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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1973
Page
4
Elyria Chronicle Telegram presents a weekend quiz testing memory of pro football history. Questions cover Super Bowl attendance, Miami appearances, first NFL championship, all time title-game leaders, Browns and team records, and the NFLs original name.
In Houston the match concluded with scores 6-4 6-3 6-3 as a competitor, after enduring taunts and a punishing rally, received a sympathetic embrace from a rival. The scene shifted from intense play to quiet sportsmanship as fatigue and pain showed on the players’ faces.
Billie Jean King praised Bobby Riggs as a gracious loser after a fast, intense match on a Sportface surface. Riggs acknowledged defeat, admitted prior taunts, and expressed interest in a potential rematch, while King highlighted sportsmanship and the playful gift moment in an elaborately staged event.
Lake Catholic Cougars, entering 2-0 preseason scrimmages and fresh from a 1-7-2 season, arrive at Knights of Columbus Field to face Elvira Catholic Panthers in a pivotal North Central Conference clash. Panther coach Tom McCartney says they must win to stay atop the standings as Lake’s defense and runners Amantea Polena test the plan. Panthers’ left tackle Jim Zemanek is questionable with a sprained ankle as both teams view the game as a step toward the conference title.
In a crowded SWC preseason, Bay Rockets Olmsted Falls and Westlake gain nods while a new contender the Olmsted Falls Bulldogs led by Coach Jay Hershey open a three week schedule tonight hosting Bay. The Bulldogs 1 0 1 head into the Bay game after 0 0 with Strongsville and 27 7 over North Royalton. Bay has won two straight beating Southview 7 0 and Cleveland Rhodes 6. Avon Lake seeks a return to form after two consecutive shutouts 40 0 over Oberlin and 21 0 vs Cleveland John Marshall. Westlake visits Rocky River while Medina hosts Fairview in other league games.
Cleveland based Rocky Colavito, 41, resigns as Indians coach effective season end to focus on television work. He cites distance and pay as factors, says he may rejoin Indians TV squad or another major league club, and aims to stay connected to baseball.
Elyria, missing tailback Roy Hall with a two week ankle injury and defensive end Wayne Fitzpatrick with a hand fracture, aims to rebound after a tough stretch. Coach Barton stresses focus on finish as Rick Underman returns at fullback with Steve Anderson at tailback and Gerry Scrivens at wing back. The team vows tighter goal line execution after costly miscues and a 95 yard fumble return against Glenville, with the East Tech clash framing the rest of the season.
Jim Palmer won his 22nd game with a five hitter as Baltimore blanked Detroit 9-0 to move toward clinching the American League East. A triple play and Don Baylor four hits fueled the victory while Palmer contemplates a Cy Young bid against Oakland’s Jim Hunter. Baylor drove in two with four hits and stole three bases.
Meadowbrook Golf Club hosts the Second Annual LaGrange Hot Stove Fund Raising Golf Tournament on October 14. The 18 hole four man scramble features a hot meal, free beer and pop, coffee and donuts and prizes totaling 356 dollars. Handicaps classify teams. entry is five dollars per man plus green fees. Proceeds assist over 200 area youth.
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