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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1967

Page

11

U.S. in command entering decisive Davis Cup singles

U S captain George MacCall said the Americans hold a 2-1 lead over Mexico after a doubles win by Clark Graebner and Marty Riessen 6 4 6 3 7 5. Arthur Ashe meets Rafael Osuna in the first singles on red clay at Chapultepec with Cliff Richey and Marcelo Lara to follow in the best of five.

Mexico City United States Clark Graebner Marty Riessen Mexico U. S George MacCall MacCall Chapultepec Sport Center Cliff Richey San Angelo Tex Marcelo Lara Osuna Richey Ashe Lara Graebner Beachwood Ohio Riessen Evanston, Ill Northwestern

Connie Capozzi Wins OVTA Zinke Trophy in Ohio Valley

Connie Capozzi received the Pete Zinke Trophy and the certificate of No 1 rank in the girls 16 and under division at the Ohio Valley Tennis Association Awards Banquet in Columbus. Middletown players Jamie Lawson Cindy Snyder Melinda Terry Carla Rodgers and P D Ballard also earned honors. guest speaker William Talbert led the event. Peachy Kellmyer of Charleston W Va received the Carl Myer Plaque, the first OVTA woman to reach the top 10 national status.

Connie Capozzi Pete Zinke Ohio Valley Tennis Association Stouffer's Inn Columbus Capozzi Zinke Middletown Susan (Gerber) Rodgers Marm Ie Fry Ginger Pfeiffer Springfield William Talbert U.S Jam Ie Lawson Cindy Snyder Melinda Terry Carla Rodgers P. D. Ballard Carl Myer Peachy Kellmyer Charleston W. Va OVTA

French International Tennis Tourney Faces Rain Delays

In Paris the French International Tennis Tournament was stalled by heavy rain, forcing organizers to seek auxiliary courts to resume play. Only three postponed men's doubles and eight women's singles were completed, with Rosemary Casals reaching the third round while Kathy Blake and Tory Fretz exited.

Paris Rosemary Casals San Francisco U.S Kathy Blake Tory Fretz Mexico

WIBC Crowns All New Champs in 47th Tournament

The 47th annual Women's International Bowling Congress Tournament ended after 48 days with new champions across divisions. The Orphans of Los Angeles won Division II team honors with 2970, while Windy Hill of Whiee N.Y. topped Division II with 2569. Elaine Liburdi and Joan Oleske shared $800 in Division I doubles. Division I singles lead went to Gloria Paeth with $500 for a 652 three-game total. Lillian Royer won lower-average Division. Carol Miller led Division I all-events with 1862 and $300. Pat Beasley was Division II all-events winner with 1653. No previous year's champion repeated. Marathon of Finlay, Ohio, placed fourth in Division II team standings and earned $1,050.

Rochester N.Y Jamount Orphans Los Angeles Theie Iish Windy Hill Wiheee N.Y Elaine Liburdi Union City N.J Joan Oleske Lyndhurst Ann Schauer Julia Nungesser College Point Gloria Paeth Port Huron Mich Lillian Royer Woodlyn Pa Carol Miller Milwaukee Pat Beasley Lansing Finlay Ohio

Cecil Greist Wins Three Titles At Senior Bowling Meet

Cecil Greist, 62, of Lebanon Ohio, won three crowns at the 8th ABC National Senior Bowling Championship in Skokie Illinois. He claimed Class C all events and Class C singles in scratch division with 1250 and 725, and also took the singles in handicap division with a 758 series. The tournament ran a month.

Skokie Ill Cecil Greist Lebanon Ohio Kegler ABC Greist

Zum Hurls Post 218 to Split Weekend Exhbitions

Zumbahlen a Fenwick High right hander struck out 12 as Middletown Legion Post 218 beat Greenhills Post 42 to split a pair of exhibitions over the weekend. Middletown lost a home game at Smith Park 74. The Post opens the regular season Sunday at Springfield.

Bill Zumbahlen Greenhills Legion Post Middletown Legion Post Zumbahlen Fenwick High Greenhills Post Middletown Smith Park The Post Springfield

CFL To Reveal 1967 Schedule At New Ark Meeting

AKRON Ohio AP The Continental Football League will announce its 1967 schedule at league headquarters in New ark Monday. Owners voted to defer merger talks with the Professional Football League of America for the 1967 season.

Akron, Ohio Newark Professional Football League of America

Ohioan Helps Sprint Victory at Little 500 Race

Dale Harrison of Tiffin Ohio and relief driver Cy Fairchild of Muskegon Michigan teamed to win the Little 500 sprint car race at Sun Valley Speedway. A 22nd lap chain reaction caused a fuel fire but only one car was knocked out and no injuries were reported. Dean Mast of Dover Ohio led before being eliminated.

Anderson Ind Dale Harrison Tiffin Ohio Cy Fairchild Muskegon Mich Sun Valley Speedway Dean Mast Dover

Four Nations Reach World Basketball Finals In Uruguay

The United States, the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia and Argentina clinched berths in the World Championship finals after two qualifying wins each. The U S beat Mexico 76 65 and Italy 67 56 in Mercedes and Yugoslavia defeated Italy 71 42 and Mexico 86 73. Russia opened with Peru 95 56 and beat Japan 49 26 in Montevideo. Argentina topped Japan 69 63 and Peru 73 65, also in Montevideo. Remaining games won t affect Japan Peru Italy and Mexico s consolation round fate in Córdoba. Finals set for Montevideo June 1 11.

