The Good Still Outweighs The Bad In Sports
A year into Norwalk sports life, the good far outweighs the bad as readers hear about standout figures like recreation director Bob Barnes and coach Bob Hart. The piece recalls sportsmanship, fan dedication, and the supportive roles of coaches, teachers, and athletes in local athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Reflector
McGuan Park
Bob Barnes
Barnes
Mr. Recreation
Bob Hart
Truckers
Huron
Hart
Cavs
Boston
John Havlicek
Celtic
Ohio
Ken Kosic
Paul
Dick Taylor
Western
al Peugeot
Tangi Rupp
Monroeville
Alvin Greer
Alvin
Will Ali's Last Hurrah End In Defeat?
Muhammad Ali anticipates final glory in a bid for a third heavyweight title against Leon Spinks at the Louisiana Superdome. The writer foresees Ali faltering in round eight, comparing him to the Frazier loss to Foreman, while praising Spinks as supremely prepared and mentally ready.
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Ali
Milton Richman
UPI
New Orleans
Muhammad Ali
Leon Spinks
Louisiana Superdome
Spinks
Joe Frazier
George Foreman
Jamaica
Leon
Paterno Puzzled Hayes Mum On Eve Of Bucks Lions Clash
In Columbus Ohio State and Penn State square off with both coaches keeping plans close. Hayes hides quarterback choice while Paterno says little about his play calls as the Bucks prepare for a regionally televised showdown set for 1 50 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterno
Hayes
Columbus
UPI
Penn State
Woody Hayes
Ohio State
Joe Paterno
Rod Gerald
Art Schlichter
Nittany Lions
Buckeye
Rutgers
Alex Gibbs
Gibbs
Gerald
Schlichter
Buckeyes
ABC
McCohn Nirode Spark Wildcats Past Eagles
New London runners Si McCohn and Gordon Nirode led a 1 2 finish as New London defeated Monroeville 22 to 34. McCohn timed 13 46 and Nirode 13 48 while Kevin Ryan of Monroeville was third at 14 07.
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NEW London
Si McCohn
Gordon Nirode
Monroeville
McCohn
Nirode
Kevin Ryan
Jeff Davis
Dave Beck
Adam Heyman
Keith
Craig Kurz
Hillsdale
Trojans Fall to Crestview in Two Sets
South Central girls volleyball suffered a third straight loss as Crestview defeated them 15-8 and 15-12. JV team also lost 15-2 and 15-12. The Trojans host Mapleton Tuesday in a Firelands Conference contest.
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Greenwich
South Central
Trojans
Crestview
Mapleton
Milwaukee calls up Yurak from Holyoke in Eastern League
Milwaukee promotes outfielder Jeff Yurak from Holyoke of the Eastern League. Philadelphia adds right hander Horacio Pina from Aguascalien of the Mexican League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Testes
Baseba
Milwaukee
Jeff Yurak
Holyoke
Philadelphia
Horacio Pina
Aguascalien
Willard-Williards Girls Win In Straight Sets
Willard-Williards volleyball defeated Norwalk in two straight games 15-6 and 15-2. Norwalk suffers its third loss of the season as coach Grace Hutchinson notes youth as the cause. She praises early improvements from first game against St Paul.
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Willard
Williards
Norwalk
Trucker
Grace Hutchinson
St. Paul
New London golfers roll to victory in rain split event
New London in heavy rain and winds won a triangular meet with St Paul and South Central as Steve Baker led with medalist 36. Other NL scores 39 Scott Wyckoff 41 Mike Marett 46 Johans Svensson 47 Connie Repp 162 team total. St Paul 198, South Central 201.
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NEW London
St. Paul
South Central
Wildcats
Wildcat
Lenny Repp
Plymouth
Big Red
Flyers
Trojans
Steve Baker
Scott Wyckoff
Mike Marett
Johans Svensson
Connie Repp
John Frank
Jeff Weidemann
Steve Schneider
Phil Pickett
St. Paul's
Perkins Ekes Past Edison In Tight Cross Country Finish
Perkins wins a close boys cross country meet 27 to 28 over Edison. Don Lee of Perkins wins the race in 13 minutes 12 seconds, with Edison’s Mark Woods second in 13 32. Tom Davlin places third for Perkins, Edison takes spots four and five, and Chargers contend ahead of Crestview and Mapleton in next week’s triangular.
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Sandusky
Edison
Perkins
Pirates
Chargers
Don Lee
Mark Woods
Tom Davlin
John Dander
Jay Johns
David Collart
Gary Burns
Crestview
Mapleton
Navy City League Scores and Top RBI Hammers
In the B division Monroeville Legion beats Monroeville K of C No2 2 to 1 at Locust Grove with Town Tavern and Locust Grove listed. Top RBI hitters include Bob Wilhelm KC Dale Whitacar AC Dave Robinson AC John Aciar NL1 and Paul Long VB for notable offensive contributions.
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Monroeville Legion
Monroeville
Town Tavern
Locust Grove
RBI
Bob Wilhelm
Dale Whitacar
Dave Robinson
John Aciarco
Paul Long
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Edward L. Ronders
Reflector Sports
Browns
Sam Rutigliano
Joe Tait
Ernie Harwell
Jeff Torborg
Steve Jaworski
Jim Farnsworth
Diane Tengowski
Sam Solomon
Cincinnati
Tony Tubbs
Lakers
Eagles
Danbury
Lakeside
Betsy Bores
Nirode Spark Wildcats
Gasteier
Strawberry Hill Farm
Portland RD
Bellevue & Sandusky
Perkinships Chargers
W. L. Norwalk Legion
Gulf Inn
Obies Court House
Norwalk Legion
Frankies Terry's Tavern
PIG Hocks - Wieners - Sauerkraut
Bronson-Norwalk Conservation Club
Country Reviews
Jack G. Fynes
Benedict Ave
Linz’s Restaurant
Route 20
Kudros
Bellevue
Arnie
E. Main ST
West End
Sunoco
West Main
PEPSI
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