Mount Union ends year of glory for Yeomen
Mt. Union defeats Oberlin 74 to 9 in the Northern Division final at Baldwin Wallace College to earn a spot against Capital University. Vic Guerrieri led Mt. Union with 16 points in a balanced attack as Barry Ring hit 20 and Eric Johnson added 21 to claim the title and set up a rematch with Capital.
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Ray Fluker Leads Elyria Bowler Scores With 614
Ray Fluker posted a 614 series and a 181 low game to top a trio of 600s yesterday at Elyria area lanes. Fluker added a 216 and 217 in the Mixed Classic League at Center Ridge Lanes, with Gallion close behind at 609. Towers also posted 604 in the American Standard League at Stoney’s.
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Frazier Ali Promise War Of Words Before Fight
Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali disclosed plans and taunts ahead of their Madison Square Garden title bout. Frazier predicted a first round finish and eyed a victory party, while Ali mocked the party and vowed to win with speed and power then dance away. Both prepared with workouts and weigh ins near 205 to 215 pounds.
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Oberlin wrestlers advance in rough multiweight meet
Oberlin wrestlers posted several decisions and pins in a crowded event at Chagrin Falls, highlighting Garrett, DiGhevanai, and Helle Peter with dominant wins. Local results included Leesburg’s Embry, Highland’s Picard, and several others as teams chase team points amid a busy evening lineup.
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Wooden reaches 500th win for UCLA Bruins
Johnny Wooden notches his 500th victory in a UCLA career 23rd season as the top-ranked Bruins crush California 108 to 69 for their 23rd win in 24 games. The legendary coach, in his 23rd year at UCLA, has a career record of 500 140 overall including two years at Indiana State.
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Elyria Catholic Poised for Title Game Showdown
Coaches discuss matchups and defenses as Elyria Catholic aims to reach the title game. Guinta plans varied personnel to counter Wellington with possible man-to-man or mixed zones while spotlighting shooters Gerber and Sheffield and inside threat Byam to handle Wellington’s big men.
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New London Little League Sign Up Sunday
New London Little League registration for boys eight to twelve is Sunday at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on North Main Street. Gordon Marett says farm teams and Little League are open with a $2 per boy fee and a parent or guardian must accompany the boy.
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Coonley Leads Area Women with 520 Series
LaVerne Coonley topped area women with a 520 series in Center Ridge Mixed Classic League. She posted 189 169 162, while Gretchen Vitovitz nearly matched with 519 at Elyria Bowling Center Ladies. Mattie Harrah added 508 in the same circuit, and other scores came from Terry Niegoski and Mary Skourn in local leagues.
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Two Elyria boxers win Northeastern Ohio titles
Larry Bowens at 112 pounds and Calvin Brown at 175 pounds won Golden Gloves titles for Elyria Gentile Athletic Club by unanimous decisions at the UAW Hall Parma last night. Brown stopped Anthony Vinci in round three, while Bowens defeated Juan Nieves.
Perkins to Attend Akron as Standout Lineman Sign
Randy Perkins from Southview High School signed a letter of intent to enroll at the University of Akron this fall. The Saints’ offensive tackle, named Northeastern Ohio Conference first team, will play as a middle guard at Akron and is praised by coach Harvey Herrmann as the best football player and a fine college prospect. Perkins also competes in wrestling and track.
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Barons Fall After Fast Start in Springfield
Springfield scored four goals in the first period to beat Cleveland 6-4 in an American Hockey League game Friday night.
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Ayers Win Ice Thriller In Narrow Hockey Win
The Elyria Flyers rallied in the final three minutes to beat Garfield Heights 4 3 on Thursday. Steve Nauman scored twice while Tom Hazlett and Dave Young added single goals as Elyria moved to one loss this season.
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Dickinson Leads Doral Open Field At Halfway
Gardner Dickinson maintains a one stroke lead at 36 holes in the Doral Eastern Open with a two under par 70 on the Blue Monster course. Bruce Fleisher, Gibby Gilbert, and Ted Hayes close behind at 139, while Jack Nicklaus sits two behind at 142 alongside Doug Sanders Dave Stockton and J C Snead.
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