Orioles Open Season as Frank Robinson Delivers Rally
Frank Robinson doubled in the fifth inning driving in the winning run as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Senators 3-2 in the season opener. McNally earned the win for Baltimore while Casey Cox took the loss. Other AL results included Twins over Brewers and White Sox over A’s. NL results featured St Louis rout of Chicago and Houston over Los Angeles.
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Truckers Open Tennis Season With 7-0 Victory
Norwalk high school tennis team dominated Huron 7-0 as Carl Burkart praised the performance. Steve Zureich defeated Al Monich 7-5 6-2, while Mark Zorn beat Chas Miglietti 6-4 2-6 6-2 and Tim Slocum topped Bob Scott 7-5 6-3. Doubles: ZureichZorn 6-0 6-3 and ElmerBerry 6-4 8-6 over ScottSud]man.
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Two-Hitter Tops SP By Don Hohler
New London Wildcats edged St Paul 4 to 0 in the season opener as Dave Youngless pitched near perfect for his second win in three games. Denny Frey matched with strong pitching for the Flyers before Lakeside visits for a 4 p.m. game at McGuan Park next Wednesday.
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Gary Draxler listed in Outstanding College Athletes of America
Norwalk High star Gary Draxler, now a Heidelberg College junior majoring in economics, is selected for the 1971 Outstanding College Athletes of America. He earned ten letters in football, basketball and track at Norwalk and is noted for strong academic performance. He is the son of Mrs Beatrice Wilson of 3642 Chatham Street.
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Eagles Lose Opener In Seventh Inning
Sandusky St. Mary's beats Monroeville 6 to 5 in seven innings as Tom Blake and Terry Pitzer drive the decisive seventh inning rally. Don Long pitched all seven for the Eagles, who led 2 0 early, but allowed a five run frame to fall to 1 1. Tim Brady earned the win for the Panthers.
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Rider Wellington Pitching Duel Ends In 2 1 WR Win
Western Reserve opened its season against Wellington High School in a pitching duel that stayed scoreless until the seventh. Dave Mesenburg worked eight strikeouts in a complete game, allowing one run before Rider rallied for two in the seventh to win 2-1. Keith White started the inning with a single, Mesenburg drew a walk, and John Nestor tied it with a run producing hit. Karl Lierenz hit a sacrifice fly to cap the rally.
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Perkins Hands Edison 10-2 Loss in Debut
Perkins defeated Edison 10-2 at Perkins with three first inning runs off Mike Burdue who took the loss. Salmons started the fifth with a walk, Finnan and Zadell followed by Schenk's two-run single as Edison scored both runs. Burdue pitched three innings in his first setback of the year.
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