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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1968
Page
5
The UCLA Bruins under coach John Wooden extended their legendary run by giving Wooden his 400th win since taking charge in 1948. The milestone capped a night of solid team performance as Wooden’s program continued its reputation for excellence.
UCLA opened the Pacific Coast Conference slate with a 97 69 win over Washington State to extend its winning streak to 48 straight and threaten San Francisco’s all time record. The Bruins led 13 2 early and coasted, with standout notes on Lew Alcindor era implications and top Ivy League results from Columbia and Cornell.
Los Angeles coach George Allen plans to use regulars against the Cleveland Browns in the Playoff Bowl in Miami. Browns coach Blanton Collier says younger players will be tested, with Gary Lane likely to share quarterback duties and Ernie Green listed as doubtful with Larry Conjar likely starting if needed. About 50,000 fans expected. LA favored by nine points.
Elyria junior varsity defeated visiting Lorain 55 to 40 on Friday night with Chris Reinhardt scoring 12 points and Rod Sheldon adding 11. In hockey, Detroit Red Wings recalled forward Ron Anderson from Fort Worth in the CHL to cover injuries.
Lorain beat Elyria 62 to 50 on Elyria’s home court to stay tied for first in the Buckeye Conference at 6-1. Lorain’s defense and hot in game shooting in the middle quarters broke the game open, while Elyria’s outside shooting cooled, leaving the Pioneers to regroup for a non conference date with Toledo Start and a next week visit from Admiral King.
Milan edged Hillsdale 55 54 to seize sole possession of first in the Firelands Conference. Milan’s Kiser and Schlessman each scored 14, Vanderpool 11, Bolin led Hillsdale with 19, Louden 18. Milan hit 19 of 29 free throws, Hillsdale 10 of 21. Milan outrebounded 65 42.
In a high turnover game Lorain used 24 to Elyria’s 10 to grab 19 more shots and win by a margin that left Elyria at 38 with 318 left. Harold Day tied the third quarter with a jumper but Lorain pulled away as Griesser connected late.
The Admirals beat Fremont 74 to 71 as Vic Guerrieri led with 28 points. Bob Hitchens added 14 and Don Brown 12 for Admiral King in the Buckeye Conference clash. Fremont trimmed late as Tom Weisz and John Admiral King contributed key plays.
Admiral King outrebounds Fremont 49 to 35 and shoots 38 percent to win 81-66. Schwartz scores 12 and Fahrbach 10 for the losers as Fremont hits 39 percent and struggles at the line late in the fourth.
Sandusky High School defeated host Mansfield Tygers 93-79 in a Buckeye Conference game. Tom Darden led the Blue Streaks with 24 points as Sandusky rallied from a 24-19 first quarter deficit to take a 41-38 halftime lead and pull away. Fremont struggled, falling to 1-8 overall and 0-7 conference.
The Toledo Start Spartans defeated the Polar Bears of Toledo 59 to 42 in prep basketball. Start, Elyria's foe tonight, raised its season record to six wins and one loss.
Marion Harding High School remains tied for first in the Buckeye Conference after beating Findlay 61 to 59. Bob Young led with 17 points and John Creasap added 16 as four players reached double figures for the Presidents.
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