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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1981
Page
8
CT Sports notes the balanced 17‑team field at Admiral King, led by Southview 18‑2 and riding an eight‑game win streak. Elyria and Admiral King loom as strong challengers with historic sectional success, while Rocky River and Amherst‑Westlake contest early games as the bracket unfolds.
Class AA and A previews highlight a crowded sectional bracket on Page B-8 with Pioneers hosting Avon Lake Friday at 8 15 p m televised delayed at 10 p m WVIZ TV Channel 25 North Kingeville and Admiral King figure in upper bracket battles while Midview, Fairview, Lora and Elyria join the action March 3 to 13 as district berths are decided and Southview, Elyria and Cloverleaf loom as potential district contenders.
The Chronicle Telegram dated Tuesday February 24 1981 lists editor Jerry Rombach as the paper’s editor. The note confirms the date and leadership but provides no other events or byline details.
Force wins dominant victory at city men’s bowling meet. Local standings and key performances highlighted as teams contend for top honors. YMCA swim team report follows on page B-9.
Eldon Miller, OSU basketball coach, says he will not resign after a 12 11 record and growing criticism. He notes fans booing after losses and defends focus on tough challenges. Columbus discussions say no campaign to fire him, though campus mood is grim and alumni debate continues.
Frank Edwards drew a crowd of 3 355 for CSU’s final home game, but Illinois State handed Cleveland State a 62 53 loss. Edwards led with 39 minutes, five of 15 shooting, while CSU was held to its season low of 53 points and a 16 9 record.
B E R E A Baldwin Wallace shot to 20-5 with a 115-79 conquest of Oberlin in the Ohio Athletic Conference Northern Division opener at Upsprung Gym. BW led 18-16 before a 20-0 burst and seven minutes of scoring, seven players in double figures, 68 second half points, advancing to the division semifinals against Heidothers 2.
Elyria Catholic of 19-1 ranks fourth in the final AP state Class AA boys basketball poll. Guinte's Panthers tally 170 points, Willard leads Double-A at 275, Struthers 260, Napoleon 218. Southview 17th in Class AAA. Misefield's conference champions lead Classes AAA and A.
Cleveland star Mike Mitchell was named NBA Player of the Week after becoming the first this season to score 40 or more points in consecutive games. A separate league dispute over franchise plans surfaced as Cavalier president Ted Stepien allegedly did not inform the board about moves unless attendance improves.
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