Pryor Dedicates Himself to Boxing career milestone is noted
Aaron Pryor, a top boxer and Clermont County honorary citizen, is described as 5'7 and 138 pounds with four national amateur titles. The piece credits Ken Hawk for promoting AAU boxing locally, mentions a county gym in the West Clermont School Board building, and notes Pryor's next match on August 5 in Lexington Kentucky.
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United States
Aaron Pryor
Clermont County
Pryor
Mexico City
Aaron
Ken Hawk
West Clermont School Board
Clermont
Express Transport tops as strong first year men's softball team
In its first year Express Transport's men's softball team has won 44 of 54 contests. Coach Rick Dixon praises a potent lineup with speed on the bases and solid defense. Standouts include Larry Kinman Terry Wickersham Bart Vollmer Steve Morris Ron Sears Dudley Whited Buddy Sears John Stump and Dixon. The team claimed the Cincinnati Merchants title at Avoca Park and posted key wins over Rick Rack and local rivals, signaling a bright future.
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Express Transport
Delta Air Team
Express
Rick Dixon
Larry’ Kinman
Terry Wickersham
Bart Vollmer
Steve Morris
Ron Sears
Dudley Whited
Buddy Sears
John Stump
Dixon
Glen Este
Amelia
Cincinnati Merchants
Avoca Park
Crowley
Golden Pheasant
Papst Blue Ribbon
Willowville
River Rats
Rolling Hills
Harrison's Sports Farm
Rick Rack
Hut
Clermont County Merchants
Trapshooting Winners Named at Amateur Event
A competition under the Amateur Trapshooting Association concluded with winners named in several categories. Top shooters earned honors for accuracy, speed, and endurance, highlighting skilled performances across events and disciplines.
Riv er Rats and Skid Row Slashers Lead Narrow Softball Tie
In the New Rich mond Friday Night league Riv er Rats and Skid Row Slashers remain tied for first at 9-1 as Comb's Trucking 5-4 Larrison's IGA 5-4 Bruno's Cafe 3-7 Scherzinger Post Control 2-8 and Watkins Gutters 2-8 trail. Top hitters include Greg Higgins Greg Kilgore and Rick Fontaine among others with strong averages in league play.
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Richmond
River Rats
Skid Row
Comb's
Trucking
Larrison
IGA
Bruno's Cafe
Scherzinger Post Control
Watkins Gutters
Greg Higgins
Greg Kilgore
Chuck Kilgore
Rick Fontaine
Paul Reinhard
Terry Wooton
Darrell Woodruff
Bill Renfro
Gary Higgins
John Rudd
Russellville Kiwanis Horse and Pony Show Planned
The Russellville Kiwanis Club sponsors a horse and pony show on Friday July 28 at 8 p.m. on the Russellville School grounds with a rain date one week later. Cash and ribbons will be awarded across eighteen classes. Registration for Summer Ballet Classes is open at the Blue Ash YMCA for a five week course from July 31 to August 28.
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Russellville, Ohio
Kiwanis Club
Russellville
Blue Ash Ymca
Jamboree Softball Team Soars In Second Year Pace
In its second year Jamboree Sporting Goods dominates local softball with a 29-8 start in 1978 and an undefeated Boldface Memorial Day Tournament run. Coach Glen Bockelmann cites speed and defense, highlights Chuck Jones and Tim Creager as double play threats, and notes Earl Espich as team leader in average runs and RBIs. The squad features Milford natives and rivals Crazy Horse and Buzzard's Roost, aiming for four tournament wins as they mature.
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Jamboree Sporting Goods
Loveland
Glen Bockelmann
Chuck Jones
Tim Creager
Creager
Milford
Bockelmann
Earl Espich
Local softball champs lead seven teams at St Bernadette fields
A weekend tournament at St Bernadette Fields Amelia saw seven teams compete in Women Class A with ValueLine Allstarettes of Loveland taking the title. Beachnuts won Class B while United Floor Fashions and McIntosh's Winery placed high. Assurance Glass captured the men’s crown with Mo Reed named MVP.
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St. Bernadette Fields
Amelia
Valueline Allstarettes
Loveland
Doghouse Bar
Queen City Chili
Sue Bernheim
Allstarettes
Ellen Anderson
Nancy Anneken
Jayne Arata
Toni Cobb
Dinah Darnell
Patty Grist
Carol Haefner
Lori Hargis
Kim Hart
Pat Helm
Pauline Martin
April Milner
Genny Poling
Marlene Porterfield
the . Beachnuts
Amelia-Williamsville
United Floor Fashions
MclIntosh
Wihery
Beachnuts
Carol Beach
Tiffany Beach
Heather Brown
Pam Brown
Sharon Brown
Sharn Brumfield
Cyndy Carroll
Paula Guertin
Jenny Hollabough
Theresa Igo
Sharon
Kathy Schingledecker
Paula Smith
Sandi Sutter
Cheryl Sweeney
Karen White
Kathy Zoner
Assurance Glass
Evelyn's Restaurant
Brewer's
Hut
Mo Reed
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Roy Miller
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Astros
Little Miami Valley
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Pat Slasher
Goshen
Owensville
Greg Cooper
Windle Brothers
Mark
Randy
Gary Roberts
Tim
Dan Creager
John Reed
Dave Fetters
Mark Pegg
Reed
Western Hills High School
Fetters
Jamborees
Rick Rock
the Hut
Crazy Horse
Buzzard
Jamborée
Harrison Merchants
Campbell
Suds
Paul Campbell
Cincinnati Suds
Walt Wherry
Spartans
Shooting Association
Milford Gun Club
Bob Wellman
Lucerne Ave
Cincinnati
Bob Hawk
Woodville Pike
Rollie E. French
Lonsdale Street
Karl K. Toennis
Mill
Dave Bass
Frank Belmont
Steve Beard
Dan Cataba
Jim Horstman
Bill Huber
Steve Huber
Jack Knapp
Ken McCane
Bill Merten
Ron Oliver
Bruce Reed
Steve Stigleger
Bob Tab- Mo Reed
John Stevens
Paul Tony
Peggy Wells
Miami Hills
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