Crawford’s final round falls short in Caravan tournament
Ron Fritz wins the first Caravan Golf Tournament with a 291 after a final round 71. Crawford finishes second at 296 with a 66 on the last day, while Mittler takes third at 298 and Bodnar fourth at 324. The five week event spanned four area courses with multiple flight results across classes A B and C.
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Bob Crawford
Pine Brook Golf Club
Ron Fritz
Fritz
Crawford
Mike Bodnar
Kime Mittler
Mittler
Bodnar
Jim Bailesky
Emil Kuchek
Carl Innocenti
Bernard Walend
Jeff Jantz
Jets edge Cowboys in final exhibition to open NFL season
Jim Turner booted three field goals including a 47 yarder and added two extra points as the New York Jets beat the Dallas Cowboys 29-21 in the final exhibition. Joe Namath connected with Richard Caster and George Sauer for 73 and 23 yard TD passes. Namath was 10 of 21 for 251 yards.
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NEW York
UPI
Jim Turner
Babe Parilli
Babe
George Sauer
New York Jets
Dallas Cowboys
Joe Namath
Richard Caster
Sauer
Namath
St. Louis Cardinal
Charley Johnson
Jerry Levins
Hoyle Granger
Levins
Loper and Gentile Shine for Amherst Comets
Paul Loper and Mark Gentile were named Amherst Comets lineman and back of the week. Gentile rushed 11 times for 60 yards, scored twice, and joined the 110 per cent club with Kelleher Wohlver Trace and Ashton. Kelleher earned the tuff award with nine tackles and a forced fumble.
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Paul Loper
Mark Gentile
Amherst Comets
Loper
Comets
Gentile
Brunswick
Ken Kelleher
Kelleher
Dick Wohlver
Dennis Trace
George Ashton
Guerrierri Leads Classic League Victory at Lake Erie Lanes
Lou Guerrierri of Broadway Lanes rolled 621 to lead his team to a 2 1 win over Elyria Bowling Center in the Classic Travelers League at Lake Erie Lanes. He posted 197 200 and 224 for top individual honors, with Bob Heilman of Elyria Bowling Center also breaking 600 at 605 on 213 198 194.
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Lou Guerrierri
Broadway Lanes
Elyria Bowling Center
Lake Erie Lanes
Elyria
Lorain
Guerrietoi
Bob Heilman
Orioles Close In On Second Straight East Title
Baltimore closed the gap to three games in the AL East as they crushed the Boston Red Sox 13-2 while the Yankees lost 3-1 to Cleveland. Mike Cuellar improved to 23-7 after an eight hit win, tying the club mark for victories in a season and setting a new record with 19 complete games.
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NEW York
UPI
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Mike Cuellar
Boston
Brooks Robinson
Boog Powell
Mark Belanger
Merv Rettenmund
Powell
RBI
Carl Yastrzemski
Graig Nettles
Buddy Bradford
Steve Hargan
Indians
Yankees
Mel Stottlemyre
Chicago White Sox
Minnesota Twins
California Angels
Milwaukee Brewers
Washington Senators
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Royals
Oakland Athletics
Jim Perry
Twins
Ed Herrmann
Ken Berry
Bobby Knoop
Lee Maye
Bill Melton
Rookie captures first women's golf tournament
Jo Ann Gunderson Carner of Kirkland Washington, a 31 year old rookie and five time Women's National Amateur champion, won the Wendell West Open in Ocean Shores Washington defeating Marilynn Smith in a first hole sudden death playoff for a $6 000 prize. Dede Owens finished solo third at 217.
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Ocean Shores, Wash
UPI
Jo Ann Gunderson Carner
Kirkland
Wash
Marilynn Smith
Lorain National Bank Dominates Elyria In Tourney Final
Lorain National Bank won the Lorain Invitational Girls Softball Tournament final 17-3, scoring in every inning after the first as Polly Long allowed eight hits. Elyria Paul’s Arco earlier beat Vermilion 16-2 and Sheffield Lake 12-6, with Kay Patehin and Joyce Kovach delivering key hits and homers.
