Cats Not In Awe Of Lions
New London coach Paul Nestor trains his Wildcats for a Saturday home game against Cathedral Latin after a 36 6 loss to Doylestown. Four starters return from disciplinary or illness gaps as Latin’s aerial attack, led by quarterback Terry O Leary and receiver Eddie Washington, tests NL’s defense. Alumni ties to Clint Jones and Gary Jeter highlight Cathedral Latin’s football pedigree. The day features a golf match at 11 a.m. and a cross country meet at 7 15 p.m. with several players rejoining the lineup.
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John Scheerer
New London Defeats Wellington in Dual Meet
New London's cross country team placed three runners in the top five to beat Wellington 24 33. Wellington's Dave Chapman won in 11 15, with Si McCohn 11 24 Gordon Nicode 11 41 and Craig Kurz 12 21 next for the Wildcats. Keigh Kurz 8th Mark Case 9th and Bill Perkins 13th completed scoring as NL hosts Cathedral Latin Saturday before the football game.
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Si McCohn
Gordon Nicode
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Mark Case
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New London Girls Edge Wellington In Dual Meet
New London high school girls cross country defeated Wellington 24 to 31 in a Thursday dual meet. Wellington’s Robin Storrow won with 14 minutes 4 seconds, while New London’s Liz Schick finished second in 14 minutes 44 seconds. New London claimed spots three through five and six with Kathy Takacs third for Wellington, and Vickie Johnson Barb Schick and Lois Winarski taking fourth to sixth to seal the Wildcats win.
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Flyers Spiker Triumph in First Win Over St. Joe
St. Paul girls volleyball opened the year with a 2-0 win over Fremont St. Joe, taking 15-13 and 15-12. Coach Janet McGuckin said the victory showed potential but warned of needed improvements in serving and offense. JV also swept St. Joe 15-12 and 15-13. next they host Plymouth.
Mounties Defeat Trojans in Close Mapleton Cross Meet
South Central boys fall 26 to 29 to Mapleton despite Jeff Seidel winning in 13 50. Bruce Gerhart is 13 54 second, Dale Foster 14 18 third for Mapleton as Scott Leber 14 30 leads South Central in fourth. Neal Brinkman John Hatches and Tony Glasser place seventh to ninth. Trojans host St Paul next Thursday.
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Norwalk Truckers Open 1978 Golf Season At NOL Invite
Seniors Curt Everman and Bob Warner lead the Norwalk golf team at Mohawk Country Club Tiffin for the 1978 NOL Invitational with junior George Peckham contending for third. Other spots remain open as Clark Rapalee Bill Rafie Jim Frey and Tom Albright compete. The Truckers face Shelby Tuesday at Elks Country Club as Shelby aims to repeat as conference champion.
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Miller May Sit Out Sunday's Contest
Cleveland Browns may be without fullback Cleo Miller for the game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a death in his family. Miller rushed to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, this week for a nephew’s funeral, likely limiting his practice time. Mike Pruitt would start if Miller cannot play. Browns praise coach Sam Rutigliano’s policy of letting players stay with families before home games as Gerald Irons describes the quiet, restful atmosphere.
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Banner Year Seen For Squirrel Hunters
Ohio hunters may see a banner season as the Department of Natural Resources predicts abundant squirrel numbers due to a strong nut crop. Private land hunters have until November 8 and public land until December 23, with daily hours from before sunrise to after sunset and bag limits of four per day and eight in possession.
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Irish Start Defense Of National Title
Missouri cornerback Russ Calabrese sparks pregame hype against Notre Dame while Montana leads a potent Irish offense. The Tigers, 4-7 last season, face a tough test as Montana aims to outgun Missouri, with other top 20 showdowns aboard the national slate.
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Injuries Remove Luster From Baltimore Miami Showdown
Two AFC powerhouses Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins enter Sundays game crippled by injuries and dissension. Jones is sidelined with a separated shoulder, Mitchell defected to San Diego amid racism accusations, and several Dolphin and Colt players are listed as questionable.
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UPI
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Bob Griese
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New York Jets
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Larry Gordon
A.J. Duke
Mid-Continental Conf Names Frosty Ferracca Commissioner
Don Morrison reports that the Intercollegiate Athletics Mid-Continent Conference has named F. L. “Frosty” Ferracca as its commissioner, outlining leadership for the association’s teams and events.
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Frosty” Ferracca
Bengals Fans Roar Over Team After Rough Weekend
Cincinnati Bengals face fan unrest following a disheartening upset loss to Kansas City as The Cincinnati Post runs a biting sports cartoon mocking the Bengals. Editor Pat Harmon demands zeal and team changes while Browns coaches are shown laughing at Cincinnati.
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