Pioneers Seek Offensive Spark in Homecoming Versus Marion Harding
Elyria coach Terry Dean laments inconsistent line play and injuries as the Pioneers, with 15 points this season, prepare to host Marion Harding (2-1). Backfield changes may bring Tracy Moody or Tim Green into pivotal roles while Jim Owens recovers.
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Elyria
Pioneers
Terry Dean
Marion Harding
Dean
Jim Owens
North Olmsted
Owens
Toledo
Tracy Moody
Zoyd Plas
Tim Green
Panthers hosts Libbey in long-awaited Toledo showdown
Elyria Catholic, 3-0 and ranked No. 2 in Class AA, meets Libbey (1-2) at Knights of Columbus Field in a nonconference clash. Libbey brings youthful roster and inexperience, while EC aims to extend a 31-game regular season streak and maintain its dominant offensive pace.
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Elyria
Elyria Catholic
Toledo
Panthers
St. Francis
Glass City
Libbey
Knights of Columbus
Wolverines Meet Wellsville In Youthful Showdown
Wellsville hosts Elyria West with two young squads and a 2-1 record. Coach Mike McVay starts freshman quarterback Eric Downing as Wellsville relies on seniors Alvin Thompson and Ray Cochrane to lead a varied offense. Jim Mosher plans stunts to exploit the Wellsville line after a Midview setback.
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Libbey
Dave Merritt
Jim Rattay
Panther
Wellsville
Elyria West
Wolverines
Mike McVay
Eric Downing
McVay
Southern Local
Lisbon
Mingo Junction
Alvin Thompson
Ray Cochrane
Hawkeyes test Buckeyes in Big Ten showdown
Ohio State visits Iowa in a highly anticipated early season Big Ten clash. Quarterbacks Mike Tomczak and Chuck Long lead two balanced offenses as Iowa seeks to extend a long road winning streak against a 2-0 Buckeyes team. The game could shape Rose Bowl prospects with a national spotlight on lines and pace.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Ohio State
Michigan
Earle Bruce
Bruce
Hayden Fry
Mike Tomczak
Penn State
Chuck Long
Long
Tomcza
Chicago
Owen Gill
Ralph Hanover Captures Little Brown Jug in Cool Victory
Ralph Hanover, driven by Ron Waples, won the Little Brown Jug earning $358,800 and extending Racing's Triple Crown pursuit. Fortune Teller faltered in the race-off, leaving Crosscurrent and Skirt Lifter as other notable finishers while Sydney Hill topped the Ohio Colts Sweepstakes, pushing earnings past $277,000.
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George Verban
Delaware
Ralph Hanover
Matross
Ron Waples
Ray Remmen
Crosscurrent
Skirt Lifter
Hobby Horse Farm
T. Sheehan
Rocky River
M. Abraham
Amherst
F. Donnelly
Elyria
Sydney Hill
R Way Stables
Don Irvine Jr
Governor Celeste appeals to keep Indians in Cleveland
Ohio Governor Richard Celeste visited the Indians in Cleveland to urge keeping the team in the city amid ownership questions and a troubled Stadium lease. He spoke of state interest and potential domed stadium plans if needed, while noting bidders keen to move the franchise.
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Ohio
Richard Celeste
Indians
F J “Steve” O’neill
Celeste
Youngstown
Edward DeBartolo
Stadium Corp
Cleveland Stadium
Cleveland State University
Tribe
Bert Blyleven
Blyleven
Peace Corps
Reagan
Pat Corrales
Corrales
Dennis
Amigo” Sommers
Arnold
Bake” McBride
Home season ends in rain as Indians beat Brewers 9 5
The Indians closed the home season with a 9-5 win over Milwaukee in a rain soaked game. Pat Tabler tied the score with a double before the downpour, then Karl Pagel and Toby Harrah forced in two runs. Tom Telleman finished the mound duty after Candiotti left.
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C-T
Cleveland
Indians
Baltimore
George Vukovich
Julio Franco
Milwaukee
Tribe
Pat Tabler
Gorman Thomas
Ron Hassey
Brewers
Tom Candiotti
Karl Pagel
Tabler
Jack Perconte
Tom Telleman
Candiotti
Franco
Telleman
Toby Harrah
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Rowle
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Ben Wapies
Little Brown Jug
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Shane Rawley
Rick Sutcliffe
Ron Guidry
Richard Barnes
John Montefusco
Neal Heaton
Bob Shirley
Wuab-Tv
Phil Seghi
Mike Hargrove
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Perconte
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Andy Beene
Lary Sorensen
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