Huron Triumphs 18 12 Over Norwalk In Season Opener
In the Norwalk debut, two costly first half defensive miscues helped Huron build an 18-6 lead, then Norwalk rallied with a productive running game led by Keefer and Draxler before a late drive fell short. Huron quarterback John Gorman connected with Joe Bilgen for a key 31 yard gain setting up Zimmerman’s final TD.
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South Central Dominates Lakeside In Easy Victory
Safetyman Dave Kegley opened the scoring with an 88 yard kickoff return for South Central. Bob Smith scored twice on 19 and 1 yard runs with two extra points, and Bob White added two rushing TDs. Lakeside only matched once on Dan Cruff’s 30 yard run. Smith sealed it with a 37 yard interception return. South Central led 21-17 in first downs and outgained 291 to 116 in rushing. Three Lakeside interceptions capped the strong defensive effort.
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Berlin Heights Falls to South Amherst 27 0 in opener
South Amherst routed Berlin Heights 27 to 0 as Jim Dodd’s first game as Berlin Heights head coach began poorly. Dave Moore ran 33 yards for the first score, Ron Byler y and Dick Alsop connected for a 29 yard pass before halftime, and Randy New closed the scoring with a three yard run in the third quarter.
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Gibsonburg Dumps Eagles
Gibsonburg beat the Monroeville Eagles 12 to 0 Friday night. Monroeville drove to the Gibsonburg eight yard line in the fourth quarter and had three drives halted inside the Gibsonburg 15, with Dave Fairley scoring on a 34 yard run and Jim Swartz adding a four yard TD on a 70 yard nine play drive.
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Whippets Lose Streak as Malabar Defeats Mansfield
Shelby Whippets saw a 13 game win streak end 10-8 to Mansfield Malabar. Middle guard Steve Maier broke a leg in the loss, after Malabar turned a tied 8-8 into a late score when a Shelby punt caromed off a blocker and out of the end zone.
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Nicklaus Leads Field in Fifth World Series of Golf
In Akron Ohio Jack Nicklaus two time winner faces Billy Casper Al Geiberger and Gene Littler for 50000 top money. Nicklaus shoots a two under par 68 practice round at Firestone Country Club as Casper also fires 68.
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High School Football Scores From Ohio Area Contests
Area results show Huron defeated Norwalk 18 to 12 and Bellevue beat Port Clinton 28 to 6. Other notable outcomes include Ashland over Tiffin Col. 36 to 0 and Keystone 28 to 0 over Black River with several ties and close games across the region.
Standings and Friday Results in the American League
The American League standings show Detroit leading with 79 wins and 63 losses, followed by Minnesota and Chicago. Friday results include Cleveland beating California 8 to 7 in 10 innings, New York 2 Boston, Washington 1 in 10 innings, and Baltimore 2 Kansas City 1 in 10 innings. Today's schedule lists Detroit at Kansas City and several other matchups across the league.
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Bosox Fire Herman
Boston Red Sox dismiss manager Herman after a disappointing season as team seeks new leadership and direction. Executives declared the change amid rising expectations and fan critique.
Six Slo-Pitch Games Set For Sunday Schedule
Sunday features six Slo-Pitch games with finals at 6 30 and 7 30 for A and B divisions barring bad weather The 2 00 National Guard meets Friendly Corners 3 15 Reineck s Clevite Harris 4 30 American Legion against Lutheran Church 6 30 VFW faces Legion Lutheran winner 7 30 Home Savings plays N G Corners winner 8 30 winner 6 30 game versus loser 3 15 game Discussion notes manager Billy Herman was fired with two weeks left in the season Tom Yawkey and Dick O Connell named Pete Runnels interim manager with several candidates eyed Williams mentioned as possibility
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Unitas Questioned as 47th NFL Open Bowed In Milwaukee
The NFL opens its 47th season with the Packers vs Colts in Milwaukee. Johnny Unitas aims to prove his knee is back to form after last December surgery, guiding the Colts to an exhibition perfect 5-0. The tossup matchup could hinge on special teams.
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Brunswick Defeats Willard in 18-8 Gridiron Thriller
Brunswick built a 18-8 victory over Willard with three first half scores. Jim Montali connected for a 76 yard TD to Bill Horvath, Jim Chemulowiec ran 60 yards for six, and Jim Zwei ful capped a 20 yard pass play. Willard answered late as Ron Pugh and Dave Wilson combined on a 60 yard pass to set up a scoring drive.
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