21 Dec 1979
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1979
Page
1
Elyria High basketball team enters a pivotal weekend after two early losses to Admiral King and Findlay. Coach Dick Roth says a third defeat would put the Pioneers far behind the leaders as they travel to Mansfield tonight and host Sandusky on Saturday, testing the club's character.
Elyria Catholic coach Bob Guinta and Oberlin's Syd Scott hinge plans on the game turning on press defense. Scott warns Elyria Catholic must break the press while Guinta admits their pressure has waned recently and defense remains a concern as they beat St Pete's 66 54.
Elyria West coach Tom Binkley recalls a 83-61 win at Sandusky Perkins on November 28 1978 as an exceptional ballgame. He hopes his Wolverines end a two game slide by stringing four good quarters this time after two rough road losses last weekend and a prior close setback at Southview.
New York Knicks suffer 128-118 defeat to San Diego Clippers as a halftime pie-throwing stunt delays start of second half by 52 minutes. Coach Red Holzman protests the disruption while Bill Cartwright scores a career high 37 for the Knicks. Clippers pull away late with 32 from Lloyd Free and 24 from Swen Nater. Bucks top Kings 120-109 and Hawks beat Pistons 193.
BYU Cougars, 11-0, led by All American quarterback Marc Wilson, face Indiana in the Holiday Bowl and are hailed as potentially Big Ten worthy. Indiana coach Lee Corso calls BYU perhaps the best ninth ranked team ever, rivaling Ohio State. Big Ten No.1 Ohio State meets Southern Cal in the Rose Bowl.
Oklahoma star Billy Sims leads college football with the most runs ending in touchdowns, a standout metric among running backs. Charles White and Garries are noted for comparative success in the report.
In the AFC wild card Saturday Earl Campbell leads the Houston Oilers at the Astrodome against the Denver Broncos as the NFLs top rusher seeks to power a playoff run. surrounding notes highlight Denver defense, and Philadelphia visits Chicago with Walter Payton and Wilbert Montgomery in key showdowns.
The Oilers boast improved health and depth as they prepare to face a Broncos squad mixing players at running back and a standout quarterback Craig Morton. Houston hopes to reach San Diego for a date with the Chargers, while Denver aims for Pittsburgh to duel the Steelers.
Elyria High, 6-0, hosts 3-0 North Olmsted in a pivotal wrestling clash at 7:30 p.m. The Pioneers seek to extend a rare unbeaten run against a strong lineup led by state champ Joe McFarland. Dan Carpenter aims for revenge at 185 as Sheldon Carpenter adds depth with two Carpenters providing late kick.
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