Middletown hurdler Bell eyes long jump title at state meet
Todd Bell of Middletown High failed to reach finals in the 100 and 220 after being paired with Columbus Whitehall star Jeff Phillips in prelim heats. Bell, holder of the state long jump mark, aimed to defend his AAA title and challenge Jesse Owens’ 24-3% record as 11 o clock finals loomed.
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Middletown
Jesse Owens
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Mansfield
Edgewood
Chris Kidd
Kidd
Wayne Mason
Columbus Mifflin
Fenwick
Joe Reek
Reek
West Adams
Portsmouth
Notre Dame
Kent Powers
Springfield
Shawnee
Anderson wins pole for 300 at Charlotte speedway
Midwest star John Anderson of Warren Michigan took the pole for the Patriot 300 at Egg Motor Speedway in Charlotte, averaging 161.439 mph in a Chevrolet Monza, two mph faster than David Pearson who won the World 600 pole. L V Reins of North Wilkesboro won the Bicentennial 200, with notable entry Lillian Vandiver becoming the first woman in a NASCAR Baby Grand at Charlotte. Vandiver, sister of Jim Vandiver, finished 29th after a water cooling issue and earned $80.
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Warren
Mich
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Egg Motor Speedway
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North Wilkesboro
Reins
Donald Sparks
Lillian Vandiver
Brunette
Jim Vandiver
Eagles Sign Ex Rams Kicker David Ray In Free Agency
Philadelphia adds former Los Angeles Rams kicker David Ray to the roster at 31. Ray hit 110 of 178 field goals and 167 of 175 extra points from 1970 through 1974 and led the NFL with 30 field goals and 130 total points in 1973. Also signed rookie Villanova linebacker Steve Ramsey and defensive end Don Ratliff to bolster depth.
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Los Angeles Rams
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Motta takes helm of Bullets after Chicago clashes
Washington named Dick Motta head coach and director of player personnel says he learned a hard lesson: two roles should not be held by one man. He notes prior disputes with players and a Chicago decline, and signs a three year deal worth over $50,000 per year.
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Chicago Bulls
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Bob Love
Norm van Lier
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Cleveland
Bengals sign second round pick from Texas A&M
Cincinnati Bengals inked guard Glenn Bunnoch, 6 foot 5 and 257 pounds, from Texas A&M as their second round choice. Terms not disclosed. The team has signed nine of 24 drafted players.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Glenn Bunnoch
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Bengals
Leaders differ on how to play at Muirfield
The field at Muirfield splits on strategy as Maltbie advocates a conservative short grass approach while Hubert pushes an aggressive attack. Friday’s round featured a wind driven 172 for Green, with Maltbie at 142 after a 71, and Funseth posting a 67 the best round.
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Suns City declared as Phoenix backs team in NBA finals
Phoenix citizens embrace Suns pride as Mayor Margaret Hance proclaims Suns City for a week after Boston Celtics take a 2 0 series lead. Rally at Phoenix Municipal Stadium features players and coaches while fans press for a turnaround in the best of seven.
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Racing Roundup Prolific Weekend At Several Ohio Tracks
Memorial Day weekend brings Indy 500 action plus regional racing. Don Gregory leads late models at Tri County Speedway West Chester with Michigan competitors Senneker Anderson and Makara close behind. Ohio Spring Champ at Clark County Springfield offers 1000 first prize. Sprint cars Ohio 500 at New Bremen with 1500 prize. Dayton Speedway hosts its own 500 for super modifieds.
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John Anderson
Jerry Makara
Mike Combs
George Faulkner
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Dayton Speedway
Unknown trio leads in LPGA Champ at Baltimore
The LPGA Champ in Baltimore sees Gerda Boykin Hollis Stacy and Sharon Miller tied for the halfway lead at four under par 142. They race for the 8000 prize as Betty Burfevidt and Amy Alcott are among notables missing the 152 cutoff after a 143 and a 72 respectively.
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Gerda Boykin
Hollis Stacy
Sharon Miller
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Miss Stacy
Mrs. Boykin
Miss Miller
Betty Burfevidt
Amy Alcott
Philadelphia 76ers sold to F. Eugene Dixon in NBA update
In brief sports items Irv Kosloff sold the Philadelphia 76ers to F. Eugene Dixon. In tennis Guillermo Vilas of Argentina defeated Corra Barazzzutti of Italy 64 74 to advance to the Italian Open semifinals. In hockey Yuri Kharlamov of the Soviet Central Army team broke both ankles in a car accident.
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NBA
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Rome
Guillermo Vilas
Argentina
Corra Barazzutti
Italy
Hockey Moscow
Yuri Kharlamov
Soviet Central Army
Fenwick Falcons Top Lehman 7-2 in Regional Semis
Fenwick High pitcher Gary Carlsen struck out 11 and held Sidney Lehman to two hits through five innings as Fenwick beat Lehman 7-2. Pete Esposito drove in two and Fenwick collected 14 hits while overcoming an early Lehman lead and advancing to play Jamestown Greenview.
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Urbana
Gary Callsen
Fenwick
Sidney Lehman
Callsen
Middletown
Carlsen
Lehman
Cavaliers
Butch” Rossi
Fred Worth
Callean
Rob Dever
Tim Schlater
Ron Monnier
Dever Fenwick
Schlater
Sidney
Dever
Tim Mannin
Schiater
Calisen
Toby Vaughn
Pair favored in Venus Handicap at River Downs
In Cincinnati RP Indian Flower and Palacity Jet top the weights at 120 pounds for the $7,500 Venus Handicap in the ninth race for fillies and mares. Brance won Friday’s $3,500 feature by five lengths paying 12.80, 8.20, 4.40. Troubling Smith paid 6.40 and 3.20. Truf Truf finished third at 3.
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