Elyria boxers reach semifinals at Golden Gloves in Cleveland
Elyria boxers advance to the semifinals after byes and wins in the 45th Annual Golden Gloves at Navy Park Gym. Delbert Street Larry Bowens and Bobby Wright moved on. Gerald Maxwell lost to Frank Zemla by TKO. Other Lorain and nearby fighters posted victories and defeats in a mixed slate as Toledo Bowling Tour standings updated.
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Cleveland
Navy Park Gym
Delbert Street
Larry Bowens
Bobby Wright
Gerald Maxwell
Frank Zemla
Ricky Gomez
Mansfield
Napoleon Camel
Lorain
Tillery
Eddie Karban
Curtis Watson
James Villers
Tommy O'Neil
Bobby Isaac
Larry Thomas
Grand National East stock car winner Baker from Charlotte
Buddy Baker of Charlotte won the first Grand National East stock car race driving a 1973 Dodge at Hickory North Carolina. Alexander Tikhonov led the Soviet Union to gold in senior biathlon relays at Lake Placid. Bill Strannigan retired as Wyoming basketball coach in Laramie. Jules Ladoumègue defeated Virginia Wade in Paris to win the Women's Classic. Arthur Ashe beat Roger Taylor in La Grange. Margaret Court defeated Kerry Melville in Detroit Virginia Slims. Jimmy Connors beat Mic Nastase in Hampton for $10,000 prize.
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Lake Placid
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Tor Svensberget
Soviet Union
Laramie
Wyo
Bill Strannigan
University of Wyoming
Paris
Jules Ladoumegue
Great Britain
Virginia Wade
Green Stamps
LA Grange
Ill
Arthur Ashe
England
Roger Taylor
Detroit
Australia
Hampton
Jimmy Connors
Belleville
Romania
Mic Nastase
Ex Toronto goalie debuts with Boston
Former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jacques Plante debuted with Boston in New England, blanking the Blackhawks as Chris Evert overwhelmed opponents in Fort Lauderdale. France’s greatest track athlete, world record holder in six events, died at 66.
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Boston
Blanks Black Hawks
France
New York
Jacques
Toronto Maple Leafs
Jacques Plante
New England
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Chris Evert
John Davis tops 600 Club with 624 at Center Ridge Lanes
John Davis became the lone area bowler to crack the 600 Club, posting 624 in a 177 190 251 series in Center Ridge Lanes couples league. Ernie Popay followed with 244, while others scored high games including Dave Murray 237 and Ken Rieth 229. Wayne Weeds and Don Bell also reached 221 and 225 respectively in local leagues.
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Ernie Popay
Dave Murray
S. Agnes
Ken Rieth
Stoney's
Don Bell
LaGrange
Wayne Weeds
Elyria gymnasts excel at Northwest District regional meet
Elyria YMCA girls gymnastics swept the Cadet division and were runners-up in Prep Junior and Senior divisions, earning a regional berth in Massillon on March 31. Individual results highlight multiple top finishes across beam vault uneven bars and floor among the Elyria team members.
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Great Lakes
Midview
Maple Leafs trade Plantge to Bruins in NHL deal
Montreal reports Jacques Plantge is sent to Boston with a third round pick in exchange for Boston’s first round choice in the summer amateur draft. The move also involves a negotiation in the National Hockey League.
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Chicago
Phil Esposito
Plante
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Toronto
McRaee
Flyers
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Andre Dupont
Bill Bill Barber
MacLeish
Bobby Clarke
Gary Dornhoefer
McRae
Low
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Ross Lonsberry
Doug Favell
Philly Nets
Montreal
Toronto Maple Leafs
Jacques Plantge
Boston Bruins
New York
Ron Ward
New York Raiders
World Hockey Association
Cleveland Crusaders
Joyce Baker Leads Area Women Bowlers With 522 Series
Joyce Baker topped women bowlers with a 522 series in Saturday night Couples action at Stoney's Lanes, aided by 181 170 181 games. Irene Trupp rolled 515 for second, with others like Jodie Fulkerson 511 and Rose Harris 511 in various leagues. Edna Ritter and LaVerne Coonery also surpassed 500 in local mixed and couples events.
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Stoney's Lanes
Baker
Irene Trupp
Trupp
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Rose Harris
Fulkerson
Harris
LaVerne Coonery
Grafton
Edna Ritter
Harvey
Evans Lanes
Irene Trapp
Judie Fulkerson
Allin Captures Florida Citrus Open In Record Margin
Buddy Allin, a Vietnam veteran, wins the Florida Citrus Open by eight strokes with a 265 total at Rio Pinar. He finishes 23 under par, setting the tour’s largest winning margin this season while earning $30,000. Charles Coody, Chi Chi Rodriguez and others trail. Nicklaus and Palmer miss the cut.
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Fla
Buddy Allin
Allin
Gay Brewer
Rio Pinar Country Club
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Homero Blancas
Grier Jones
Kermit Zarley
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Bruce Crampton
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Chir. Ridge Rd
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Royalton Rd
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Indian Hollow Rd
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