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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1966
Page
2
Elyria looks ahead to a busy year with Class A and AA post season hoops, spring track records, and summer baseball leagues. Local fans anticipate bowling tournaments, golf, boating, and auto racing as youth programs like Little League, Hot Stove, and American Legion stay strong.
In New Orleans UPI notes contrast between Florida's Steve Spurrier and Missouri's Gary Lane. Lane, a 6 foot 1 inch 195 pound runner passer, led clutch plays against Minnesota, Colorado, Oklahoma State and Kansas. Spurrier exits with numerous passing records and honors, while Dan Devine calls Spurrier the most dangerous quarterback Missouri has faced.
Elyria High and Elyria Catholic prepare for the 1966 football season. Elyria High, led by Coach Bill Barton, faces backfield and line losses and heavy reliance on Beidelman. Elyria Catholic, under Coach Wayne Diederich, brings 45 of 51 players back but must replace top backs and improve size and psychology. tougher opponents loom.
A jumble of high school and college scores across Ohio cities including Portsmouth, Columbus Walnut Ridge, Lima Senior, Brecksville, Cleveland Max Hayes, St. Edward, Holy Name, Mentor and others. Many games show large margins with several close quarters and occasional OT indications. The tally includes Dayton Meadowdale 75 over Riser 58 and Jefferson 63 over Parkersburg.
Elyria High eyes a return to the district and sectional crown as the 1965 tournament opens in February. Coach Dale Reichenbach's crew flaunts height and experience but faces strong rivals like Admiral King Bay Village Oberlin and Elyria Catholic. Top regional foes include Toledo Libbey Marion Sandusky Findlay Lima Senior and Lima Shawnee with Admiral King hosting the district at its 4000 seat gym.
Elyria area tackles spring drills with hopes of recapturing last season’s excitement after finishing 13-13. Key players include McGhee, Queen, Campbell, Overs, and pitcher Cavin. John Reith and the American Legion team anticipate a strong run, while Little League leader Shorty Lappin retires from presidency as plans emerge for Senior Little League.
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