Elyria Tops Mansfield In Eldest Rivalry Win
Elyria used a rare zone defense under coach Riley to upset Mansfield 54 53. Riley credited rebounding and defensive pressure for slowing Mansfield’s pace and limiting their drive. Gilbert and Pfizenmayer keyed Mansfield’s third quarter, but Elyria’s shooting and late free throws sealed the win despite missed chances.
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Wolverines Face Westlake Demons In Tough Home Test
Elyria West hosts unbeaten Westlake Demons as they chase a program defining upset. Westlake arrives 14-0 with strong inside play led by 6-6 Frye Daves and a solid defense, while Elyria West relies on Chris Wisneski after a 42-point outburst against Oberlin. Coach Tom Binkley calls Westlake the best AAA foe seen, with plans to counter their size and skill as Lorenzo Holloway joins next week.
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Chris Wisneski
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Chris
Rabin
Steve Orasko
Greg Parris
Lorenzo Holloway
Elyria Varsity Rivalry Revenge Wins 55 50 Over Mansfield
Elyria junior varsity basketball edged visiting Mansfield 55 to 50 after Mansfield had beaten Elyria in Mansfield last December. Rick Hoskins scored 13 for Mansfield and Walt Williams added 2 for Elyria. The page also lists scattered scores and names from area games.
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Walt Williams
Dick Roth
Sullivan Wins 22nd Straight In Madison Square Garden
John L. Sullivan a 158 pound middleweight from Tacoma Washington kept his perfect record at 22-0 by stopping Dino Del Cid of Panama at 1 46 of the fifth round in the Felt Forum Madison Square Garden The only knockdown came in the fourth when Del Cid after taking the eight count from a Sullivan punch.
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Murray Ridge ends 18 game skid with home win over Broadview
Murray Ridge School snapped an 18 game losing streak by defeating Broadview 35 to 28. Robert Owens led with 20 points and Jose Salva added a career high of 13 as Murray Ridge improves to 3 wins on the season.
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Broadview
Robert Owens
Jose Salva
Monroeville Defeats Pirates in Firelands Conference Tilt
Monroeville controlled Black River 64 to 43 in a Firelands Conference game. The Eagles held the Pirates to 10 first half points and limited shooting to 37 percent. Joe Moore led with 13 points while Joe Sprow and Tim Winslow added ten each. ten Eagles scored, none of the Pirates reached double figures.
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Pirates
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Joe Sprow
Tim Winslow
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Maggoenilte
Ohio approves 18 year olds to bet on horse tracks
The Ohio Racing Commission unanimously allows 18 year olds to wager at state tracks starting March 1. Members debate impact, with Dr. James Gabel urging new racing fans while Charles Schwenker voices concerns about public trust in betting. Changes include stricter equine health rules and purse minimums for thoroughbreds.
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Franklin Heights tops Eastern Heights in eighth grade basketball
Franklin Heights beat Eastern Heights 43 to 37 as Mike Gilbert Stanley Paige and Jim Francis all reached double figures in the Thursday eighth grade game.
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Jim Francis
Franklin
Eastern Heights
Ashland leads own wrestling invitational
Ashland tops the Ashland College Invitational Wrestling Tournament as the day closes. Defending champion Ashland leads a 16-team field with about 150 wrestlers, totaling 20 points early in the final half. Eastern Illinois sits second with 132 points, while Mount Union and Akron tie at 12. Others include Bevar nd, Northern Michigan, Old Dominion, Potsdam, Heidelberg, Edinboro State, Fairmont State, Onaeta, Wayne State, Hillsdale, Allegheny, and Rochester Institute of Technology with smaller scores.
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Allegheny
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Beiling Age Policy Notes From Ohio Tracks
In past years the minimum age for beiling was 21 at Ohio commercial tracks and county fair circuits. The commissioners conducted an official test for compliance and standards across venues to ensure proper enforcement and safety procedures.
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Prep sports schedule for Saturday matches
Lakeland Clearview at Vermilion. North Ridgeville 44 Wellington. Brookside at Amherst. Oberlin at Madview. Ruckeye Elyria at Sandusky. Lorain at Admiral King. Findlay at Fremont. Marion at Mansfield. Non conference Rocky River at Midpark. Westlake at Elyria. West Western Reserve at Keystone. Mapleton at Hillsdale. South Amherst at New London. Lake Ridge at Bratenahl. Columbia at Cuyahoga Heights. Cloverleaf at Buckeye Bedford. Chanel at Cleveland Catholic Wrestling Elyria at Oberlin hockey. Valley Forge at Elyria. Ham.
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Bratenahl
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Catholic Wrestling
Rough Riders edge Mapleton on late freebies
Western Reserve defeated Mapleton 75 74 as Ray Fannin sank two pressure free throws with eight seconds remaining. Fannin scored 21 for the Rough Riders while Horton led Western Reserve with 22 and Mountaineer Ted Iceman totaled 32 in the losing effort.
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Au Fannin
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Reds Boss Sparky Anderson Praises 1973 Team
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson on a goodwill tour says he would not trade the Reds for the World Champion Oakland Athletics. He lauds Pete Rose and the 1973 squad, cites potential injuries as only risk, and praises Ohio fans as outstanding.
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King defense buries Marion in Buckeye Conference clash
Admirals overpower Marion 72 to 47 as Monty Wicks scores 17 and Al Cook 16. Presidents struggle with poor shooting, making 17 field goals. King remains second in the Buckeye Conference at 7-3, one game behind Findlay. Marian drops to 3-7.
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al Cook
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Luckett Leads MAC Scoring as 14 Games In
Ohio University's Walter Luckett tops the Mid American Conference scoring race with 24.1 points per game through 14 games. Central Michigan's Dirk Dunbar sits second at 18.1 with Kent State's Bradley Robinson leading rebounders at 15.5 per game, followed by Central Michigan's Dan Roundfield at 13.7 points per game.
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Frazier Named PAL Superstar of the Year in New York
Walt Frazier the Knicks leading scorer was chosen the Police Athletic League Super Star of the Year by PALs 800 basketball teams. He will be honored at a $100 a plate dinner on February 27 in New York.
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Redskins land Theismann lands Theismann trade
Washington coach George Allen announced the Redskins acquired rights to Joe Theismann from the Miami Dolphins for the 1976 first round pick. The 24 year old Notre Dame alum joins a quarterback room led by Billy Kilmer as patient development is planned. Theismann had CFL stats with Toronto and a pro career hampered by injury.
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