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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1971

Page

14

Missed Disease Blamed For Death On Gridiron

Detroit Lions player Chuck Hughes, age 28, died after a heart attack on the field. Autopsy by Wayne County medical examiner Dr Edward Guise found Hughes had severe arterial hardening blocking 70 percent of his circulation. Team physicians said Hughes had the disease for years and any stress or exertion could trigger fatal heart failure.

Edward Guise Hughes Wayne County Detroit Chuck Hughes Guise Lions Bears Tiger Stadium Richard Thompson

Middletown High Football Sees Early Strength Under Gordon

Sportsviews notes Middletown High football sits at 3-4 this season as coach Jack Gordon cites consistent early success and improving play. Historical records show Gordon’s squads often excel early, then fade after midseason, with notable first and second-half splits across nine seasons.

Middletown Jack Gordon Middies Tom McRoberts Gordon Hamilton Garfield

Middies edge Lima 28 27 as defense shines

Gordon lauded a youthful Middies squad for beating Lima 28 27. He praised frontline defense led by 126 pound Earl Howard and tackles Chris Clements and Carl Russell. Punting and kickoff units impressed as Princeton looms, with a potential GMC title upset within reach at Barnitz Stadium.

Earl Howard Gordon Chris Clements Carl Russell Jack Middies Princeton Barnitz Stadium Greater Miami

Hughes Death Linked to Stadium Heart Risks

Doctors said Hughes collapse after a collision with two Bears players may have been stress related and not the direct cause. They noted a prior Sept 4 injury caused abdominal pains but tests showed no heart issues. officials stressed routine misses in arteriosclerosis symptoms and that medications require signatures.

Hughes Bears Guse Guise Thompson

Skorich Signals Possible Cleveland O Line Shakeup

Cleveland Browns coach Nick Skorich said the offensive line mis blocks hurt the running game of Leroy Kelly and Bo Scott. He warned a shakeup in the forward wall if blocking does not improve, citing too many missed assignments by veteran linemen.

Cleveland Browns Leroy Kelly Bo Scout Nick Skorich Skorich Scott Kelly

Baltimore's Flame Doused By Sharockman Goal Post

Ed Sharockman and a goal post halted Baltimore's scoring drive in a 10-3 Vikings win over the Colts. Unitas hit the uprights on a late fourth down near the Minnesota two as Minnesota rose to 5-1, while Baltimore finished at 4-2 in a defensive struggle near Minneapolis.

Baltimore Sharockman Minneapolis-St. Paul Ed Sharockman Minnesota Vikings Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts Unitas Colts Minnesota Two Ed Hinton Pittsburgh Morrall Minnesota Dave Osborn

Unitas improvises as Vikings rally behind Cuozzo Reed pass

In a game where a deflection could have sparked a controversy,Unitas and Cuozzo connected for 26 and 32 yard plays to Oscar Reed and Stu Voigt. Fred Cox kicked a 32 yard field goal and the Vikings finally found rhythm in the third period amid penalties and halted drives.

Unitas Hinton Vikings Gary Cuozzo Colt Step Cat Oscar Reed Win Endy Stu Voigt Minerva Fred Cox Cle HN Ironton O’brien Yngs Nth Morrall To Hinton Viking

Bengals Face Uncertain Start for Ken Anderson

Cincinnati Bengals trainer Marv Pollins said it could be late in the week before a decision on starter Ken Anderson's status for next Sunday's game with the Houston Oilers. Anderson, subbing for injured Virgil Carter, has a bruised hip and may miss time. Carter’s dislocated shoulder keeps him listed as doubtful. Other Bengals hurt include Willie Lee Jones, Mike Reid, and Steve Chomyszak, all questionable for Houston.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals Marv Pollins Ken Anderson Houston Oilers Pollins Virgil Carter Bengals Oakland Raiders Bengal Anderson Carter Green Bay Packers Bengals i Willie ‘Lee Jones Mike Reid Steve Chomyszak Houston Pete Brown Paul Brown Philadelphia Eagles

Prep Leaders Face Showdowns This Weekend

The AP Class AAA football rankings shift as Warren Harding visits Massillon while Cincinnati Moeller plays No 12 Roger Bacon. Moeller meantime eyes a 7-0-0 Queen City rival. Class AA Steubenville Catholic and Kennedy swap margins. Marion Pleasant edges Notre Dame by one point in Class A. Newcomers Jefferson and Shawnee enter AA top ten. Cedarville enters Class A top ten. Fenwick ties for ninth in A with other teams.

Warren Harding Cincinnati Moeller Massillon Moeller Queen City Power Roger Bacon Steubenville Catholic Warren Kennedy Kennedy Marion Pleasant Portsmouth Notre Dame Dayton Jefferson Springfield Shawnee Cedarville Fenwick Mth

Sooners Close In On Top In AP Poll After Week

The Associated Press college football poll shows Nebraska remains No 1 after crushing Oklahoma State 41-13, while Oklahoma beats Kansas State 75-28 to close the gap. Michigan, Alabama and Auburn hold third through fifth with winners, Penn State, Georgia and Arkansas rising. Stanford tumbles to 17 after loss, Colorado and Ohio State move up to ninth and tenth.

Oklahoma Sooners Associated Press Nebraska Oklahoma State Cornhuskers Kansas State Michigan Alabama Auburn Minnesota Houston California Penn State Georgia Arkansas Nittany Lions Texas Christian Bulldogs Kentucky Razorbacks North Texas State Stanford Washington State Colorado Missouri Ohio State Wisconsin

Notre Dame Falls Behind in Early Upset

The opening shock hit Notre Dame as they tumbled from the lead, facing an early setback in a closely watched matchup. Details on opponent and final outcome remain unclear in the fragment.

Rondon Faces Brennan in Jazzed Up Light Heavyweight Clash

In Miami Beach Vicente Rondon opens against veteran Gomeo Brennan as a heavy favorite in the world light heavyweight title scene. Felix Zabala says a Foster showdown could happen if $100,000 is guaranteed, while Foster offers $60,000. The WBA stripped Bob Foster earlier this year, muddying the title picture.

Miami Beach Vicente Rondon Gomeo Brennan Bob Foster Rondon Felix Zabala Foster World Boxing Association Tampa, Fla

Bad Dawg Wins Bay Meadows Purse Race

San Mateo California report notes Bad Dawg won the Monday Bay Meadows race, the $4,000 National Association of Letter Carriers Purse. The result highlighted a strong performance in the third race of the program.

San Mateo Calif Bay Meadows National Association of Letter Carriers Bad Dawg

Middletown Boosters Meet Tonight At School Cafeteria

The Middletown High Boosters gather in the school cafeteria at 7 o clock to discuss the upcoming Parents Night program set for Friday. Coach Jack Gordon to present game films and review the 28 27 victory over Lima with a 7 30 p.m. film session.

Middletown High Middies Princeton Barnitz Stadium Jack Gordon Lima

Vares Stops Kanazawa In Nagoya Bout

In Nagoya Mexico named Ruben Vares stops Kazuyoshi Kanazawa of Japan in a 117 percent contest. The bout ends with Vares gaining the win over Kanazawa in Japan.

Nagoya Japan Ruben Olivares Mexico Kazuyoshi Kanazawa

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