Lingrel honored as Otterbein dedicates Rike Center
Otterbein College dedicated the Rike Physical Education and Recreation Center honoring Elmo Lingrel among nine alumni and three associates for contributions to athletics. Lingrel, age 83, attended the ceremony and remains a Middletown High program builder. The piece notes growing coverage of women’s sports, including Middletown’s 25‑member contingent at Ohio’s first state women’s track meet in Columbus.
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Otterbein College
Westerville
Middletown High
Rike
Lingrel
Middletown
Columbus
Solomon Wins in Rome to Reach Italian Open Third Round
Harold Solomon of the United States advances to the Italian Open third round with a 6 1 2 6 6 3 win over Jun Kamiwazumi. Chris Evert reaches quarter finals by defeating Susan Barker 6 5 6 3 in women's action.
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Harold Solomon
United States
Jun Kamiwazumi
Japan
Chris Evert
Susan Barker
Nolan pitches Reds to 6-0 win over Expos for 7th straight
Gary Nolan fired a two hitter in a 6-0 victory over Montreal, his first shutout since 1972, lifting Cincinnati to seven straight wins and 500th managerial win for Sparky Anderson. Bench added an RBI double as Nolan improved to 4-3 with 2.49 ERA.
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Cincinnati
Gary Nolan
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Bench
Nolan
Montreal Expos
Reds
Sparky Anderson
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Mets
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Anderson
Los Angeles
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Homme
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St. Louis
Troit Tigers
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Houston
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Phillies
Giants
Jerry Martin
Mike Anderson
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Cubs
Braves
Chicago
Bill Bonham
Atlanta
Cardinals
Padres
Luis Melendez
Lou Brock
San Diego
Messersmith Shines in Relief as Mets Top Dodgers 4-3
Andy Messersmith made his first relief appearance and took the loss after giving up a sacrifice fly by Ed Kranepool in the eighth inning, as the New York Mets edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Ed Kranepool
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Cincinnati
Montreal Expos
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Pirates
Astros
Dave Parker
Ken Brett
Knights Invitational Softball Entries Closer Tonight
Entries close tonight for the Seventh Annual Knights Invitational to be held at Goldman Park this Saturday and Sunday. Open to all teams, with contact Edgar Howard at 707 lth Ave. before 8 30.
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NBA teams seek better results from this draft
NBA teams hope this collegiate draft yields stronger top picks than last year. Only Tom Burleson of the Seattle SuperSonics met expectations. others like Bill Walton Marvin Barnes John Shumate and Bobby Jones had limited or no NBA impact. Walton faced injuries with Portland. Barnes joined the ABA. Shumate carried a lung blood clot and saw no NBA playing time.
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National Basketball Association
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Seattle SuperSonics
NBA
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Marvin Barnes
John Shumate
Bobby Jones
Walton
UCLA
Portland Trail Blazers
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Barnes
Providence
Philadelphia 76Ers
Spirits of St. Louis
ABA chief challenges NBA to $1 million series
Ellie Brown, owner of the Kentucky Colonels, accuses the NBA of fear as the ABA offers $1 million cash for a short series against the Golden State Warriors. The piece notes top college players in the draft and several undergraduates gaining eligible status as hardship cases approved by NBA Commissioner Walter Kennedy.
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North Carolina State
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Webster
Morgan State
Junior Bridgeman
Louisville
Kevin Grevey
Kentucky
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Southern Illinois
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Southern
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Oklahoma
Frank Oleynick
Seattle
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Kent State Faces Ambitious 1975 76 Basketball Schedule
Kent State University unveils a 26 game slate for 1975 76 opening November 29 at Notre Dame. Coach Rex Hughes notes a tough schedule with top national foes including South Carolina Illinois Bradley and Penn State. The Golden Flashes start with six road games before hosting Delaware State on December 19.
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Lake Chapala Wins River Downs Feature at River Downs
Jockey Sam Siciliano rode Lake Chapala wide around the stretch to win the $3,400 featured claiming race by a length at River Downs in Cincinnati. The winner paid $6.60 $3.80 and $2.80 with Winksey second and Engage third. T. Driver and Coldassam combined 8-1 in the daily double for $39.80.
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Star pitchers loom as AL teams win on Wednesday night
Vida Blue, Bill Lee, Jim Hughes, Rudy May, Stan Bahnsen and Eric Raich highlighted the American League’s pitching stars. Nolan Ryan was absent from the list as Blue led Oakland to a 5-0 win over Baltimore with a four hitter.
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Chicago White Sox
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Raich
Cleveland Indians
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California Angels
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