Fisher Accepts Port Clinton Basketball Coaching Position
Bob Fisher, St. Pauls coach for two years, was chosen by the Port Clinton Board as the new basketball coach at Port Clinton High School. No contract yet. he plans to sign after arrival. He led St. Pauls from a weak program to a solid winner.
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Western Reserve Roughriders rally past St Paul Flyers 7 6
In the Firelands Conference clash the Roughriders erased a five run deficit with a six run second inning led by Dave Mesenburg and Bill Yaussey. St Paul tied late but Keith White and the Riders held on for a 7 6 win. Flyers drop to 5 6 and travel to Sandusky St Mary Invitational.
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Simpson Struggles as Reds Beat Dodgers 8-4
Wayne Simpson labored for over two innings walking seven and throwing three wild pitches in a rough comeback outing against Los Angeles. He yielded no hits as Cincinnati finally prevailed 8-4 under Sparky Anderson.
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Moyers Chirino Bout Cancelled By Injury
A 12 round middleweight bout between Irish Denny Moyers and Jose Chirino set for May 15 at Playboy International Lake Geneva Wisconsin was cancelled after Moyers sustained training camp injuries including a broken wrist and leg injury.
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Robinson named to New York Athletic Commission post
Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson was named by Gov. Nelson Rockefeller to join the New York State Athletic Commission, succeeding Raymond J. Lee. Senate approval is required to finalize the appointment. Robinson is famed for breaking baseballs color barrier with the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Lucas Cubs Rout Saints in Rainy Whitney Field Meet
Lucas Cubs defeat St Paul Flyers 76 to 49 at Whitney Field behind Rick Foss with three firsts and strong showings in both track and field events. Saint seniors Al Percival and Mike Pusateri led several top finishes while Flyers Rick Reed and Chris Hipp posted multiple strong results. Saints head to Margaretta Invitational next.
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Indians Slump Continues After 4-2 Royals Loss
Cleveland slips to a 4-2 defeat as Kansas City hitters erupt for four runs in the sixth inning. The Indians have produced only three runs in 36 home innings and drop to 12th loss in 16 starts under manager Bob.
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Cleveland Group Makes 6.5 Million Offer for Indians
A Cleveland group led by David Brunswick offers 6.5 million dollars to purchase the Cleveland Indians. They seek a letter of intent and plan to keep the franchise locally with a famed pitcher as manager. The proposal follows mixed signals from owner Vernon Stouffer and comments on paying up to 9 million.
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Tourney Over For Chargers In AA Sectional
Edison, coached by Doug Ducsay, fell 2 0 to Perkins in the AA sectional. Perkins pitcher Jess Justi tossed a four hitter with ten strikeouts over seven innings. Tom Walker drove in a run with a fielder’s choice and another RBI later in the game. Edison drops to 3-6 on the season. Ducsay owns all three Edison wins.
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Standings and results from Wednesday baseball action
National League and American League standings show New York leading the East with a 18 6 25 record, Montreal and Pittsburgh trailing. Night games include Chicago 5 New York 4 and Cincinnati 8 Los Angeles 4 plus several rain postponed ties and twi night schedules.
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Nets sign 6-7 rebounder John Duncan for 1971-72 ABA season
New York Nets inked John Duncan, a 6-7 rebounder from Kentucky Wesleyan, to a contract for the 1971-72 ABA season. The youngster, listed as 6-7, joins the Nets after a strong showing in college.
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Northwestern names co-captains Daigneau and Hutchinson
Quarterback Maury Daigneau who set a school single game record with 22 completions in his first varsity start and safety Eric Hutchinson leading interception returns last season have been named co-captains for the 1971 Northwestern football team.
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