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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1971
Page
3
Lexington Ohio AP reports Mid-Ohio Raceway resurfaced with over 3000 tons of asphalt and 6500 feet of new guardrail. Track president Les Griebling announced the 1972 schedule for Can-Am and Trans-Am events with tests planned July 8-9 and Can-Am August 5-6, Trans-Am June 3-4.
UCLA leads the United Press International board of coaches poll with 324 points and 29 first place votes as North Carolina is second with 275 points. Marquette falls to third while Ohio State and Maryland follow. 34 coaches voted.
In a Friday bout at the Coliseum Oberlin erased a 27 point deficit late in the third, rallying to defeat Elyria Catholic in a performance coaches called one of the great games. The second highlight came Sunday at Cleveland Stadium as the Browns beat the Bengals with Pitts’ third quarter catch and a 72 yard drive before the half. Leroy Kelly paced Cleveland, while a Hall of Fame nods push continues in Elyria with nominations open until January 1 for local sports greats.
The UPI top 27 college basketball teams are listed with first place votes and win loss records in parentheses as the season opens. The ranking reflects early performance and expectations for the postseason race.
Nebraska finishes 1971 regular season 12–0 and tops the AP final poll with 48 first place votes and 1,086 points. Alabama 11–0 sits second and eyes the Orange Bowl showdown against Nebraska for the national crown after bowl results.
Jack Nicklaus wins the Walt Disney World Open with a 273 and 15 under par, earning $244,490 to top a year of sponsor money. Deane Beman, Lee Trevino and Arnold Palmer chase the money list as Trevino and Palmer skip the Bahamas finale.
Princeton freshman Rimol scored 23 points to outduel North Carolina star Robert McAdoo as the Tigers defeated the second-ranked Tarheels 89-73. Ted Manakas added 21 for Princeton and Brian Taylor 16 as the Tigers shot 57 percent and built a 13 point cushion late.
The Vikings beat South Dakota 94 to 5 to snap a 15 game losing streak. Dan Lee, a 6 foot 8 sophomore, sparked a quick 15 4 lead as Cleveland State improved to 1 2. The Coyotes fell to 2 2 and never recovered.
Lorain CLEVELAND, Ohio AP: Elyria Catholic freshmen beat Lorain 47 31 with 24 points from Lorain Scott Plas. Browns announce mail orders for playoff game tickets, price tiers, and handling charge as they seek fans to order via self addressed envelope.
New York Nets of the ABA requested waivers on 6 foot 7 forward Rog Greacen after acquiring him from the Milwaukee Bucks in a pre season deal. He played only four games for the Nets, scoring two points in 20 minutes.
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