Steelers vs Bengals Battle Shapes Up In Tight AFC Central
Cincinnati trailless to Pittsburgh as the Steelers struggle to beat the Bengals at home. The tackle with a foot injury looms over the NFL clash while Washington and Dallas loom in the NFC East as other big games unfold. Houston visits Kansas City and Green Bay hosts Minnesota in a packed Sunday slate.
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Firelands Triumphs 13 0 Over Columbia Westlake Romps
Firelands defeats Columbia Westlake 13 to 0 in a dominant game. Westlake rolls over the Eagles in a separate rout, while the report appears on pages 13 and 14 of the paper.
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Elyria Tops Mansfield 20-7 On Wind Aided Win
Elyria defeats Mansfield 20-7 at Ely Stadium to halt a three game win drought. Paul Sunagel belted a 56 yard run to open scoring and a fourth quarter strike from Chuck Buttle to Hubert Oliver sealed the victory as Elyria relied on the wind and a productive passing game to secure its sixth win.
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Elyria Catholic Rolls Past Springfield Local 54 0 in Prep Clash
Elyria Catholic coach Mike Noonan faced a scoring surge from his team as they routed Springfield Local 54 to 0. The Panthers, aiming to keep the score down before next Friday’s big test with Oberlin, matched a 7-1 record and likely set two school marks including 14 ball carriers in the victory on Oct 31, 1975.
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Catholic romps with reserve backs in rout over Springfield Local
Noonan’s squad used 14 ball carriers to build a 41-0 halftime lead and kept regulars off the field in the second half. Bryan Thomas capped a drive with a one yard TD as Springfield Local’s lone serious drive stalled on fourth and a half foot. The left-side blocking by Mike Stefek and Dan Stefek powered the Big Green Machine early.
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Barton agrees on Elyria win in defensive showdown
Elyria piled up 432 yards with 372 rushing as Tygers fought off Mansfield 6-0 lead flurry. Smnagel rushed for 165 yards, Jerry Oliver had 175 as Barton lauded Smagel. Pioneers drop to 6-3 and Mansfield 1-7-1, with Lorain and Marion next.
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Crusaders rout Quebec 6 2 in WHA action
Richie Leduc broke a scoring slump with three goals as the Cleveland Crusaders defeated the Quebec Nordiques 6 to 2 in front of 3,377 fans. Leduc, previously goal-less in five games, credited linemate Al McDonough with the spark and aided by McDonough who scored twice.
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Oberlin closes perfect Lakeland season with Midview rout
Oberlin Indians rout Midview 40 6 to clinch an undefeated Lakeland Conference title and extend their perfect conference run to 1966. Quarterback Todd Wigton completes 10 of 12 as Oberlin racks up 429 yards. Hopkins, Harris, and Tillman shine in a dominant win with 23 first downs. The team next faces Elyria Catholic in a bid for an undefeated overall season and a major Lorain County football milestone.
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Lakeland marks agit 33 0 and Lorain routs Marion Harding
Three straight Wigton passes for 12 13 and 19 yards set up Lakeland’s final Indian score with Brett Bur rer catching a circus pass. Lorain Steelmen crushed Marion Harding 48 6 as Virgil Williams led with three TDs and 43 yard effort on 19 carries giving him 1 111 yards for the year. Midview avoided a shutout but lost 40 6 to Oberlin as injuries limited the Middies and Oberlin’s strong offense rolled with 11 ball carriers. Oberlin’s climb toward a 10 win season would mark a modern first.
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Mutual Admiration Marked Elyria West Southview Game
Elyria West and Southview coaches show mutual respect before the George Daniel Stadium clash. Bryant praises McLean while McLean credits Bryant, as both programs seek winning traction at newer schools. West faces a tough run game against a stout Saints defense and aims to finish the season strong.
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