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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1970
Page
11
Nets edge Pirates 115-98 behind Sonny Dove's 30 as Byron Beck nets 31 in overtime 122-116 for the Rockets over the Pacers. Lew Alcindor drops 37 for the Bucks in a double overtime win over Seattle. Phoenix, Chicago, and L.A. win as tempers flare in Phoenix-San Diego fourth period.
Bill Micchionni drove in for a layup at the 3 52 mark of the game period as the effort continued through a tense sequence.
Chicago outshot Portland and made 43 of 53 free throws to win as seven Bulls reached double figures led by Bob Love with 30. Wilt Chamberlain sparked the Lakers with 24 points and 25 rebounds as Cleveland’s slide continued. Cincinnati hosts Atlanta at 8:05 p.m. hoping for its first win after four losses at the Garden.
Pro Hoop Standings show results from Sundays games Milwaukee beat Seattle 126 107 Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 123 96 Phoenix top San Diego 117 98 Chicago beat Portland 131 116 Tonight two games Seattle at Detroit Atlanta at Cincinnati New York 115 Pittsburgh 98 Denver 122 Indiana 116 OT Virginia at Memphis only game scheduled
Austrian driver Jochem Rindt was posthumously named Formula One champion after dying in a crash over a month earlier. Jackie Ickx won the Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City, setting a new race record and earning second in the season standings. The event saw the era end with deaths of Bruce McLaren and Jack Brabham. 250,000 spectators marveled as Ickx completed the 3.2 mile circuit in 1 hour 53 minutes 28.56 seconds at an average 106.78 mph. The crowd interference caused delays and halted the usual postrace lap.
Ted Green's 13 month comeback culminated in a goal that sparked the Bruins to a 4-3 victory over the Flyers at Boston Garden. The emotional salute followed a standout performance as Boston stayed unbeaten in the East Division, while other Sunday games produced ties and a Chicago shutout of Buffalo.
Chester Hill reports the Cap Snappers muzzle loading club holds a sight-in and sugar shoot at Burr Oak park Sunday. No charge for sight-in use. Prizes include sacks of sugar and groceries, reflecting primitive days. Participants in buckskin jackets and raccoon coats. Afternoon slides and informative talks scheduled.
Dayton Gems defeated the Fort Wayne Komets 5-3 as Barry Merrell and Clem Tremblay each scored two goals. The Gems moved to 2-2-1 while the Komets stand 3-3.
Three drivers died in separate Sacramento auto races at the 50 year old fairgrounds. Ernie Pursell, Walt Reiff, and Jimmie Gordon perished during a four event program. The tragedy followed up a near record L M Grand Prix Formula A victory by Mark Donahue, with England's David Hobbs second. NASCAR stock car event at Rockingham was rained out.
In Houston, Sandra Haynie Marilyn Smith and Judy Rankin tied with two under par 214s for the Women's Charities Golf Open. A sudden death playoff is set for Monday for the $2,625 winner, $1,780 to the other two. Rankin led early with Jan Ferraris but faltered on holes 12 10 and 11.
Entries list for Lebanon Raceway covering races one through nine. Each race shows the pace or trot contestants, including notable horses such as Dazzie Queen Shirley's Jet Poplar Demand Abbe y Little Tom Sayre and others across divisions.
In Hamilton the Knights of Columbus football team suffered their first Hamilton CYO league defeat, 12-2 to Sts. Mary and Stephen. K of C moved the ball but failed to score touchdowns. four fumbles and three interceptions hindered their offense while a first half safety gave them a 2-0 lead before Sts. Mary and Stephen answered with two second half TDs. Mickey Roberts and Bill Flisher stood out on defense.
Ken Still built on a breakthrough season to win the Kaiser International golf tournament in Napa California with a 37-hole finale. He defeated Lee Trevino and Bert Yancey on the first extra hole, securing a $30,000 first prize after a tense finish that saw him rally from setbacks and card a 71 in the morning round.
The Middletown Umpires Association will hold its annual meeting at the Howard Johnson Inn on Nov 7. A buffet supper starts at 7 p.m. Officers will be elected for the coming year with candidates Jim Imhoff for president Bob Easterling James Kalbaugh Nap Clements for vice president and Cyp Klamo for secretary treasurer. The dinner and meeting are open to all association members.
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