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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1971

Page

7

Racing Finale at TCS Track Sees Final Season Races

Late models and sports sedans close the racing season at Tri-County Speedway West Chester. Larry Moore of Fairborn and Donnie Martin of Covington have clinched their divisions yet tonight features decide titles with 10 lap and 25 lap races. Time trials start 7 p.m. racing at 8 p.m.

Tri-County Speedway West Chester Larry Moore Fairborn Covington Kentucky Donnie Martin Xenia Midwest NHRA Edecewater Park Cleves

St. Luke's II Tourney Champ Wins Class B Final

St. Luke's Presbyterian fell to New Life Temple in the finals game one 18 8 but recovered to win game two 19 14 and claim the Class B Church League title. New Life also beat Tren ton Nazarene 28 13 and overcame early losses to reach the finals with key hits from Henderson Bates Akers and Johnson.

St. Luke's Presbyterian New Life Temple New Life St. Luke's Trenton Nazarene D. Shepard K. Henderson Henderson Bates Akers J. Johnson Johnson Frazier Hazelwood St. Luke

Xavier Tackle Out For Year

Xavier University football will miss starting guard Gil Hyland for the season after a shoulder dislocation required surgery. Coach Dick Sabeer said Hyland, a 6 3 senior, is replaced by Matt Chingar, a 226 pound junior from Willowick Ohio and Cleveland St Joseph High School.

Cincinnati Xavier University Gil Hyland Dick Sebeer Hyland Seler Matt Chingar Willowick Ohio Cleveland St. Joseph High School

Billingham shuts out Reds in two-hitter for Astros

Pitcher Jack Billingham twirled a two-hitter as the Houston Astros edged the Cincinnati Reds 1-0. Hank Aaron slugged four RBIs and scored three times with two doubles and his 632nd career home run, a major league mark, as the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 in 11 innings.

Jack Billingham Astros Houston Cincinnati Reds Hank Aaron Braves Atlanta San Francisco Giants

Norris Debuts At Madison With A Win

Madison Mohawks beat Edgewood 34 to 6 in the Mid-Miami league opener. Halfback Mike Doliboa scored twice and added a 9 yard TD dash, while senior QB Dutchy Sheets threw a 26 yard touchdown to Greg DeHart. Edgewood struggled with a weak defense and fumbled twice in the second quarter.

Tim Willis Trenton — Edgewo High Madison Mohawks Miami Cougars Madison Lonnie N Sheets Greg DeHart Judd Harris Mohawk Mike Blanton Harris Edgewood M — Doliboa Doliboa M — Sheets Toe Dehart E — Blanton

Warriors blank Hillsboro 14 to 0 for new Lebanon coaching record

Lebanon High defeats Hillsboro 14 0 as coach Jim Van De Grift becomes the school’s all time wins leader with 25. Steve Pickworth scores on a 3 yard run and Gary Lee passes for the extra point. Bob Patton adds a 14 yard TD run in the fourth quarter while Lee completes 9 of 15 passes for 136 yards. Tim Pounders intercepts to stop Hillsboro drive.

Lebanon Jim van de Grift Warriors Hillsboro Indians van de Grift Steve Pickworth Gary Lee Bob Patton Lee Hillsboro Tim Pounders Warrior

Birds Open With Victory Over Ross

Westchester Lakota Thunderbirds overcome early 6-0 deficit to win 24-6 over Ross Rams in opener. Bill Blevins scores from a yard, Steve Cuntz adds the conversion, and Nocero’s 40 yard pass from Moehring helps build a 16-6 halftime lead. Cuntz finishes with 114 rushing yards in the season opener.

Westchester Lakota Thunderbirds Ross Rams Thunderbirds Bill Blevins Steve Cuntz Mike Nocero Chuck Moehring The Birds Cuntz Ross Lakota R — Hildenbrand L — Blevins L — Nocero Moehring L — Messer Mollenkamp

Franklin Wildcats ground Valley View 14-0 in defensive battle

Franklin’s Ken Hockman debut team dominates Valley View as defensive plays set up a safety and a 32-yard touchdown pass. Lineman Richard Patla recovers three fumbles and Dan Shephard headlines the Wildcats defense in a game where Valley View struggles to gain first downs.

Germantown Franklin Ken ‘Hockman Wildcats Valley View Spartans Valley Ven Richard Patla Patla Tony Donisi Wildcat Dan Shephard Jeff Patrick Mike Janeway Roger Pankake Valley Viewe Valley Vie F — Janeway Patrick

Carlisle Opens Grid Year By Beating Own Offspring

Carlisle Indians shut out Springboro 15 0 in a non league opener as Mike White stars with a 49 yard run setup and a seven yard TD plunge. Springboro fails to reach Carlisle territory except once despite tight defense.

Carlisle Carlisle Springboro High Don Ross Carlisle Indians Ross Panthers Mike White Indians Boro Dick Dickey

Local High School Football Scores Across Cincinnati Area

Walnut Hills 12 Middletown 7. Taft 22 Monroe 12. Franklin 14 Valley View 0. Madison 34 Edgewood 6. Preble Shawnee 19 Ansonia.

