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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1978

Page

10

Middletown Middies edge Lima 14 12 in late rally

Middletown narrowly defeated Lima 14 12 at Barnitz Stadium as Tony DiCristoforo scored two first half touchdowns and Bill Turner added extra points. The Middies’ defense bent but did not break in the second half, twice stopping Lima on downs and sealing the win with a fourth quarter fumble recovery by Greg Davis.

Lima Spartans Jack Gordon Lima Gordon Middies DiCristoforo Tim Tincher Greg Arm Strong John Faris Jerry Gamble Bruce Hopper James Sims Tony Banks Greg Davis Jeff Stewart Dave Barton Tincher Spartan PE Omee Davis Middie Goros Fell Iddies Purple Alter Princeton Miami Viking Land

Monroe Hornets topple Talawanda 6 to 0 at home

Monroe Hornets defeat Talawanda 6 0 as Glenn Gaston scores the only touchdown and Monroe’s defense seals the win. Talawanda, 1 6, struggles with turnovers and long miscues while Monroe, 2 2, rides a stingy D to snap a drought and halt a late threat with an interception by John Meeo.

Stingers tie for first with 5-2 win over Bulls

Cincinnati Stingers beat the Birmingham Bulls 5-2 to move into a three way tie for first in the WHA. Robbie Ftorek scored twice and added an assist on his 280th consecutive WHA game while Rick Dudley added two goals. Cincinnati outshot Birmingham 35 to 13.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Stingers Robbie Ftorek World Hockey Association Birmingham Bulls Ftorek Bulls John Brophy Jamie Hislop Wayne Wood Rick Dudley Fiorek Hislop Floyd Smith Dudley New England Rick Vaive Stingers Birmingham Vaive Michael Coulet Peter Marsh Craig Norwich Brophy

Top Twenty chaos as upsets reshape college football rankings

Southern California Michigan and Texas A M slip after last week's washout of upsets while Alabama and Nebraska rebound. Oklahoma Penn State and Arkansas push to regain No 1 status as UCLA hosts California and LSU battles Kentucky in a weekend packed with key clashes.

Associated Press Southern Cal Arizona State Oregon State Michigan Michigan State Wisconsin Texas A&m Houston Baylor Penn State Arkansas Oklahoma Syracuse Texas Alabama Tennessee Nebraska Colorado Wake Forest Maryland UCLA California Southern Methodist Missouri Kansas State Florida State Pitt Louisiana State Kentucky William & Mary Navy Vanderbilt Georgia Purdue Illinois Notre Dame Air Force LSU Purdue-Illinois Georgia Tech Auburn Eastern Kentucky Western Kentucky

Browns back to stand trial for assault

Cleveland Browns defensive back Ron Bolton, 28, will stand trial next month on assault and battery charges filed by his wife Kimberly. Bolton pleaded innocent and was released on personal bond. Municipal Judge James Mulcahy set November 16 for the trial before Judge Frank O Bell. Bolton turned himself in after a warrant was issued following a domestic quarrel.

Cleveland (Ap Cleveland Browns Ron Bolton Kimberly Bolton James Mulcahy Frank O'Bell

Friday NBA Scores Include Big Denver Win

Denver defeated New Jersey 126 to 117 while Philadelphia beat Detroit 126 to 117. Chicago fell to San Diego 110 to 94 as New York topped Milwaukee 115 to 105. Seattle won 133 to 117 against San Antonio and Golden State beat Portland 111 to 108.

Denver New Jersey Philadelphia Detroit San Diego Chicago New York Milwaukee Seattle San Antonio Golden State Portland

Area high school football scores snapshot

Middletown edged Lima Senior 14 to 12 while Franklin crushed Madison 50 to 12. Other notable results include Dayton rivalries, Cincinnati area showdowns, and several shutouts with strong performances by Cincinnati Elder, Moeller, LaSalle, and St Xavier, plus Valley View and Fairmont contenders.

Middletown Lima Senior Monroe Talawanda Franklin Madison Centerville Wayne É Daytonay Elder Bacon Hughes Walnut Hills LaSalle Purcell Moeller St. Xavier N. Coll. Hill Reading Oak Hills Forest Park Princeton Fairfield Woodward Taft Wyoming Western Hills

Fenwick Golf Slips Behind Leader in State Class A

Fenwick High golfers trailed after the first round at the state Class A tournament as Gates Mills Hawken posted 331 to lead. Fenwick stood at 380, 49 strokes back, while Elder led Class AAA with 317 and St. Vincent-St. Mary led Class AA with 327. Medalists Tim Mittlehauser of Elder and Brent Bonney of Shelby shot 75.

Columbus Fenwick High Gates Mills Hawken Fenwick Rounincinnati

Fenwick Falcons Aim For Playoff Bid In MML Tilt

Fenwick 4-2 hosts Lakota 2-2 in a crucial Mid Mi lami League showdown at Monroe High. Both teams enter with two league losses and hope for a clutch win to boost computer ratings and keep playoff dreams alive. Lakota seeks rebound after losses to Lebanon and Franklin.

Lakota Thunderbirds Fenwick Falcons Enwick Lakota Monroe Alcons Falcons Birds Lebanon Edgewood Fenwick Thunderbirds Stillakeee Aliens Franklin

Rose narrows free agent target to eight teams

Pete Rose said he would seriously consider eight teams if selected in the baseball free agent re entry draft on November 3. He listed New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, California Angels, Kansas City Royals, and Texas Rangers, while leaving room for talks with the Cincinnati Reds. Rose, 16 seasons with Cincinnati, said a return would require a miracle and that only certain teams could fully realize his value.

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Hockey scores from the WHA and NHL night

Cincinnati defeated Birmingham 5 to 2 while Edmonton beat Indianapolis 4 to 3. In the NHL Los Angeles triumphed over Washington 6 to 4. Atlanta routed Montreal 7 to 5 as St Louis and Colorado battled to a 5 5 tie and Boston edged Vancouver 5 to 4.

Cincinnati Birmingham Edmonton Indianapolis NHL Los Angeles Washington Atlanta Montreal St. Louis Colorado Boston Vancouver

Los Angeles Wins 1984 Olympic Bid With Carter Backing

Washington AP Los Angeles will host the 1984 Summer Olympics after formal contract signing at the White House. Mayor Bradley and IOC president Lord Killanin credited President Carter with support, noting his absence from the Roosevelt Room ceremony but expressing appreciation for his backing of amateur athletics.

Washington City of Angels Carter Los Angeles Tom Bradley Lord Killanin Ireland International Olympic Committee White House Roosevelt Bradley United States

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