Park Board Rejects Boys Softball Schedule in Norwalk
Norwalk Park Commission rejected the proposed boys softball schedule ahead of the season causing a revision to avoid extending play past August 15 and conflicting with football. The discussion noted 22 teams, potential September 21 finish for a full round robin, and plans to reschedule before May 14 start.
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Derby Could Feature Largest Field Ever
Entries close for Saturdays Kentucky Derby with as many as 23 horses possible, aiming to top the 1928 record and approach the 24 horse limit. Major contenders include Judger and Rube the Great, with jockeys Laffit Pincay and Mike Rivera guiding the favorites amid a $274000 purse.
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Friend Defends Point Titles At Two Tracks
Norwalk ace George Friend aims to match last season’s success with point championships at Lorain County and Sandusky International Speedways. The 39 year old, with 17 years on the circuit, drives his own car as crew chiefs Doughty and Smith prepare a 462 cubic inch engine and detachable wing for improved handling this season. Lorain opens Saturday night with stock field, super modified, and a spectator division. Sandusky hosts practice Sunday at 1 pm ahead of May 12 opener featuring a 60 lap modified race and 40 lap Sandusky Stocks.
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Gahagan Gibson Lead St Paul but Junior High Falls
St Paul Flyer Junior High suffered a 54 45 defeat at the hands of Danbury Lakeside despite three first place finishes by Mike Gahagan. Gahagan won the 110 yard high hurdles in 16 0 and cleared 8 6 in pole vault. Gibson won the 80 yard dash in 9 8 and the 180 yard event in 22 4. Missler led a lone St Paul win, taking high jump at 4 10.
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Harshberger
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Craig Missler
Early Hayes pace BM Milan past Western Reserve in track
Berlin Milan Junior High beat Western Reserve 60 49 as John Early and Rusty Hayes led with two wins each. Early captured long jump and low hurdles while Hayes won shot put and discus. Additional 1 320 win by Jim Jesburger, 880 by Keith Ostheimer, 180 dash by Randy Hindle, and 440 relay victory.
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Marv Viecks
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