Elyria Beats Start 28-8 in rugged non-conference finale
Elyria High tops Toledo Start 28-8 before 5,500 at Ely Stadium. Start breaks its late-game scoring drought with a 77-yard pass for a touchdown with 31 seconds left, but Elyria’s defense still shines as it closes its non-conference slate 3-0. Tony Godbolt opened the scoring with a 73-yard dash, and Don DeMars connected for the decisive 77-yard pass to Ken Carstensen.
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Elyria takes early lead on kickoff return and passing score
Elyria builds an 8-0 edge as Godbolt returns a punt 24 yards to set up the second score. Chuck Booth, the backup quarterback, connects with LaRond Corn for a 28 yard touchdown with 1:16 left in the half. Corn makes a leaping grab at the four and runs in for the score. Brad Barton leaves after a head injury but is later described as fine and sits out the second half.
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Elyria Pioneers overpower Start in rushing rout
Elyria led by John Husband 113 yards on 14 carries and Tony Godbolt 94 yards on nine as the Pioneers rolled over Start 380 total yards to 59 rushing and 96 passing. Husband's 27 yard run set up the third score and Chuck Booth threw a late TD pass as Elyria controlled the game.
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Victory over records fuels Elyria Pioneers win
Elyria coach Bill Barton praised the Pioneers defense and grinding running by fullback John Hushand after a victory that broke Start’s scoreless drought. Don Simrell credited Elyria’s quick, strong defense and lamented missed tackles as his team fell short late in the game.
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Giants Halt Dodgers. Lampard Delivers for Astros in N L West
In a split NL West night, Mike McCormick and Willie Mays starred as the Giants beat the Dodgers 5-1, while rookie Keith Lampard hit a two run homer to lift the Astros over the Reds 3-2. Atlanta routed San Diego 12-3.
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