Top Ten Thrills From a Decade of Sports
A veteran sports editor recalls ten unforgettable moments from the past ten years. Stan Musial’s farewell in 1963 amid ovations, Elyria-Sandusky’s dramatic 1969 rally, Ohio State’s 1968 upset of Purdue, the 1964 World Series opener, Elyria and Admiral King’s district win, Richland’s junior varsity rise, the 1966 Elyria Catholic Lorain St. Mary clash, Dayton Chaminade’s comeback in 1966, pole vault records in 1968, and Maury Wills' 91st base in 1962. Includes memorable NL and AL player tallies.
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Ohio State
Purdue
Boilermakers
Buckeyes
Sporting News
St. Louis
Dreamworld
Elyria
Admiral King
King
Jim
Bubbles” Harris
Pioneers
Avengers
Admirals
Missouri
Richland
Jayvee Struad
Elyria Catholic- Lorain St. Mary
St. Mary
Dayton Chaminade
Toledo Libbey
Roger Negin
Chaminade
Bill Almashy
Libbey
Toledo
Jerry Klyop
Wellington
John Worchester
Columbus
Jerry
John
Maury Wills
Ty Cobb
Maury
St. Louis Battery
Chiefs Rally In Fourth Quarters Edges Jets 21 16
Kansas City overcame a second quarter deficit to beat the New York Jets 21 16 in a preseason game. Ed Podolak scored twice for the Chiefs, Len Dawson connected with Otis Taylor for a 20 yard touchdown, and Dawson finished 14 of 21 for 319 yards as KC staged an 80 yard drive in eight plays late in the fourth to secure the win. Jets injuries included running back Matt Snell and others, while Archie Manning worked out for the Saints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs
Hank Stram
New York Jets
Chiefs
Len Dawson
Otis Taylor
Jets
New York
Bobby Howfield
Larry Grantham
Mike Livingston
Howfield
Stram
Dawson
Podolak
Weeb Ewbank
Bob Davis
Warren McVea
Matt Snell
New Orleans
Cincinnati
New England
Buffalo
Saints
Mississippi
Archie Manning
Bengals
Chip Myers
St. Louis
Myers
New England Patriots
Los Angeles
Daryl Johnson
Jim Nance Johnson
Nance
Patriots
Bills
Atlanta
Julian Nunamaker
Elyria Pioneers Battle Through Blue Monday Drills
Elyria reduced practice pace after a scrimmage win over Berea Midpark as injuries lingered. Coach Bill Barton noted bumps and bruises, highlighted players Clint Husband and Ike Maxwell, and focused on correcting fumbles and exchanges before the Sept. 10 opener against Toledo Scott. The coach praised a solid passing attack and stout defense with strong pursuit.
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Elyria
Berea Midpark
Bill Barton
Clint Husband
Ike Maxwell
Toledo
Scott
Barton
Pioneers
Little League West honors graduating players event
Little League West will honor its graduating Major and Senior League players Wednesday, Sept. 8 at Bess and Andy's at 6:20 p.m. Officers for 1972 are president Charles Hewitt, vice president Don Diederich, secretary Jay Clapper, treasurer Thurman Dyer and Ed Pavilich, player agent. Managers in the Senior League are Clarence Jolly, Donald Biltz, Ervin Lewis, Andy Pavlenda, Frank Lubich, and Les Staila. In the Major League are Roy Esser, George Rabdabaugh, Tom Barbee, Richard Carr, Wayne Appleby and Bill Foss. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (UPI)-France's Marcel Duffat won the fourth of six races in the 16th annual World 505 Yachting Championships Sunday. Heavy winds forced 20 of the 78 entrants out of action during the 12-mile test.
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Little League West
Bess and
Andy's
Charles Hewitt
Don Diederich
Jay Clapper
Thurman Dyer
Ed Pavilich
Clarence Jolly
Donald Biltz
Ervin Lewis
Andy Pavlenda
Frank Lubich
Les Staila
Roy Esser
George Ra
Santa Cruz
Calif
Grace Lutheran opens playoff with win over St Paul
Grace Lutheran beat St Paul 18 to 9 to start the Church League best of three. Winning pitcher Andy Lasko allowed six hits with 6 strikeouts as Jim Schmittgen homered. Jim Schroeder homered for St Paul. Next game on West diamond 1 at 6 40 pm with a potential third game Wednesday at West Park.
