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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1968
Page
11
San Marino, the world’s smallest republic, enters the Olympics with five athletes mainly for publicity. Commissioner Luigi Lonfermini says the move aims to draw world attention and boost sports culture, with plans to compete in Munich 1972 and future Games.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says he is not taking any game for granted including the season opener against Southern Methodist. Hayes predicts a real first game and aims for a strong year with a Big Ten title bid. Assistant coaches Holtz and Sarkkinen praise SMU after watching them beat Auburn.
Ohio State coach Hayes says the team is in good shape with starting quarterback Rex Kern healthy after a spinal disc operation. A defensive end spot is uncertain with Nick Roman of Canton unlikely to start or see much action. SMU players Jerry Levins and Chuck Hixon attract attention, bringing pace and big play potential to Saturday's game.
Vic Crowe captain and assistant manager of the Atlanta Chiefs says he will bid farewell after the NASL championship game against the San Diego Toros. The 34 year old ends a two year contract and will return to Birmingham England. The note contrasts Bear Bryant and Paul Dietzel coaching histories.
Earl McCullouch of the Detroit Lions said the team has a big boost after a decisive victory over Chicago. Rookie split end Earl McCullouch, a 9.3 hundred-yard sprinter, praised Bill Munson's leadership in his first Lions game since the Rams trade.
The Ohio AAU Association picked Gary Stenlund, an Olympic javelin thrower from Ohio University, as its nominee for the Sullivan Award, the sport’s top amateur prize.
Results from Lebanon Raceway showing first race pace finishes Mountain Butler Midnight Irish and Dean's Choice with Time 2 13 2 and payoffs 34 40 9 00 5 00. Second race pace Adios Phil Wilbur Dale Ozark Lady with Time 2 10 2. Daily Double paid 55 80. Third race trot Pat's Pal Hattie Sauers Home Remedy with Time 2 12 3. Fourth race pace Nab Top Venture Quick Move with Time 2 11 1.
The program lists race by race outcomes with pacing and trotting results. Notable winners include Peggy O Queen in the seventh race and Fast Bomb in the sixth, with times around 2 10.2 and 2:07.3 respectively, plus multiple horses named Miss Royal Ann and Bahama Mama across the card.
Edward F. Flanagan, Holy Cross hammer throw champion, is appointed assistant varsity track coach at Brown University. He previously coached at Boston University for 14 years and was named to the Brown post on Monday in Providence.
Vincent Paul Rondon 162 Venezuela edged Benny Briscoe 159 Philadelphia by points 10 rounds. Antonio Amaya Panama outpointed Frankie Narvaez Puerto Rico in lightweights. Bob Cleroux 212 Montreal knocked out Bert Perry 220 Nassau Bahamas in Nassau.
Monroe High junior varsity rolled Madison 28 0 as John Singleton and teammates scored on a series of drives. Reserve Hornets defeated Waynesville 8 0 with Steve McIntosh breaking free for a 50 yard TD and Steve Holland adding a safety.
Damascus owner accepted an invitation to enter the Washington DC International at Laurel Race Course on November 11 with a possible rematch against Dr. Fager for American Horse of the Year honors. Dr. Fager and Damascus have split four meetings in two years as Nerud weighs his options amid weight conditions and pace setter concerns.
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