Norwalk Snaps skid with a clutch win over Shelby
Norwalk Truckers beat Shelby 63-60 at the Norwalk Junior High as Doug Stine's late layup gave Shelby its first lead since the second quarter. Norwalk pushed a 38-20 halftime edge, then endured a Shelby rally before Jeff Wyatt's 15 footer and Mike Beveridge free throws sealed the finish. Orwick led Norwalk with 13 points, Ray grabbed 11 rebounds, and Norwalk improved to 4-6 overall and 2-5 in the NOL.
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Shelby
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Whippets
Norwalk
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Mike Beveridge
Jeff Sparks
Schroeder
Jeff Wyatt
Beveridge
Orwick
Wyatt
Ray
Skip Vermilya
Oe Elliott
Willard
Bellevue
Trojans Narrow Firelands Clash In 54-49 Victory
South Central edged New London 54-49 to stay within one loss of Mapleton in the Firelands Conference. Dean Sweeting led with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Ed Ousley added 14 and 10 in a hard fought game. New London struggled offensively late as Mitch McCohn was held scoreless.
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Don) Minniear
Wildcats
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Ousley
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Fetrow
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New London Defeats South Central in Junior Varsity Match
In New London, South Central High led 54 to 49 at halftime but the New London junior varsity rallied to win 64-45. Key scorers included Scheerer and Yoder for New London and Hall and Minniear for South Central, with late charge by Tock and Ousley. The quarters showed South Central leading 10 13 and 15 14 in the final tally.
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Sagan
Nestor
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Wilhelm
Minniear
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Graffice
Cavaliers Trade for Seven-Foot Center Elmore Smith and Brokaw
Cleveland acquires 7 foot center Elmore Smith and guard Gary Brokaw from Milwaukee in exchange for forward Rowland Garrett and two Cavaliers first round picks in 1977 and 1978. Smith and Brokaw add youth and scoring ability to the Cavs while Thurmond and Chones remain at center. Garrett had limited impact with Cleveland after joining from Chicago in 1975.
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Milwaukee Bucks
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Bucks
Boston Cletics
Luke Witte
Ohio State
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West Coast
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Garrett
Florida State
Thurmond
Chicago Bulls
Steve Patterson
Eric Fernsten
Mapleton at Western Reserve Postponed Game
The Firelands Conference basketball matchup between Mapleton and Western Reserve was postponed Friday due to Mapleton not having school. A makeup date has not been set.
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Mapleton
Western Reserve
Firelands
Norwalk Trucker Jays Rally For 42 35 Win Over Shelby
The Norwalk Trucker Jays junior team improved to 4 6 with a 42 35 victory over Shelby on Friday. Larry Goudy delivered six crucial late points to help seal the win as Bruce Hammersmith Wes Douglas reached double figures. Rick and John Zureich each grabbed nine rebounds contributing to Norwalk 38 rebound total.
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Norwalk
Jayvee
Shelby
Larry Goudy
Goudy
Bruce Hammersmith
Wes Douglas
Zureich Brothers
Rick
John
Tiffin Triumphs 77-39 Over Bucyrus in NOL Action
Tiffin Columbian moved three scorers into double figures as it rolled Bucyrus 77-39 in NOL play. Merritt Yackey led with 21 points, while Eric Gosche and Jack Felton added 19 and 16. The Tornado led 35-14 at halftime and sits 5-2, one game behind Willard, while Bucyrus remains winless in seven league games and has suffered 30 straight losses.
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Tiffin
Tiffin Columbian
Bucyrus
Willard
Merritt Yackey
Tornado
Eric Gosche
Jack Felton
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