Caps Finest Season Friend Captures Sandusky 100 Lap Feature
George Friend of Norwalk won the Cavalcade of Racing 100 lap event at Sandusky International Speedway, earning $1,200 after starting 19th and rallying past Armond Holley Jack Conley and Warren Donelan amid heavy traffic. Fred Lelterwright and Jim Sexton also claimed victories in related divisions.
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Warren Donelan
Fred Lelterwright
Marshall
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Jim Sexton
Jay Fair
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Mets edge Cubs as Koosman extends title bid
Koosman and the Mets won 9-2 in the makeup doubleheader to take the lead in the NL East race. Seaver was set for the first game, Stone for the second, while Pirates and Cardinals won to stay alive in the pennant chase. Hank Aaron finished the season with 713 homers as the Braves fell to the Astros.
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Flyers Defense Stymies Black River 27-6 Homecoming Victory
Norwalk St Paul suffocates Black River with a stingy defense and balanced offense. Chuck Borgeson and Jim Soisson power 25 first half points while the defense seals the win in the second half. Coach Bill Hubans lauds ball control and relentless pressure on the quarterback. Black River coach Terry Forbes credits the Flyers’ quick tackles and inside linebackers for the shutout effort.
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Saints Rally as Pirates Turnover Costs Lead
In a tense gridiron clash the Saints capitalize on Pirates errors. Key plays include a Soisson recovery near the four yard line and a Rospert end around for seven despite a video tape penalty. Borgeson 17 yard bursts set up the Saints first scoring drive.
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Dragway results and football clash noted in city sports page
Dragway results list drivers with elapsed times and speeds led by Mike Kleinosky and Lenny Meade. The football recap details a St Paul victory over Black River 25-6 at halftime, with Borgeson powering the Saints and Ziegler scoring on a 55 yard run.
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Bellevue
Lenny Meade
New London
Danny Eichler
Mansfield
Dean Riedy
Milan
Paul Tschantz
Borgeson
Soisson
Hohler
Gross
Black River
Tim Ziegler
Ziegler
Flyers
Flyer
Scott Tinker
Saints
Pirates
Norwalk Boys PP&E Champs Claim 1973 Title at Whitney Field
Eric Perry Jeff Bohn Brett Staschke Mike Berry Steve Killian and Greg Russell win the 1973 Norwalk Punt Pass and Kick contest sponsored by Ford at Whitney Field. Winners in each age group advance to district at Ely School Elyria Ohio. Perry 8 year old 9242 yards. Bohn 9 year old 1702 yards. Staschke 10 year old 2072. Berry 11 year old 20642. Killian 12 year old 1992. Russell 13 year old 28042 yards.
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Bohn
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