Gibson Captures NL MVP After Pitchers Sweep Honors
Bob Gibson of the St Louis Cardinals won the National League Most Valuable Player award, capping a year in which he led with a 22-9 record and a 1.12 ERA. Pete Rose of Cincinnati finished as the batting champion in a close vote, with Gibson also taking the Cy Young. The Cubs, Dodgers, and Giants are noted in supporting voting details from BBWA members.
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Upper Arlington Clinches Third Class AA Title in 16-Year Span
Upper Arlington, led by coach Marv Moorehead, secured the United Press International Class AA football championship with 374 points and 23 first-place votes. Mentor finished second at 329, while Massillon dropped to third after dominating in prior years. The Bears posted a 10-0 mark, averaging 52.6 points and 505 yards per game, with Ted McNulty racking up 2,200 yards of offense.
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Hayes tightlipped before Bucks Hawks clash
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes offered few quotes ahead of the game with Iowa. Hayes avoided usual ebullience as he noted a double wing, recalled 1960 form, and warned all games are tough. Iowa coach Ray Nagel expressed optimism about a potential upset while praising Porolak Lawrence and Sullivan.
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Liston, Chuvalo Dominate Heavyweights in Spotlight
Sony Liston knocked out Roger Rischer of Fort Worth in the third round in Toronto, while George Chuvalo stopped Dante Cane of Italy in the seventh. Cane weighed 223 and Chuvalo 208. Thad Spencer of San Francisco was stopped in London in the sixth by Billy Walker, who hinted Spencer may take a year off from fighting.
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Firelands honors Inland co champion Ed McCoy at banquet
Inland Conference co champion and senior Falcon quarterback Ed McCoy received the most valuable player award from coach Jon Altonen. McCoy led the Falcons to a 6 21 record and shared the Inland Conference title with Highland as Ron Snider was named outstanding back and Don Reinhard the outstanding lineman. Letters went to 13 seniors including Tim Abrahm Bob Bechtel Doug Roose Tim Buchs Dave Childers Earl Hill Ed McCoy Don Reinhard Ed Hill Bill Shaffer Ron Snider Rick Watson Darryl Zimberlin Mike Littleton Bob Williams Bob Brecker Lynn Hofris Bob Kingsworth Leadbetter Virgil Mills Jim Pechailis Clarence Ready Detmry Wyler and sophomores Duane Mills.
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Kings tighten grip near division lead with win
The Los Angeles Kings moved within one point of first place in the Western Division after a 3-1 win over the Oakland Seals. Cowboy Bill Flett and two young stars each scored two goals in the club record fourth straight victory. Flett notched his second and third goals of the season in the second period. The game also marked the NHL debut of Chris Worthy, a 21 year old Bristol goalie, for Oakland. LCCC send two runners to NJCAA cross country nationals as Bob Lichman and Terry Horn finished first and second at LOCC regional. Lichman holds five LOCC records including the three and four mile marks and the course record.
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Elyria Pioneers to be honored at Legion Hall banquet
Elyria's undefeated fourth ranked football Pioneers will be honored tonight at 6 30 p.m. in the American Legion Home on Ohio Street. The Pioneer Club sponsors the annual banquet and presents each player with a color picture in uniform. Ike Trubey, who coached the 1947 season, will be master of ceremonies.
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Browns Hold Edge Over Steelers In Stat Line Preview
Cleveland holds a points per game edge 24 to 18 and allows 26 to 19 while top Browns players pace NFL lists. Wide receiver Paul Warfield leads in catches and yards. Leroy Kelly tops rushing with 90 yards on 173 carries. Quarterbacks Nelson and Shiner show similar completion rates.
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Boros Seeks World Cup Golf Glory With Private Cheer Section
Julius Boros, 45, aims to erase a 15 year old World Cup memory as he and Lee Trevino lead the U S in Rome. A private cheering section of 25 fans flew in to back the defending champion at Olgiata Golf Course as 43 countries compete for golf's team title.
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