Cincinnati Walnut Hills Middletown Hamilton Taft Monroe Franklin Valley View Madison Edgewood Preble Shawnee Ansonia

Greenon rolls past Waynesville in season opener

Greenon High jumps to a 24 point fourth quarter to pull away from Waynesville 38 14 after a 14 14 tie through three quarters. Gregg White rushed 187 yards on 20 carries and scored four touchdowns for Greenon while Rod Maley added a 25 yard pass to G Wilson and a successful run by Prewitt.

Greenon Gregg White Greenon High Waynesville G—Willson Rodjdy Maley W — Best Prewitt

Royals Name No 1 Draft Pick and Trade Outcome

The Kansas City Royals made Nate Williams the No 1 pick in the first hardship NBA draft and sent him to the Cincinnati Royals. Atlanta secured 7 foot 2 inch center Tom Payne from Kentucky, bound for training camp. The Royals also picked Cyril Baptists by Golden State and Phil Chenier by Baltimore in the early rounds.

Atlanta, Ga Tom Payne University of Kentucky Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association Payne Hawks Jacksonville Fla Nate Williams Utah State Cincinnati Royals Cyril Baptists Creighton Golden State Warriors Phil Chenier Court Williams Sam Lacey Joe Axelson Royals Cleveland Buffalo Portland Cincinnati

Evert Out Of Net Finals At U S Open

Forest Hills reports Billie Jean King defeated Chris Evert 6 3 6 2 in the semifinal to reach the final against Rosemary Casals. Casals then beat Kerry Melville 6 4 6 3 to advance, continuing the American hopes at the tournament.

Evert Forest Hills N.Y Chris Evert Billie Jean King Mrs. King Long Beach Calif Fort Lauderdale Rosemary Casals San Francisco Miss Casals Billie Jean United States Kerry Melville Australia Kerry Rosemary Chris

Knights Rally To 40-8 Victory In Opener At Kings Mills

Kings Knights opened with a dominant 40-8 win over New Richmond. Glenn Engle starred with an 80 yard kickoff return and three touchdowns. The defense limited the visitors most of the night as Kings led 36 13 at one point.

Kings Mills Kings Knights New Richmond Knights Glenn Engle Kings AK —Engle Har K — Testerman K — Mayne Frim Burdsall K — Engle Hanna NR — Dempser Raines K — Stephens Terception Chris

Vack Champ At Wildwood Tournament Finals

Mrs. Eugene Mack claimed the title of Wildwood Match Play champion with a 5 and 4 victory over Mrs. Richard Geller in the finals. Flight 2 went to Mrs. Robert Boyd after a 2 up win over Mrs. Howard Johnson. Flight 3 to Mrs. Joe Ritter with a 5 up over Mrs. Lawrence Johnson. Nine hole results: Flight 1 Mrs. Luther Morris beat Mrs. Robert Kilburn 2 up. Flight 2 Mrs. Allen Karehner beat Mrs. Chester Ward 3 and 1. Flight 3 Mrs. Robert Jeffries won over Mrs. John Walker by forfeit.

Eugene Mack Wildwood Richard Geller Robert Boyd Howard Johnson Joe Ritter Lawrence Johnson Luther Morris Robert Kilburn Allen Karehner Chester Ward Robert Jeffries John Walker

Arrows Zip Foe 19 0 in Opener

The Preble Shawnee Arrows shutout Ansonia 19 0 as Terry Dougherty scored two touchdowns and Rick Sheley recovered a fumble for a score. Marvin Kuykendoll had a 50 yard interception return setting up the third Arrow TD. National Trail looms next in Dayton Suburban League.

Camden Preble Shawnee Arrows Ansonia Terry Dougherty Rick Sheley Marvin Kuykendoll National Trail Arrows Dayton Shawnee PS — Dougherty West PS — Sheley

Majestic Prince Sold to Frank McMahon for 250000

Majestic Prince, winner of the 1969 Kentucky Derby, was sold by Spendthrift Farm to Frank McMahon for 250000 at Keeneland yearling sales in 1967.

Majestic Prince Spendthrift Farm Frank McMahon

TV Sports Schedule Highlights From Weekend Grid

Saturday events include St Louis versus Chicago baseball at 2 15 pm roller derby at 3 30 pm and U S Open tennis at 5 pm The World Series of Golf and Hoosier 140 auto racing set separate time slots College football features Grambling against Morgan State Then Sunday showcases wrestling roller derby and football highlights including Lions versus Eagles and national basketball clips

St. Louis Chicago Grambling Morgan State Ohio State

Friday's Fights Retain Spanish Title In Bilbao Bout

Jose Manuel Ibar Urtain drew with Mariano Ech jevarrie in Bilbao to keep the Spanish title. Eddie Owens outpointed Paul Cardoza in New Bedford for a ten round decision.

Bilbao Spain Jose Manuel Ibar Urtain Mariano Echjevarrie New Bedford Mass Eddie Owens Springfield Paul Cardoza New Beford

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