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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1970
Page
27
Fenwick coach Harkrader begins his 14th season with a veteran returning corps and a strong reserve program that has won 38 straight. Led by son Glenn Harkrader and star backs, the Falcons seek the league crown as Monroe Talawanda and Lebanon threaten the Mid Michigan League race.
Monroe Hornets face high expectations as coach Gene Rice plots another perfect campaign. With 28 lettermen and five returning starters, the team leans on Steve Strinko and a stout line while using Wing-T and I formations. Six players may play both ways as Rice aims to boost the defense and pass game for an encore after 10-0 last year.
Madison High Mohawks bring 10 returning offensive starters and two quarterbacks, Dutch Sheets and John Evans, who will split duties. Coach Al Kien notes a rebuilt defense with key players Jim Combs and Rick Owsley, while highlighting depth limits and minor injuries as they aim to improve on a 7-4 season.
Steve Strinko a 63 235 pound senior leads Monroe Hornets as a versatile defensive linebacker and offensive tackle. The 10 0 team captain known for 91 unassisted tackles last season is drawing college interest while planning spring track and shot put duties. Teammates Greg and Ed Strinko mark a strong family presence as Lebanon and Mid Miami League rivals feature tight competition with few ties in league play.
Luke Walker of the Pirates pitched a two hitter and fanned nine to beat St Louis 2-0, keeping Pittsburgh level in the National League East race. Mike Andrews of the Red Sox collected two singles and a homer driving in five in a 14 0 romp over Detroit.
In Milan Sandro Zinghi outpoints Eddie Pace in a 161 pound bout. New York David Melendez stops Rickey Ortiz in a 150 pound contest. Tampa Jesse Garcia stops Kid Dynamite in a 151 pound match. Tampa Adolfo Marte outpoints King David Hamm in a 139 pound clash. Portland Herschel Jacobs outpoints Milo Calhoun in a 178 pound bout.
Madison High will expand seating by installing bleachers on the south side of Madison Athletic Field. The new structure seats about 1,000, roughly tripling capacity for students and fans. Boosters Club aims to raise 8000 through events and sales to fund construction, driven by Athletic Director Walker Williamson. The field also serves PE classes and boys and girls track for a 750 student school.
Westchester Lakota High’s Lakota Thunderbirds enter a new season with 16 lettermen and strong spirit but limited mass, as coach Marty Baumhower notes no player over 200 pounds. Key returnees include Terry Stephens, Steve Cuntz, and Mike Taylor, with three new coaches adding to the staff while early scrimmages faced injuries. The team aims to improve on a 3-7-2/3-5-2 record and ignores past seasons to focus on momentum.
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