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Grace Lutheran
St. Paul
Diamond 3
West Park
Grace
Andy Lasko
Jim Schmittgen
Jim Schroeder
Paul
Grace Lutheran Gonomizn
Strke
Lucdi Panta
Ken Krueger
Chuck Krueger
Dick Holliday
Lyte Crosby
Jam Schmittgen
Paul Jaroch
Tim Gebhardt
Jack Strauss
Bull Schroeder
Glen Krugman
Dick Brady
Mike Miller
Bob Struck
Dan Bieske
Roger Krugman
Laddi Pinta
Reds re hire Sparky Anderson for 1972 season
Cincinnati AP Sparky Anderson and his entire coaching staff were rehired for 1972. The one year contracts were not disclosed. Anderson, who took over in 1969, led the Reds to the 1970 NL pennant and said the team would rebound after a disappointing season amid injuries. General Manager Bob Howsam and coaches Alex Grammas Ted Kluszewski George Scherger and Larry Shepard supported the decision saying the Reds collapse was not Andersons fault.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnnati Reds
Sparky Anderson
Anderson
Reds
Tha Ton
Bob Howsam
Alex Grammas
Ted Kluszewski
George Scherger
Larry Shepard
Howsam
Showdown Tonight in Elyria Softball Open Finalists Clash
Les Spike reaches the finals with a 12-6 win over American Standard in the losers bracket. The Realtors face Elyria Neighborhood Center at 6 30 p m on diamond two at West Park in the Open Division final, needing one win to title while Les Spike requires two. Key hits: Red Kehler four, Bill Troyer three, Bob DiFranco homer for Les Spike. Booker Moore homered for American Standard. Horwedel earned the win with an 11 hitter. Smink took the loss.
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Les Spike
Elyria
American Standard
Realtors
West Park
ENC
Red Kehler
Bill Troyer
Bob DiFranco
Neil Horwedel
Gary Smink
Geo
Gallion
Am. Ltd
Booker Moore
Les Spike Realty
Butch Sooy
Rollie Edgar
Tammy Wilson
Clayton Nelson
Toth rallies to take title
Ron Fritz faltered on the first hole of the final round and lost by two strokes to Bob Toth at the Lorain County Caravan golf tournament. Toth carded 33 36 69 for 297, Fritz 42 33 75 for 299 at Pinebrook Golf Course.
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Ron Fritz
Lorain County
Bob Toth
Toth
Fritz
Pinebrook
Rocky Ross
Johnson seeks reinstatement in landmark Angels case
Detroit report details 28 year old Alex Johnson's bid to be placed on the disabled list retroactively after a 30 day suspension for not giving his best effort. Marvin Miller of the MLB Players Association notes emotional reasons may excuse fines and suspensions. Johnson alleges racism and has sought back pay pension benefits and fines reimbursement amid a closed hearing in Detroit.
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Detroit
Alex Johnson
California Angels
Johnson
Marvin Miller
Major League Baseball Players Association
Bearch
Miller
Ponchartrain Hotel
Angels
Lefty Phillips
Baseball
Bowie Kuhn
Chapin Trucking Wins Elyria Senior Softball Title in Comeback
Chapin Trucking rose from the losers bracket to beat Bernie's 10 to 6 for the Elyria Senior Division championship. Ron Fly earned the win despite 14 hits as Chapin overturned a 6-2 deficit and built a 9-2 lead, with Fly, Long, and Buckowski each collecting three hits.
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Chapin
Elyria Softball League
Bernie's
Bill Baker
Casey's
Elyria Foundry
Bernies
Ron Fly
Bernie
Panthers lose starter as Szabo breaks hand
Panthers coach Tom McCartney saw the offense slowed by the loss of right tackle Bert Szabo, a 200-pound junior who broke his hand in drills and will likely miss the season. The squad practiced without pads, focusing on polish, timing, goal line work, and a stressed defense as the backs showed progress in warm afternoon drills.
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Panthers
Tom McCartney
Bert Szabo
Szabo
McCartney
McCartney McCartney
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CT Sports Editor
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John Marzin
Frank Bago
Bob Corsaro
John Repko
Corsara
Repko
John Bailesky
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Bernard Walend
Varndell
Walend
Oscar Abrigo
Roy Lewis
Abrigo
Lewis
Robert Mason
Eli Gallagher
Jerry Pearlman
L. Bidlake
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B. Ensley
D. Williams
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