Cavaliers Suffer Eighth Straight Loss to Celtics in Boston
The Cavaliers were overwhelmed 121-99 by the Boston Celtics at the Boston Garden. Cleveland, missing key players Fitch unavailable, showed brief resistance early before Boston pulled away behind Dave Cowens Glenn McDonald and Paul Westphal. Bobby Smith stood out for Cleveland with 32 points.
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Elyria claims Buckeye title share with Marion victory
Elyria used its No 3 offense to edge Marion 42 33 at Marion securing at least a share of the Buckeye title. Mericle scored 12 and Balser key plays down the stretch as Elyria pulled away late in the fourth. The Pioneers hold a potential outright crown path with two shoes left.
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Pioneers Extend Win Streak With Road Victory
Elyria improved to 14-1 overall and 12 straight wins as their defense held the home team to 40 percent shooting on 14 of 47 while forcing 17 turnovers. Balser and Eckster James each had four assists. Harris led Elyria with 15 points and 12 rebounds as Richard Montague and the Pioneers edged the Prexies 30-28 on the boards.
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Jalowiec fuels Midview past Brookside in Lakeland clash
Max Jalowiec scores 16 points as Midview rips Brookside 74 62 to extend its win streak to five. The Middies ride a late third quarter 13-0 burst and clamp down on Sal Montanaro with a collapsing defense.
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Crusaders blank Oilers as Cheevers shines
Cleveland Crusaders goalie Gerry Cheevers stopped 28 shots to blank the Edmonton Oilers 2 0 in WHA play. Al McDonough and Skip Krake scored, with McDonough’s 30 foot blast opening the scoring and Krake sealing it on a late breakaway after a turnover.
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Elyria Catholic Falls at Chanel in NCC Clash
Elyria Catholic trailed Chanel most of the game and fell 74-53 as Chanel used a late first quarter press and strong shooting to seize control. Plas led Chanel with 22 points while Elyria’s Plas scored 11 and Joe Majewski added 13 as the Firebirds improved to contend atop the NCC.
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Lombardi Lineman Award Dinner Nominees Announced
Fourteen players from Lorain County area schools compete for the second annual Vince Lombardi Lineman of the Year Award to be presented at a Lorain Youth Center event. Offensive and defensive winners will be named at 6 30 p m with proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Principal speaker is Channel newsman John Hambrick.
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West Faces Southview After Upset Victory Tease
Elyria West seeks its 100th coaching win for Tom Binkley as it hosts Southview in a rematch of last year’s 60-59 Wolverines upset. Southview aims to avenge that loss while Elyria West looks to extend a recent good run and break a five-game slide by Elyria schools.
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