Fenwick, Franklin And Monroe Win Opening Games
Fenwick defeats Springboro 34 6 at Barnitz Stadium as new backfield by Rouster and Mitchell leads the Falcons. Franklin blasts Carlisle 35 0 behind Berutti Cox and Wolfinbarger scoring in multiple quarters to start the season strong.
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Hornets Set New School Record In Sixth Straight Win
Monroe Hornets extend unbeaten streak to six after a 22-0 victory over Lakota Thunderbirds. Ground game ruled with 56 rushing plays for 168 yards and 12 first downs, led by Doug Profitt and Mike Eves. Sewell to Hagg for a 14 yard TD pass closes scoring.
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Lebanon Opens Fall Meeting at Lebanon Raceway
Lebanon Raceway begins an 18 night fall meeting as harness racing nears the Miami Valley finale. About 500 horses are ready to race with more expected after Scioto Downs concludes. Mid-Center Stables of Middletown fields three horses in the last races and Bob Brown drives Key Frisco Diamond Star and Counsel Long in races seven to nine.
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Untouchable jet dragster to headline Kil-Kare opening night
Kil-Kare Drag Strip in Xenia resumes tonight with the jet dragster Untouchable featuring a General Electric 47-32 engine. Time trials begin at 5 p.m. and eliminations at 8:30 p.m.
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Comets hammer Seven Mile 50 to 6 in league clash
Mason Comets dominate Seven Mile in an emphatic 50 to 6 victory. Mike O Bryant heeled two long TD runs of 50 and 60 yards. Tim Lichtenberg added a 50 yard punt return score. Bob Fox contributed a 25 yard interception TD. Seven Mile’s only score came on a one yard plunge by Dave Garland.
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Ashe Upsets Emerson to Lead Tennis Spotlight at Nationals
Arthur Ashe Jr., a 22 year old UCLA senior, defeated world No 1 Roy Emerson in the National Championships quarter finals and eyes a possible title and first Negro champion. He faces Manuel Santana next as Rafael Osuna and Cliff Drysdale also reached the semifinals. In the women’s side Wimbledon champion Margaret Smith meets Nancy Richey while Maria Bueno battles Billie Jean Moffitt.
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Talawanda Routs Ross 26-6 in opener
Talawanda Braves defeated Ross High 26-6 after a score on the opening kickoff. Ross had 95 yard kickoff return by R Walker for their lone points. Talawanda's Ron Johnson scored two touchdowns as T Wright and Johnson added late scores in a dominant win.
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Chargers Pats Unveil Rookies
New York AP report says the AFL opens with two game programs and rookies fill key roles for the Chargers and Patriots as Paul Lowe and Keith Lincoln may sit out. Gene Foster or Jim Allison could handle Lowe’s duties with Nance and Johnson bolstering Boston’s backfield.
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Jane Russell to Lead Canton Hall of Fame Parade
Canton Ohio AP Bob Waterfield earns Hall of Fame parade notice but Jane Russell steps to No 1 as grand marshal for the 70 unit procession. Seven Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees ride today including Otto Graham Paddy Driscoll Sid Luckman Dan Fortmann and Steve Van Buren. The week culminates with enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium before the Hall of Fame game Washington Redskins vs Detroit Lions televised nationwide.
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Colts Returner Jerry Logan Never Calls Fair Catch
In two NFL seasons Jerry Logan of the Baltimore Colts has never called for a fair catch on a punt return. He totaled 41 returns across the two years.
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Light Comment Sparks Study Of Willie-Bere Exchange
A playful exchange involving a line about providing a light to Willie-Bere is noted in local columns, reflecting humor and regional slang. The brief item captures a moment of social chatter without broader context or consequence.
Germantown Opens Season With 14-8 Victory
Germantown Cardinals defeat Northwestern from Clarke County 14 to 8 in the first half scoring burst. Key plays include Mike ONeil 60 yard TD and Tom Shaffer seven yard TD. Northwestern's lone score comes on a 15 yard run by Mike Pitzer with the extra point.
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Last Saturday Night Marks Edgewater Dragway Change
Edgewater Dragway ends Saturday racing tonight with all events moving to Sundays beginning September 19. Pits open 4 to 7 p.m. racing at 8. Next week pits run 10 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. with racing at 3. First Sunday feature named Gas-A-Go-Go and Stock Bonanza. event emphasizes stocker and gas meet.
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Warriors Win Opener for Lebanon High
Lebanon High opened football season with a 20 to 16 victory over Hillsboro. Senior quarterback Supinger starred, throwing an eight yard pass to Ron Bowers, then rushing for a 22 yard TD and a 12 yard score to finish the game.
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Pee Wee Football Opens 11th Season At Smith Park
The 11th season kicks off with twenty teams in the Midget and Junior Leagues taking the field at Smith Park. The Mighty Mites are scheduled to play next Saturday.
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