Lacroix Leads East to WHA All-Star Victory in 8-4 Win
Andre Lacroix scored twice to pace the East past the West 8-4 in St Paul. Walton earned Most Valuable Player honors, with goals late in the first and in the second period. The East routed legends Hull and Howe, building on early goals by Houle and Backstrom as Lacroix’s game winner came at 19:12.
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Toronto
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Quebec
Rejean Houle
Chicago
Ralph Backstrom
Pleau
Cleveland
Gerry Pinder
Lacrouux
Mike Walton
Avon
Firelands
Fireherds
Yankees name Virdon new manager for New York
AP reporting that Bill Virdon was named manager of the New York Yankees after a three month dispute with Oakland owner Charles Finley over Williams. Virdon, ex Pirates skipper, will manage for one year with Whitey Ford as pitching coach and Howser and Howard rehired as coaches.
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Dick Williams
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Charley
George M Steinbrenner
Steinbrenner
Pirates
Whitey Ford
Dick Howser
Elston Howard
Gabe Paul
Yankee
Rival Buckeye showdown in Elyria Lorain tilt tonight
Elyria hosts Lorain in a crucial Buckeye Conference showdown with title implications. The Pioneers pace and shooting contrast Lorains defense, as Elyria seeks to speed the game and avenge recent results. Key players include Elyrias Jerry Gilbert and Bob Bosley and Lorains Larry Vangeloff Jim Stephenson and Bob Migra.
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Mike Riley
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Riley
Jerry Gilbert
Bob Bosley
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Jerry
Bob
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Gilbert
Bosley
Don Mason
Gary Stevenson
Larry Vangeloff
Steelers
Jim Stephenson
Bob Migra
Sherman Williams
Bo Worthy
Midview Faces Clearview In Lakeland Showdown Weekend
Midview High basketball stands at 5-1 overall and 2-1 in Lakeland Conference as they host Brookside tonight and Clearview tomorrow on the Clippers’ court. Clearview, 6-1 overall and 3-0 in league, leads the race with star Lar ry Harris challenging Midview’s balanced lineup and potential upset bid.
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Lakeland
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Midview
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Brookside
Amberat
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Alonso Stacey
Bob Wales
Phil Spence
Ely Somek
Harris
Fortner
Randy Randy Disnese
Amherst
Lington
Vermilion
Pioneer and Steelmen Season Records Collage at THUMS ARENA
Elyria and Toledo Libbey clash through a string of scores as Pioneer and Steelmen post results. Notable games include Admiral King 78 53, Columbus Marion Franklin 73 59, Findlay 72 49, Mansfield 64 54, Sandusky 70 61, Marion 57 61, and Fremont 68 54. Hosted at Holl THUMS ARENA with a busy slate shaping the season.
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Steelmen
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Toledo Libbey
Columbus
Marion Franklin
Findlay
Mansfield
Marion
Fremont
Cleveland Rhodes
Southview
Marton
Pro basketball Yankees aid Tigers in season opener
The New York Yankees will help the Detroit Tigers start their 1974 baseball season at home in Detroit on April 9, marking the debut game for both teams under the new schedule.
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Detroit
Williams vows court battle over Yankees job after Virdon hire
Riviera Beach Florida AP Williams says he will sue Oakland owner Charlie Finley to force compliance with his contract after New York hired Bill Virdon as manager. Williams quit the A's to join the Yankees but Cron voided his contract. he plans legal action from his home as the dispute unfolds.
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New York Yankees
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Yankees
Joe Cronin
Elyria and Clearview Among Ohio High School Elite
Elyria High and Clearview placed among Ohio’s top programs in the initial UPI high school basketball ratings. Elyria 10th in Class AAA with 42 points, Clearview 2nd in Class A with 95 points and one first place vote. Canton McKinley leads Class AAA, while Akron Manchester tops Class AA.
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South Central
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Lutheran East
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Canton McKinley
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Elyria Catholic
Manchester
Mike Phillips
Avon Firelands clash to decide Inland cage crown
Avon coach Don Burkin notes volatile Avon seasons while Firelands seeks a football and basketball title double. Avon faces winless Columbia and Keystone as Firelands aims to claim the Inland Conference. Weekend schedule includes Buckeye at Avon and South Amherst hosting Highland with key divisional implications.
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