Truckers Rally Past Huron 20 7 to Open Season
Norwalk exploded for 20 points in the second half to overcome a 7 0 halftime deficit and defeat Huron 20 7 in the opening 1977 football game. Halfback Eric Kirk scored on 88 and 62 yard runs as coach Bob Hart switched defenses to shut down the Tigers short passing game.
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Huron
Norwalk
Truckers
Bob Hart
Tigers
Eric Kirk
Hart
Tony Munafo
Kevin Ritzenthaler
Trucker
Kirk
Sayin
Willard Suffers 7-6 Season Opener at Tiffin Calvert
Willard Flashes drop a 7-6 opener to Tiffin Calvert in a rain delayed game. Sophomore John Willoughby’s 33 yard run produced Willard’s only score, while Calvert capitalized on a late drive and a key 14 yard pass to set up the winning TD.
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Tom Wolfe
Tiffin
Willard
Tiffin Calvert
Calvert
Flashes
Seneca
John Willoughby
Bob Zahn
Tim Stultz
Stultz
Martin van Speren
Mike Rosso
Willoughby
Graham
Rosso
Mark Miller
Miller
Kirk
John McCarty
McCarty
Eagles Stop Seneca East In 21-6 Victory
Monroeville Eagles field a stout defense and balanced offense to beat Seneca East 21-6 at Marsh Field. Kelly Jones and Steve Hofacker connected on early scoring, while Jeff Jones iced the game with a late touchdown as Monroeville outgained the Tigers 169 rushing yards to 60. The win sets up a home showdown with Sandusky St. Marys next Saturday.
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Monroeville
Monroeville Eagles
Seneca East
Eagles
Matt Bragg
Doug Short
Kelly Jones
Steve Hofacker
Micky Hofacker
Bragg
Tony Liesely
Ricky Schaffer
Tigers
Steve
Hofacker
Ron Webb
Liesely
Jeff Jones
Short
Webb
Joe Hamilton
Sandusky St. Mary
Opening Day Signals Start of College Football Season
The nationwide college gridiron season begins with 60 major games and the top ranked squads in action. A marquee matchup features Pitt defending champion facing Notre Dame in a nationally televised contest as fans anticipate new stars and storylines.
Scoring and Standings in National League East and West
National League standings show Philadelphia leading East with 87 wins and 53 losses, followed by Pittsburgh and Chicago. West leaders Los Angeles at 87 and 34, with Cincinnati 74-68 and Houston 70-71. Friday results include Chicago 10 New York 8 and Philadelphia 11 St. Louis 4. Today’s scheduled pitchers feature Koosman for New York and Roberts for Chicago, among others.
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Montreal
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Houston
San Francisco
San Diego
Atlanta
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Bouttectt
Goltz
Alexander
Moret
Mitchell
Kekich
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Greg Russell
Russell
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Craig Colvin
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Douglas
Loren Leidheiser
Dudley Cramer
Delco
Delco Remy
House of Service Norwalk
E. Main
Sycamore Hills
Ayne Hyde
Tony Dorsett
Johnny Majors
Rusty Lisch
Notre Dame
Johnny Lujack
Bill Zloch
Paul ‘Bear” Bryant
Fred Akers
Lou Holtz
Arkansas
Tartaitas
Rooting & Lumber
Benedict Ave
Terminix
Turkey
Izaak Walton League
Peru West Section Line Road
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