Spartans roll to state bid after high-scoring win
Avon coach Don Burian lauded Earl Holliday and Oberlin High after Lorain Catholic edged them 98 77. Lawhead praised his Spartans for shooting a school record percent and tight defense that produced fast breaks and key zone play. Burkin cited team sacrifice and pride as the anchor of a 22 0 season and Inland Conference title runner-up finish.
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Earl Holliday
Oberlin
Elyria
Lorain Catholic
Spartans
Avon
Don Burian
Holliday
Burkin
Eagles
Spartan
Jim Lawhead
Lawhead
Eagle
Spartans Dominate All-District Team in AA Championship
Lorain Catholic won the district Class AA title and dominated the all-tournament team with three Spartans on the six-man first team. Ron Wilczak Mike Horne and Larry Flyon represented Spartans, while Oberlin Brookside and Avon players filled additional spots. Honorable mentions included Paul Timko Larry Keller Bob Harris Rick Rogala Ron Wargo Dave Firdlicka and Dave Selestak.
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Bob Walsk
Avon
Elyria
Lorain Catholic
Larry Flynn
Flynn
Jeff Bishop
Spartan
Eagles
Quarte
Lorain Catholic Plavere Gancery
Pau
Timko
Dave Grubre
Ron Wilczak
Mike Horne
Tim Tubbs
Mark Swat
Ken Kowalski
Chris Reagan
Don Strmanovich
Avon GA
GFA
Pavers
Dave Hrdlicka
Bob Walski
Il Ly
Dave
Spartans
Larry Flyon
Jemime
Oberlin
Mike Dieder
Paul Timko
Larry Keller
Bob Harris
Rick Rogala
Ron Wargo
Brookside
Dave Firdlicka
Dave Selestak
Bench signs multi year Reds deal under Howsam regime
Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench, a two time NL MVP, said he signed a two year contract with an option year likely ensuring at least three more seasons with the team. He did not disclose salary but it was reported to exceed $200000 with a raise in year two.
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Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Bench
Reds
Bob Howsam
Bench
Dumas and others post high scores in Friday bowling leagues
Dumas rolled 579 in Friday Night Pin Pals to pace 500. Club action with games 218 187 and 174. Pat Lowery had 541 and 573 in late Thursday action. Deborah Bauer 571 and Felicia Varzincak 544 led UPC Auxiliary. Carol Panter 42 dollars in weekend action. Lea Figueroa 528 and Ruth Tompkins 501 across leagues.
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Ethel Dumas
Pat Lowery
Deborah Bauer
Felicia Varzincak
UPC
Carol Panter
Lea Figueroa
Ruth Tompkins
Orange League
Ethel Damas
Felicia Vavzineak
Carol Painter Saz
Lorain County Golden Glovers suffer a 'TKO'
Lorain County Golden Gloves finalists Bowens and Ricks both lost in the Cleveland finals. Bowens dropped a unanimous decision to Bootsie Kelley of the Tomer Buckeye Elks club, while Milton Ricks fell to Arthur Torrey in a disputed split decision. Judges booed. 3,000 fans watched at Lincoln-West gym. Winners advance to nationals. local exhibition set for March 26 at Elyria High School gym.
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Cleveland
Lorain County
Elyria
Larry Bowens
Bootsie Kelley
Tomer-Buckeye Elks’ Athletic Club
Gentile Athletic Club
Kelley
Milton Ricks
Lorain
Lincoln-West
Gymnastm Bowens
Bowens
Joe Gentile
Wildcats and Cardinals Could Renew Old NIT Meeting
In New York AP report coaches Denny Crum of Louisville and Joe Hall of Kentucky may renew a state clash in the 30th National Invitation Tournament. Kentucky could meet Louisville in the semifinals if both advance, with Louisville holding a bye and Kentucky opening vs Niagara. The NIT field features North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina A&T, San Francisco, NC State, Holy Cross, and others.
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New York
Denny Crum
Joe Hall
Joe
Denny
Crum
Louisville Cardinals
Hall
Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky
Louisville
Cardinals
Wildcats
Madison Servace Garden
Nat Holman
Sam Ride
City College of New York
Cats
North Carolina-Charlotte
North Carolina A&t
San Francisco
North Carolina State
Lawler and
Holy Cross
Bay wrestlers lead North District in state tourney progress
Bay Village led the Class AAA Northeastern District as four wrestlers earned semis spots, with Chris Linn, Gary Gilmore, Andy Slaman, and Mike DeAnna advancing. DeAnna injured his hand but planned to wrestle today. Midpark, North Olmsted, and Elyria area teams also posted strong showings as regional qualifiers advanced toward the state championships in Columbus.
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Columbus
Bay Village
Joe Scaletta
Bay
Chris Linn
Gary Gilmore
Andy Slaman
Mike DeAnna
DeAnna
Midpark
Len Pariano
Il Franz
Lou Joseph
Ted Kopake
North Olmsted
Oberlin
Wayne Walker
Bruce Cambell
Cambell
Mike Wilson
Don Clark
Clark
Midview
Prussack
Bill Walsh
Dan Chin
Billy
Tom Peters
Tim Payne
Eagles
Cincinnati
LaSalle VW
Galloway Weatland
Cleveland Heights
Lakewood
Worthingan Iy
Akron North Tene
Oregon Striten
Mantua
Cresisroad
Columban
DeSales Rengion
Akron Coventry
Beachwood
Holland Searing
Highland Us
Cleveland Eietrve
Akron South
Memphis seeks NFL expansion with Blanton push
Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton plans next week to urge NFL Commissioner Rozelle to consider Memphis for an expansion franchise by reviving the Memphis Grizzlies name from a World Football League era effort. Blanton says he has supported the plan for months and believes Memphis has a strong case.
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Nashville, Tenn
National Football League
Tennessee
Ray Blanton
Blanton
NFL
Eld Rozell
Ian
Memphis Grizzlies
World Football League
Memphis
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Don Norris
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Jeff Brizes
Vermilion
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Elyria Catholic
Paul Sen
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Chen
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Dayton
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Amare
Mike Gereak
Merten
Ben Miler
Danduaky
Ray Watt
Cincinnati Oak
Bat Welsh
North Otmated
Gree City
Gary Gilmere
Anperior
Minals
Birt Bec
Breetee
John Findley
Southview
North Olmated
Dee Harold Thorton
Columbus South
Gary Westerbett
Norwalk
Jett Brizes
Terry Gallimore
Eden
Jammie Coffman
Huron
Tom Cus
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Pir Clark
Howard Holland
Carrollton
Jim Keighley
Ely
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