Area teams eye district tourney shine in big matchups
Area basketball squads prepare for Berea Canton and Canton Class A district openers with height matchups and key players named. Elyria faces Cleveland West Tech. Western Reserve meets Old Fort. Lorain and St Marys contend in tight battles as teams chase state berth.
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Ares
South Amherst
Elyria
Lorain
St. Mary
Western Reserve
Oberlin
Huron
Cleveland West Tech
West Tech
Larry Chemanskas
Dennis Moldovan
Myers
Badger
Braves
Wester Reserve
Old Fort
Pindar
Mansfield
Mike Hyde
Rough Riders
Stakies
Gli
Oberlin Eyes Upset Over Lakewood in Sectional Memo
Oberlin prepares for a potential upset against Lakewood after a late-season surge. Coach Russ Landh notes improved play and confidence, citing wins over Admiral King, Lorain, and Avon Lake. Key matchups include Mandrella versus Lawson in the center and Lakewood’s guards Corridoni Siglin and Hicks to pressure Oberlin’s ball handling.
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Ike Ferres
Western Reserve
Otfer
Bob Shemood
Chet Fairchild
Wakeman
Hyde
Sherwood
Hide
Wat
Faders
Oleversm Soll
Lakewood
Berea
Rangers
Marbella
Oberlin
Admiral
Hing
Lorain
Avon Lake
Hilberlin
Indians
Ed Jucker
Baldwin-Wallace College
Rich Mandrella
Walt Lawson
Lawson
Mandrela
Milt Cassara
Jim Corridoni
Jef Sighn
Marty Hicks
Ken Gresko
Mandrella
Siglin
Hicks
Cassara
Gresko
Lakers without West struggle as playoffs near
United Press International reports the Western Division champions await the NBA playoffs with Jerry West sidelined by a torn hamstring. The Lakers beat St. Louis 109-96 behind Frank Selvy and Leroy Ellis, while Elgin Baylor and Dick Barnett carry the scoring load. Bob Pettit led St. Louis with 39 in a game with little playoff impact.
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United Press International
Los Angeles Lakers
Jerry West
Lakers
St. Laws
Frank Selvy
Leroy Ellis
Elgin Baylor
Dick Barnett
West
Selvy
Los Angeles
Baylor
Barnett
Bob Pettit
St. Louis
Hawks
Detroit
San Francisco
Pistons
Mogadore Wildcats Meet Cavaliers in Canton District Clash
Mogadore high scorers lead a well balanced attack as they visit Mei jmadore in the Canton District Tournament opener. Coach Alike Mormanis plans to use a tight lineup and press to counter Mogadore’s 16 point per game average led by Syrowski. The Cavaliers, bolstered by a wary defense, aim to neutralize Mogadore’s height advantage and rely on Syrowski and Rob Bovlwali to spearhead scoring.
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Earl Hi
Biz
Tigers
Bandie Manon
Man Loman
Manitoman Press
South Ampersi
Mogadore
Tomgili
Canton
Taliest Cavalier
Comer
Alag
Boo Bookwaker
Mogadore Laine
Schieder
Ken Blackburn
Speed
Sue
Wudearte
Swasex South Amherst
Mantomas Press
Mei Jmadore
Amherst
Cavaliers
Ioin
Mormanis
Crew
Clearview
Dave Aschyk
Lark Hail
George Sprowski
Bezman
Buckeye
Erder
Firelands
Schneider Andi
George
Wimarski
Moi ‘Gadore Wildcats
Mike
John Raddish
John
K _ Meoranis
Syrowski
Ron Winiarski
Alani
Schneider
Ox Ae
Hali
Ashok
Syrows
Bob Bovlwali
Surowski
Jim Lawhead
Grantloff Se Afary
Bennett
Nas
Wait Evans
Sai
Wildcats
Nevel
Revere
Hudson
Copley
Jess
Hiram
Aurora
Cavalier
Coppine
Manis
Peasible Starting Lineups at Place-Canior Fieldhouse
South Amherst coach Muke Mormanis leads a lineup featuring Walt Evans and Mogedore at Place-Canior Fieldhouse, shaping a pivotal home showcase for the team.
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Muke Mormanis
South Amherst
Walt Evans
Mogedore
Peniston Dragon Cup victory highlights local league play
Ben Dougherty scored 24 as Green Dragons Ito beat Midway 81 463 in the Elyria Drive In Class basketball tournament. Kent Dick and Len Howser added 19 and 38 points while Tom Kaminski led Midway with 18. Peniston Heating topped Bowling Center 73 as Bill Burke led with 24.
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Ben Dougherty
Green Dragons Ito
Midway
Elyria
Green Dragon
Kent Dick
Len Howser
Dougherty
Tom Kaminski
Billy Noveski
Fred Wigginton
Peniston Heating
Bowling Center
Bill Burke
Peniston
Pennsston
Phil Yome
Jim Gilbe
John Vance
Fred Palmer
Bill Archer
Paul Swiger
Doughty and Bradds Picked Buckeyes Captains For Next Season
Ohio State names Gary Bradds and Jim Doughty as team captains for next year. Bradds, an All-America center and unanimous UPI Big Ten pick, was named team MVP at the Buckeyes banquet. Doughty grants another season eligibility, with senior Dick Reashe chosen as most American. Coach Fred Taylor lauds the squad’s effort despite missing the Big Ten title and notes many veterans returning.
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Columbus
UPI
Gary Bradds
Jim Doughty
Tgo
Ohio State
Bradds
Buckeyes
Doughty
Big Ten
Dick Reashe
Fred Taylor
Reasbeck
Taylor
Bucks
Buckeye
Jerry Jucas
John Hav ‘Licek
Tayiory
Tractors lead league as Wellington event yields top scores
In Wellington last night Tractors moved to first in the Monday Might Amateurs League at Strifeout Lanes. LaGrange Tractor improved to 16 14 7 4 and shared high series honors with 22 45. Pat Lugaski had the night’s high game with 205 as Eagles and Sewer Rais also posted strong scores. A separate note from Blackpool lists sixteen top pros including Palmer Player and Thomson agreeing to a one day tournament at North Shore Course on July 5 with prize Philip Trophy high series at 533.
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Wellington
LaGranse Tractor
Eagies
Sewer Rais
Pat Lugaski
Blackpool
England
UPI
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Peter
Thomson
LaGrange Tractor
North Shore
Bill Gottcap
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