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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1975

Page

9

Colonels starved for spotlight in Cincinnati Coliseum crowd

Kentucky Colonels led by Artis Gilmore impressed 11 887 at the Cincinnati Coliseum on opening night. San Diego Sails coach Bill Musselman noted the deep turnout, aided by coupon promotions, while coliseum officials highlighted a ten year need for a Cincinnati franchise to play 44 home games annually.

Cincinnati San Diego Sails Billy Musselman Cincinnati Coliseum Roturn Colonels Mane Brian Hee Kin Thertéans Kentucky Colonels Artis Gilmore

Howsam Attacks Designated Hitter Idea in World Series

Cincinnati Reds president Walter Howsam criticizes Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for proposing the designated hitter in the World Series. He calls the DH a gimmick and says Kuhn is out of place, arguing the Series has been fine without it and fans should join in.

Job Howsam Cincinnati Reds Howsam

Colonels Clinch Title With 104 99 Win

The Colonels defeated the Patriots 104 to 99 to clinch the title. Wilbert Caldwell and Bird Averitt led scoring while HCot. role and team discipline drew praise from observers. The win came after a period of internal turnover and coaching stability.

Bird Averitt Wilbert Caldwell Colonels

Flyers face Russians in historic UD Arena exhibition

The University of Dayton Flyers host the USSR Senior Men’s National Team at 8:15 p.m. in UD Arena. Dayton’s first ever preseason game against an international squad marks the third of seven U S tour games by the Russians, a seasoned unit with 300 to 400 games together in five years. The Flyers counter with a young, talented squad.

Dayton University of Dayton Flyers United States

Carlisle Wins SWBL Title In Close Meet

Carlisle defeats Milton Ohid Bellbrook to claim the SWBL championship with a 4-6 record in league play and a 3-6 SWBL total. The meet featured Valley Lew and close competition as the season wrapped.

Carlisle Heer Milton- Ohid_ Bellbrook Valley Lew Rlisle Ein

Ambiguous Football Play Recap From Fragmented Text

Unclear notes show a football sequence with multiple mentions of kicks and runs. Names and teams are partially legible, but most specifics such as scores, dates, or locations are missing or garbled.

Bellbrook Grabs SWBL Title Tie With 28 6 Win

Bellbrook over Valley View 28 6 as Bellbrook surges in the fourth quarter with two touchdown runs by Brad and Scott Steele to tie the Southwestern Buckeye League title race. Keyed by Rich Key’s first-quarter score and Keith Ralston’s four extra points, Bellbrook stays even with Milton Union at 81 on the season while Valley View ends 3-7.

Bellbrook Southwestern Buckeye Valley View Joop Milton Union Rich Ginslinger Darrell Green Paydirt Spartans Brad Scott Eele B—Key Ralston Fryman

Willie Spencer draws NFL interest after WFL stint

Agent John Wooten says about a dozen NFL teams are courting Willie Spencer, the former Memphis Southmen running back who outgained Czonka and Klick in the World Football League. The 21 year old seeks a starting berth and a top club, with contracts and money as a future goal. Teams named include Atlanta, Dallas, Green Bay, Houston, Minnesota, New England, the Jets and Washington.

Larry Czonka Jim Klick Memphis Southmen John Wooten Wooten Spencer NFL Massillon Ottawa Atlanta Dallas Green Bay Houston Minnesota New England New York Jets Washington

Rangers Acquire Esposito Vadnais for Park Ratelle Zanussi

New York Rangers ship Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais from Boston in exchange for Brad Park Jean Ratelle and Joe Zanussi. Event updates include Barker upsetting Goolagong, Panatta beating Ashe, Trail Blazers waivers, and Pearson setting a track record in Hampton ahead of the Dixie 500.

New York New York Rangers Phil Esposito Carol Vadnais Boston Bruins Brad Park Jean Ratelle Joe Zanussi Paris Evonne Goolagong Australia Sue Barker Stockholm Adriano Panatta Italy Arthur’ Ashe Onny Parun New Zealand Portland Ore Portland Trailblazers National Basketball Association Greg Smith Lionel Hollins Auto Racing Hampton David Pearson

Latonia Race Course Daily Harness Card

A detailed Latonia Race Course program with multiple races listing horses and odds. Notable entries include Peggy's Red Rock, Kingly Ensign, Fastion K, Annie Me, Gaelic Chief, Holly Sue, Oralee, Creed, Maxine, and many others with times and quinella bets noted across nine races. The card shows purses, payouts, and race times in a dense OCR listing.

Ser Peggy's Red Rock Kingly Ensign Baxter Fastion K Oraleese Fast Saint Bevil Erry Sneepw F Maxine Creed Mighty Don Bengal Tink Quinella

Lakota Thunderbirds finish 7-3 with 45 0 win

Lakota closes its 1975 season on a high note with a 45 0 Mid Miami League victory over Talawanda. The Thunderbirds finish 7-3, riding three Jon Shivener TD passes and three Jeff Moore rushing scores to crush a 0-9-1 Talawanda squad that managed just 22 points all season.

Westchester Jon Shivener Jeff Moore Talawanda

Waynesville Ends 24-Game Slump With Tie Against Batavia

Waynesville snaps a 24 game losing streak by tying Batavia 14-14 after a fourth quarter touchdown and two point conversion. Batavia scores on a 60 yard play with B Smith and Jordan led Waynesville struggles persist despite the tie.

Waynesville Spartans Batavia B—Smith W—Jordan B—Porter Shultz W—Rice Jordan Hatfield

Shawnee and New Miami Tie in League Clash

Shawnee and New Miami battled to a 14-14 tie as Wayne Trace’s league cellar expanded to include Z Wi teams. Lanky Wood and Lee Lynch scored for Shawnee, while New Miami’s Bryan and Betts turned the game late with a decisive conversion to salvage a draw.

Shawnee New Miami Camden Wayne Trace Lanky Wood Lee Lynch Bryan Arrows Fini Vikings Chester Betts Kammed Betts New Miamo Preble Shawnee Ps—Wood Flynn Ps—Lynch Dougherty Nm—Bettts Thurl Rum

Panthers break road hex with 30 12 win at Madison

Springboro Panthers end a six game road drought by defeating Madison 30 12. Tim Cox scored two rushing touchdowns and threw a nine yard TD pass to Colvin. Dave Young gained about 200 yards rushing as Tony Cox led the opening Madison score with a 15 yard run.

Dave Setser Stffar Ns Franklin Monkoe Franklin Lear Wildcats Wendt Springboro Panthers Hex Madison Panthers Tony Cox Springboro Cox Tim Cox Dave Young Panithers Young Tim ‘Colvin Panther Cox John Loreant Noda Bison Tony Es S—Colvin S—Loreant Hatfield

Gems Tie Up Seventh Victory With 5-2 Win Over Flags

Dayton Gems, by a 5-2 score, beat the Port H Flags to extend their win streak to seven in 16 games. Steve Self scored twice to pace the Gems, while Brian Kinsella tallied the decisive goal in the second period after Port H led 2-1 in the first.

Dayton Dayton Gems Port H Flags Steve Self Gems Brian Kinsella Flags

Hockey scores mix in erratic report from Edmonton to Toronto

Unclear game results show Edmonton 5 Toronto 4 and Houston 5 with others including Calgary 5 and Cleveland unclear. San Diego 4 See 2 OT California 7 and York Rangers with Atlanta 3 Minnesota 2. Toronto 3 Kansas City tied.

Edmonton Toronto Calgary Cleveland Houston Reix San Diego California York Rangers Atlanta Minnesota Kansas City

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