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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1976

Page

15

Ohio Poll: Moeller Dominates Initial High School Grid Rankings

The AP's first 1976 Ohio high school football ratings show Moeller leading Class AAA with 244 points while Findlay, Gahanna Lincoln, and massillon strong in the top ranks. Ironton tops Class AA, Newark Catholic leads Class A in a tight 3-0-0 start amid statewide voting.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press Ironton Newark Catholic King Carey Green Wave Moeller Cincinnati Findlay Gahanna Lincoln Massillon Akron Garfield Zanesville Niles Youngstown Mooney Warren Harding Cincinnati Princeton St Edward Princeton Akron St. Vincent St. Mary Wyoming Carey Sandusky St. Mary's Cedarville Sullivan Black River West Alexandria Twin Valley South Newcomerstown Ridgeway Ridgemont Bluffton Cleveland Cuyahoga Heights

Pitt climbs to No 2 in AP poll after 3-0 start

Pitt moved to second behind Michigan in the AP poll as Tony Dorsett recalled lean years and noted Pitt’s rise changes opponents’ targets. The Panthers, 3-0 after beating Notre Dame Georgia Tech and Temple, aim to keep momentum for Saturday at Duke.

Pittsburgh Tony Dorsett University of Pittsburgh Dorsett Pitt Michigan Associated Press Duke Notre Dame Southern Cal Oklahoma Temple Panthers Ohio State Missouri Jock Sutherland Majors

Ohio high school basketball poll standings across classes

The poll lists top teams and point tallies in classes AAA AA and A. Notable leaders include Cincinnati Moeller Akron St. Vincent St Mary and Newark Catholic with strong point totals, while Cincinnati Wyoming and Huron also rank high in their classes.

Alliance Parma Valley Forge Centerville Mansfield Lorain Middletown Steubenville Lima Ironton Akron St. Vincent St. Mary Cincinnati Wyoming Huron St. Marys Columbus Watterson Brookville Elyria Catholic Shelby New Lexington Urbana Pickerington Wheelersburg Hamilton Badin Cleveland Holy Name Newark Catholic

Losers Week at Hollywood Park Promises Odd Prizes

Hollywood Park hosts Loser's Week offering last place picks in the Western Harness Racing meet. Prizes include a $25 bail bond gift certificate, a Thanksgiving Dinner for two, a swine flu shot with live swine, and a condemned two‑bedroom house or $519.07 cash. Entries require selecting last-place finishers in the first six races nightly, with per-event incentives for partial losers and a 11,982 free T shirts on Oct 2. Dan Crowley was last year's grand prize loser with a 1959 Edsel.

Dan Berger Inglewood Calif Opera House Hollywood Park Los Angeles Dan Crowley

Allen a factor as Redskins net his 100th win

Washington coach George Allen reached his 100th NFL victory as the Redskins beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 in a Monday night thriller. Allen's sideline timeout and blitz forced a fumbled punt, setting up Brad Dusek's 32 yard return for a touchdown and a halftime 10-10 tie. Mike Thomas later capped a 57 yard drive with a 27 yard score to put Washington ahead 17-10.

Philadelphia Washington Redskins George Allen Mark Moseley Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Allen NFL Eagles Washington Skins Harold McClinton Dave Butz Herb Lusk Lusk Brad Dusek Moseley Joe Theismann Mike Thomas

Panatta Brings Italy Davis Cup Win to Finals

In Rome Adriano Panatta defeated John Newcombe 5 7 8 6 4 6 2 to seal a 3 2 Davis Cup semifinal victory for Italy and set a finals date with Chile. Brian Gottfried toppled Arthur Ashe 6 2 6 2 in Los Angeles finals of the $125 000 Pacific Southwest Open. Unseeded Butch Walls upset Jaime Fillol 0 6 6 3 7 6 in San Francisco opening rounds of the same event.

Rome Adriano Panatta Australia John Newcombe Italy Chile Los Angeles Brian Gottfried Arthur Ashe San Francisco Butch Walls Fresno Calif

Monroe JVs blank Madison in 28 0 win

Four Monroe players scored touchdowns to power the Hornet Junior Varsity to a 28 0 victory over Madison yesterday. Mike Newman Jamie Pierce Mike Bolden and Jeff Goates reached the end zone with Bob Staton and Ted Thomas adding conversions.

