Truckers Weigh Challenge as Bellevue Visit Looms
Norwalk faces undefeated Bellevue in a big NOL showdown with Bellevue holding a 9-0 mark and Norwalk relying on Jim Singer and Jess Hirbe to counter. Prior meetings favored Bellevue but Norwalk hopes to stun the Redmen at home, aiming to disrupt Bellevue’s league lead and trigger a tight race with Galion and Bucyrus.
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Top scorer Jim Kirkham leads Bucyrus Redmen in NOL race
Jim Kirkham a 6 5 junior for the Bucyrus Redmen tops the league scoring with a 19.4 average. He dropped 36 points against Tiffin Calvert hitting 15 field goals and 5 free throws. His size helps inside but he scores from the outside with accuracy.
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Indians Bring Rocky Colavito Back To Cleveland
General Manager Gabe Paul announced the Indians have added slugger Rocky Colavito in a three way deal with Chicago and Kansas City. Paul says the move strengthens a pennant contention and notes Rocky’s popularity should boost attendance in Cleveland. The team also acquired outfielder Chuck Hinton from Washington in a prior trade.
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Central State Rises to Fifth in UPI Small College Rating
Three Ohio teams rank in the top ten with unbeaten Central State leaping from 12th to fifth before Tuesday's victory. The move highlights Central State, along with fellow Ohio programs, in the weekly UP I small college basketball poll.
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Thomasretires after stellar highs jump career
John Curtis Thomas, once the top American high jumper, retires at 24 after illness and financial hardship post Tokyo Olympic silver medal and a record-tying jump. From Cambridge to Boston University, he rose from humble beginnings to world class, then faced surgery and retirement as Brumel dominance persisted.
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