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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1972

Page

15

Archie Griffin Powers Buckeyes Past North Carolina

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes calls Archie Griffin a catalyst after the freshman tailback rushed for 239 yards in a 29-14 win over North Carolina. Griffin's breakout prompted Morris Bradshaw to shift to split end as the Buckeyes prepare for California. Hayes notes Griffin broke a 27 year record by Ollie Cline and worries about attention on the young star.

George Strode Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Archie Griffin Ohio State Hayes Griffin North Carolina Archie Ollie Cline Cline Vic Janowicz Howard “Hopalong” Cassady Tom Matte Bob Ferguson Bob White Jim Otis

Giants top Eagles as Snead, Johnson shine on ABC

New York Giants quarterback Norm Snead, aided by running back Ron Johnson, defeated the winless Philadelphia Eagles 27 to 12 on national television. Johnson caught all three of Snead's touchdowns and ran 36 times for 128 yards, securing New York's first win in three games while Eagles owner Leonard To se blasted his squad for poor effort.

Ralph Bernstein Philadelphia New York Giants Norm Snead Ron Johnson Philadelphia Eagles Leonard Tese Snead ABC Giants Eagles Johnson New York Tose Khayat Minnesota Vikings Vikings Tom Dempsey Dempsey Po James

Monroe High junior varsity dominates Lakota in rout

Monroe JV thumped Lakota JV 32 12 at Lakota as Mike Haag scored twice from four yards and two yards. Larry Tackett opened scoring and Larry King added two points. Dennis Cox led the offense with two rushing TDs and a passing score in a 32 point night.

Monroe High Lakota Dixie JV Monroe Mike Haag Monroe JV Steve McDonough Larry Tackett Hornets Larry King Rick Patterson Scott Day Dennis Cox Mike Malone Cox

Buck Phenomenal Archie Griffin Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Freshman Archie Griffin of Ohio State earns AP Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week. Michigan’s Ed Shuttlesworth is runner-up after scoring three touchdowns and 151 yards on 2 carries in a 41-7 win over Tulane. Wolverines' Randy Logan and Roy Burks named defensive players of the week.

Chicago Archie Griffin Ohio State Associated Press Ed Shuttlesworth Michigan Shuttlesworth Wolverines Tulane Wolverine Randy Logan Roy Burks

Four Colts Share Top Weight in Latonia Silver Spoon

Ess Eff led from wire to wire to win the Latonia Race Course Silver Spoon feature. The six furlongs finished in 1:06 as Ess Eff paid 2.80 to win, 2.40 for place, and 2.20 for show with Wa Pac second and Hen Town Lady third. a $37.80 daily double paired Clever Turn and Miss Pollux.

Florence Latonia Cinchit Verna M Vicious Tongue Magical Voyage Ess Eff Wa Pac

Fred Willis Seeks Quick Fix for Bengals Offense

Bengals running back Fred Willis, returning from a knee injury, urges more carries to spark the offense after a 27-46 loss to Cleveland. He notes limited play in the game, hopes for more time vs Denver, and stresses sustaining drives to rest the defense.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals Fred Willis Boston College Bengals Cleveland Denver Willis Paul Robinson Robinson

Women form new pro tennis group led by Heldman

Gladys Heldman announced a new independent women’s pro tennis body, the Women’s International Tennis Federation, aiming to work with existing groups. Star players include Billie Jean King, Margaret Court, Nancy Gunter, and Kerry Melville as part of a 13-tournament winter spring schedule with total purses of 410000.

Houston Gladys Heldman International Tennis Federation Billy Jean King Heldman World Tennis Magazine United States Lawn Tennis Association USLTA King Forest Hills Margaret Court Nancy Gunter Kerry Melville

Pee Wee Loop Grid Results

Armco Assoc. 0 Cohen Bros. 19 Interstate 6 Burger Chef 20 Dillman s Mkt 6 Sorg 0 Kiwanis East 0 delay Barnitz 26 Midd Land 6 Juniors VFW 27 Heber Jones 0 Coca Cola 43 Roberson s First National 12 Allsports 6 Armco 25 Moorman Sand 6 S&K Const. 7 McGraw 6 Aeronca 19 LeSourdsville Lake 6 Mitey Mites Armco Credit 13 Frisch s 6 Howe Motors 20 Kiwanis Club Agee Ins 13 Lions 0

WPFB Armco Assoc Cohen Bros Interstate Burger Chef Dillman’s Mkt Sorg Kiwanis East Barnitz Midd. Land VFW Heber Jones Coca-Cola Roberson Allsports Armco Moorman Sand S&k Const McGraw Aeronca LeSourdsville Lake

Wife's Golfing Outshines Hubby's Pro Feats

Huntington NY titled report notes Austin Straub, pro at Huntington Country Club, paired with Tom Joyce to finish four strokes back in a pro pro at Belport Golf Club. His June U S Open trip and team 77 with Joyce contrast with wife Gwen Pallante Straub winning the Metropolitan and Long Island Open women's titles.

