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Newspaper

The Gazette

Location

Medina, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1972

Page

5

Piro Eyes Wrestling Depth In Brunswick Biddy Program

Brunswick's coach Chuck Piro launches Biddy Wrestling for fifth graders across four elementary schools. About 60 boys attended the first practice, with aims for 75, using high school mats and four varsity players coaching the fledgling league. A tournament among schools will follow practice sessions before Feb 19.

Sue Whitmyer Brunswick Chuck Piro Piro Grafton Crestview Applewood Towslee Greg Ashworth Bill Fialko Wayne Whitcomb Bill Thomas Doug Meador Terry Dotson Tom Chrisopulos Mark Balog Randy Folkmann Joe Zajac Charlie Cox Mike Bitting David Holly Russell Heim Gazette

Grizzly Hornet matmen battle to 24 24 tie

Wadsworth and Highland wrestled to a 24 24 tie as Highland dominated lower weights while Wadsworth surged in upper classes. Key pins by Jurey and Rotter schmidt plus late points by Sell kept the match tight, with May and Riggs delivering decisive early decisions for the Hornets.

Wadsworth Bill Thompson Wadsworth Highland Hornets Highland Grizzlies Mark Fuller Gary Riggs Ed May Dan Bricker May Steve Price Rick Rothmond Mike Brown Evan Hollopeter

Koufax Faces Steep HOF Ballot Odds In First Year Bid

Sandy Koufax seeks Hall of Fame entry in his first year on the ballot while Yogi Berra Ralph Kiner and Early Wynn also contend. The Dodgers great dominated 1960s pitching with three Cy Youngs and MVP in 1963, boasting era marks and no-hitters as peers vie for election.

NEW York UPI Sandy Koufax Ted Williams Bob Feller Jackie Robinson Stan Musial Yogi Berra New York Yankees Ralph Kiner Early Wynn Berra Wynn Kiner Yogi Yankees Pittsburgh Pirates

Boardman Remains Leader In UPI Big School Rating

Ohio high school basketball rankings show Boardman at the top with 10 first place votes and 214 points. Wellsville holds second, Columbus Ready third, and Rossford fourth, with several schools and ties listed beyond.

Boardman UPI

Trio Of Ohio Colleges In UPI Ratings

Three Ohio colleges placed in the top 20 of this week’s United Press International small college basketball ratings.

Trio of Ohio Colleges UPI New York Ohio

Mets Sign Koosman After Arm Troubles End Season

New York left hander Jerry Koosman signed his 1972 contract with the Mets on Monday despite arm trouble from the past two years. Koosman, who won 17 games in 1969, had only six victories last season.

NEW York UPI Jerry Kossman New York Mets Koosman

Youngstown State tops Cleveland State in 80 69 upset

Youngstown State 17th ranked small college team defeated Cleveland State 80 69 for its 12th win in 13 games. Bill McMeans led with 22 points, Bill Johnson added 21 while Cleveland State’s Dave Dronzek scored 20. Heidelberg lost to Ohio Northern 90 84 with Mike Merchant scoring 27.

United Press International Cleveland State Youngstown State Cleveland Fenn College Penguins Youngstown Vikings Bill McMeans Bill Johnson Dave Dronzek Heidelberg Ohio Northern Mike Merchant Polar Bears Art Duncan Northern

Steubenville tops foes as Muskingum, Otterbein win

In Ohio Conference play Steubenville defeated Duquesne 72-54 while Muskingum whipped Kenyon 93-71 and Otterbein beat Denison 75-99. Hiram edged Baldwin Wallace 80-76, Clarion Pa. downed Walsh 81-71, and Bluffton beat Cedarville 91-74. Gene Ford led Muskingum with a career high 35.

Steubenville Muskingum Kenyon Otterbein Denison Hiram Baldwin-Wallace Clarion Pa Walsh Bluffton Cedarville Gene Ford Muskies Joe Hamilton

Canton's Norm Van Brocklin Entered Pro Football Hall of Fame

Canton Ohio veteran coach Norm Van Brocklin was inducted in 1971 into the Pro Football Hall of Fame adding to his split career as an NFL player and coach with the Falcons.

Canton Ohio Norm van Brocklin Atlanta Falcons

Bee Freshmen Edge Beaten by Elyria Heights in Second Loss

Elyria Heights defeated Medina Freshmen 56 to 47 as Medina struggled with a poor second quarter. Steve Anderson led Medina with 10 points while Vanderman scored 23 for Elyria, who had three players in double figures. Medina remains unbeaten in the Southwestern Conference and hosts Westlake Burnison next Tuesday.

Elyria Medina Elyria Heights Bees Jim Wells Steve Anderson Vanderman Westlake Burnison

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