Revson
Redondo Beach
Calif
Team McLaren-Offy
Mark Donohue
Media
Penske-McLaren-Offy
Mike Hiss
Tustin
Gordon Johncock
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
Team
McLaren-Offy
David “Salt” Walther
West Carrollton
Ohio
Colt Ford
Baseball scores and upcoming games from a crowded schedule
St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 4 to 2 and New York defeated Chicago 3 to 2 in 14 innings. Scheduled games include Montreal at Chicago with McAnally and Pappas, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Carlton and Briles, San Francisco at Atlanta Marichal and Reed, San Diego at Cincinnati Nolan, Los Angeles at Houston Downing, New York at St. Louis Seaver against Wise, among others.
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St. Louis
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Carlton
Briles
San Francisco
Marichal
Atlanta
Reed
San Diego
Norman
Cincinnati
Nolan
Los Angeles
Downing
Houston
Roberts
Seaver
Wise
W. L. Pet. G.B
East New York
Montreal
Baseball scores and Friday games in the American League
The AL results open with New York beating Cleveland 2-0 and Milwaukee topping Detroit 2-0. Boston defeated Baltimore 2-1, while Minnesota outslugged Texas 6-5. Several late games featured Kansas City at California and others coming up with pitchers like Wood, Holtzman, Brett, Culp, and Blyleven noted.
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New York
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
Boston
Baltimore
Minnesota
Texas
Kansas City
California
Chicago
Wood
Oakland
Holtzman
Brett
Culp
Timmerman
Kekich
Wilcox
Cuellar
Shellenback
Blyleven
Rooker
Ryan
G.B
West Chicago
NFL says image harmed by Cleveland grand jury probe
Commissioner Pete Rozelle said the NFL’s image was damaged by a now-dismissed federal grand jury in Cleveland after an 18 month probe. He noted no indictments were issued and a new panel is unlikely soon. Rozelle cited distortions and innuendos from the case spreading national headlines.
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New York
National Football League
Cleveland
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
League
NHL Governors Delay Bid Decision On New Franchises
The NHL board postponed choosing two bidders for the league's 17th and 18th franchises until two weeks from now. Ten groups seeking $6 million to buy into teams from eight cities presented but the governors will finalize at the Montreal meetings starting June 5.
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NEW York
National Hockey League
Nhls Board of Governors
Clarence Campbell
Campbell
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Dallas
Indianapolis
Phoenix
San Diego
Washington
D.C
Cleveland
Montreal
Ellison Urges Leadership From Grownups Over Youth Crisis
Ellison, former Ohio State coach, presses for adult leadership as he blasts professors and pseudo do gooders. He argues major impact on today’s youth from academics, calling for firing ten percent of OSU professors, echoed by William & Mary president suggesting fifteen percent.
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Lews
Walker
Ellison
America
Ohio State
Woody Hayes
William & Mary
Motton Relents and Joins Angels Farm System
Out fielder Curt Motton, traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the California organization, reluctantly agreed to join the Angels Salt Lake City farm after criticizing manager Dave Bristol. Milwaukee will receive a minor leaguer to be named later. Motton, a veteran pinch hitter obtained from Baltimore last December, said he felt the Brewers did not give him a fair chance amid outfield hitting struggles.
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Milwaukee
Curt Motton
Milwaukee Brewers
California
Angels
Salt Lake City
Dave Bristol
Brewers
Baltimore
Brewers Re-Elect Selig For Proxy
Allan H Bud Selig was re elected president and chief executive officer of the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday at the American League Baseball club s annual directors meeting in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Allan H “Bud” Selig
Milwaukee Brewers
American League Baseball Club
Lord of 500 Rides Herd Over Chaotic Indy Parade
Indianapolis safety director Jo Quinn, 68, leads the 55 percent acre motor sport arena operation for the Indy 500. He oversees 2,600 safety patrols, 250 city police, 300 state troopers, and a rescue plan with 18 wreckers, 16 ambulances, two helicopters, and a larger hospital to ensure driver safety as about 300000 fans descend for the race.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Quinn
Dirty Dozen
Safety Patrol
Speedway
Price wins Eddie Shore Plaque for second time
Noel Price of the Nova Scotia Voyageurs was named AHL outstanding defenseman for 1971-72. The 36-year-old veteran, who also won with Springfield in 1969-70, becomes only the second two time winner in league history following Bob McCord who claimed the honor twice.
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Springfield
Mass
Noel Price
Nova Scota Voyageurs
Eddie Shore
American Hockey League
Price
AHL
Bob McCord
iPittsburgh
Downs Riders In Tight Race At River Downs
Apprentice Bernon Sayler and veteran Homero Hidalgo are tied for most riding wins at River Downs with 16 each after Hidalgo's triple and Sayler's two wins. Sayler rode The Wasp to a 1 1 2 length victory in the featured eighth race. The Wasp paid 5 4 3 dollars, Charmas Pride 6 20 and 4 20, Sun Lyn 64 17 60 and 10 in the second race, completing a daily double with Infrared for a 225 payoff.
