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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1971
Page
5
Arnold Palmer ending 14 months without a win clinched the Bob Hope Desert Classic title in a sudden death playoff with Ray Floyd. Palmer sank a 25 foot birdie on the first extra hole to earn $28,000 as Floyd collected $16,000.
The St Paul Flyers beat the New London Wildcats 86 68 at Norwalk High School lifting their Firelands Conference record. Ron Ridge scored a season high 33 points leading a fast moving attack while Jeff Fields Meyer and McClaflin contributed in double figures.
The St Paul Reserve team defeated New London 44 to 37 after a tight first half tied 24 apiece. In a low scoring third quarter the Flyers pulled ahead by two and extended the margin late, Keith Ridge and Gary Barman each with 11 points. Gary Hopkins led New London with 11 points as they dropped their fifth game of the season.
Norwalk High School Boosters meet tonight at the Recreation Center at 8 p.m. to finalize plans for the March basketball banquet on March 30. Paul Laycock chairs the committee. a nominating panel for next year’s officers will be formed, with an April election planned.
Miami defeated Ohio University 74 to 73 as Mike Wren, son of OU coach Bob Wren, hit four late free throws despite a sprained ankle. The Bobcats loss ends their home winning streak at 27 games and drops OU to 3-4 in the MAC with Miami at 7-1.
Richard Petty Captures a record 120th NASCAR win by taking the Daytona 500 in a blue Plymouth despite deeming his car second fastest. A. J. Foyt led early before running out of gas. Buddy Baker finished second for Petty with $17,000. Foyt earned $19,000, Baker $17,000, and Pearson fourth as Lorenzen fifth.
Chicago Bulls improved to 38 25 by routing the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-83 as John Johnson led Cleveland with 26 points and Jerry Sloan top scored for Chicago with 26. Chet Walker added 21 as Bob Love rested with a back strain.
Wooster College athletic director Robert Bruce said the basketball team is eligible for NCAA tournament play despite Ohio Conference probation. NCAA rules, effective August 1, ban post season for probationed conference members, but Wooster expects eligibility if invited. The Scots stand 21-1 overall and 10-0 in the OC.
Norwalk wrestling coach Dennis Corrigan planned a Saturday night match with Mansfield Malabar but snow forced him to contact the Malabar coach to confirm attendance and delays.
John Newcombe defeated Rod Laver 7-6 7-6 6-4 to win the Philadelphia Indoor Championship and the $10,000 top prize. Laver, upset in straight sets, remarked on the loss ahead of a midweek match against Dennis Ralston at Madison Square Garden.
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