Friday Night Fights Through Ali and Spinks Era Reflections
The writer recalls boxing’s golden era from Joe Louis to Sugar Ray Robinson and laments the Friday night tavern boxing ritual on television. He recalls Ali defending against Spinks, the crowd's roar, Ali’s controversial era, and the lasting memory of Ali’s class and championship spirit.
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Jack Dempsey
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Barons D source: Holt suspended for misconduct during season
In Richfield Ohio hockey note Randy Holt of the Cleveland Barons is suspended one game for his third misconduct penalty this season after a Wednesday night clash with the Atlanta Flames. Two prior penalties occurred against the Flyers, one on November 25 in Philadelphia and another December 21 at the Coliseum. The club announced the suspension on Thursday.
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Norwalk Grapplers Seek Sixth NOL Crown at Shelby Meet
Norwalk coach Denny Corrigan brings an eight-first-year-wrestler squad to Shelby for the Northern Ohio League tournament, aiming to defend the title. He cites Willard as favorite but cites Bellevue, Galion, and others as dangers while highlighting key wrestlers and early records. Prelims start at noon with finals at 7 p.m., tickets $2 adults $1 students.
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Edward L. Ronders
Denny Corrigan
Norwalk
Corrigan
Grapplers
Shelby
Kevin Wetzel
Willard
Rick Fyock
Bill Raffie
Oscar Perez
Matt Missey
Bobb Evans
Steve Linder
Larry Seibold
Joe Nickols
Eric Leibold
Jack Ohlemacher
Rich Marett
Bryan Pittenger
Bellevue
Galion
Redmen
Dave Contreras
Bryan Mallett
John Burns
Rob Walker
Bob Arlin
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van Wagner
Tiffin Trucks Past Norwalk In 63 42 NOL Victory
Tiffin’s tall quintet controlled the boards to beat Norwalk 63 42 in Northern Ohio League action. Jean Newland led the Truckers with 14 points, followed by 11 from Diane Tengowski and seven from Cindy Tengowski. Norwalk, now 4 8 in league play, faces Bellevue next as fatigue from a heavy schedule looms.
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Norwalk
Janell Wolfe
Wolfe
Bellevue
Jean Newland
Truckers
Diane Tengowski
Cindy Tengowski
Riders Finish Perfect Season in Firelands Play
Western Reserves girls basketball completed a perfect 7-0 in league play by defeating New London 48-36. Coach John Speer noted a fourth quarter surge as Western made all 12 free throws. Ann Murray led with 16 points, Vicky Timbs 13, while Kathy Perkins added 12 for New London and Debbie Kozel 10. Junior varsity won 21-18 behind Kim Burns' 10 points.
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Roughriders
John Speer
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Speer
Ann Murray
Firelands
Vicky Timbs
Kathy Perkins
Debbie Kozel
Kim Burns
Edison Chargers Rally Past Mapleton In Double OT Thriller
Edison defeats Mapleton 50-48 in double overtime as Butcher scores 14 points, Burcher adds late buckets after flu, Harrelson seals win with a late jumper. Both teams struggle from the field, Edison 21 of 72 and Mapleton 19 of 67, free throws 8 of 25 and 10 of 19 respectively. Edison hosts New London next Wednesday on parents night.
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Sandy Burcher
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Kathy Walter
Mounties
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Aggies Scorecard Rudy Love Falls Just Short at 298
In a league showpieceDwight Tkach notes Rudy Love delivered an almost perfect 298 while the crowd of bowlers paused play to watch him. The write up lists scores from the match including Tkach 268 237 230 735 Heyman 233 221 268 722 and Love 298 650 233 215 623 with other bowlers adding to the day’s totals.
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Rollie Tkach
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Bill Meagrew
Tom Pappas
Tom Hutton
Kev McCrann
Series Stackers Lead Local Bowling Standings At Ashland Meet
Local bowlers list strong totals and averages including Bob Raymond, Jake Hall, George Bogan and Jim Witter as two teams Colonial Flowers and Van Dresser head to Ashland for the Inter-City Tournament at King Lanes. Ten Elks teams will bowl this weekend at Wooster as the District Journey unfolds at Plaza Lanes.
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Bob Raymond
Jake Hall
George Bogan
Jim Witter
Craig Schwiefert
Don Swanson
Ralph Day
Art Walker
Ron Grinold
Andy Luxon
Lisle Keefer
Bob Brothers
Helen Meyer
al Hakes
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Ruth Reed
John Metarko
Zarie Reichert
Marilyn Friend
Doris Rahrig
Berldine Libbee
Anna Peiples
Eve Rister
Diane Metarko
Alma Woods
Tess Ruffing
Phyllis Zuber
Helen Hintz
Judy Eastman
Emma Ciersezwski
Vivian Eberly
Pat Schmuck
Jeri Koehn
Colonial Flowers
van Dresser
Ashland
King Lanes
Elks
Wooster
Plaza Lanes
Prep Calendar Weekend Prep Action Friday
Friday schedule lists boy's basketball games across multiple schools including Monroeville St Paul Western Reserve Edison Tiffin Margaretta Willard Norwalk Upper Sandusky Shelby Bellevue Bucyrus Galion. Saturday’s slate features Norwalk Bucyrus Black River Edison and wrestling at the Northern Ohio League Tournament at Edison Port Clinton Seneca East Western Reserve and girls basketball Bellevue Norwalk.
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