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Cincinnati
Bernon Sayler
Homero Hidalgo
River Downs
Hidalgo
Sayler
Wasp
Charmas Pride
Billy Prim
Sun Lyn
Infrared
NBA Stars Threaten To Quit If Suspended
UNIONDALE N Y AP The NBA Players Association warned it would spur a mass quitting if any player is suspended after NBA All Stars overcame a 19 point deficit to beat ABA All-Stars 106 104 at Nassau Coliseum. Lanier DeBusschere and others weighed in on possible penalties and defections amid fines from Commissioner Kennedy.
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NBA ‘Stars
Uniondale
N.Y
National Basketball Association Player's Association
Bob Lanier
Detroit Pistons
Dave DeBusschere
New York Knicks
Walter J
Kennedy
American Basketball Association
Nassau Coliseum
NBA
ABA
ABA All-Stars
Jack Dolph
Lanier
Milwaukee
Kareem Abdul- Jabbar
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Wait Frazier
Knicks
Frazier
Perez May Put Power Back In Reds Lineup
Reds star Tony Perez returns from an eight game wrist injury as Cincinnati hosts San Diego. Perez has boosted his average to .269 with 22 RBIs during a nine game win streak prior to the skid, while the Padres’ Fred Norman eyes a rematch of 1970 71 rivalries. Gary Nolan matches up for Cincinnati against San Diego in Don Zimmer’s first Cincinnati visit since becoming the Padres manager.
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Perez
Red S
Sparky Anderson
Reds
Padres
Fred Norman
Cincinnati
Gary Noelan
Queen City
Don Zimmers
Trio finally taste first 1972 victories in MLB action
Bob Gibson improved to 1 7 with 10 strikeouts as the Cardinals halted Pittsburgh's nine game win streak 4 2. Marty Pattin earned his first win of 1972 with a four hit effort and a nine strikeout performance in Boston 2 1 over Baltimore. Skip Lockwood pitched six strong innings and Milwaukee beat Detroit 2 0.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
Bob Gibson
Marty Pattin
Skip Lockwood
Gibson
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Pattin
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore
Lock
Pirates
Richie Hebner
Ted Sizemore
Loun Brock
Matty Alou
Black Athletes Form Advisory Committee Across Big Ten
The Big Ten announces an advisory panel of seven black former football stars to address campus issues for black athletes. Commissioner Wayne Duke said two more members will be added soon. Members include Buddy Young Illinois Dr George Taliaferro Indiana Robert Dorsey Ohio State Leroy Bolden Michigan State Willie D Jones Purdue Judge A Dickson Minnesota and Ernie Cook Minnesota.
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Champaign
Ill
Big Ten Teday
Wayne Duke
Big Ten
Buddy Young
Illinois
George Taliaferro
Indiana
Robert Dorsey
Ohio State
Leroy Bolden
Michigan State
Willie D. Jones
Purdue
Judge A. Dickson
Ernie Cook
Minnesota
Woman umpire to start pro baseball debut June 23
Geneva AP report says Mrs. Ger a 40 year old Queen s housewife finally cleared to umpire in the New York Pennsylvania League after a 1966 effort and a court ruling overturning physical standards. She will officiate a Geneva Auburn game on June 23 as the league opens.
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Geneva
N.Y
Betnice Gers
Genies Senators
Queens
Auburn Geneva
Gera
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Fla
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Sheckler
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Mario Andretti
Nazareth
Joe Leonard
San Jose
Sam Posey
San Juan Capistrano
Johnny Rutherford
Fort Worth
Tex
Brabham- Offy
Swede Savage
Santa Ana
Steve Krisiloff
Parsippany
N.J
Kingfish-Offy
Lloyd Ruby
Wichita Falls
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McKenyon
Lebanon
Ind
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Jim Hurtubise
North Tonawanda
Coyote- Ford
John Martin
Long Beach
Brabham-Offy
Jerry Grant
Escondido
Mike Mosley
Brownsburg
Watson-Offy
A.J. Foyt Jr
Bill Vukovich
Fresno
al Unser
Roger McCluskey
Tucson
Ariz
George Snider
Bakersfield
Carl Williams
Grandview
Dick Simon
Utah
Lola-Ford
Sam Sessions
Nashville
Denny Zimmerman
Glastonbury
Conn
John Mahler
Bettendorf
Iowa
Lee Kunzman
Guttenberg
Gerhardt-City
Jimmy Caruthers
Anaheim
Brawner-Ford
Cale Yarborough
Timmonsville
Wally Dallenbach
East Brunswick
Art Pollard
McAnally
Pappas
Pizarro
NFL
NFL Oners
George Halas
Lamar Hunt
NHL
G&r Car Wash
MOBIL
Germaniawn Rd
Motton
Selig
Karol Stonger
Jo Quinn
Jim Nabors
Power
Mickey Lolich
Tigers
Riverside Inn
Trenton-Franklin Road
Gary Smith
Doris Lawson
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Reg. Price
Black Lite
Jackson Lane
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