Chronicle-Telegram brief dated October 17 1973
Local chronicle notes events in Elyria with concise items from the B-2 section. Highlights include community notices and brief updates of interest to residents and readers following regional happenings.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1973
Page
2
Local chronicle notes events in Elyria with concise items from the B-2 section. Highlights include community notices and brief updates of interest to residents and readers following regional happenings.
Oakland owner Charlie Finley is breaking up last year’s champions as he unloads eight players and hints at further trades. Star players like Reggie Jackson and Darold Knowles face possible moves while Dick Williams may manage another club next season.
Oakland rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat New York 3-2 in 11 innings at Shea Stadium and seize a 2-1 World Series lead. Mike Andrews was banished by owner Charley Finley before the game, prompting a tense clubhouse and questions about team morale. Bert Campaneris and Joe Rudi drove the decisive run, while Catfish Hunter praised the fighting spirit of the A's in the face of upheaval.
Browns coach Nick Skorich hopes Bo Scott can return to bolster the offense after a 17-9 loss to the Dolphins. He plans to feature Clarence Scott and increase Greg Pruitt’s touches to keep backs fresh, noting the running game showed life in recent outings.
Firelands High School led the local area by earning the fourth spot in the Ohio Class AA rankings of the United Press International. Lorain Catholic and Elyria Catholic also placed in the top 20 while nearby Sandusky and Norwalk St. Paul appeared in other classes. Fremont, Willoughby South, and Warren Western Reserve were listed among top big schools with regional teams Duke. Sandusky travels to Elyria Friday for a key matchup.
Firelands Falcons remain first in the Chronicle Telegram area high school football poll after a 48-6 win over Highland to move to 5-0. Eight first place votes and 121 points despite a softer schedule. Elyria Catholic and Lorain Catholic battle for second. Norwalk St Paul and New London sit fourth and fifth.
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