Harkrader Says Modern Players Are Bigger and Sharper
Fenwick High coach Jerry Harkrader, with 16 years at the school, says today’s players are bigger, quicker, and more knowledgeable due to television, pro influence, and earlier coaching. He recalls his own Ashland years and notes the pass game is used more freely now.
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Middie coach compares past and present high school players
Harkrader argues today's football players hit harder and are better athletically than in his era with simpler motives. He cites more intense dedication now challenged by competing interests but expects improvement through better coaching facilities and equipment. He notes former Middies Jimmy Nein and Brad Cole echoed his view.
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Spitz Captures 100m Butterfly in Olympic Record Swim
Mark Spitz, of Carmichael California, clocked 54.27 seconds to set a world record and win his fourth gold in Munich, then anchored the United States 800 meter freestyle relay to a fifth gold. The day also saw scheduling miscues cost Hart and Robinson in the 100 meter dash heats, while the U S wrestling team collected three golds led by Dan Gable.
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Middies Schedule Scrimmage Against Covington Holmes
The Middletown Middies plan a 10 am scrimmage at the high school practice field against Covington Holmes. Coach Jack Gordon says admission is one bar of soap and that fans will have soap to throw onto the field.
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Fenwick-Mason Scrimmage Set for Tomorrow Morning
Fenwick hosts Mason in a morning scrimmage at 9 at the practice field. Fenwick seeks a second straight scrimmage win after beating Carlisle last Saturday.
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Yankees Rally To Narrow Gap In Pennant Chase
Yankees pitcher Fritz Peterson silences Texas as New York wins 7-0 to pull within 1% games of first. Horace Clarke homered for a quick lead and Bobby Murcer hit a three run shot for insurance, Murcer's 100th career homer. The club faces Baltimore Detroit and Boston in September as hopes rise.
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National League West standings and Thursday results
The National League West table lists Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Diego and St Louis with win loss records and percentages. Thursday results show Los Angeles 5 Chicago 3 and Houston 5 Philadelphia 1 with several evening games scheduled including Dodgers at Cubs and Mets at Astros.
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Baseball slate features key AL and NL matchups
In the American League Kansas City faces Boston while Cleveland plays Minnesota and Milwaukee meets Texas. In the National League Detroit visits Oakland and Baltimore travels to California as expanding pennant races loom.
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Gullett Back In Rotation With Old Zip New Pitch
Cincinnati pitcher Don Gullett, after hepatitis, shows regained velocity and a developing curve. In four starts since June 22 he has 4 wins, 3 earned runs, and 17 hits allowed in 31 innings, and manager Sparky Anderson calls him back as a full starter.
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Battery Joins Reds Roster Amid Callups
The Cincinnati Reds promoted pitcher Dave Tomlin and catcher Sonny Roberto from the Indianapolis Indians. Tomlin, 23, a lefty from Maysville Kentucky, owns a 56 mark and 2.89 ERA. Roberto, 26, from Staten Island New York, bats .247 with seven homers.
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Hornets Host Cincinnati Moeller In Scrimmage Duel
The Monroe Hornets seek a second straight scrimmage win as they host Cincinnati Moeller at Monroe Stadium at 7 30 PM. Coach Gene Rice’s team beat Hamilton Badin and Ross in recent outings, with soft drink mixes serving as admission.
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