Defense-Driven Hayward Star leads HAAL Tourney
Hayward High’s Paul Volasgis, the Daily Review Prep of the Week, anchored the Farmers with 39 points and 36 rebounds during the HAAL Christmas Basketball Tournament. He, with Ray Jackson, transformed inside play and stifled opponents on defense as Hayward claimed the tourney title.
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Hayward’ Area Athletic League
Daily Review
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Farmers Contrat
Hayward Farmers star Paul Valasgis shows grit in TOC bid
In a recap of Hayward basketball, Paul Valasgis emphasizes staying grounded after playing two games with a broken finger. Coach Joe Facey praises his defense and inside scoring, noting Valasgis’ rebounding value and drive to reach the TOC while focusing on one game at a time to win the BAAL title.
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Farmer
Joe Facey
Hayward
Paul
Furey
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Velasgis
Canyon
Arroyo
Valasgis Brothers
Frank
Greg
Ice
TOC
Pacific and Marina Vie For Non League Win
Pacific and Marina Highs meet in non league play at 7 30 p m with Marina aiming to secure their first win amid a rough season. Jeff Lewis leads Marina’s scoring while Pacific struggles for consistent offense as both teams seek a pickup win.
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Hicks Named Lineman of the Year by UPI
Ohio State tackle John Hicks, 63 258 pounds, was chosen Lineman of the Year by United Press International. He led in votes among 150 writers and broadcasters, ahead of Lucious Selmon, Randy Crowder, and Tony Christiani. Hicks lauded for dominant blocking in Ohio State’s rushing attack.
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Oklahoma
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Penn State
Tony Christiani
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Buckeyes
Mt Eden Opens Dual Wrestling Season With Win
Mt Eden kicks off the 1973-78 dual match wrestling season with a 40-18 victory over San Ramon, led by undefeated 165-pounder John Noble. Moreau also wins 3-30 against Castlemont of Oakland, with Jack Roland’s 191-pound pin sealing the result as other forfeits affected margins.
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Blanda Plans and Fan Queries Spark Football Talk
Readers grill sports insight from Dennis Franklin to Joe Namath and autographs. George Blanda, nearing retirement, kept active with an Chicago transportation executive role while mulling rare part time coaching. The column also weighs Rose Bowl puzzles, rebounds, turnovers, autograph frustrations, and Namath’s perceived downturn amid Rams concerns.
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Village Furniture Tops GM 76 72 in San Leandro Play
In San Leandro Recreation District C-2 action Village Furniture defeated General Motors 76 to 72 as Willie Manual scored 3 percent points for GM. John Garvin led Village with key buckets, while Rob's Cocktails defeated the Elks 45 to 30 with Pete Roberts scoring 24. Roger Bent added 14 for New Dies, and Jerry Lyons led the Elks with 18 in their loss.
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Prep cage week 2 stars shine in HAAL tourney
Hayward forward Ray Jackson scored 22 and 22 as Hayward swept Wine to win the HAAL Christmas Basketball Tournament. Unanimous All-Tournament pick, Jackson led Hayward to the title. Pacific guard Jepe Lewis posted 4, 19, and 23 for a 25.3 weekly average. Bishop O'Dowd guard Scott Finnie paced a Dragons run with 25 and 20 in key wins. Hayward center Vollasgis, a 6-7 junior, anchored the backboards and scored in the finals. Livermore forward Ed St. Clair erupted for 26 with 10 rebounds in MLJ, and 15 in a San Leandro win.
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Oakland Tech Tops East Bay High School Basketball
Oakland Tech High leads the East Bay prep poll after six straight preseason non league wins. The 6‑foot sophomore guard known as Doc Shavers sparked a string of wins over Wilson, Mission, Lowell, Emery, Vallejo and Ravenswood. A close 65‑60 victory over Lowell stands as the tightest margin.
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Doc” Shavers
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Mission
Lowell
Emery
Vallejo
Ravenswood
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