New London Edges South Central For First Win Of Season
The New London Wildcats rallied for a 23 20 Firelands Conference win over South Central to notch their first victory. Duane Williams surged for 114 rushing yards as New London grabbed a 23 14 lead before holding off a late Trojan drive. Coach Paul Nestor praised the defense and noted McGowan’s illness as a factor for South Central.
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Shelby Remains Unbeaten in NOL Thrashing Bucyrus
Shelby stays tied for first in the Northern Ohio League at 7-0 overall and 5-0 in league play after a 42-8 win over Bucyrus. The Whippets led 28-0 by halftime with multiple TDs including passes from Patton to Thompson and Steele, a McCoy run, and a safety. Bucyrus drops to 2-5, 2-3 while Tiffin Columbian and Bellevue posted wins in other NFL games.
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Bob Fruin
Steve Fawcett
Brian Smith
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Tigers
Rick Hamer
Mounties Dominant in 21-0 Shutdown of Monroeville
Ashland-Mapleton beat Monroeville 21-0 as top rusher Mark Newell sat out most plays. Tim Kline scored three touchdowns and gained 126 yards to keep Mapleton tied for first in the Firelands Conference. The game ended early due to lights failing after 45 minutes.
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Red Grange Prefers Mowing Grass to Watching Football
Champaign Illinois UP I reports Red Grange age 71 back on campus for the 50th anniversary of his 1924 Michigan rampage. He says he would rather cut grass than watch today’s game, rails against the World Football League and TV overexposure, recalls his six touchdowns and pass in the Illini 39 14 win.
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Portland Nips Cars In Four Overtimes
The Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 131 129 in four overtimes on opening night. Lenny Wilkens debuted as Portland coach and Bill Walton played his first regular season game for Portland.
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