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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1976
Page
23
Akron Ohio AP The All-American Soap Box Derby board limits senior division entrants for 1977 to ages 12 through 15. Previous 11 year olds could race if no junior division existed. New rules require wood under fiberglass at least one eighth inch thick and extend wheelbase from 52 to 56 inches.
The Cincinnati City Council renamed Lincoln Park Drive to Ezzard Charles Drive in a tribute to the former world heavyweight champion who died last year at 53. Charles won 14 of his first 20 fights by knockout and defeated Jersey Joe Walcott in 1949 for the title and Joe Louis in 1950 for another title defense. The street runs by public housing near the West End where Charles grew up.
REDWOOD CITY Calif AP The San Francisco 49ers have traded running back Sammy Johnson to the Minnesota Vikings for wide receiver Jim Lash.
Buffalo goalie Gerry Desjardins delivered a 32 save shutout of Vancouver, while Gil Perreault scored twice including his 500th NHL point. Jim Lorentz and Rick Martin added goals for the Sabres in a 4-0 win.
The WHA lists Wednesday results and Thursday matchups Houston at Birmingham Quebec at Calgary Indianapolis at San Diego on the slate. The schedule highlights intercity clashes and potential standings implications across the circuit.
Forego the two time Horse of the Year will not race in 1976 due to a right front ankle injury. Owner Martha Gerry announced the retirement to miss the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park and focus on the gelding's welfare. Trainer Frank Whiteley and Gerry stressed disappointment yet optimism for a return next year.
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