Clarifying Gerald Gaines role in Oberlin 1926 team feature
In response to criticism from Kathy Sobieski, daughter of Ken Powers, the writer explains the Oberlin 1926 state champions article focused on Gerald Gaines as a symbol of the four year Golden Era. Powers and others shared memory, with Gaines singled out for on court honors including three straight All-Tournament first team selections.
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Ken Powers
Oberlin
Kathy Sobieski
Wellington
Gerald Gaines
Gaines
Powers
Gerald
Ohio
Jim Barnes
Miamisburg
Louisville Triumphs In West Regional Final Over Auburn 84 76
NCAA notes recount Denny Crum era stability at Louisville with a Final Four streak, plus historic figures like Larry Williams and Gerald Gaines. Immiller praised for turning Westlake boys into Ohio's Class AAA Coach of the Year, while Oberlin coach Bob Walsh receives a commemorative pin tied to his 1974 state title and ongoing club traditions.
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Louisville
Auburn
Denny Crum
Crum
Cardinnals
Larry Willams
Bill Immier
Associated Press
Westlake High School
Southwestern
Ohio
Bay
Westlake
Immler
South Barney
Immiler
Oberlin
Bob Walsh
Clearview
Don Mecurio
Bob
Mecurio
Walsh
Dayton
Don
Duke Falls to Louisville 72 69 in Final
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski praised effort but faulted shaky shooting as the Blue Devils dropped a 72 69 NCAA semifinal or final game to Louisville. Louisville dominated inside with Pervis Ellison scoring 25 and grabbing 11 rebounds while Duke, limited by 39 percent shooting, was outboarded 39 to 27 and left with too many open looks unconverted.
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Darryl Richards
Dallas Morning News
Dallas
Duke
Mike Krzyzewski
Louisville
Krzyzewski
Blue Devils
Lowsville
Pervis
Ellison
Turning Point: Dawkins Vanishes as Louisville Tops Duke
Duke led 66-65 but Dawkins went cold in the final 15 minutes as Louisville coach Crum switched to a deny Dawkins strategy. Duke’s Tomy Amaher and Henderson rued late misses while Ellison dominated boards and Louisville’s defense shut Dawkins down, sealing a 72-69 NCAA final win for Louisville.
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Duke
Dawkins
Lousville
Crum
Deny Dawkins
Jeff Hall
Louisville
Tomy Amaher
Johnson Shreve place in Jr bowling tourney
Midview High School students Kel Johnson and John Shreve finished in the top ten of a JTBA four state bowling tournament at Ducat's Imprint Lanes. Johnson led 144 qualifiers, then fell to Jimmy Johnson of Columbus in singles to take second overall with a 217 day average. Shreve rolled a 246 high game and averaged 205 for the day, earning plaques for their performances.
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Toledo
Kel Johnson
John Shreve
Midview High School
Ducat
Johnson
John
Agnes Johnson
Eaton Township
Jimmy Johnson
Columbus
Shreve
Bonnie Shreve
Elyna
Mid-Continent Winner Wins NCAA Berth Automatic
Cleveland State University fans see a direct path to the next NCAA tournament as the AMCU-8 conference earns an automatic berth. The selection committee granted the league an automatic bid in the 64 team field, making AMCU-8 the 20th league with this status.
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Dallas
Cleveland State University
Vikings
Crum joins elite club with two NCAA titles
Louisville coach Denny Crum has won his second NCAA championship, joining a select group of seven Division I coaches with two or more titles. He matches a decade of success, stylized after John Wooden, and credits his calm, team oriented approach for guiding the Cardinals past Duke 72-69 despite turnovers and fouls.
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Dallas
Lawsville
Denny Crum
Crum
UCLA
John Wooden
Louisville
Duke
Cardinals
Wooden
Adolph Rupp
Kentucky
Phil Woelper
Luke
John Worden
Adalph Rupp
Denny Crum Lamyyitle
Henry (Ba Oklahom
A&m
Kal
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Elyria
Tuas
Apel
Jerry Rombach
NCAA
Tommay Amaker
Herbert Crook
David Robinson
Navy
Johnny Dawkins
Duke Blue Devils
Peryvis Ellison
Amaher
Johnny
David Henderson
Riscewski
Rodney McCray
Pervis Elson Ellison
Utah
Arnie Ferrin
Bally Thompson
al Tream
Pervis Hitson
Louie Billy Thompson
Langwille
Mark Blacie
Duke Johny Dawiins
Tory Aniaker
Sia
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