Jim Thorpe Myths Put To Rest, Biographer Says
Robert Wheeler discussed Pathway To Glory at the Norwalk Kiwanis Club. He argues Jim Thorpe was an All American figure, not a stereotype, citing interviews, travels, and research. Wheeler plans a Jim Thorpe Memorial Fund and calls for Thorpe’s Olympic reinstatement.
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Robert Wheeler
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Norwalk Kiwanis Club
Norwalk Bowling Center
Heart of Ohio Girl Scout Council, Inc
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Gettysburg
Reynolds
Ike” Martin
Tiffin
Heidelberg College
King Gustav
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Avery
Brundage
Jim
Sweetheart Drive
Zanesville
Ohio
Kiwanis Club
Tim Hohman
Rozema Dominates Twins As Tigers Rally To 4-2 Win
Detroit rookie Dave Rozema improves to 11-4 with a six-hitter over Minnesota. He frustrates the Twins with off speed pitches while Rusty Staub drives in two runs and hits his 13th homer. Rod Carew struggles as Chicago gains ground in the AL West.
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Gene Mauch
Minnesota Twins
Twins
Detroit Tigers
Rozema
Mauch
Rod Carew
Rusty Staub
Tigers
Pete Redfern
North-South High School All-Star Grid Game Seen Tonight
Canton awaits the 32nd annual North-South all star football clash at Fawcett Stadium. North led by coach Bill Ricco faces South coach Jack Gordon as Norwalk’s Jeff Malcolm anchors the North line. Kickoff set for 8 p.m. with North aiming to end South’s six game win streak.
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UPI
Jack Gordon
Middletown
North
Bill Ricco
Cuyahoga Falls
Walsh Jesuit
Norwalk High School
Jeff Malcolm
Fawcett Stadium
Norwalk Furniture wins first win of season in softball action
Norwalk Furniture defeated Van Dresser 7-0 at McGuan Park as Debbie Ward pitched a five hitter to earn the win. Norma Schafer and Mary Rogers each had two hits for the Furniture, now 1-14, while Van Dresser dropped to 2-13 with multiple hitters contributing.
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Norwalk Furniture
van Dresser
McGuan Park
Debbie Ward
Norma Schafer
Mary Rogers
Sue Cheesman
Nancy Ohlemacher
Debi Daugherty
Sue Thompson
Norwalk Merchant Green
Norwalk Merchants
Connie Geisecke
Green Machine
Ashland Tennis Tourney Set
The 10th Annual August Classic Open Tennis Tournament runs August 22 to 28 at Ashland Brookside Park. Entry is $1 per category per person with a three category limit. entrants should bring balls. Entries due by August 13 to Robert McCarron, Ashland Ohio. Categories span boys and girls 12 and under to men and women 40 and over, plus mens and womens doubles.
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Ashland Brookside Park
Robert McCarron
Hale Ave
Ohio
Monroeville Midget League Opens Tournament Play
Monroeville hosts the Midget League Baseball Tournament with opening games Saturday at noon. Kiwanis versus Green Springs leads the slate at noon, followed by New London vs North Fairfield Lions at 1 45 p m Norwalk Lefty Grove League All Stars meet Milan at 3 30 p m Townsend All Stars have a bye. Winners play Sunday with 1 45 p m and 3 30 p m til final round next Saturday at 2 p m.
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New London
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Milan
Townsend All-Stars
Release From Administration in Huron County Probate
Notice of application for release from administration for the estate of William J. Albright. Gladys M. Albright seeks transfer of assets. creditors may file claims with attorney within one week after the final of three weekly notices. Court date July 1977 in Norwalk Ohio.
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William J. Albright
Gladys M. Albright
Christie Avenue
Norwalk
Ohio
Huron County
Pugh Motors Faces State Tourney After District Victory
Bob Pugh Motors advances to the Class B Slow Pitch state tournament in Urbana after winning the Perkins District and earning Huron County champions honors. Led by Kevin McCoy .545 with a four homer game, the team makes its first state berth this year as Dan Kerkhoff and others contribute strong batting averages while Messenberg recovers from stitches.
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Gina van Dootingh
Joyce Dauch
Barb O’dell
Marci Woolever
Sherrie Rock
Marcia Capelle
Becky Albright
Sandy Reisig
Huron County Bank
Bob Pugh Motors
Urbana
Pugh Motors
Perkins
Huron County
Kevin McCoy
McCoy
Perkins Chamber of Commerce
John Fell
Kevin Kirkpatrick
Bill Toole
Dan Kerkhoff
Dan Willis
Larry Smith
Dave Messenberg
Messenberg
Jeff Still
Tim Enoch
Mike Seitz
Chuck Messenburg
Chris Mushett
Bob Pugh
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