Buckeye Conference showdown pits Admiral King and Elyria
Admiral King and Elyria clash at George Daniel Stadium in a Buckeye Conference game that could shape the title race. King, 3-0 in noncon, seeks revenge on past losses to Elyria with strong runners Don Borko and Bernard Lawrence and a two tight end setup, while Elyria, 1-0 in league, features Oliver as main back plus Perkins and Sito in the backfield. Barton’s Pioneers aim to defend a fragile lead and stay undefeated in the three-week stretch. Game hinges on ball control, few mistakes, and a pivotal extra point likely deciding the outcome.
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Ruggers Battle as Elyria Club Faces John Carroll
Elyria’s rugby club travels to Oberlin College Stadium for a 2 p.m. Saturday match against John Carroll University. The A and B squads returned from Indiana State University with wins. Chuck Armstrong and Noel Pallas scored for the A team, while Bob Bally added a score for the B team.
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Stargell Slump Mirrors Pirates Confidence in Playoff Opener
Pirates manager Bill Virdon remains confident despite Willie Stargell slumping to a .283 average with four hits in 44 at bats, no RBIs since Sept. 14, as Pittsburgh prepares for a best of five series with Cincinnati. Virdon plans to start Steve Blass against Reds pitcher Don Gullett in the opener at Three Rivers Stadium.
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Young Buckeyes head West to play California
Ohio State brings a 2-0 team to Berkeley to face Cal as freshman Archie Griffin makes his first start. Cal, 1-3, hopes to rebound after a 34-27 loss to Missouri led by QB Jay Cruze. Hayes fields a young lineup with Griffin amid sophomores and juniors.
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King tops Elyria in Buckeye Conference stats
Official Buckeye Conference figures show Admiral King ahead of Elyria in offense and defense. King is second in total offense with 1 006 yards. Elyria fourth at 847. Fremont 1 529. Sandusky 901. Defensively King second with 539 yards allowed. Sandusky first at 527. Elyria sixth at 895. Individually King’s Craig Macove leads in passing with 262 yards. Elyria’s Phil Oliver second in scoring and rushing behind Fremont’s Rob Lytle.
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Buckeye Star Jack Site Named Conference Player of the Week
Elyria’s Jack Site, already named twice this season as Preseer Player of the Week, earns Buckeye Conference Player of the Week honors. The linebacker and wingback intercepted two passes for a score, blocked a punt and recovered in the end zone for a safety, caused a fumble leading to a TD, and contributed to five Pioneer touchdowns. Deeg Middleton of Marion is repeat Player of the Week with 90 yards at Elyria.
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Two Big Prep Football Showdowns Highlight Friday Slate
Two major high school football games headline area action as the 1972 season reaches mid point. Elyria visits Admiral King in a Buckeye Conference clash while Clearview travels to Midview in a top tier showdown.
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Vida Blue earns backup playoff start after Tigers win
Oakland A's ace Vida Blue credits Detroit for clinching the American League playoffs and saving him from a potential one week bullpen role. At 23, Blue is a tentative starter for a best of five series, with Dick Williams to decide if he opens in Detroit or if Jim Hunter starts.
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National managers pick sides as Reds and Pirates faceoff
Managers and players offer varied views on the National League playoffs with Roberto Clemente and pitching depth shaping bets. Gene Mauch backs Pittsburgh citing Clemente, while Sparky Anderson notes Clemente’s one day prowess for Cincinnati. Don Zimmer backs Cincinnati, Yogi Berra stresses pitching, and Tom Seaver sees no special approach to the Pirates and Reds.
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Playoff Schedule for Lenes Best Ob Five
Schedule shows American League playoff series with Detroit and Pittsburgh sides. Dates range Oct 7 to Oct 12 with games at Oakland, Detroit, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. Travel and potential game times listed. if necessary games on Oct 12 for Detroit and Oct 10 for Cincinnati.
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Baseball leaders list a mix of players and stats
National League leaders include Beach and Williams with high batting and pitching figures, plus Stargell and Bert on multiple teams. American League leaders feature D Allen and Mayberry with top counts, plus Killebrew and Murcer among others, followed by classic names like Palmer and Lolich in pitching tallies.
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Perez Says Reds Rely On Rose Morgan and Tolan On Base
Reds first baseman Tony Perez says Pete Rose Joe Morgan and Bobby Tolan must reach base to fuel Cincinnati in the NL playoff series against Pittsburgh. Perez notes his own 21 homers 88 RBIs this season and comments on injuries and teammate Beach’s RBI total as he eyes two final regular season games. Manager Sparky Anderson stresses a balanced attack and recalls last year’s playoff success.
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