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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1971
Page
4
Elyria's 72-67 defeat at Marion marked a fourth straight loss amid heavy free throw volume by opponents. Marion converted 30 of 39 from the 15 foot line while Elyria failed to earn many attempts, despite strong inside play and late resistance.
Marion roared to a 60 33 JV win over Elyria as Preston Owens and Mike Roads closed the game with free throws. Pietch led Elyria with 25 points while Dan Hawke and Dave Sellers each scored seven for Elyria, and Marion improved to 8 7 with their fourth win in five games.
Elyria coach Bob Hersman criticized several calls after a 72-67 loss to an unnamed opponent. He praised his players for fighting hard, shooting well, rebounding, and pressing, while noting defense faltered in the first half. Marion coach Dick Brown commended Elyria's effort and described the Buckeye Conference matchup as dog eat dog.
Findlay Findlay outscored Admiral King 10-2 in overtime to secure an 88-80 win and at least a share of the Buckeye Conference crown. Wenner led Findlay with 30 points and 18 rebounds, while Deidrick scored 28 for King before fouling out in the deciding period. King played without three starters as the Trojans improved to 15-0 overall and 12-0 in conference with a home date next week.
New London Wildcats defeated Norwalk St Paul 56 to 53 for a second consecutive victory. The win marked their first since the February Class A Sectional Tournament, continuing their late-season push.
Bob Bourne parred 71 to post 145 for 36 holes and survive the halfway cut at the Ontario Open Golf Tournament. He trails leader John Jacobs by eight strokes after Jacobs held a five shot cushion. Bourne represents Aqua Marine in Avon Lake, formerly Oberlin.
Lorain County Community College’s Commodores defeated Allegheny South 100 to 79 in a Turnpike Athletic Conference game. The balanced attack featured Sylvester Fisher leading with 18 points off the bench, Jim Gregory 16, and key contributions from Ed Ashley and Jim Jones. Thornton and Tanner led South with 25 and 23 points, while Pickett added 12 and 15 rebounds for the Commodores who improve to 8-0 in league play and 7-3 overall.
Wellington breaks down in a slow start allowing the Clippers to seize control for a 72 44 victory. The win leaves the Clippers unbeaten at 12 0 in Lakeland Conference play and in line for a share of the conference title.
Veteran area basketball referee Dick Gibbs died at Lorain St Joseph Hospital two hours after collapsing at halftime during the Lorain Catholic Fremont St Joseph game he officiated. Gibbs 37 organized Sharon Pa tournaments and was active in Little League baseball. He worked with Newark Clary of Avon Lake. Obituary on pages 10.
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