Monroe Hornet Madison Mike Newman Jamie Pierce Mike Bolden Jeff Goates Bob Staton Ted Thomas

Hunter Knothole Plans Meeting for 1976 Season

The Hunter Knothole Association will begin planning the 1976 season with a meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 at Hunter School. Major items include officer elections with current president Allyn Barker seeking another term.

Hunter Knothole Association Hunter School Allyn Barker

Handle With Care Sets 3 01 4 World Record at Yonkers

Handle With Care won the Hudson Valley Pace at Yonkers Raceway on August 21 1976 with a world record time of 3 01 4 for one and one half miles.

Handle With Care Hudson Valley Yonkers Raceway

County to buy a baseball team to boost Columbus revenue

Franklin County commissioners in Columbus Ohio plan to acquire a minor league baseball club to raise county revenues. President Michael J Dorrian said the move could generate significant early profits for the community. Prospective teams include IL affiliates for Pittsburgh Houston and Boston seeking 1977 transfers.

Columbus Ohio Franklin County Commission Michael J. Dorrian Dorrian Pittsburgh Pirates Charleston W.va Houston Astros Memphis

Judge dismisses suit by former Royal Imhoff

Portland Oregon AP A federal judge dismissed Darrall Imhoff's 450000 lawsuit after both sides agreed to arbitration and the defense raised timely statute concerns. Defendants include the Kansas City Kings the NBA and its players association and Larry Fleisher. Imhoff alleges the club pressed him to play on a knee injury and the players association mishandled the claim.

Portland, Ore Darrall Imhoff Portland Trail Blazer James Burns U.S. District Court Kansas City Kings National Basketball Association NBA Players’ Association Larry Fleisher Players’ Group Imhoff Cincinnati Royals Kansas City Players’ Association

Officiating class set at Lebanon

Basketball officiating classes sponsored by the Lebanon Community Education Association begin at Berry Middle School on October 14 and meet each Thursday for 10 weeks. A state certification test follows. The course, books, and test cost 24 dollars. Details available at the program office.

Lebanon Lebanon Community Education Association Berry Middle School

Fall sports volleyball score update

Springboro JVs defeated Monroe 15 15 to 0 and the Monroe varsity lost 82 15. The brief list records a dramatic junior varsity win and a heavy varsity setback for Monroe.

Springboro Monroe

Basha Aims Higher In Lebanon Ohio Sires Final

Basha faces 10 in the $55,000 Car Nation final at Lebanon Raceway after dominating the Ohio Sires Series elimination rounds. Leon Soehnsen owned filly sports a 1:59.3 mark at Buffalo Raceway and has earned over $65,000 in two seasons. She starts from the second tier behind E.W. Time, with Amnesia and Truck Stop Rosie among Lebanon entrants vying for the big purse.

Lebanon Basha Lebanon Raceway Leon Soehnsen Canton Domi Buffalo Raceway E.W. Time Amnesia Rosie Skipper Latonia

Stingers set for slim lineup in Dayton exhibition

Cincinnati Stingers of the WHA travel to Hara Arena for a 7:30 exhibition with the Washington Capitals missing five key players including captain Rick Dudley. Dennis Sobchuk Gene Sobchuk Dale Smedsmo and Bryan Maxwell are sidelined with injuries from Saturday's loss in Quebec City.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Stingers WHA NHL Washington Capitals Dayton Hara Arena Rick Dudley Dennis Sobchuk Gene Sobchuk Dale Smedsmo Bryan Maxwell Maxwell Sobchuk Quebec City

South Carolina coach McGuire released after gastritis

Frank McGuire, head basketball coach at the University of South Carolina, was discharged from Baptist Hospital after treatment for gastritis and a small healing ulcer. A university spokesman said doctors reported he is completely well and ready to go home after two days in intensive care.

Columbia, S.C Frank McGuire University of South Carolina Baptist Hospital McGuire

Decided Lady Latonia Victor Wins Latonia Feature

Decided Lady Latonia won the $3,200 Latonia feature eighth race by a half length in 1:37.35 for the mile at Latonia. Certain Roman finished second and Sticks N' Bones was third. The daily double paid $62.60 and the crowd of 3,970 saw total bets of $443,173.

Florence, Ky Latonia Certain Roman Comfree Pennjay

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