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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1966
Page
20
Firelands High School defeated Avon 20 to 6 as coach Dave Conrad’s squad showcased a strong running game led by a standout sophomore halfback. The game’s momentum shifted in the Inland Conference battle, keeping Firelands in the race while Avon faced a likely playoff setback.
Avon and Firelands traded scoring in a rough Inland matchup. Bob Markworth fueled Avon with two quick scores and 99 rushing yards on 13 carries while Ron Snider added a 9 yard gain and a 7 yard score. Eagle quarterback Bill Chapman starred with a 8 yard TD run and productive passing to Springer. Firelands balanced with Kim Myers one yard TD and a late 31 yard pass to Springer, but Avon’s defense and a key balance of run and pass sealed the game.
Highland Hornets upset unbeaten Brookside 14 6 at Hornet Field. Ken Luttner sparked a 65 yard run and a 33 yard score as Highland leaned on third down plays to seize the lead and hold off a late Brookside surge. Brookside’s Stockum and Smith connected on late passes but Highland’s defense stymied the air game most of the night.
Keystone defeated South Amherst 30 to 22 on Keystone’s home field. Curt Karpinski threw a 30 yard TD to Tom Botamer with 40 seconds left, sealing the comeback as Keystone surged 14 points in the final period. Keith Palis added the late extras and Noel Jan scored on an 8 yard power play.
Six women surpassed 500 with Jane Boreski leading at 537 as teams posted high scores. Boreski rolled 199 154 and 184 followed by Marie Bliga 526 and Gretchen Wito 515. Evelyn Wieser 524 and Jeri Pomeroy 501 also posted strong series. Rachel Wisser had a 108 triplicate.
In Berlin Heights the Firelands Conference contest saw Berlin Heights hand Black River an 18-0 defeat. It marked the Pirates 44th straight game without a win.
Wellington's defense stifled Oak Harbor in a 14 to 8 victory as the Dukes prevented a goal line stand late in the fourth quarter. Gene Lloyd intercepted for a key turnover and Burnett and Harrison produced scoring runs in the first half to secure the win.
Berlin Heights tallied 13 first downs to Black River 0 and rushed for 212 yards while Black River managed 88 passing yards. Berlin Heights completed 4 passes to Black River 13 with 1 interception by Meighte and Black River 1, plus Black River fumbling twice.
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