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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1967
Page
6
Local anglers are urged to fish bullhead catfish in spring waters around Lake Erie and nearby ponds. The guide covers catching, cleaning, soaking muddy fish, and pan frying with corn meal, served with biscuits and cole slaw. Reports go to Andy Wargo at The Reflector.
Mississippi State University confirms a young Negro freshman reported for spring football drills with no grant-in-aid scholarship. He is among 800 tryouts, while Tennessee becomes the third SEC school to award Negro athletes scholarships joining Vanderbilt and Kentucky.
United Press International standings and Friday results recap a busy baseball weekend. St. Louis leads with 20 games played and Houston tops the AL with a 7-2 mark. Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York post wins as San Francisco and Cincinnati struggle.
Rohr, a 21 year old Boston left hander, nearly pitched a no hitter in his major league debut before Elston Howard lined a hit in the ninth. The Red Sox won 3 0 as Rohr retired the next batter. Other American League games included Minnesota over Detroit 5 3 Baltimore over Kansas City 7 1 and California over Cleveland 10 1. In the National League Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 8 5 Houston over Cincinnati 8 2 Atlanta over San Francisco 6 5 and Philadelphia over New York Mets 5 1. Reggie Smith and Joe Foy homered for Boston.
Cash buyers read the Norwalk Reflector Want Ads daily for used furniture. Advertisers are urged to convert furniture into fast cash through the classified listings.
Tipton edged Firelands conference rivals Western Reserve by three points in a triangular meet held Friday. Firelands scored 75, Western Reserve 72, Berlin Heights 14 with nine WR firsts led by Yaussy in sprints and Watkins in the mile. WR veterans Szabo Cassady Finley Yaussy Nolan Martin Watkins Healy contributed, while Berlin Heights’ Schuster won the 440. WR coach Brown praised dry fast track and noted potential changes. WR faces Monroeville Berlin Heights next Tuesday in Monroeville. Denver Broncos announce July 29 Akron exhibition versus Miami Dolphins marking first AFL Ohio game and Bronco pre season contests with Minnesota and Detroit set for Aug 5 and Aug 18 respectively.
The New York Giants announce the Friday signing of first round pick Louis Thompson from Alabama. He will be tried at defensive tackle and was noted as the SEC’s fastest lineman last season.
California Angels manager Bill Rigney praised a powerful 15 hit attack led by Rick Reichardt with four RBIs and Don Mincher adding a two run homer and three RBIs as Jim McGlothlin beat the Cleveland Indians 10 1 in Anaheim.
New London won the three way meet with 60 points against Vermilion 57 and Wellington 42. New London earned eight firsts and six seconds led by Jim McCave’s 100 yard dash victory in 10.3 seconds and the team of Keith Coombs and others contributing points.
New London highlights include Harmony taking the 180 hurdles at 22.0 and the 220 at 23.6 while Dean Harmony, McCave, and Al Randleman win the 880 relay in 1 39.1. Davis wins 440 in 56.0. New London mile relay clocks 3 55.2 and Davis wins discus 136 feet 21/2 inches.
New York UPI reports Jerry Wynn publicity director of the San Diego Chargers was elected president of the American Football League publicity directors Friday.
Norwalk's inexperienced tennis squad fell to Port Clinton 5-0 Friday. Carl Ricket defeated Pat Hughes in three sets as John Lay, Ty Belknap, and Mark Johnson won singles for Port Clinton. The Norwalk coach noted inexperience as a factor and the team travels to Crestline next.
Modern Market posted the best team score with a 2387 series and Norwalk Parts led in the 845 high. Individual standout M Diringer rolled 203 for a 518 single and T Hart achieved 905 in the 200 and 500 games.
Firelands '9' Bears reserve team defeated Western Reserve 4-1 after three runs in the seventh broke a 1-1 tie. Western Reserve pitcher Mike Conry took the loss in the season opener as Firelands pulled away in the seventh inning. Western Reserve challenges Wellington next Saturday on the diamond.
The Norwalk golf team edged Huron 6-5 in a non-conference matchup played with five players per side. Kevin Young won 40-47 to tie at 2-2, George DeBolt 43-59 and Steve Schneider 45-46 each earned a point, while Norwalk totaled 215 to Huron 229 and gained the decisive point. Norwalk next hosts Perkins Tuesday.
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