Steelers Fail To Rally End Season In AFC Central
The Pittsburgh Steelers finished second in the AFC Central, a surprising high mark amid a weak division, yet the city reacted with indifference and no celebration as the season closed.
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1971
Page
6
The Pittsburgh Steelers finished second in the AFC Central, a surprising high mark amid a weak division, yet the city reacted with indifference and no celebration as the season closed.
Jerry West talks with reporters in Portland as the Lakers aim to extend their NBA record 21 game win streak. He praises coach Bill Sharman, notes team fitness and run-focused play, and explains his updated role as passer and defender. West recalls his 12 seasons without a championship and the improved Las Angeles setup.
Washington, led by Billy Kilmer who went 14 of 19 for 246 yards and three touchdowns, defeated the Los Angeles Rams 24 to 3 at the Coliseum. Kilmer connected on a 70 yard pass to Roy Jefferson and Clifton McNeil added a 32 yard TD. The win improves Washington to 9-3-1, securing a NFC wild card berth with one game left. Rams drop to 7-5-1 and face Pittsburgh next.
Dana College football selects Dan Smith as co captain for 1972. The junior defensive halfback is a Norwalk High School alumnus who started this season and hails from 21 Southgate Drive.
Jeff Brandts scored 23 to lead the Senior Stars over Borsick Geer 68 47 in the league opener. Fred Chapin and Don Sweet added 20 and 18 as Bob Borsick led the losers with 18. Other results included Harkness Ray over All Stars 57 43 and SMith over Sickel 50 34.
Firelands girls track team merges with Toledo Road Runners to form a strong Lake Erie club. Coach Bill Ream targets Junior National Championship next summer and Olympic contenders by 1976, aided by talents from Clyde, Sandusky, Milan, and Upper Sandusky.
John Farris, 6-2 center for Krazy Arthur's, scored 32 points as Krazy edged Sheller Globe 81-76. Dave Hall 25 and Phil Daniels 19 led Sheller Globe in the loss. Willie and Andy's of Huron beat Glenn's Wonder Bar 87-75 with Larry Richardson 22 and Tom Lund 24. Rench Diversified routed Nite Life 93-44 led by Doug Ott 25 and Mike Souslin 20. City league games continue at the high school gym.
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