Sandusky, Lorain set to clash as Buckeye title race heats up
In a season defining showdown, Sandusky hosts Lorain as both teams carry unbeaten records and strong desires to claim the Buckeye Conference crown. Elyria faces Findlay as it eyes a tougher road schedule while nearby battles shape the Inland and Southwestern conferences with high stakes and key matchups.
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Oberlin honors six gridders for strong game
Oberlin High School named six players for their play in Friday's win over Wellington. Tim Diewald and Bill Berghley posted 19 and 13 tackles, Diewald earning a fourth straight weekly honor. Keith Pease and Tony Austin led the line, Whitt Muller led the backfield with 97 rushing yards on 18 carries. Mark Huston had four receptions for 74 yards and eight points, while George Clark, limited by injury, was praised for downfield blocking and had been the top back the prior week.
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Ohio State Dominates In 1969 Opener At 62-0 Win
Ohio State receives near unanimous top ranking from UPI board after crushing Texas Christian 62-0 in the season opener. Penn State is second with 251 points, followed by Arkansas 231 and Texas 229, with further order from UCLA, Missouri, and others in the top 20.
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OSU Maintains Focus After 62-0 Victory
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says the Buckeyes must keep improving after a dominant 62-0 win over Texas Christian. The team prepares for Washington, while AP rankings show OSU atop a top-heavy poll with Penn State and Arkansas in pursuit.
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Dawson posts 622 series in local bowling report
Dawson led the area with a 622 series at the Bowling Center Home League topping scores of 235 and 215 while Jack Johnson rolled 241. Jim O Connors 248 was the top game in the Elks Monday Night League and Gerhardinger added 246 in Stoney s C League. Upcoming MLB standouts include Montreal at Pittsleigh and New York at Chicago with night matches listed.
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Browns confident of post season after opening win
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jim Houston predicts the team will win the NFL title citing leadership from quarterback Bull Nelsen and a unselfish, depth-driven lineup. He praises Erich Barres experience and notes Fred Summers stepping in for injured Ernie Kellermann amid a 27-23 home victory over Washington in the opener.
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Gentile Muska lead Amherst rout of North Ridgeville
Mark Gentile rushed 133 yards on five carries scoring three times as Amherst crushed North Ridgeville 82 to 0. Bob Muska earned similar honors for linemen Joe Godfrey won the Tuff Award for defense with strong play and a pickup. Godfrey and Gentile joined the 110 Per Cent Club amid a list of repeaters.
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Findlay High Football Team Praised By Elyria Coach
Elyria coach Bill Barton praised Findlay High for rugged play and strong blocking after scouting their Friday opponent. He noted a 260 pound tackle and a 300 pound blocker, cited Findlay’s 200 plus rushing yards, and highlighted Tim Graham and Tony Godbolt’s key blocks in Admiral King win film study.
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