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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1964
Page
9
Middle town High under new coach Jack Gordon blanked Kettering Fairmont West 22-0 at Barnitz Stadium. The shutout capped a determined effort as the team snapped a jinx and showcased improving defense.
Wapakoneta High's Redskins built a 16 0 lead after Monroe errors and rolled to a 38 0 season opening win at Monroe. Rodger Geren led Monroe with 126 rushing yards while Wapakoneta's Ron Evans connected with Dave Whitaker for a 23 yard score and added a 1 yard run. Meanwhile Middletown rolled to a 22 0 win over Fairmont West as John Calhoun scored on a 1 yard run and Bobby Love caught a 62 yard pass from Jim Ousley and a 9 yard scoring pass from Ousley with Ortman adding the extra points.
Fenwick High Falcons led by Jerry Harkrader open 1964 season hosting Dayton Alter at Barnitz Stadium. Alter begins its first full varsity schedule after last year’s jayvee slate. Sophomore quarterbacks may test inexperience while aiming for a 6 5 start after last season’s 5 5.
The Jets host the Broncos in the first game at Shea Stadium as the AFL opener features San Diego at Houston. The Cowboys face the Cardinals in the NFL, with six Sunday games including New York at Philadelphia and Chicago at Green Bay.
In Forest Hills, Dennis Ralston and Fred Stolle face off in sudden death quarter finals at the National Championships. The Davis Cup foes clash ahead of a September Cleveland Challenge Round, with high stakes for the U S Australia title bid. Stolle led 6-2 6-3 before darkness halted play at 7-7 in the fifth set.
Cincinnati Royals expect Lucas to sign for the 1964-65 NBA season today after salary talks. Oscar Robertson also anticipated to sign over the weekend. Tom Thacker remains unsigned. Training camp opens Monday at Miami University in Oxford as Arlen Bockhorn and Larry Staverman signed 64 pacts.
Arnold Palmer, the Masters champion, is the favorite as the World Series of Golf begins in Akron Ohio. The 50 000 event features top winners from golf's majors at Firestone, a 7165 yard 70 par course. Palmer leads this year’s earnings while facing Ken Venturi Bob Nichols and Tony Lema.
Franklin Highs rebuilding Wildcats fell 14 to 0 to Cincinnati LaSalle at Millard Field in coach Lou Kaczmarek debut. LaSalle drove 88 yards for a second quarter TD as Tim Quinn scored from the one and Jeff Audia added the extra point. Franklin threatened briefly with a kickoff return by Mike Cox negated by a clipping penalty and fumbled early in the second half.
Madison Mohawks upset Centerville 20 12 in a season opener, down 14 points at halftime after two early Centerville touchdowns. Carlisle Indians beat Little Miami 20 12 as Shepherd connected with Hannah for a 13 yard TD and two point conversion. Germantown Cardinals defeated Northwestern 24 8 under new coach Charles Jones in the season debut with four scorers and a late surge by Izer to Gehron pass.
The Ohio Superintendent of Insurance certifies that Preferred Mutual Insurance Company is authorized to transact insurance in the state for the current year. It reports admitted assets of 6,044,311.52, liabilities 3,?6,306,495.24, surplus 2,440,214.50, and income 3,444, TH. Expenditures are 290,234.17. Dated in Columbus on January 1, 1964 with official seal.
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