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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1978

Page

16

Drysdale recalls 2-for-1 rule and pitching era

Dodgers star Don Drysdale, now a broadcaster, recalled a 2-for-1 rule for retaliation and criticized the designated hitter, saying pitchers seldom retaliated in California while he warned he would have trouble managing today. He noted 5823 scoreless inning streak and his long Dodgers career, evaluating the game’s changes and his own fate.

LOS Dan Dry Brooklyn Los Angeles Dodgers Drysdale Dodger California Angel Games ABC Los Angeles Times Drysale Angel California

Comeback road for Rudy Tomjanovich returns to Rockets scene

Rudy Tomjanovich, a four time NBA All Star, battles back from a severe facial injury suffered during a 1977 Lakers fight incident to rejoin the Houston Rockets as a key forward. He posted 20 points 12 rebounds and 6 assists in a 111 107 opener win over the Knicks and added 12 points in a 114 108 win over the Celtics. He recalls nervous first game feelings and aims to help Houston contend for the title with Moses Malone and Rick Barry.

Tomjanovich Kermit Washington Houston Rockets National Basketball Association Rockets New York Knicks Boston Celtics NBA Forum Inglewood Calif Los Angeles Lakers Washington University of Michigan Neven Moses Malone Rick Barry

Cavaliers Open Home Schedule Against Lakers

Richfield Ohio AP The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Los Angeles Lakers to begin their home schedule. The Cavaliers are 1-0 after a 115-101 win over the Boston Celtics, their first road start with a season-opening victory in nine NBA seasons. Los Angeles, led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, is 0-2 after a narrow defeat to the New Jersey Nets.

Richfield Ohio Cleveland Cavaliers National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers Cavaliers Boston Celtics Cleveland NBA Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar New Jersey Nets

Wallaces Never Miss Ball State Fan Journey

Dwight Wallace’s parents Jack and Carolyn Wallace are lifelong supporters of Ball State football. They followed his career from Wilmington High to Bowling Green, Iowa Wesleyan, Central Michigan, and back to Ball State, logging over a million miles and attending games including bowl appearances. They describe Dwight as organized and patient, attributes aiding his coaching success.

Wilmington Ohio Ball State University Dwight Wallace Jack Carolyn Wallace Wilmington High Bowling Green State University Iowa Wesleyan Central Michigan Ball State Colorado Wallaces Mike North Union High School Columbus Dwight Michigan Iowa Indiana State Wallace Wilmngton High

Edmondson Wins All Australian South Pacific Final

Mark Edmondson upset second seed John Alexander 6 4 7 6 to win the South Pacific Tennis Classic on Brisbane grass. Final was shortened by rain. doubles saw Alexander and Phil Dent beat Alan Stone and Syd Ball 6 3 7 6.

Brisbane Australia Mark Edmondson John Alexander Alexander Phil Dent Alan Stone Syd Ball Essen West Germany Sweden Bjorn Borg Rod Laver Vitas Gerulaitis Adriano Panatta Italy Sydney Jimmy Connors Colin Dibley Nick Saviano Tony Roche Tom Gorman Eliot Teltscher Pat Dupre United States Sashi Menon India

Hayes Sees Human Factor Behind Big Ten Upsets

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes argues NCAA scholarship limits have little to do with last weekend’s upsets in the Big Ten. He notes teams win and get fat headed, then fall, as Purdue beat Ohio State 27-16 while Michigan and others slipped. OSU, 2-2-1, faces Iowa with key injuries to Springs, Murray, Campbell, Robinson, and Vogler.

Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State Michigan State Michigan Purdue Buckeyes Hayes National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Toin Hayes Ann Arbor Boilermakers Jim Young Big Ten Iowa Rod Gerald Ron Springs Calvin Murray Paul Campbell Joe Robinson Tim Vogler

Aoki Opens Door To Further Golf In Europe And Beyond

Japan’s Isao Aoki won the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth 3 and 2 over Simon Owen to spark hopes the victory will open doors for more European and world tour events. The final drew mixed opinions as both players, little known in Europe, had risen impressively in the 1978 British Open.

Virginia Water England Japan Isao Aoki Europe Aoki Simon Owen New Zealand Wentworth Owen

Lebanon Raceway Entrants Race by Race Highlights

Entries listed for Lebanon Raceway with multiple Pace and Trot races. Notable names include Gaelic Chief Eustace Son, My Special Angel, Debra Pill, Lenette Hil, Cup Of Java, Over The Hill, Ms Tizwhiz, and Barrie Barrie Be among numerous runners.

Eustace Son Jungie Girl Roxey Adios Mi Joe Vo Jeffery Vela Mr Golden My Special Angel Daman’s Creed Specile Key Kingly Abby Treforsevn Key To Glory Scout's Star Hal Port Duke Miss Courageous Wico Merrie Debbie Pill Double Three Dee Dee B Boy Prince Super Super Coffee Kic Mittie Raider McRoberts Inchcliff Hanks Peter Horn Sasebo Gene Kitty Diller Ready Quick H.M. Express Frosty Sharp Blazing High Macando Ruth Mahone Stone Man Waverly Krystal Mate Chief Atomic Ambitious Amy Floridian Direct Captain Ricky Lou's Story Charlie Byrd Super Swinger Major Reo Byrd Golden Image C.L Major Little Frosty Winnie K Byrd Pace Ms. Tizwhiz Eastern Deanna Pacing Hoss G.O Hielo Jerry K. Abbe Arch Berry Snadyhill Daisy Travaion Mickey Pace Barrie Barrie Be Cloete Snawnie Boy Bug Margary Pete Sonny Avalon Ima’s Best P.T. Clara Cloverleaf Pat

Bowling men and women scores from series and games

Bowling results show men in the 625 and up and 525 and up series with scores by D Aust G Barton G Centers J Shifer and others. women carry 525 and up with J Mynhier S Snowden M Tyler Arnold S Back and J Schultz plus Kilmer Lundberg and Kilmer’s 221 in early play.

D. Aust G. Barton G. Centers J. Shifer

Middletown High faces tough draw in soccer sectional

Middletown High's winless team opens against Miami Valley Christian in the Dayton South sectional tournament. A win would pit them against the winner of Centerville versus Dayton Stivers Patterson. Centerville, the No 1 seed, is a traditional soccer powerhouse.

Middletown High Dayton

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