Norwalk Track Hopes Rise With 11 Returning Lettermen
Norwalk High School reads as ready to field a strong track squad under coach Jim Bersche with 11 returning lettermen led by seniors Mike Chappelear and Tom Waugh and junior Brad Mason. The lineup features state experience, plus transfers and freshmen aimed at challenging Galion in the NOL as the season opens April 1 against Ashland after a Tuesday scrimmage with Huron.
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Norwalk High School
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Norwalk
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Tom Waugh
Brad Mason
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Galion
Ashland
Huron
Truckers
Tigers set to meet River View in AA state final
Dayton Stivers coaches Earl Johnson and River View clash for the Class AA title after both won tough semifinal showdowns. Stivers dominated Louisville Aquinas 86 71 behind Frankie Sanders 32 points, while River View survived Rossford 56 52 as John Williams scored 24.
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Ohio
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Kopystynsky
Eric Budendorf
Williams
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Walt Harrop
Harrop
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Scott Spencer
Bulldogs
Pitchers Forced To Bat Angers Manager After Exhbition Row
Angels manager Dick Williams fumed as Cubs vetoed the designated hitter in a spring exhibition. Williams had lined up Bill Sudakis as DH but Chicago insisted pitchers bat. He blamed upstairs politics for altering the AL rules in the park and warned of possible fallout.
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Girls Tryouts For Boys Sports Breaks Hearts, CHSAA Chief Says
Colorado high school head Ray Ball says girls may try out for boys teams but predicts heartbreak as many will not compete on the same level. He criticizes parents forcing admission, warning it harms girls by reducing sports opportunities.
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Ali- Wepner bout hinges on title incentive says Dundee
Angelo Dundee says Muhammad Ali fights with the title on the line and the motivation to retain it. He notes Ali avenged past defeats and will retaliate if Chuck Wepner throws illegal blows. Dundee stresses the title's pull and preparation against an aging journeyman.
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UPI
Angelo Dundee
Muhammad Ali
Chuck Wepner
Ali
Ken Norton
Wepner
Muhammad
Dundee
Ellis Slump Hits Indians Early Spring
Cleveland manager Frank Robinson faces a batting slump for catcher John Ellis who has one hit in 18 at bats and a .056 average through six exhibitions. Ellis works in the batting cage as Cleveland posts a .216 team mark in spring games while cutting two nonroster invitees and shaping a 25-man roster by April 5. The team plays the Milwaukee Brewers in Sun City, Arizona.
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UPI
John Ellis
Cleveland Indians
Frank Robinson
Ellis
Indians
Robinson
Gene Dusan
Ricky Howerton
Tucson
Ariz
Cleveland
Wappler Retains Lead In Thursday Night Volleyball
Wappler Instrument kept first place after a forfeit over Jake's Radiator. Norwalk Furniture moved within a few games, defeating the Thursday Independents 15-9 15-11 15-9. Hug Theisen beat Battles Insurance 15-5 15-9 15-10, and Krulls swept the 2 R's 15-3 16-14 15-12.
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Jake
Wappler
Norwalk Furniture
Hug/Theisen
Battles Insurance
Krull’s
Norwalk
Theisen 'S
Thursda
Battlesee
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