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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1971
Page
6
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Portland Trail Blazers in a noon showdown to decide who earns the first pick of the college stars.
Cleveland coach Bill Fitch refused to reveal his first draft choice if the Cavaliers win the opening toss. Cleveland led Kansas City in the first half, 57-54, as Walt Wesley contributed 10 points in the game.
Len Chappell, a nine year NBA veteran, says Cleveland Cavaliers coach Bill Fitch mistreated players, calling curfews punitive and confidence destroying. Chappell, released and picked up by the Atlanta Hawks, laments a season he calls worst and notes Cavs' 13 64 mark and poor foul shooting in a 119 107 loss to Kansas City Royals.
Arnold Palmer, 41, won the Florida Citrus Invitational with a tournament record 18 under par, beating Julius Boros by one stroke. He earned $30,000 and moved to the top of the money list with $89,862. Boros finished with 69, Zarley 273 in third, as Weiskopf Heard Herbert Stockton Beard Gilbert trailed.
Cincinnati pitcher Pete Rose signed his 1971 Reds contract for about 107 500, accepting a smaller raise than hoped. He arrived at spring camp in Tampa after a 14 day holdout and will play at 115 percent, saying he owed fans and teammates his best effort despite dissatisfaction with the cost of living calculation.
Dan Pugh became the first Norwalk wrestler to place at the state tournament and finished fourth in the 155 pound class. He edged into the semis after two wins but lost 4 2 to Dean Olsen in a controversial call. He then defeated Nate Johnson by default before falling to Joe Bergman for third.
Norwalk 155 pound wrestler Dan Pugh spoke after the Columbus state tournament match with Aurora’s Dean Olsen. He said fear affected his semi final. Pugh beat Edison’s Tom Weiman Friday and hoped to place, then lost to Olsen. Olsen fell to John O'Brien in the final. Pugh, a National Honor Society junior, already targets next year and a possible championship bid.
In front of 2000 fans at Norwalk Junior High, Old Fort Stockaders beat Seneca East 82 to 68 to win the Norwalk A District tournament and advance to the Bowling Green Regional. Willis and Terry led with 23 points each as Old Fort shot 50 percent and drew 40 free throws to Seneca East’s 27.
Lexington shot 61 percent to edge Wynford 49-46 and seize the Galion District title. Medwid led Lexington with 15 points as Wynford’s Leitzy scored 21 to top all scorers in a tight game. Lexington advances to the Bowling Green Regional to face the Lima Shawnee winner.
Collins Western Reserve Athletic Boosters will convene tonight at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. All members are urged to attend and support upcoming activities and funds.
Harmon Killebrew is blasting spring with a .529 average, 10 RBIs and four homers. His grand slam powered Minnesota to a 10-7 victory over Boston, as teammates nickname the slugger Charlie and praise his extraordinary strength.
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