Groza Suggests Changing Extra-Point Rules Sparks Discussion
Elyria sport forum at Larry's Beef and Tails Restaurant featured Lou Groza of the Browns weighing proposals to move extra-point kicks or revalue field goals. Groza favors no change to the kick and opposes variable-scoring fields, arguing fairness for teams reaching the 10-yard line. The piece also touches on local athletes and anecdotes from Elyria and nearby colleges.
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Browns
Lou Groza
Elyria
Larry's Beef and Tails
Groza
Lou
Schafrath speaks on Browns leadership in Elyria luncheon
Dick Schafrath former Cleveland Browns tackle addressed a Monday luncheon at Mr Larrys Beef and Tails on Ridge St He praised Frank Ryan as a leader and discussed Browns offense under Nick Skorich He recalled facing tough opponents like Doug Atkins and recounted weight gain and training lifting 50 pounds in three months He also reflected on Leroy Kellys pay and Stauhners left handed tackle challenge from his first game with Lou Groza as mentor
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Dick Schafrath
Cleveland Browns
Mr. Larry
Ridge St
Schafrath
Cleveland
Frank Ryan
Frank
Schalrath
Browns
Nick Skorich
Dub Jones
Nick
Jones
Skorich
Doug Atkins
Chicago Bears
Ohio State
Wooster
Ryan
Los Angeles
Gary Lane
Dick Shiner
Shiner
Indians face final cuts as Dark and Paul plan roster
Dark and Paul will trim the Cleveland Indians roster after weekend workouts in Palm Springs Scottsdale and Tucson. Dark aims for 25 players by opening day with Sonny Siebert set to start April 9 in Chicago. Infield will be Alvis Brown Fuller and Horton. remaining spots include one outfielder and three pitchers among Scheinblum Vidal Bailey Gramly Kelley Kurtz Pena Sutherland Allen and Jack.
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Palm Springs
Scottsdale
Tucson
Gabe
Dark
Sonny Siebert
Chicago
Max Alvis
Larry Brown
Vern Fuller
Tony Horton
Rich Scheinblum
Jose Vidal
Indians
Joe Azcue
Duke Sims
Ken Suarez
Azcue
Sims
Suarez
Steve Hargan
Sam McDowell
Siebert
Luis Tiant
Stan Williams
Eddie Fisher
Alvis
Brown
Fuller
Horton
Dave Nelson
Chico Salmon
Willie Smith
Jose Cardenal
Vic Davalillo
Tommy Harper
Leon Wagner
Lee Maye
Scheinblum
Vidal
Wagner
Harper
Cardenal
Davalillo
EBA meeting and banquet set by Elyria Bowling Association
The Elyria Bowling Association will hold its annual meeting on May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Elks Club Marine Room. The Banquet of Champions is scheduled for June 8 at 6 30 p.m. at Midview High School. Secretaries are urged to submit league information and season material now available at bowling establishments.
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Elks Club
EBA
Midview High School
Elmer Zoltai
Little League East and South Hold Registration and Meetings
Little League East will register boys eight to 15 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Lexington Avenue Field. Little League South registers major and senior players from 3 30 to 5 p.m. at US Field behind Elyria Discount Center. Tryouts set for April 13 at 2 p.m. Boys must be 10 before July 31 and not reach 16 before July 31. A pancake breakfast on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. supports the season with tickets at $1 for adults and 75 cents for children. The league has spent over 700 dollars on equipment. player accident insurance will cost about 500 dollars. Secretary Jim Rollbuhler notes a sponsor is still needed for one senior league team. Plans for permanent bleachers were discussed at a recent meeting. Registration for new players was set for Saturday morning. a meeting is planned April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the LLE Fieldhouse.
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US Field
Elyria Discount Center
LLE
Jim Rollbuhler
Schedule of matches and events for Highland conference clubs
A dated listing of multiple high school team matchups and venues across April and May, naming schools such as Medina Black River Brunswick Norwayne Admiral King Hichland Firelands Reystone Norwayne Cloverseal and Loraine. It details dates in April and May with home and away indicators and several double headers marked with (2) occurrences.
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Black River
Brunswick
Keystone
Norwayne
Brutist ®Ick
Eighland
Admiral King
Hichland
Columbia
Firelands
Reystone
Columba
Wadsworth
H.ghland
Loraine
Buckeye rebuilds 3 spring sports
Buckeye High unveils an all new coaching staff as it rebuilds three spring sports. Coach Bob Lecer leads a difficult task with golf, track, and baseball facing lineup losses from graduation and injuries. New pitchers and key lettermen anchor the squads while Lockridge’s track unit emphasizes hurdles and relays for the season opener at Brookside on April 5.
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Probem
Sptinz
Bob Lecer
Cevuir
Cours
Burke Wal
Valls Forge Roar Valle Crs
Kraa Boa
Tare
John Kramer
WeTittano
Smed Oy
Indians
Merk Schacier
Ornier
Skip Reisner
Kramer
McDivitt
Indians Notes On Siebert And Camp Standouts
Sonny Siebert, the Tribe opening day pitcher, earns high praise from Manager Alvin Dark who stresses that effort alone does not win games. Dark expects nine pitchers to make the staff, notes Harold Kurtz’s strong sinker, and observes Steve Bailey’s rough spring. Sam McDowell credits Dark for sharpening his confidence and readiness, despite winter conditioning setbacks and shoulder soreness as the season nears.
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Alvin Dark
Dark
Harold Kurtz
Kurtz
Lorain
Steve Bailey
Cubs
Bailey
Sam McDowell
McDowell
Angels
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