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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1968

Page

8

Chiefs and Bengals trade charges after tough Cincinnati game

In Cincinnati the Chiefs beat the Bengals 16 9 as both sides trade accusations of dirty play. Chiefs players and coach Hank Stram defend their conduct while Bengals coach Paul Brown accuses the Chiefs of rough play, citing game films to back the claim.

Cincinnati Kansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Bengals Chiefs Kansas City Smith Hank Stram Paul Brown Bengals

Trojans Hold No 1 Spot After 35-17 Win Over Cal

The No 1 ranked Southern California Trojans pushed their record to 7-0 with a 35-17 win against California. Ohio State and Penn State followed, while Michigan Georgia and Missouri also rose in the AP poll.

John McKay Trojans California Ohio State Buckeyes Renee Penn State Ween Michigan Georgia Missouri Alabama Ohio U Indiana Wyoming

Middletown Middies coach reflects on tough season and future

Coach Jack Gordon analyzes Middletown Middies collapse over the final four games after a strong start. He cites senioritis worries and limited quarterback experience. Gordon plans with 22 seniors next year and looks to sophomores like Bobby Ousley to lead.

Jack Gordon Middletown Middies Gordon Hamilton Garfield Cincinnati Courter Tech Bobby Ousley Blves Ousley Garfield

Kelly Praises Leroy Kelly Over Jim Brown

Cleveland Browns fullback Ernie Green says Leroy Kelly is a better all around player than Jim Brown due to his rushing catching blocking and special teams work. Green noted Kelly's knee injury did not worsen and anticipated a possible start against the Steelers with Charley Harraway also expected to see action after a strong game against the Saints.

Cleveland, Ohio Ernie Green Cleveland Browns Leroy Kelly Jim Brown Green Brown Charter House Kelly New Orleans Saints Leroy Browns New Orleans Baltimore Colts Steelers Pittsburg Charley Harraway Saints

Buckeyes Prep as Hayes Aims for No. 1 Iowa Showdown

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says Rex Kern will be ready for Iowa amid a 7-0 season and 11 game win streak. Iowa, 4-4, features sophomore stars Ed Podolak and Larry Lawrence as they host the top-ranked Buckeyes in a Big Ten clash.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Woody Hayes Iowa Rex Kern Michigan Kern Hayes Wisconsin Purdue Northwestern Hawks Wildcats Big Ten Ed Podolak Podolak Larry Lawrence Lawrence Han’t

Auburn Georgia Winner To Get Role In Bowl

Penn State defeated Miami 22-7 to secure victory number seven and put the Auburn Georgia winner in line for the Orange Bowl on New Year’s night. Bowl officials await Nov. 18 invitation as a gentleman’s agreement forms. Georgia stands 6-0-2 and Auburn 6-2 after Saturday.

Auburn Georgia Miami Fla Penn State State College Jack Baldwin

Massillon Dominates Ohio Class AA Football Poll History

The AP lists the Class AA Ohio high school football champions through the years with Massillon repeatedly holding the top spot during the 1940s to 1950s. Notable multiple winners include Massillon and Niles McKinley, with Upper Arlington and Columbus Watterson also appearing as champions in the 1960s and earlier decades.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press Upper Arlington Columbus Watterson Massillon Niles McKinley Toledo Central Alliance Cleveland Benedictine Canton McKinley Barberton

Quarry TKOs Foe in fifth round in Phoenix bout

Jerry Quarry No 6 heavyweight contender knocked out Bob Mumford in the fifth round of a 10 rounder in Phoenix. Quarry decked Mumford with heavy shots after an earlier knockdown and the referee stopped the fight at 1 15 of the fifth amid boos from about 1700 spectators.

Phoenix Ariz Jerry Quarry Bob Mumford Quarry Jimmy Ellis Los Angeles Roger Yanez Bellflower Calif

Dulong Captures New England Cross Country Title

Holy Cross junior Art Dulong won the New England inter-collegiate cross country crown at Franklin Field covering five miles in 21 48 to set a course record, beating Wesleyan’s Amby Burfoot’s mark by three seconds.

Boston Art Dulong Holy Cross New England Franklin Field Dulong Wesleyan Amby Burfoot

U S Davis Cup Prospects Rise After Win Over India

Arthur Ashe led the United States to a decisive Davis Cup interzone final victory over India in San Juan Puerto Rico advancing to the Challenge Round against Australia in Adelaide. Graebner survived a long match while Lall struggled as the U S built a 3-1 lead.

Arthur Ashe Richmond India Ashe United States Australia Adelaide Ramathan Krishnan Clark Graebner New York Premjit Lall Graebner Lall Krishnan Stan Smith Bob Lutz Los Angeles

Golden Bears State Grid Champ Again

Powerful Arlington which has lost only one game in five years wins the mythical state high school football title for the second straight season. Arlington and Mentor finished 1-2 in the final Associated Press poll of 1968, both 10-0, with Arlington collecting 182 points. Newark Catholic and Canton McKinley also earned top spots in Class AA and Class A, while several teams with 10-0 or near records filled the elite rankings.

Columbus Ohio Upper Arslington Anne Marv Movreneau Golden Bears Associated Press Bears Shade Mentor Arlington Moorehead Columbus Watterson Watterson Mentor Newark Catholic Norwalk St. Paul Miami Trace St.Paul Plymouth Catholic Green Wire Matt Midea Norwalk Cory Rawson Newark West Muskingum the Plains Newcomerstown Portsmouth Notre Dame Covington Brilliant McDonald

Liston Eyes Prominence In Tough Night Bout

Sonny Liston, 229 pounds, aims to rebound toward a heavyweight title with his 11th straight knockout. He faces Roger Rischer of Fort Worth who has defeated British champion Henry Cooper, and Liston calls him among the few unafraid to fight.

Pittsburgh Sonny Liston Roger Rischer Fort Worth Tex Henry Cooper Rischer

Top 10 others receiving votes list from the poll

The results show teams with fewer than 10 points in the voting. Akron Gate Field received 14, Toledo Whitmer and Columbus Linden McKinley and Toledo St Francs 12, Parma Valley Forge and Columbus Maerion Franklin 11, Lorain Senior Wintersville Sidney and Columbus Eastmoor 10.

Akron Gatefield Toledo Whitmer Columbus Linden McKinley Toledo St. Franks Parma Valley Forge Maerion Franklin Lorain Senior Wintersville Sidney Eastmoor

Local High School Scores Noted In Close Finish

Megadore led 28 to 25 against Sane dusky St Mary while Riverdale posted 23 and Lorain St Mary 21. Dover St Joseph and Licking Heights tied at 15 as Crestline and Marion Catholic scored 14 and Orwell Grand Valley 13 with Ottawa Hills and Westfall at 10.

Megadore Sanedusky St. Mary Riverdale Lorain St. Mary Dover St. Joseph Licking Heights Crestline Marion Catholic Orwell Grand Valley Ottawa Hills Westfall

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