Sports questions answer roundup from reader queries
A compilation of reader inquiries about teams and players including the Browns schedule, franchise awards for Miami and Minnesota, retired numbers in Cleveland, longest home run at Cleveland Stadium, ABA three point line, Babe Ruth’s age at 714th, and Super Bowl predictions. Answers reference 1960s through 1970s teams and notable figures like OJ Simpson Fran Tarkenton and Lou Groza.
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Medina Tops Fairview In Close Conference Tilt
Medina led by Chuckview and Shields as Medina upset Fairview 62 58 in a Southwestern Conference game. Shields scored 22 on 10 of 19, Jeff Cox had 15 points and 11 rebounds, Craig Campbell 14 points, while Brook Wiggins added 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Warriors. Fairview’s Tarry Muzohi contributed 12.
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Tarry Muzohi
Schneider Leads Panthers in Stat Dominance
Panthers coach Bob Guintt told senior Ric Schneider he must carry the team this season as the Panthers prepare for Lorain Catholic and Chanel games. Schneider averages 18.5 points per game with 44 percent from the field and 1.58 rebounds, leading in assists over Scott Plas while teammate Tom Kaminski holds a solid edge on Schneider in free throws.
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Bob Guintt
Ric Schneider
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Tom Kaminski
Pioneer statistics impress as Elyria High mulls Friday game
Elyria High enters Friday with strong shooting metrics led by Pioneer players. The team posts 479 percent from the floor tied to top marks while Balser hits 688 percent and Tivria shoots over 50 percent through eight attempts. Fostered by Riley's coaching, the early pace points to a high efficiency outing.
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Elyria High
Mike Riley
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Tivrias
Black River pins St Paul in wrestling dual
Black River defeated Norwalk St Paul 44 to 17 last night as the Pirates posted seven wins two forfeits and a draw under Coach Dave Oberholtzer. Next up is the Pirates Classic Saturday at Black River with seven Class A schools including Wellington St Paul Western Reserve New London Monroeville Northwestern and Clearview. Prelims start at 2 PM and the championship bouts at 7:30 PM in a double elimination tourney.
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West Wolverines fall to Monroeville in dual meet
Elyria West Wolverines lose 44 to 22 at home to Monroeville in a dual wrestling meet. Greg Weaver opens with a 6 4 win, then Monroeville capitalizes with forfeits and pins as Don Graham, Jed Myers, and Gary Schibles secure pins. Kevin Lincoln and Tim Van Dyke win their bouts for West, but the rally falls short as heavyweights lean toward the Eagles. West remains idle until facing Southview.
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John Fazio
Larry Rowe
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Bay Highs Rally Sinks Avon Lake In 62 48 Victory
Bay Highs defense sparked a second half surge as the Rockets outgunned Avon Lake 62 to 48 in a Southwestern Conference basketball clash. Bay Lake led briefly in the first period before Bay's press and zone locked down the Shoremen, limiting them to eight points in the third quarter and ten in the fourth while Bay poured in 19 and 17 in those periods to seal the win and stay within a share of second place behind undefeated Westlake.
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Rich Waters
Local Buckeye matchup prep sports Friday schedule
Buckeye Conference Admiral King visits Elyria and other league games dot Friday night. Bay’s 74 66 win over Avon Lake highlighted by Tom Crews 17 points and Bruce Heldt 12 while Avon Lake’s Kendall led Shoremen with 22 as Bay used full court pressure to pull away in the second half.
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Wisneski Leads West Point Ahead in Early Wins
Chris Wisneski has appeared in three games for West Point and quickly anchors the team with 30 percent shooting on 18 of 36. Andy Bountugianis is close at 48.8 percent as coach Tom Binkles notes overall strong shooting but too few attempts. Wisneski leads in rebounds with 41 in seven games, while Ron Copeland trails with 29. Copeland and Don Barbee top assists with six each, as West Virginia-style scoring and rebounding shapes a strong start for the squad.
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North Olmsted Nips Rocky River in Citrus Conference Tilt
North Olmsted edged Rocky River 42 to 34 in a Southwestern Conference game. Frank Fritch led with 11 points as the Eagles stay tied for second. Steve Comella and David Doody led the Pirates with 12 and 11 points respectively. North Olmsted reaches 9 wins in league play.
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Frank Fritch
North Olmsted
Eagles
Steve Comella
David Doody
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