John Thomas Nears 7-2 Indoor High Jump Title
World champion John Thomas is favored to clear seven feet two inches this indoor season and may try tonight at the New York A. C. meet in Madison Square Garden. Coach Ed Flanagan predicts a strong showing after limited practice and recent near misses at seven two.
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Cincinnati
Jerry West
West Virginia
Pond Stars Lead Pharohs In Class C Victory
Ritchie Pond scored 23 points to lead the Pharohs to a 54 52 win over the Jaws in YMCA Class C action. Vic Bronish of the Ridgerunners had 21 points, while the Cossacks beat the Undertakers 6 43 and the Ridge Bombets beat the T Ups 58 36.
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Ridgerunners
Poad
Avon Lake Shores Up Second Place With Brookside Win
Avon Lake County Shoremen beat Brookside 61 38 to seize runner up in the Lorain County League. Mike Ehner led with 17 points as Avon Lake improved to 6 2 in league play and 124 on the season. Brookside finished 3 5. Dan Opfer and Bill Johnson missed due to flu. Steve Klemen had 13 for Brookside with Tom Kase adding 14 for Avon Lake.
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Basketball Scores Across Ohio Neighborhood Leagues
Numerous high school and college games reported with wide scoring totals. Notable results include Oberlin 69 over Rochester 60, St. Xavier 77 over Hughes 66, and Elyria 62 over Lorain 57, with teams from Cleveland, Medina, Kent, and Akron area leagues posting various wins and losses.
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Shanks Paces Oberlin Yeomen in 69 60 Win at Rochester
Merril Shanks led Oberlin College Yeomen to a 69 60 victory over the University of Rochester in Rochester New York. Shanks scored 20 points on eight field goals and four free throws with Ron Jacobs adding 15. Oberlin held a 31 28 halftime lead and remained ahead despite Rochester tying late. Oberlin improves to 12 2. Rochester falls to 6 5.
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Margaretta Dukes conquer Wellington in Lakeland clash
Margaretta High led by Bill Greene 16 points and Rich Rohrbacher 13 defeated Wellington 52 to 40 in Lakeland Conference action. Dick Hyde 13 and Gil Shellhouse 12 added for Margaretta as Wellington suffers its 14th loss and Margaretta moves to 5-5 in league play.
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Bowling results from Merchants Midnight and related leagues
League tables from The Tavern and various bowling groups show Gartner's Inn, Ohio Vending, and Paye at top in multiple divisions. Notable high scores include Dorothy Davidson 685 series and L. Gault 429 in a busy card of matches across Merchant Midnight and related leagues.
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Bowling League Scores Highlight Local Meet
Beam Hits 234 led Trayiv Men's Bowling League action at Perky Lanes with Orangieton and Herb Pycraft posting strong marks. Suburban Gas, Redley & Som, and Gasmen rounded out top team efforts as Horvath and Welch delivered notable individual games. Burkett's City Service led the Early Bind Women's League with Bassett's Apparel recording 632 and 1 957 series.
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Avon Lake pins Vermilion in wrestling match 32 7
Avon Lake High defeated Vermilion 32 to 7 with Dan Harris and Greg Weiss securing the only pins. Vermilion’s lone winner was John Cates at 173 pounds, while two matches ended in draws in the 165 and heavyweight classes.
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Greg Weiss
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Jim Mahr
Robert Hotcamp
Larry Huff
Mike Schwartz
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George Hubach
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Jerry Laughlin
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Denny Owen
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Frank Folino
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Barbers Rally Past Bucks 67 47 Behind Armstrong 20
MALLET CREEK The Seville Barbers built a six point lead after one period and rose to beat Buckeye Bucks 67 to 47. John Armstrong scored 20 to lead Barbers with Bob Chidsey adding 19 and Jim Framer 10 as Tom Masters led Buckeye with 11. Final totals Seville 67 Buckeye 47.
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Barons Halted In Climb For AHL Playoffs
The Cleveland Barons lost 4-2 to Springfield, dropping to fifth in the American Hockey League. Marcel Paille starred in goal for Springfield, keeping the Barons six points back of the fourth-place playoff spot as Providence also fell.
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Griffith Upsets Ortega In Split Decision At Garden
Emile Griffith claims a controversial draw from a split decision over Mexican Gaspar Ortega in Madison Square Garden. Referee Harry Ebbets drew Griffin’s ire as Griffith, 21, 147 1/2 pounds, notches his 16th win in 17 starts and is seen as the crowd favorite by most sports writers.
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Oberlin Yeomen Rout Rochester in Easy 76 19 Swim Meet
Oberlin College Yeomen, coached by Ralph Bibler, defeated Rochester University tankers 76 to 19 at Rochester. The win marked the seventh straight victory for the undefeated Yeomen this season.
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