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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1978
Page
8
Pittsburgh dominated Denver with Bradshaw connecting with Stallworth for multiple big plays and a 19 10 lead at halftime. Stallworth set a Steelers receiving record with ten catches while Harris and Bleier added key runs and Gerela kicked two more field goals.
Pittsburgh defeated Denver 33-10 to advance to the AFC championship. Franco Harris ran for 105 yards and scored twice, Terry Bradshaw threw two TDs in 44 seconds, and Joe Greene blocked a late field goal to preserve the win. Harris set a career post season TD record with 12.
Bobby Shomo led Elyria Christian Academy with 29 points on 13 of 25 shooting as ECA beat Real Life Christian 53 to 49. John Frymier added 13 points and 11 rebounds while both teams hit about 38 percent. ECA improved to 4-3 overall and 1-3 in the Western Reserve Conference with a Friday league trip to Corinth Christian.
Northfield officials announced a four night a week winter race schedule starting Friday, with Mondays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays in the first part and Wednesdays added in February. The winter meet ends March 24, spring meet dates pending clarification. Work on clubhouse stairs and grandstand concession expansion are noted, and Northfield Park plans its Autotrack wagering system debut in 1979, with limited use during winter and full rollout in spring. The 100 race programs will keep two Big Triples and seven perfectas, matching 1978 figures.
Elyria Bantams defeated Brookley 7 to 5 at North Rec. John O'Donnell scored a hat trick while Donnie Lavell and Scott Roth added singles. Assists went to Mark Krupp with three, Tim Brown, Brian Rummel and Rod Fair with two each. Elyria outshot 27 to 17. Steve Kokoski stopped 16 Brook lyn shots. Bantams head to Kent next Friday January 5th with a 7-8 record.
Bay Village Rockets push Admiral King to a one point decision 48-47 in non conference action. Erie Morrison and Tom Everson fueled Bay’s late rally while Ray’s defense slowed Admiral King’s usually high scoring attack. Morrison 12 and Everson 13 led King, Bay’s Kaiser added 17 as both teams shot 40 percent and traded leads down the stretch. King next hosts Buckeye Conference action at Fremont while Bay visits North Olmsted in SWC play.
Bowling Green defeats Villanova with a 67 to 4 margin in the Blade-Glass City Classic while Youngstown State and St Francis (Pa) win decisive games. The slate includes Kent State and Delaware State close losses and West Virginia edging Marshall in Morgantown Consolation action. Distinct meet results feature Gannon, New York Tech, Georgetown, Jersey City State, Lycoming and other small college showings.
Elyria Catholic junior varsity team raced to an 18-4 first quarter lead and never trailed, finishing with a 49-36 victory over Chanel. Strong Panthers defense held Chanel to 18 points through three quarters while the offense built the early cushion.
South Amherst star Mike Razdih poured in 29 but Lucas countered with John Banks scoring 24, and Ted Stone 14 plus Guy Ross 10 to edge the Cavaliers. Banks hit 12 of 23 as Lucas led by eight at halftime, then held on after a late rally. South Amherst drops to 3-5.
The Stroh's Professional Bowling Team visits Elyria Bowling Center on January 6 at 9 30 p m to face local all stars in a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Pledges per strike gather at lanes, with donors able to pledge per strike or per bowler. Local bowlers like Ray Benson have already raised several dollars per strike, and plans include pledge sheets at area lanes and a reprinted pledge card in the Chronicle. The event features team members and a schedule for additional appearances in Lorain and a Rainbow Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser the week of January 7.
Elyria Parks and Recreation invites girls ages eight to fourteen living in Elyria or with a full time Elyria parent to sign up for the Little Miss basketball league. Signups end Saturday January 6 from 11 30 a m to 1 p m at the Rec Center on Prospect Street. A five dollar league fee is required and more information is available by calling 322 3028.
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