Wichita State Surviving Players Vote to Continue Season
Glen Kostal urged the 77 players to carry on after 13 teammates died in a Colorado jet crash. By 76 to 1 the team chose to resume the schedule, with coach Bob Seaman promising a future despite tragedy.
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Flyers Eke Out 26 22 Victory Over Monroeville
St. Paul Flyers and Monroeville Eagles played a tight game. St. Paul won 26 to 22 after a late defensive stand and a fumbled punt, with Tom Rekart batting a lateral into the end zone for the go ahead points. Dogs fought back from deficits. Monroeville's Don Long and Tim Christman sparked the comeback before Rekart sealed it.
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Roughriders Roll Edison In 34 0 Shutout
Western Reserve beats Edison 34 0 on the road as Pat Conry rushes for 130 yards and quarterback Dave Mesenburg throws for 142 By halftime the Roughriders lead 20 0 and improve to 4 1 overall 2 1 in Firelands Conference They host Black River next while tied for second in the league with Monroeville and St Paul.
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Shelby Reserves Beat Norwalk 10 0 in Low-Scoring Match
Shelby reserves shut out Norwalk 10-0 as a late safely secured the win. Shelby Whippets capitalized on a first quarter drive with a 25 yard pass as the big play and a fourth quarter safety followed a snap over the punter. Norwalk's Scott Twitchell led rushers with 45 yards on 12 carries and Randy Laycock returned punts and kickoffs for over 70 yards. Coach Jim Justice praised the defense while noting offense needs more punch. Norwalk heads to Bucyrus next.
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Eight-Year-Old Mike Berry Wins District Punt Pass Kick
Mike Berry eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Bill Berry Marshall won the district punt pass and kick contest at Elyria Saturday. He totalled 134 yards for punting passing and kicking in his first year of competition. He advances to Canton for another trophy and Browns tickets. He is a third grader at League Street School.
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Berlin Milan Eighth Graders Roll Past Western Reserve 40–6
The Berlin Milan Eighth grade football team improved to 1-1 with a 40-6 win over Western Reserve. Touchdowns came from Randy Taylor Dick Ruck and Guy Burdue with extra points by John Bostater. Coach Wayne Roth eyes Oct 15 clash with St. Pauls at Berlin Heights.
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