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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1970
Page
6
Pete Maravich of LSU earned the James A. Naismith Award as college Player of the Year after a standout season with NCAA scoring records and SEC marks. The award drew 467 of 566 votes from writers and sportscasters.
Norwalk High School held its wrestling banquet with Andy Linder receiving the most valuable wrestler award and Mike Phillips earning the most improved honor. Linder, a 1970 co captain, had 19 wins and five losses, placing third in the sectional, as Phillips finished 11 and 8. Bowling Green coach Bruce Bellard praised the sport and attendance, while the event included fan awards, certificates, and a musical entertainment segment.
Charlie Scott signed a 500000 contract with the Caps, the highest salary in Washington sports, surpassing the 120000 Frank Howard received from the Senators. Scott, a 22.1 point per game UNC standout, chose the ABA for more money.
Philadelphia reports Jim Carr, former Eagles defensive back 1959 to 1963, joins the coaching staff. Carr coached for the Chicago Bears last season, bolstering Philadelphia’s defensive coaching lineup.
Norwalk High School begins track with 68 boys seeking positions under coach Howard Hershey. Practice started March first outdoors. cold weather delays and early January workouts noted. Hershey predicts a mediocre season and a year away from a strong squad.
Three Norwalk St Paul gymnasts placed at Massillon High School in the AAU Junior Olympic event. Pam Moehlman earned second in balance beam and free exercise, Carol Sheehan finished fourth, and Mary Beth Meyers was sixth in free exercise. Over 2000 girls from northern Ohio competed. St Paul coach Mrs. Michael Gottfried led nine first time participants.
The merged NFL AFL group heard bids for the 1971 Super Bowl in Honolulu. New Orleans Tulane Stadium with 83 000 seats and $4 million income top favorites while Miami's Orange Bowl 70 000 seats could trigger cries of a locked in game.
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