Wilkinson May Move to Guard For Norwalk Game
The Norwalk High Truckers prepare for a key home game against co leaders Tiffin Columbian in the Northern Ohio League at Christie Avenue gym. Coach Jerry Druppel hints a six man rotation and may shift high scoring forward Roger Wilkinson to the back court if Mike Myers starts at center.
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Gelvin Leads Norwalk in Final NOL Standings Ahead of Weekend
Gelvin tops field goal percentage at 51.8 and Edwin Wiers leads Willard and others in scoring and rebounding. Wilkinson could rise to fifth in points after a strong night vs Tiffin Columbian. Willard and Bucyrus vie for top shooting marks while Galion leads in scoring and foul shooting.
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Tim Carver
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Dean Mask
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Harness champ Farrington suspended by Roosevelt officials
Bob Farrington of Richwood Ohio national harness driving champion was suspended for five days by Roosevelt Raceway stewards for the second time this year. He will be out of action through Monday after allowing his horse to cause another to break.
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Hawks to televise three Hawks games in March theaters
The Chicago Black Hawks will provide closed circuit telecasts of three NHL games in March at five local theaters in Chicago. The arrangement, reported by UPI, targets fans seeking in theater viewings of the team’s action.
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Truckers’ Beaten Record, Key Guards Named In Roster Update
Dartball reports show McCarty and Lorcher named to guard spots with Chapin at forward. Chapin leads rebounds while Gelvin tops shooters among regulars. Tiffin and Upper Sandusky tied for league lead at 11-2. Tornado rely on balanced scoring with Hill as biggest scorer.
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Jim Lorcher
Keith Chapin
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Wilkinson
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Myers
Dick Nickols
Chapin
Lorcher
Tiffin
Upper Sandusky
Tornado
John Hill
Scribe Denies Charge in Milwaukee Antitrust Case
Milwaukee Journal sports editor Oliver E. Kuechle denied being hostile to baseball in a deposition related to Wisconsin antitrust suit blocking the Braves move to Atlanta. Trial set for Feb 28. attorney cited his column Time Out For Talk as evidence of hostility, while Kuechle framed remarks as constructive criticism.
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Ex Packer Outsmarts Vince Hecker Picks Falcons QB
Palm Beach reports Norb Hecker, ex Green Bay aide to Lombardi, assembled 42 NFL draft picks for the Falcons. He selected Dennis Claridge, a Nebraska star, over Lombardi’s preferred veteran eligibility list. Lombardi says Hecker’s move may complicate Bart Starr’s successor plan.
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Weekend grid predictions from Sam Buffer in Ohio leagues
Sam Buffer projects outcomes across Northern Ohio League Firelands and Buckeye Conference games. He cites Tiffin Columbian, Upper Sandusky, Willard, Shelby, Western Reserve, Hillsdale, Berlin Heights, San dusky Senior, Fremont Ross, Elyria, Findlay, New London, Crestline, Margeretta, Oak Harbor, Huron, Green Springs, Lakeside, Crestview, Shelby, Galion, Tiffin Calvert, and Sandusky St Mary with expected winners and upsets for Friday Saturday and Sunday games.
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Falcons Acquire Three Veterans From Browns In Draft
The Atlanta Falcons selected three Browns veterans two defensive backs and an offensive lineman to boost the roster. Backs Larry Benz and Bobby Franklin and guard Dale Memmelaar depart Cleveland after multi year stints. Benz, 25, started at left safety after Northwestern and Cleveland Heights roots. Franklin, 29, is the oldest of the trio and contributed as right safety and occasional punter.memorial
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Morgan Is Big Play Small Pay
Houston second baseman Joe Morgan signed for 14000 for his second major league season, surprising observers with a quick agreement. The Mets also signed catcher Jerry Grote outfielder Bill Murphy and infielder Chris Cannizzaro, while veterans Garry Roggenburk and Clay Dalrymple inked contracts.
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