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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1973
Page
10
The commissioners serve as Honorary Chairman for the first local Special Olympics for handicapped children and adults. The event at New Richmond High School begins at 10 a.m. with track and field and swimming events. The public is invited.
Franklin defeats Milford 79 77 in the Goshen Faculty Tournament final to claim the second annual event at Goshen. Norwood takes consolation 90 84 in OT over Hillsboro. Fourteen teams from four counties competed. MVP Terry Wesserley and 90 percent free throw shooter Perry Ogden led a list of all tourney honorees including Dick Boulding Chuck Moeller Joe Niemeyer Terry McConnaughey Mike Gregg and Tom Wesselley.
Cincinnati Comets announce season tickets for six 1973 home games at Nippert Stadium. Season tickets are $15 for all seats reserved. general admission is $3 per game with no reservations. The club was recently purchased by Clermont County business and professional men. contact Cincinnati Comets Inc ticket office at University of Cincinnati for blocks, phone numbers 475 3536 or 232 6666.
Coaches, managers, players and umpires are invited to attend the annual ASA softball rules interpretation meeting set for April 25 at 7 30 p m in Western Brown High School. The session covers new rules and interpretations for leagues in Adams, Brown and Clermont Counties and lasts about one hour. Sponsored by the Southern Ohio Officials Association.
Commentator Pete Fritchie notes Houston and St. Louis as standout National League teams in spring exhibitions. He cites eight one against NL foes for the Cards and strong form for Astros, with potential races in the western and eastern divisions. Nixon allocates 424 million for 776000 summer jobs, a boost over last year.
Amelia High reports the Barons sweeped baseball to a 5-0 record with wins over Goshen 5-1 and GE 9-2 led by Dugger and Hollabaugh. Golf fell to Glen Este and beat Bethel, while track placed second at the New Richmond Kiwanis Invitational with several event wins.
Mariemont High School won the Kiwanis Invitational at New Richmond track with Amelia second. Team totals listed Mariemont 60 Amelia 49 Batavia 31 McNicholas 21 Bethel 20 Western Brown 18 New Richmond 15 Northeastern 14 Glen Este 12 Felicity and Williamsburg. Individual results note Wipperman Bet 4 38.6 new mile record and relay wins by Amelia and Mariemont.
Bob Johnson of Cincinnati Bengals is named chairman of the Ohio Division American Cancer Society 1973 Crusade by James G. Nichols. A Tennessee All American and first Bengals draft pick, Johnson also serves as Eagle Scouts honorary chairman and FCA member. The Clermont County educational and fundraising Crusade runs April 23 to 30.
In intramural wrestling Tom Fisher beat Walter Buckner and Dave Howard defeated Mike Rigney. Mike Combs toppled Mickey Stevens in heavyweight while Bruce Goodwin beat Mike Coldiron in super heavyweight. Track meets were canceled and rescheduled with events at Madeira on April 25 and regionals May 1, May 7 and May 10. Names listed include Bruce Mueller Ron Gray Tony Jones Robert Fogelsong Lonnie Lee Larry Mueller Mickey Stevens Chris Justice Tom Motz Tim Coley Dave Holcomb Tom Phelps Jeff Martin, plus coach B J Dennison and manager Brian Ballman.
The National League east runner up last year was the Chicago Cubs. Ken Aspromonte manages the Cleveland Indians. Vida Blue’s salary is estimated between 50 000 and 60 000 dollars. Muhammad Ali is 32 years old. Roger Nelson is a Cincinnati Reds pitcher.
Local bowling standings highlight Holly Lanes with scores posted for week ending April 15 1973. Route details show Ted on Highway 125 near Mt. Holly among listed players and venues.
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