Ezz Charles Career Echoes From Middletown Moonlight Garden Fights
The obituary notes Ezz Charles, former heavyweight champion, began pro boxing in Middletown at Moonlight Gardens. Promoter Jim Maines and matchmaker Jimmy Kilbane recall early bouts, including a debut against Medley Johnson, with Charles rising to eight straight wins before World War II dampened local shows.
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Cincinnati
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Jimmy Kilbane
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Pat Wright
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Pearl Harbor
Jazz Drafts Russian Belov in Historic 10th Round Pick
The New Orleans Jazz selected Aleksander Belov, the first Russian drafted in NBA history, in the 10th round of the draft. Officials note potential political and logistics hurdles for Belov’s US play and await league constitutional review.
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Simon Gourdine
NBA
Belov
Carr to make Cars camp after knee surgery
Doctors say Austin Carr of the Cleveland Cavaliers should recover in time to join the National club’s training camp in mid September. He will skip a planned trip to Japan and Hawaii for all star exhibitions.
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Austin Carr
Cleveland Cavaliers
National Basketball Association
Carr
Japan
Hawaii
Thompson waits on ABA bid after Hawks No 1 pick
David Thompson plans to choose between the ABA and NBA after next month's ABA draft. Atlanta Hawks made him the No 1 NBA pick, while Denver Nuggets pursue his services. Thompson, a 6-4 NC State standout, said he will weigh league and team offers before deciding.
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Bert Rosenthal
New York
David Thompson
American Basketball Association
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National Basketball Association
Atlanta
Thompson
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Denver Nuggets
Nuggets
College draft chaos as high school stars go high
The NBA draft features 16 year old Donovan Willoughby a 6 8 forward from Dwight Morrow High School Englewood N J as the second round first pick and the second high school player ever drafted. Darryle Dawkins of Maynard Evans High Orlando the first high school draftee was taken by the 76ers fifth overall with a seven year million plus goal. Trades reshuffle picks with Ron Behagen to New Orleans Bill Robinzine to Cleveland and Dwight Davis to Golden State. In 10 rounds 175 players were chosen and 15 of 17 hardship picks were drafted.
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Willoughby
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Englewood
N.J
NBA
Darryle Dawkins
Maynard Evans High
Orlando
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Philadelphia 76Ers
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Philadelphia
76Ers
Kansas City
Grevey's surprising selection by Bullets shocks Kentucky star
Hamilton Ohio native Kevin Grevey, Kentucky star, was picked in the first round by the Washington Bullets. He feared the selection might not come, learned from his mother, and noted only Red Auerbach had spoken to him that spring. Grevey averaged 23.6 points per game and led Kentucky to an NCAA regional upset and a national runner-up finish behind USC.
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Washington Bullets
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Boston Celtics
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Ohio players land NBA draft spots from Dayton Dunbar to Ohio University
Cornelius Cash and Skip Howard from Dayton Dunbar and Bowling Green State University were chosen in the NBA draft by Milwaukee and Cleveland respectively. Walter Luckett of Ohio University went to Detroit as a hardship case. Other Ohio selections included Ted Hathaway to Cleveland, Bill Andreas to Chicago, Steve Fields to Portland, Nate Barnett to Houston, and Mike Franklin to Buffalo.
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Cleveland State
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Ohio State
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Chicago Bulls
Steve Fields
Miami
Portland
Nate Barnett
Akron
Houston
Mike Franklin
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Valley grandmother rolls 609 in WIBC event
Helen Jacobs 63 of Valley Nebraska rolled a 609 series to mark a return to 600 during the WIBC bowling tournament. It was her first 600 series in five years.
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Helen Jacobs
Valley, Neb
Cesar Geronimo Fails To Make All Star Ballot Says Sparky
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson criticizes the All Star ballot as Cesar Geronimo appears only on a write in. He notes Geronimo batted .291 this year and won last year’s Gold Glove while Mets outfielders dominate the ballot.
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Cesar Geronimo
Reds
Sparky Anderson
Anderson
New York
Reds Set for 7th Win in Row at St Louis
Cincinnati Reds bring a seven game winning streak to St Louis for the opener of a two game set with the Cardinals. Clay Kirby will start for Cincinnati against John Curtis for St Louis in the first NA clash. Tony Perez hopes to return this weekend after a chipped bone in his thumb. Perez has 31 RBIs in 41 games this season. The Reds also played Detroit in an exhibition, losing 8-2 at Tiger Stadium.
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Reds
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Cardinals
Don Gullett
Bob Gibson
Tony Perez
Jim Lonborg
Philadelphia
Perez
Detroit Tigers
Motor City
Tigers
Riverfront Stadium
Tiger Stadium
UC May Join New Basketball Conference
The University of Cincinnati is reportedly considering affiliation with a basketball focused league being discussed by major independents. The Enquirer cites possible inclusion of Dayton Tulane Georgia Tech Memphis State St Louis and Cincinnati with Louisville showing interest.
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St. Louis
University of Louisville
Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball Standings and Schedule for National and American Leagues
The American and National Leagues show current standings with win loss records and percentages. Key teams include Chicago, Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Montreal, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, Houston, Cincinnati, and St. Louis, with upcoming games listed for Friday and Thursday.
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