Dynamite Ike fuels Elyria perfect season and title bid
Elyria Pioneers, led by Dynamite Ike Maxwell, dominated the season with a 35-7 win over Scott and completed a third perfect record in four years. Maxwell shattered Elyria rushing and scoring records, while Ira Perkins and John Gawlik propelled the offense as Elyria captured the Buckeye Conference crown and earned high state poll placements.
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Elyria Pioneers Roll Through Openers and Big Wins
Elyria dominates its schedule with a 35-7 win over Scott in front of 6,500 at Ely Stadium. Ike Maxwell leads a string of big performances including a 239 yard rushing game against East Tech and 278 yards against Admiral King, while the Pioneers post a 41-0 win and set school rushing records. Lorain, Findlay, Mansfield, and Sandusky games follow, with Maxwell scoring multiple touchdowns in most triumphs.
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Toledo QB Chuck Ealey Named to All-America Team
University of Toledo quarterback Chuck Ealey earned a spot on Football News 1971 All-America team joining three other quarterbacks. Ohio State center Tom DeLeone also selected. Ealey has 33 straight Rockets wins across three seasons, the nation’s longest active streak.
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Elyria Pioneers Football Greatness Highlighted by Stats
Statistics compiled by Ed Murphy showcase Elyria High’s 1971 Pioneers as unbeaten and dominant. The team piled 3,059 rushing yards and 3,424 total yards while allowing just 1,234. They scored 336 points to opponents 44, with 6.7 yards per rush and a stingy defense yielding the fewest first downs rushing. Individual leaders include Ike Maxwell with 1,870 rushing yards and 166 points, Phil Oliver with 560 yards and 11.7 average, and Bruce McElroy with three touchdown passes. Only Marion Harding scored against them in the second half all season, as Elyria shut out every fourth quarter.
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Elyria Prepares 1972 Football Season With Rebuilt Line
Elyria plans a rebuilt offensive line as it starts the 1972 season while returning key backs Ira Perkins and Phil Oliver. Bruce McElroy and Steve Sunagel provide defense with Outlaw, Sito, Hawke, and others. quarterback duties unsettled with a battle ahead.
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Elyria Non league foes finish in disorderly scores
Fragmented ledger shows Elyria opponents with varied results including Canton McKinley 3-1 and Central Catholic 8-14 while West Tech and St Edward posted sizable losses. Other lines note Cleveland East and Glenville, Rhodes and John Adams among a chaotic slate of scores.
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Carr to Make Cleveland Debut Versus Celtics Sunday
Notre Dame star Austin Carr will debut in a Cavaliers uniform at home Sunday night at the Cleveland Arena facing the Boston Celtics. Coach Bill Fitch has eased Carr back after a broken ankle and he has played in two road games. Former Louisville All-America Butch Beard also will make his first home appearance.
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Elyria High Names Trio as Players of the Year
Maxwell wins offensive honor while Miles and Robinson share defensive nods. Miles, a 210 pound guard, starred on a record making team that gained the most yards and allowed fewest. Robinson, 185 pound linebacker, anchored the defense with standout games including a key showing against Fremont.
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