Countdown to Columbus for Lorain Catholic Spartans
Lorain Catholic celebrates its first state basketball berth after an 87-62 regional final win over Van Wert at Bowling Green State University. Coach Jim Lawhead’s Spartans plan a tight prep schedule before Thursday’s 6 p.m. semifinal versus Brookfield at St John Arena. The team aims to match historic local champions Clearview Oberlin Lorain High from 1923 1926 and 1974.
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Cavaliers clinch winning season with win over Bullets
In Richfield on March 21, 1976 the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the division leading Washington Bullets 95 32 to seal a winning season and pull within a game and a half of the Bullets while strengthening their playoff chances. The Cavs improved to 42 28 and notched their first 4 2 series mark against Washington in two years.
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Crusaders Rout Stingers Late Season WHA Game
Cleveland edged back on the playoff pace with a 4-0 home win over Cincinnati. Coach John Wilson praised his Crusaders as they moved into a second place tie with the Stingers in the WHA East, two points behind idle New England with eight games remaining.
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Crusaders Stifle Stingers In Tight Division Battle
Cleveland built a fast 3-0 lead as Gruen Shmyr and Leduc scored early. Cincinnati fought back with Campbell and Sobchuk goals, but Newton stopped 29 shots and Kiely 34 as Cleveland held on. Wilson called it a playoff battle in a tight East Division race.
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Nolan Ryans first test shows no elbow pain
Nolan Ryan, returning from elbow surgery, pitched in a spring training session at Holtville California with no pain. He threw fast balls and curves and impressed Angel manager Dick Williams. teammates noted his progress as Ell Rodriguez moved to the Dodgers in a cash deal while Koosman was not designated for the bullpen and will start for the Mets.
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Tribe scrambles leadership with 25 co-captains plan
Cleveland Indians manager Frank Robinson said the 1970 camp will have no captains with all 25 players serving as co-captains. He cited reluctance by past leaders George Hendrick and Frank Duffy to assert themselves and noted no intrasquad games to avoid injuries and internal clashes. Veterans Boog Powell and Rico Carty join camp as players report, while Buskey to outline owners offer amid protest.
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Broz Signs To Muskingum College In football bid
Columbia all state safety Ken Broz signed a letter of intent to Muskingum College announced by coach Dennis Steinbach. The 6 1 185 pound multi sport star intercepted 17 passes in two years and helped Columbia to a 9 1 season in 1974. Broz earned AP All Ohio honors and drew interest from Baldwin Wallace Defiance Pitt and Capital among others.
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Three area teams in girls regional tournaments this weekend
Bay Oberlin and Lutheran West advance to first girls regional tournaments set for Norwalk Bowling Green and Wooster College host matchups Bay faces Medina in Class AAA at Norwalk Junior High Friday 8 20 Bay за 11 3 beat Medina 49 43 Feb 11 Bay meets winner Bowling Green Toledo Woodward Finalists move toward first state tourney Oberlin faces Archbold at Bowling Green Thursday 6 30 Lutheran West meets Salineville Southern 13 1 at Wooster 6 30 p m Friday West Salem Northwestern Buckeye Central also in Class A at Wooster with no further details
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Regional girls basketball pairings shape Ohio tournament slate
A fragmented OCR list outlines CLASS AAA and other brackets for regional finals across Ohio. Teams such as Norwalk Junior High, Bowling Green, Medina, Bay Village, Kennedy, Struthers, Mentor, Greenshore, Warren Champion, Davies town, Oberlin, Archbold, and many more are scheduled for Friday quarterfinals and Saturday championships at Canton Fieldhouse, Bowling Green University, or Dayton Arena with times mostly 4 to 8:30 p.m. local on Friday and 7:20 p.m. Saturday.
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Williams Montague named to All-State third team
Lorain Southview star Manzie Williams, a 6-5 senior, earned AP and UPI third team honors. Elyria’s Richard Montague also made the UPI third team and AP honorable mention as the Buckeye Conference champions topped 18-4. Westlake’s Tom Liebig gained dual honorable mentions. Butch Carter of Middletown was Player of the Year. Bellefontaine’s Will Collins named UPI Coach of the Year.
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