Browns Seek Upset as Steelers Hold Home-Field Edge
Cleveland coach Sam Rutigliano preaches staying even emotionally as the Browns, 3-0, face Pittsburgh in Three Rivers Stadium. He targets stopping Franco Harris and may mix in Mike Pruitt if Greg Pruitt remains sidelined with a calf issue. Cleveland hasn’t won in Pittsburgh since 1969.
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Wildcats Upset Monroeville In Volleyball Clash
Monroeville stunned New London 3-1 as the Wildcats won 15-11 and 15-10 for the two games, but New London fell 15-10 in the decisive set. Kim Gregory led Monroeville with seven points while Sandra Meade and Vicki Bowman each served 10 times for New London. Karen Coey and Laura Brown added eight spikes for New London.
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Sue Mortensen
Kim Gregory
Monroeville
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Vicki Bowman
Karen Coey
Laura Brown
Notable High School Football Performances Highlight Linemen and Linebackers
Norwalk guards Russ Flew and defenders Hank Chappelear Bryant Lover contributed to a 34-6 win over Vermilion while filling in for injured teammates. Edison linebacker Jeff Lake starred in a 19-6 victory over St. Mary with an 81 yard kickoff return and a 60 yard punt. St Paul center defensive tackle Jeff Bleile excelled Friday despite a back injury and was named co captain recently for Mapleton week.
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Russ Flew
Vermilion
Flew
Randy Witter
Eric Longbrake
Bob Hart
Hank Chappelear
Bryant Lover
Jerry Tubbs
Witter
Edison
Jeff Lake
Chargers
St. Mary
Lake
Bengals Hope Manning Sweat In Cincinnati Showdown
Cincinnati Bengals coach Bill Johnson plans defensive tweaks to increase a weak pass rush as Archie Manning and the New Orleans Saints visit Riverfront Stadium. Cincinnati, 0-2, will be without Ken Anderson and other key players while New Orleans also work through injuries after a loss to Philadelphia.
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Ross Browner
Bo Harris
Lenvil Elliott
Philadelphia
Emanuel Zanders
Conrad Dobler
Chuck Muncie
Rich Szaro
Willard Girls Volley Teams Edge Galion In NOL clash
Willard upped its Northern Ohio League mark to 2-1 by defeating Galion. The Tigers opened 15-9, then the Flashes won 15-12 and 15-3. In reserve action Galion beat Willard 15-10 7 11.
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Wildcats sweep Hillsdale in cross country dual meet
New London high school dominated Hillsdale with eight of the top ten finishes in a 18 to 45 victory. Si McCohn led in 13 44 with Gordon Nirode second in 13 47 as Hillsdale’s Scott Koenig ran 14 05 for third. Keith Kurz was fourth for New London followed by Jeff Davis Chag Kurz Mark Chase Bill Perkins and Mike Babcock filling fifth through ninth. Hillsdale’s Ben Steer finished tenth. The Wildcats improve to 6 1 and head to the Wellington Invitational on Saturday.
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Hillsdale
Si McCohn
Gordon Nirode
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Wii Nirode
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Keith Kurz
Jeff Davis
Chag Kurz
Mark Chase
Bill Perkins
Mike Babcock
Hillsdales
Ben Steer
Wellington
New London Girls Win Home Dual 27 30 Over Hillsdale
New London girls cross country improved to 3 0 in dual meets by beating Hillsdale 27 to 30. Vickie Jackson won in 18 17 ahead of Trina Koenig 18 38. Sharon Midole took third while Penny Steer was fourth. Barb Schick and Lois Winarski placed fifth and sixth for New London. Hillsdale filled seventh to tenth while Liz Schick missed the race due to an asthma attack.
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Hillsdale
Vickie Jackson
Trina Koenig
Sharon Midole
Penny Steer
Barb Schick
Lois Winarski
Wildcats
Liz Schick
Edison Chargers Blanked by Black River in Firelands Opener
Edison high school volleyball fell 2 1 in three games at Black River as offense stalled after a 15 8 opening win. Coach Becky James blamed the Falcons pressure for forcing Edison to play their opponents game. The Chargers drop to 0 1 in league play and 1 3 overall with a next assignment against Monroeville.
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Bibb Still Perfect in Norwalk Flag League Bash
Bibb Realty surged into first place in the American Conference with a 45 to 0 win over Super Bowl Lounge. Dale Perkins and Jim Kern threw six touchdown passes as the Realtors’ defense posted its second shutout. Shelter Globe notched its first win 13 to 6 over Outdoorsman with a Harris to Grosswiller TD. Gary Dowell starred for Sandusky Glass in a 46 to ? win. Scheid Trucking won 20 to 6 over Bennett Electric.
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Truckers Top Norwalk In Bellevue Cross Country Dual
Bellevue placed six runners in the first 10 and beat Norwalk 21 to 37. Brent Smith and Chris Neer led the Redmen with 13:09 and 13:10. Dave Austin was third for Truckers in 13:46, followed by Denny Ott in 13:56. Norwalk's Copenhaver finished ninth and Nippo tenth. several Norwalk runners placed after. Andy Heyman missed the meet due to a stained ligament injury.
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Brent Smith
Chris Neer
Redmen
Smith
Neer
Dave Austin
Denny Ott
John Copenhaver
Mike Nippo
Panthers Prevail In Golf Duel At Sandusky
St Marys Jeff Veith won medalist honors with 37 as St Marys fell 158-203 to Panters. Flyers Steve Schneider 45, John Frank 50, Jeff Weidemann 53, Phil Pickett 55 led St Pauls. Next action Saturday at the Norwalk Invitational.
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St. Mary’s
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Steve Schneider
Flyers
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Jeff Weidemann
Phil Pickett
Norwalk
Elks Club
Flashes Win Fifth Willard Cross Country Meet
Willard ran its cross country record to 8-1 by winning a five team meet. Willard scored 36 points with Monroeville second at 49, Hopewell Loudon 63, Seneca East 93, and Plymouth 116. Doug McClish led Willard, Chris Cole 6th, Kevin Brundage 10th. Monroeville's Kevin Ryan 3rd, Adam Heyman 8th, Clay Pittman 9th. Willard hosts Huron and Edison Thursday in a triangular.
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Hopewell Loudon
Seneca East
Plymouth
Doug McClish
Chris Cole
Kevin Brundage
Flashes
Kevin Ryan
Adam Heyman
Clay Pittman
Eagle
Huron
Edison
Riders Seek Sponsors for Team Trophies
Collins The Western Reserve athletic department and boosters club seek trophy sponsors for all varsity sports. Costs: game ball about 30 dollars and MVP trophy about 35 dollars. Individuals or businesses may sponsor and receive recognition. Contact athletic director John Speer at 668 8470 or 668 8025 or booster club president Hazel Ward at 668 2737.
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Western Reserve Athletic Department
Boosters Club
John Speer
Booster Club
Hazel Ward
Rams Whip Flashes In NORCO League Match At Willard
Willard golf team lost to Upper Sandusky 165 to 176 in a Northern Ohio League match held Tuesday. Kevin Hall led the Flashes with a 42 while junior varsity fell 192 to 180 as Jim Frye posted Willard’s low score of 45.
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Upper Sandusky
Flashes
Kevin Hall
Willard
Rams
Jim Frye
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