Gag rule on officiating sparks owners crisis in NFL
Melvin Durslag notes a NFL bylaws ban on criticizing officiating aims to curb violence and preserve order. The piece follows Ralph Wilson and Carroll Rosenbloom reacting to a costly call in a playoff race, suggesting fines and potential owner support to mitigate stress while preserving competitiveness.
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Raiders set to host Firelands after big win over Lutheran West
Columbia overwhelmed Lutheran West 80-60 to seize a one game lead in the Inland Conference and set up a showdown with Firelands. Forward Ken Broz led all scorers with 31 points aided by Dave Hagens’ outlet passes and strong defense from captain John Elek.
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Ridgeville Pulls Away To Beat Vermilion In Lakeland Clash
Ridgeville overcame an 0-7 Vermilion starts by outside shooting and a fourth quarter rally to win 76-63 in Lakeland play. Seifert had 23 points and 20 rebounds, Seker led Vermilion with 24, as Ridgeville improved to 2-4. Vermilion hosts Wellington on January 6 after a tough night.
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Tillow's free throws lift Rocky River to 63 62 win
With 14 seconds remaining John Tillow drilled two free throws to push Rocky River ahead by three in a Southwestern Conference game, as the Pirates edged Bay 63-62. Brian Tillow led Rocky River with strong play and scoring support.
Western Reserve sinks Pirates in 52 38 win
Western Reserve defeated Firelands Conference foe Black River 52 to 38 as each of the first three quarters stayed in single digits. Top scorers were Sullivan with 20 points and 10 rebounds, Tillow 17, Vazquez 10, while Ray St. George led Rocky River with 18 points. Next week Rocky River visits Olmsted Falls for a key conference showdown. both teams stand 4-1 in the league.
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Amherst Comets Down Oberlin In Lakeland Showdown
Amherst surged past Oberlin 67 to 52 to break the Indians’ first-place tie in Lakeland Conference. Amherst’s defense and aggressive pressure forced Oberlin’s foul trouble as guard play and timely steals fueled the comeback and sealed the win.
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Clearview keeps Lakeland lead after win over Wellington
Clearview defeats Wellington 64 59 to stretch their Lakeland Conference record to 4 0. Jim Arnold led Clearview with 21 points while Guy Neal 23 and 19 rebounds paced Wellington. The result leaves Clearview atop the standings and sets up a trip to Columbia next Tuesday.
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Brookside routs Midview in 91-56 blowout
Brookside dominated rebounding and fast breaks to surge past Midview 91-56. Kevin Volbert led with 20 points and 18 boards while Rick Rogala sparked the second half surge as Midview shot 37 percent and never recovered. Brookside improves to 3-1 in Lakeland Conference. Midview stays winless.
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Firelands defeats Buckeye in Inland Conference clash
Firelands topped Buckeye 82 to 61 in Inland Conference action. The Falcons pulled away with 47 second half points led by double figure scorers Bill Dodd Bill Wasem and Doug Campbell Dodd paced the game as the top scorer.
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