Norwalk Sports Roundup Highlights Local Teams and Events
Edward L. Rond ers surveys Norwalk sports news with Bowling Green's Falcons earning northern Ohio honors and a 300 game by Mike Theisen. He notes upcoming softball tournaments in Mansfield and New London, Reineck's women's slow pitch, Lorain City League play, Wright State's inaugural volleyball team, local volleyball leaders, and a Lefty Grove signup for boys aged seven to twelve. Race results from Norwalk Raceway Park cap the column with multiple winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Ronders
Norwalk
Mike Theisen
Edward Theisen
Bowling Green
Falcon Keglers
Northern Ohio
Theisen
Mansfield
New London
Temas
Vickie Stoll
Reineck
Lorain
Reinecks
Rick Kerkhoff
Wright State University
Kerkhoff
WSU
Raiders
Lefty Grove
V.F.W
Milan Ave
al Preston
Preston
Port Clinton Edges Edison 4 3 After Seventh Inning Rally
Port Clinton capitalized on a seventh inning rally to defeat Edison 4 to 3 in Port Clinton. Edison led 1-0 in the second before Port Clinton scored three in the fifth to take a 3-1 lead. The Chargers tied in the seventh on hits from Dave McPeak and John Early, but Port Clinton answered with the tying run in the home half. Lynn Grant made a key catch to stop a Port Clinton rally while the teams combined for five Edison hits and four Port Clinton hits, seven of which were doubles. Bill Market pitched six innings for Port Clinton, with Chuck Meisler closing, and Ken Burris went five for Edison. Edison falls to 3-1-1 and faces Black River next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Clinton
Edison
Chargers
Dave McPeak
John Early
Redskins
Lynn Grant
Jeff Lake
Phil Gutkoski
Bill Market
Chuck Meisler
Edison tops Norwalk in 78 49 boys dual track meet
Edison dominated the distance events to beat Norwalk 78 to 49. The Chargers swept the mile and 880 and the two mile, while Norwalk lacked top distance runner Jim Rhoad and top vaulter and jumper, costing late points. Rick Zureich set a season best in shot put and discus for the Truckers. Keith Lavine won the 100 and 220 for Edison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MILAN — _ Edison
Norwalk
Chargers
Truckers
John
Fredericks
Jim Rhoad
Frederic
Rick Zureich
Zureich
Edison
Rusty Hayes
Keith Lavine
Lavine
John Lover
Local Sports Calendar Highlights Regional Results
Results from baseball track and tennis and a busy Saturday slate show Norwalk Edison South Central and Western Reserve posting wins. Key outcomes include Norwalk Edison topping Norwalk 78 49 and South Central defeating Western Reserve in girls and boys track showdowns.
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South Central
Western Reserve
Plymouth
St. Pete
Port Clinton
Edison
Norwalk
Ashland
Monroeville
St. Paul
Crestline
Vermilion Western Reserve
Firelands
New London
Willard
Norwalk tops Ashland in cold dual track meet
Norwalk girls edge Ashland 64 to 46 as Jean Newland wins both sprints and the long jump. Diane Tengowski and Sue Klett dominate the hurdles while Newland adds a two event win in the 100 and 220 and Tengowski claims shot put and high jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Norwalks
Norwalk
Ray Connolly
Ashland’s
Connolly
Jean Newland
Yvette Haas
Newland
Diane Tengowski
Sue Klett
Tengowski
Klett
Enthusiasm Reigns At Norwalk Raceway Park
Norwalk Raceway Park enters its third week of the fifth season under William Bader with high optimism. Changes to drag racing format include night by night prize money for winners of one or two rounds, plus a lineup of specials such as the American Hot Rod Association Open and a Big Wheel Gold Rush for kids. Tracks events run spring to fall with gates at 4 p.m. and eliminations at 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk Raceway Park
William Bader
Bader
Bill Cunningham
Ningham
Big Red rout Crestline in 68 59 dual meet
Plymouth High powered to 68 59 victory over Crestline in a Thursday dual. Mike Messer edged Louie Gomez in the 100 yard dash at 10.6 seconds with Gomez 10.7, Messer won the 22 in 25.7, and Gomez captured the 440 dash in 55.8. Gullett took 300 meter hurdles in 44.6, Schrader the 880 in 2 12.5, Schaver the mile relay and high jump 5 6, Adams the discus 125 9 and shot put 50 3, Gomez the long jump 17 5. Big Red head to Mapleton Relays Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith LaVine
John Lover
Craig Colvin
Colvin
Leibold
Kirk & Sindlinger
Kocher
Barber
Rutherford
Harlow
Owen Woolever
Jon Dandar
Jay Johns
Corky Field
Bryant Lover
Erik Carstenson
Mike Donald
Jimunger
Tim Wikel
Mark Woods
Joe Genser
Mark Sindlinger
Gary Bruns
John Copenhaver
Eric Carstensen
Vince Leber
Steve Eisel
Rick Zureich
Rusty Hayes
Jonah Newsome
Jim Unger
Mike Rutherford
Erik Kirk
Tom Harlow
Matt Missey
Dave Ream
Cleo Stone
Crestline
Plymouth
Big Red
Mike Messer
Louie Gomez
Messer
Gomez
Ray Gullett
Tim Schrader
Steve Schaver
Jay Adams
Mapleton
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Richard Porter
Diamond St
Ohio
Diamond Street
Bob Meyer
Maurice Edwards
Huron
Ed Wasserback
Prospect
Larry Hurst
Ron Taylor
Rittman
John Storm
Tim Sublett
Sandusky
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Gloria Steinem
Ken Burris
Ed Ritz
Tim Hohman
AOME
Roger Bross
Black River
P. Clinton
Corky Fields
Earth
Monroe St. Ph
Toledo Central Catholic
Richert
Jan Reisig
Gilbert
Terri Carroll
Emery
Kiggins
Shaw
Hammchouser
Barb Kocher
Nettie Prack
Haas
Zocolo
Smith
Marilyn Caris
Monica Graham
Hummchouser
DD. Tengowski
D. Tengowski
Eise
Charlie Sweet
Min Chang
Enthusiasm
Norwalk Raceway
Biddy
Rench Diversified Real Estate CO
Bench Diversified
Citizens National Bank
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