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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1972
Page
9
Elyria Catholic in a switch to a Houston Veer triple option offense struggled early, suffered fumbles injuries and poor defense, and dropped to 0-3 after a 21-6 halftime lead faded. The defeat came as Clearview blocked a late field goal and ran back for the go ahead score.
Bruce Yeager junior tailback named Elyria Catholic offensive player of the year after rushing for over 1,000 yards and 7.1 yards per carry. Jeff Russell earned top defensive honors with 119 tackles, 10 stars on defense, a fumble recovery, a pick, and a safety. The Panthers, switching from the veer to a modern option, faced injuries and heavy losses but finished strong with a 9 4 1 record and key wins over Lorain Catholic and Riverside.
Elyria Catholic projects a strong return of lettermen led by quarterback Tom Kaminski and tailback Bruce Yeager. Key linemen and receivers return to support a veteran defense, with several underclassmen stepping in for potential depth. The Panthers aim for a robust nucleus and solid performance next season.
An advertisement promotes State Farm Life Insurance as a way to insure your own life to fund your child’s college and provide financial security for your family in case of your death. It invites readers to learn all facts about available plans and to call soon.
Sports File outlines how New London Wildcats, led by coach Paul Nestor, shocked Firelands by winning the title despite low preseason expectations. The piece highlights staff projections, conference winners, and standout voters like Bob Neibling and Bill Naab, noting New London topped the Firelands field after a tied scenario involving Mapleton and Edison.
Tom Kaminski of EC Pistia Catholics set a school passing record with 66 completions for 890 yards in a season. He also posted 150 attempts, surpassing Paul Maslowski’s a 1964 mark of 21 attempts, and connected on an 82 yard touchdown to Deve Fraser, extending the Panthers’ scoring records.
Elyma Catholic season highlights note several players reaching record or near record figures. Orazio to Dale Kaminski combined for 542 receiving yards, tying a 1957 mark while Mike Rushin matched 1959 for receptions. Bruce Yeager crossed 1000 rushing yards, ranking high on school lists. Jeff Russell and Greg Krupelak posted top tackle counts.
WEOL plans a bold schedule of basketball broadcasts starting Wednesday with the Cleveland Rhodes team from Lorain. Paul Nakol, VP and GM, notes Lorain Counts CC, Elyria High, and several area schools will be on the air, including Admiral King and Southview.
A compact list of long scoring plays with various players and dates from September to November across several teams. Entries mention interceptions, fumble returns, kickoff and punt returns, and rushing or passing plays credited to players such as Phil Seker, Larry Harris, Bobby Williams, Chris Scheck, Dan Lake, Kurt Neidman, Pete Abraham, John Steele, Tom Kaminski, Bob Hyatt, Larry Mull, and Kelly Canter among others, tied to Clearview, Vermilion, New London, Black River, Midview, Oberlin, Norwalk, Keystone, Lutheria West, and other schools, with dates spanning September 1998 to November 1984.
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