Montevideo United States Soviet Union Yugoslavia Argentina Mexico Mercedes Italy Peru Japan Cordoba City

Wilsman Loses In Finals 4-2 At National Slow Pitch

Milwaukee reports Michael's Lounge of Detroit defeated Wilsman Truckers of Hamilton, Ohio 4-2 to win the National Slow Pitch Softball Tournament title. Earlier Sunday Hamilton beat Heath Milwaukee 9-5 and Allen Bradley Milwaukee 4-3 to reach the final.

Milwaukee Wis Michael's Lounge Detroit Wilsman Truckers Hamilton Ohio Heath Miwaukee Allen Bradley

Hall's Outlasts Rebels in 26 to 15 softball clash

Hall's Market defeated the Middle town Rebels 26 15 at Goldman Park in a Tuesday Open League makeup game after two innings of offense by both sides. Hall's led 11 7 after two then exploded with seven in the final innings. Hall's players Scott Vaughan Collins and Wilson homered as they piled up 28 hits.

Hall's Market Middletown

Lebanon Raceway First to Eighth Race Card

A partial Lebanon Raceway card lists eight races with pace and trot events. Drivers and horses include Dick Hudson, Kate's Best, Western Song, Greenleaf Dennis, Lady Karen D, Adios Clipper, Josedale Red Fury, Miss Noname, and several others across pacing and trotting divisions. The OCR shows numerous spelling errors and fragmentary names across all races.

Dick Hudson Dewbre Kate's Best Long Colorado Ray Barnes Lis Woollen Sayre Ed’s Joy Albertson Jacqueline Pride Myers Gee Whiz Parker Rod Lonaker Nicholas Greenleaf Dennis Worsham Melody Tower DeBaun Hi ‘Babe Sayre Lilly Queen Dilly Vie Baker Starten Demon Ferguson Gordon George Counsel Hiteman Twenty Below Hardy Ginger Adio Justice Ripper Melody Montgomery Tahiti Sweetie Hurley Grand Lisa Denny Hilda Hootsear Amet Kemo Sabay Wynn Mahlon Burns Sugar Raizen Bradstreet Attica Jim Miss Bonnieway Hi Q Roan Beauty Pleasant Princess Karen D Darn Far Kay Jean Nixon Lady Egerton Pumphrey Miss Sandra Shaner Alarm Huber Scotch Peggy Kirk Lucky Star Wells Pace Adios Clipper Roya Gold Rob Royal Owens Dallas Direct Sinlaid Easy Go Applegate Adios Judge Srigley Noble Hayes Hal O. Way Josedale Red Fury Commando Pick Satterthwaite Clever Sherry Rankin Whirley Bird Echo Sir Cobblin Wyoming Lad Farrington Rare Rodney Kilgore Miss Noname Williamson Fay Direct Sunrise Gail Miracle Rock Fer Edgewood Sam Hite Josedale Red Star De‘Boun Ray

Buckpasser Set for Met Mile Return in Memorial Week

Buckpasser the Super-Horse returns Tuesday in the $100,000-added Met Mile at Aqueduct as racing’s big week unfolds. About one million bettors wager near $100 million nationwide through Saturday with Dr. Fager opting for the Jersey Derby over a met mile clash.

Ted Meier Associated Press Buckpasser Ogden Phipps Tom Fool Aqueduct Garden State Hollywood Park Johnny Nerud Dr. Fager Superhorse Dr.Fager Nerud Braulio Baeza Proud Clarion Damascus

Bowling Honor Roll

Rick Fye posted 190 203 218 for a 611 series while Dot Kauffman added 198 130 187 for a 515 series in the bowling honor roll.

Rick Fye Dot Kauffman

English duo win Athens rally in Coppier 1275

Paddy Hopkirk and Ron Crellin of England won the 1962 Athens International Acropolis Motor Rally driving a BMC Cooper 1275 for an easy victory.

Athens Paddy Hopkirk Ron Creillin England

Barber Wins Oklahoma City Open in Playoff

Miller Barber outplayed Gary Player in a sudden-death playoff to win the Oklahoma City Open after a one hour 45 minute rain delay. Barber, who finished 10 under par at 278, birdied the final hole to force the playoff and then clinched the title with a two-foot birdie on the third playoff hole.

Oklahoma City Miller Barber Gary Player Barber Player Dave Stockton Stockton George Archer Billy Casper Kermit Zarley Bob Charles

Santos routs Senegal All Stars in Dakar match

In Dakar, Santos star Pele scored three goals guiding the touring club to a 4-1 victory over a Senegalese All-Star team Sunday. The performance underscored Pele's standing as the world's premier player and highlighted Santos' offensive strength on the tour.

Dakar Senegal iPele Santos

Moorman Scores Forest Hills First Ace of the Year

Ed Moorman aced the 128 yard ninth hole using a six iron at Forest Hills in front of Bob Boyd Tom Dishun and Glenn Lane. He finished with rounds of 37 45 82 for Middletown.

Ed Moorman Forest Hills Moorman Middletown Bob Boyd Tom Dishun Glenn Lane

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