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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1969
Page
9
The 1906 Rules Committee introduced the forward pass to open the game and improve safety. Restrictions included five yard advances from center, incomplete passes recoverable by either side if touched, and a pass caught behind the goal line deemed a touchback. Critics doubted the new skill and feasibility of throwing and catching the ball.
The Lew Alcindor era begins this week as UCLA’s alumnus starts with the Milwaukee Bucks after a $1 million bonus. His first league game is Saturday afternoon against the Detroit Pistons, nationally televised on ABC, while the NBA opens Tuesday night with Seattle at New York.
Atlanta obtains Dave Newmark from Cincinnati for rookie forward Wally Anderzunas and a late round pick. Newmark, seven feet, averaged 5.2 points and 347 rebounds in 81 games with Chicago last season, backs up Jimmy Davis as Zelmo Beaty leaves for the ABA.
Bob Charles of New Zealand joined Arnold Palmer and Gary Player on the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship honor roll after defeating Littler on the Wentworth course. Littler flew to London after learning his mother-in-law had died, delaying the final.
Dayton Gems won 8-3 over Fort Wayne in a penalty filled IHL game in DAYTON. Dunkan Rousseau and Garry McMillan needed stitches after a forehead clash as both teams combined for 136 penalty minutes.
Babe Parilli, backup to Joe Namath with the New York Jets, worked with University of Washington quarterbacks during spring practice, sharing technique and leadership guidance.
Kansas City beat Houston 24 0 in rain while Oakland defeated Denver 24 14 amid snow and cold. Natt Snell and Emerson Boozer combined for 178 yards against Cincinnati as New York won 21 7. Buffalo beat Boston 23 16 and San Diego topped Miami 21 14. Fumbles and weather marred several AFL games with multiple records set or tied. Daryle Lamonica led Oakland with three touchdowns as the undefeated Western Division leaders stayed perfect.
Moore of Union City Indiana led early and won the 25 lap late model feature at Knight's Tri-County Speedway. Chuck McWilliams of Union Kentucky was sidelined by a second lap accident, with Bill Teegarden of Covington Kentucky finishing sixth to close the points gap. Roger Blevins of Middletown earned a payout with a second place in the third hobby stock heat race.
Nicolino Locche of Argentina defeated Joao Henrique of Brazil by points to retain the world junior welterweight title in Buenos Aires. Locche showed superior accuracy over 15 rounds to secure the decision.
Donnie Allison of Alabama wins the National 500 stock car race in Charlotte earning 20380 dollars. He defeats brother Bobby in a tight duel as Patti Allison, ill with pneumonia, listens from her hospital bed. Their mother Katherine cheers from the 57000 crowd on her 64th birthday. It is Donnie’s first win of the season and the brothers have now finished 1-2 in big races twice in two years. Bruce McLaren wins the Monterey Grand Prix in Canada earning 15000 dollars with a fast 104.8 mph average.
Davenport Iowa racer Lee Kunzman won the featured 3000 dollar USAC midget race over Rob Wente St. Louis, with Gary Bettenhausen Tinley Park Ill and Mel KenyonLebanon Ind third and fourth. Bob Tattersall Streater Ill set a lap record 18.35 seconds among 49 qualifiers, breaking Kenyon’s previous mark.
Harvard defeated Michigan Tech 6-5 in the championship consolation game at the Air Force Academy rink. The victory came in the first double overtime in NCAA tournament history with the deciding goal at 8:53 of the second 10 minute period.
Welterweight champion Jose Napoles defends his world title for the second time against Emile Griffith at the Forum in Inglewood. Griffith, a former three time champion, seeks another title reign after a career of moves between 147 and 160 pounds. The bout will not be telecast in the United States.
The Lebanon Raceway card lists each race with a lineup of horses. Entries include Trot races with Blind Crusader Little Aristocrat Traveling Man Lennox Hanover Lis W Midwest Vole Emily Oliver Testosterone and multiple Pace races featuring Miss Jody Counsel Gasparilla Lloyds Surprise Katie Q B 4 U ac O Chee Hallies Folly Tees Tammy Dream Frosty Surprise Byrd Easter s Ace Bunny Hunt Martys Boy Beatrice Lil Late Canadian Sunny Honey Irene s Jerry Spin Spangler Barmary Charles Miss Sara Belle Robin s Gee Gee Primrose Pal Miss Scott Tiny Tassel Queen Diller Sampsons Pearl Willie Knight Shanty s Son True Dutchess Mary K Cree Mr Royalty Ichi Bon Coal Key Simon B Golden Mary Pearls Pride Willola s Lady Rudy Adams Xandu Henry Kid Debbies Choice Terry Commander London Hal Gemini Jane Shady Side Bill Deuce Irish Leo The Gaye Brewer Josedale Firefly Mack Genoa Miss Saundra Song Rex Havens Shirleys Jet Direction.
Gary Boyce known for football kicking at Michigan State also serves as an outfielder for the Spartans baseball team coached by Danny Litwhiler.
Boston edges New York 2 1 as Eddie Johnston stops 37 shots. Mike Laughton scores twice late in the final period to lift Oakland over Chicago 2 1.
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