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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1971
Page
9
In Memorial Stadium the Pirates face derision after a 11 3 drubbing by the Orioles in game four of the World Series. Roberto Clemente defends teammates and vows a stronger showing, saying the club will "kick hell outta 'em tomorrow."
The Elyria Sports Hall of Fame charter can be signed this week at Bell Co. A 230 name scroll will be displayed with enshrined personalities and signers receive a scroll copy. Individuals may buy a $10 share to join the non profit and funds support the first enshrinement next May. A 35 person board will select honorees while the public may nominate through forms at the Chamber of Commerce. Nominations close January 1, 1972.
Pittsburgh faces Baltimore in game three at Three Rivers Stadium with Steve Blass to start for the Pirates against Mike Cuellar. Baltimore seeks a 17th straight win and a 2-1 series edge as Pittsburgh fights to force a return to Baltimore.
In Baltimore the Orioles beat Pittsburgh 11-3 to move 2-0 in the World Series. Frank Robinson noted the next three games at Pirates’ home field, stressing a cautious approach despite optimism about Baltimore’s offense and pitching. Pirates’ coach Frey and reliever Richert urged steady effort, while Weaver dismissed calls for a pregame meeting.
Roberto Clemente blasted Memorial Stadium as the worst park in the American League after the Pirates fell two games behind in the World Series with an 11 3 loss to the Orioles in Baltimore. He said the field’s depressions and holes hindered play and noted Pittsburgh must win in a major league park to have a chance this series.
Mike Zerbini returned a punt 15 yards for a touchdown to give the Packers a 6-0 win over the Vikings in Elyria Small Fry Flag Football League. Cowboys shutout Jets 28-0 with Dave Givens scoring twice and Pan dy Read and Duane Smnagel adding TDs and Sunagel conversions.
Fremont foe Little Giants ranks fourth as Elyria 12th in the AP prep ratings despite a 54 12 win over Admiral King last week. Warren Harding leads Class AAA with 208 points, Niles McKinley 182, and Elyria Catholic sits 22nd in Class AA with 11 points. Lorain Catholic is fourth in Class A with 110, one behind Norwalk St Paul.
Elyria tops Admiral King 54 12 as guard Les Miles earns top defensive honors for the second straight week and Ike Maxwell rushes for a record 278 yards with four TDs. John Gawlik adds a TD pass and a rushing score as Elyria takes a halftime edge. Other area teams posted double digit points in a crowded scoring rundown.
Mike Miller the Lakeland Conference secretary and Lynn Rader former Northern Ohio Officials Association president will speak at the Midview Athletic Boosters regular meeting tomorrow at 7 30 PM in the high school cafeteria The meeting follows a 6 30 PM screening of the Midview Clearview game
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