Elyria fan Walt Rock to star in Super Bowl bid
The Washington Redskins tackle Walt Rock, Elyria High and Lorain County sports figure, will seek his first Super Bowl win against Miami. Rock, a 10 year pro, praised for past highs including a 1966 Pro Bowl and a Maryland standout, reflects on Clemente and other humanitarian athletes.
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Mud Bowl routs Bittner DeCarlo in 38 Club win
The 38 Club opened with an eight hit first inning and an error to build a 7-0 lead, beating Bittner DeCarlo 16-2 in the 35th Mud Bowl. Hank Janowicz led with three hits in four trips, as five teammates collected two hits each and Dennis Kaminski took the loss.
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Rodgers Sets Records In Nebraska Notre Dame Orange Bowl Victory
Rodgers explodes for 204 yards from scrimmage and a 32 yard TD as Nebraska builds a 40 point lead against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. He lines up at multiple positions including I back and wide receiver, guiding Nebraska to a bowl offensive record 588 yards while coach Ara Parseghian lauds his versatility.
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Redskins Reach First NFL Title Game Since 1945
Washington coach George Allen led the Redskins to the NFL championship after a 26 3 victory over Dallas in the conference title. QB Kilmer and WR Charley Taylor connected for two touchdowns as the defense stifled the Cowboys. President Nixon praised the team before their Jan 14 trip to Los Angeles for Super Bowl VII.
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Elyria YMC Girls Win Two Gymnastics Classes
Elyria YMC girls gymnastics team captured two titles at Niles last Wednesday, taking the Prep and Junior divisions. Valerie Prity led Cadet beam, Karla Delodge led Preps on bars and beam, Denise Striker runner up overall, Lane Pictiola top in Junior bars with beam and vault weakly noted, and Pam Shriver highlighted Senior placements.
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New York Harness Racing Kicks Off Season
The Yonkers racing season opens at Yonkers Raceway with new contenders. Qui Hebha Beth debuts to join the Dealy Double and Superieda in the wagering lineup as spectators return to the track.
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