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Paul's Arco
Lorain National Bank
Lorain
Mickey Mouse Club
Vermilion
Elyria’s
Sandy
McCarty
Lynn Knapp
Kay Patehin
Elyria Club
Paul
Arco
Sheffield Lake
Golden Dragons
Joyce Kovach
Gestalt
Elyria
Merle
Lorain Catholic and Fremont St Joseph Tie 6-6 in Play
Lorain Catholic and Fremont St. Joseph battled to a 6-6 tie as both defenses clamped down in a punt heavy first half. Lorain Catholic scored on a 50 yard pass from Dan Reagan to Roman Lubinecky, St. Joseph answered with a 53 yard run by Pat Waggoner, and Lorain Catholic clinched the final stop on a goal line interception with 15 seconds left. Lorain Catholic outgained 190 to 61 in rushing and 127 to 44 in passing while forcing three interceptions. The teams combined for 60 yards in penalties. Lorain Catholic hosts Clearview next.
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Houston Oilers
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia
Oilers
Spike Jones
Bo Burris
Minnesota Vikings
Gary Cuozzo
Clint Jones
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Bobby Howfield
Boston Patriots
Los Angeles
Rams
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Cardinals
Kansas City Chiefs
Cleveland
New York Giants
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Buffalo
Washington
Baltimore
Colts
Detroit
Cincinnati
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Miami
Pittsburgh
Oakland
New Orleans
San Diego
NFL
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Mets
Lorain Catholic
Fremont St. Joseph
St. Joe
Dan Reagan
Roman Lubinecky
Lorain
Pat Waggoner
Curt Stuak
Clearview
Dramatic Softball Action With Multiple Scorers Across Clubs
League notes show varied results with Pauls Arco and Golden Dragons contending. Key hitters include Joyce Kovach, Angie Rodgers, and Kay Patchin with multiple hits and notable pitching by Merle Osbun and Kay Patchin.
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Paul
Arca
Golden Dragons
Merle Osburz Bits
Flo Hooven
Paul’s
Arco
Kay Patchin
Maria Andrews
Paul's
Joyce Kovach
Barb Clary
Arc
Elyria All-Stars Edge Lorain 6-5 In Fast Pitch Tilt
The Elyria All-Stars defeated Lorain 6-5 at Oak Wood Field. Starter Jack Traxler held Lorain in check early, and Elyria’s hitting produced two triples, a double, and a key home run by Regis Poyle. Bob Shauck earned the win, Al Thomas the loss.
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Elyria
Lorain
Oakwood Field
Jack Traxler
Elyria Moundsman
Tims
Ernie Webb
Traxler
John Bukowski
Frank Karby
Jack Moyes
Hank Mowery
Moyes
Mowery
Bob Shauck
Regis Poyle
al Thomas
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Dallas
Zen Chawanski
Harry Day
Day
Chris Elles
Terry Futrall
Ed Ward
Ed Jalowiec
John Bailesky
George Innes
Ed Sword
Innes
Sword
Bob Corsaro
Tom Hernon
Eli Gallagher
John Schmitz
Mike Szekely
Ben Spade
Jets
Amherst
Guerrierri
the League Is Composed of
Miss Smith
Jo Ann
Dede Owens
Beth Stone
Dede
Jerry Crider
Angels
Tom Murphy
Brewers
Mel Queen
Ted Kubiak
Tito Francona
Tommy Harper
Rick Reichardt
Senators
Mike Kilkenny
Joe Coleman
Lou Piniella
Royals
Ed Kirkpatrick
Kansas City
Athletics
Elyria Girls
Fremont
Lorain County
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Reagan
Waggoner
Pally Long
Merle Osbun
Lyan Knapp
Paul’s Arco
Shirley Manger
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Debbie Heinsen
Lorain Natl
Jane Godensweiger
Carel Miner
Sue Stookey
Ronnie Koczan
Marcia Standifer
Debbie Heinken
Jerry Reisinger
Mary Ann Majoras
Barb Smedley
Sue Tuttle
Carla Schneiderer
R Paul's Arce
Mickey Moase Club
Judy Virgin
F.A
Sandy McCarty
M.M.C
Gloria Hales
Lyon Knapp
Betty Stillner
Mary Madry
Jane Link
Donna Cochran
Cheryl Kiingshirn
Angie Rodgers
Mickey Mouse Cl
Jody Virgin
Joan McDaniels
Carol Wells
Judy Barthel
Nancy Bellisanti
Carrol Harrison
Connie O'Leary
Diane Virgin
Michelle Dickey
Gue National and
Pet Carty
Atlane Oo
Hekmia
Chi
Rose
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Parker
Saguinn
Pit
Gaston
Dietz SF
Pet Ytrski
Bos M5
Oliva
Smith
Bos
Fosse
God Powtl
Pinlla KC
Edge Lorain
Rick Susanjar
Dennis Keating
Jimmy Kidd
Yogi Berens
Ron Madock
WVU
Broad Street
Farrell
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