Huntington N.Y Austin Straub Austin Huntington Country Club Tom Joyce Stanwich Club Greenwich Conn Pat Belport Golf Club Straub Pebble Beach Calif Joyce Gwen Pallante Straub

76ers Trade for Dale Schlueter From Trail Blazers

Philadelphia acquires 6-3 center Dale Schlueter from Portland to bolster rebounding. In return the 76ers send guard Dave Wohl, last year’s No. 3 draft pick, to the Trail Blazers. Schlueter averaged 11.7 points and 8.60 rebounds per season.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 76Ers Dale Schlueter Portland Trail Ers National Basketball Association Dave Wohl Portland Schlueter Wohl Penn Hal Greer Fred Carter Kevin Loughrey Fred Boyd

Little Falcons Crush Franklin JV 50-6 at Fenwick

Fenwick High dominating the Franklin JV team winning 50 to 6. Nicky Roberts scampered for three touchdowns and 156 rushing yards. Mike Smith added a 60 yard punt return TD and a 56 yard run. Dave Smith and Chris O Connor connected on a 37 yard pass. Fenwick totaled 486 yards, 346 rushing, earning their third straight victory.

Fenwick High Franklin Falcon JV Wildcat IV Fenwick Nicky Roberts Mike Smith Dave Smith Chris O'Connor Falcons

Honor Roll Scores For Men And Women Runners

The listing presents top scorers in a cross country event with separate men and women tallies. Notable names include B Tufts Jr and J Etter for men with high totals, while M Melton leads among women with strong event totals and multiple performers listed.

B. Tufts, Jr J. Etter ID. Pfeiffer IT. Lodwick A. Signon M. Johnson C. Lakes T. Enright S. Davidson J. Cunningham P. Lewis A. Fields M. Wildermuth M. Robinson L. Sheppard N. Spencer P. Mereddith E. Keen

Lebanon Raceway IST RACE Card Summary

Race results from Lebanon Raceway list Pace and Trot winners with times and payouts including Josedale Toby Dreamy Mir and Mystery Painter Across nine races with entries for each event and a daily double payout.

Ist Tod Butler Josedale Toby Doodley Do L.E. ‘Logan Dreamy ‘Mir Rolling Agile

Hamrick's Bird Wins 20-Mile Pigeon Race

In Nashville Tennessee the Middletown Hamilton Racing Pigeon Club held a 20 mile race. Only five birds finished with Middletonian Wilson Hamrick's bird taking first place. Les Miles of New Miami was second and Clark McKnight and Cordell Downing of Trenton followed in the top four.

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Jockeys Named in Warrants for Race Fix Attempt at The Meadows

State police issued warrants for jockeys Robert M. Patterson and Coy D. Maxwell over an alleged plan to bribe secondary staters before Sept. 2 night racing at The Meadows southwest of Pittsburgh. They allegedly offered 200 to 1000 dollars to distract City Player in the sixth race to delay the start.

Greensburg Meadows Track Pittsburgh Robert M. Patterson Grove City Ohio Coy D. Maxwell Elk City Okio James Barger Barger City Player Track Securit Bareer

Blass Cleared to Pitch in NL Playoffs for Pirates

Steve Blass said he is ready to pitch in the National League playoffs after testing his sore right elbow by throwing five minutes. An elbow blow from a line drive forced him to leave a Sunday game with the Mets. X-rays were negative and he will start Saturday’s game versus the Reds at Three River Stadium if needed. Pirates manager Bill Virdon may use him for two to three innings in the regular season finale against St Louis.

Pittsburgh Steve Blass Pittsburgh Pirates Blass New York Mets Cincinnati Three River Stadium Tony Bartirome Pirate Bill Virdon St. Louis

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