Edwards Named Norwalk MVP At Cage Banquet
Tom Edwards, a three year letterman for Norwalk basketball, earned Most Valuable Player honors at the banquet held at Norwalk Junior High School. Senior Stu Schillig and Doug Ott received varsity awards, with Schillig taking the Citizen Scholar Athlete award and Ott the Best Foul Shooter trophy. Kevin Fogg was named Most Improved Reserve. William Rohr, athletic director of Ohio University, challenged players on discipline and praised coaches and their wives as pivotal figures in youth development.
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William Rohr
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Draft Is Quick Road To Fortune In NBA ABA
Bob Lanier of St Bonaventure Pete Maravich LSU Rudy Tomjanovich Michigan Dave Cowens Florida State and Sam Lacey New Mexico State eye first round picks as the NBA drafts early while the ABA seeks merger. Lanier 6 foot 11 All American was Detroit Pistons first pick reportedly offered a five year contract around 1.2 million.
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NBA ABA Draft Clash Over Pete Maravich with Hawks in Lead
Pete Maravich, sought by ABA rivals the New York Nets and Carolina Cougars, is targeted by the Atlanta Hawks who hold the third pick after a early season trade with San Francisco. Multiple first round picks and signings unfold across NBA and ABA as teams shape rosters for next season.
Lefty Grove Junior Division Tryouts Announced
The Lefty Grove Junior Division League schedules tryouts for April 18. League president Al Miller requires parent signatures on registration forms, with forms published in The Reflector on April 11 and 17. Candidates must be nine to eleven years old by August 1. The league seeks scorekeepers and umpires and provides contact numbers for inquiries.
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Edison High Basketball Banquet Set
Edison High School hosts a basketball and wrestling banquet at 6:30 p.m. April 3 in the VFW Hall Norwalk on Milan Road. Dinner options are chicken or Swiss steak for $3.25 per person. Tickets from Edison boosters or the school office. Guest speaker Vincent Chickerella Capital University head coach led Capital to a 13-0 Ohio Conference undefeated season and a 19-3 overall record.
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LaSalle swimming coach Joe Kirk dies at 56
Joe Kirk, longtime LaSalle College swimming coach, died Monday at age 56. His teams posted 213 wins and 65 losses in dual meets during his tenure.
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UPI
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LaSalle
Indians Outfielder Harrelson Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Ken Harrelson of the Cleveland Indians, acquired from Boston earlier in 1969, had two metal screws placed in his right ankle after a spring training injury. Manager Alvin Dark said the operation was 100 percent successful and he hopes Harrelson returns by August with a chance to play in 1971, while the team seeks a temporary left fielder.
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Flyer star Mike Wasiniak commits to Xavier University
St Paul Flyer end Mike Wasiniak, 6-3 185, signs a four year scholarship to Xavier after a standout 1969 season with 46 receptions 879 yards eight TDs. He earned All-Ohio first team honors and multiple all district and conference plaudits. Also a multi sport athlete and top student from St Paul High School.
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St. Paul Flyer
Xavier University
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Pacers Sell Dennis Awtrey Draft Rights to Kings
Indiana Pacers trade the draft rights to Santa Clara center Dennis Awtrey to the Los Angeles Kings. Awtrey was selected in the ABA draft's second round by the Pacers and now joins the Kings.
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