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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1971
Page
5
Wilt Chamberlain, returning after knee surgery and few games last season, becomes the second pro player ever to reach 20000 rebounds in a game in Omaha. He trails Bill Russell as the first to reach the milestone.
Wilt Chamberlain reached his 20000th career rebound, the second in league history, as the Lakers lost to the Cincinnati Royals 146 112. He added 40 points and 23 rebounds before a breakup night for Detroit's Dave Bing, plus notes on Earl Monroe, Gus Johnson, and Seattle's Haywood legal questions.
The Chronicle Telegram reports major area basketball tournament action across three classes AAA AA and A at Admiral King Baldwin Wallace and North Ridgeville. New entrants include Lakewood St Edward Rocky River Fairview Strongsville Brunswick Medina and more with Lakewood St Ed undefeated in AP poll. Ed Dinniger oversees Lorain district. North Ridgeville hosts Class A with Borromeo Kirtland Lutheran East and others.
Avon Lake golfer Bobby Bourne heads to the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open as part of the 1971 PGA tour for a $110,000 event. His exemption follows a 68th place finish at the Bahama Island Open, and sponsor Ivan Roberts backs a three year plan. Bourne aims to play all 63 tournaments, improve his late-round results, and maintain steady daily discipline as he transitions from teaching to full time tour life.
Elyria Catholic High School's basketball team is tied for 30th in Class AA in the first season poll by United Press International coaches. Other area mentions include Lorain Catholic third in Class A and Findlay third in large school Class AAA, with Clearview tied for 34th in Class AA.
Baltimore defeated Seattle 109 to 101 while Portland hammered Boston 194 to 120. Philadelphia beat San Francisco 97 as Detroit edged Atlanta 98 to 92 and Chicago won 116 to 0. San Diego routed Cincinnati 148 to 103 and Los Angeles 12 fell to Utah 114 to 99 with Texas 142 to 13 over Pittsburgh 13. Memphis 88. Nawspaper BRG High.
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