Elyria High faces coach resignation amid praise from rivals
A letter to the editor defends Elyria High basketball coach Bob Heisman, praising his integrity and coaching despite calls for his resignation. The writer cites Heisman’s career, community impact, and the 1970–71 rebuilding year as context, arguing the pressure creates undue scrutiny for future coaches.
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Harris to lead Midview Athletic Boosters next year
Randall Harris was elected president of the Midview Athletic Boosters Club at the last meeting. Carl Clapham is vice president, Albert Balogh treasurer, W Shartzer recording secretary, Mrs Guy DeNillo corresponding secretary, Don Binnie and Tony Sims serve on the board. Mike Clapham chairs membership, DeNillo publicity, Muriel Davila banquet chair, and Ted Goodman Griber Renuart fund raising. Monthly meetings are second Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. interested parents urged to attend.
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Muriel Davila
Ted Goodman
Griber Renuart
Mitock and Carr Earn Most Valuable Honors at Lorain Catholic Banquet
Lorain Catholic High School honored over 70 winter athletes as Joe Mitock was named most valuable basketball player for the second straight year and Tom Carr as most valuable swimmer. Mitock, a 3-1 senior with a Class A All-Ohio first team selection by UPI, also won a free throw percentage trophy and a top MVP plaque. The Spartans finished 19-2, claiming the North Central Conference title and North Ridgeville sectional crown, before a Canton District first-round upset by Maplewood. Carr led swimming with leadership as most valuable swimmer, while Darrell Bilancin and Greg Stark received special awards.
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Successful Pioneer wrestlers honored at Elyria banquet
Twenty boys contributing to sectional and Buckeye Conference titles will be honored at the Elyria Wrestling Banquet at Bess N Andy's in North Ridgeville, beginning 6:30 p.m. Coach Bill Pierson praises the five seniors while noting strong underclassmen and a total 170 wins against 82 losses.
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Whitney and Hartman share honors at Wellington fete
Whitney and Russ Hartman shared the most valuable player honors for the Wellington Dukes basketball team at the Winter Sports Recognition Program. The tie was decided by fellow players and trophies were supplied by the Wellington Eagles. Both winners are juniors returning next year.
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Little Greg Smith Drives Bucks Past Warriors in Playoff Clash
Milwaukee Bucks forward Little Greg Smith led a second quarter surge against the San Francisco Warriors, scoring 11 points with a key seven minute stretch. He chipped in rebounds and steals while limiting Jerry Lucas to eight points as Milwaukee built a 21-8 run to lead 72-66 entering the final period. Lew Alcindar and Bob Dandridge contributed, but Alcindar played limited minutes due to fouls.
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Bowling league leaders shine in women’s Classic scores
Barbara Kaminski led with a 674 series at Py 206 177, topping scores across multiple leagues. Others include Joanne Martin 173 107 2120, Betty Sauer 348 182 187, and Marie Bliss 354 set in Business Women at Stoner’s, with Joyee Baker 318 and Judy Priewski 308 nearby.
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Craig's 643 Leads Area Bowling Standings
Dave Craig rolled the high series in the Stoner's C League this year and led the men's area bowling. He posted 644 with 208 225 210 to beat Jack Traxier, who had 637 on 213 200 222. Stan Plate posted 618 at Center Ridge with 227 183 208. Don Davis threw 602 at Grafton in Bendix-Westinghouse Office League, while Chuck Vollmer opened with 256. Marty Pasadon shot 344 at Center Ridge in the Ten Pin Topplers.
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