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Today in Sports Oct. 24

1943 — The Green Bay Packers grab nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6 victory over the Detroit Lions. 1948 — Chicago’s Bill Blackburn returns two interceptions for touchdowns to highlight a 35-point third quarter as the Cardinals beat the Boston Yanks 49-27. 1959 — Wilt Chamberlain plays in his first NBA game with the Philadelphia Warriors. Chamberlain plays his entire career — 1,045 consecutive games — without a disqualification. 1965 — Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings passes for 407 yards and three touchdowns in a thrilling 42-41 victory over ...

Hematites ground Jets in volleyball action

SPALDING — All flights were grounded here Thursday night as the Ishpeming Hematites defeated the North Central Jets (25-15, 25-20, 25-15) in straight sets. The Hematites used a pair of big service runs from junior Stella Nerlfi. The first was an eight-point service run in the first set ...

Harbor Springs ends Black Bears season

HARBOR SPRINGS — The season may have come to an end Tuesday afternoon as the Big Bay de Noc Black Bears fell 8-2 in a MHSAA district semifinal game, but the hard work and dedication is something the program can build on for the future. The Rams got four goals from senior Aaron Baughman and ...

Sports Flashback Oct. 18-24

Oct. 18, 1966 — The Ishpeming Hematites retained the Great Lakes Conference cross country title with a perfect score of 15 points. They were followed by Gladstone 52, Sault Ste. Marie 113, Newberry 115 and Marquette 174. Ishpeming’s Gordon Leppanen became the individual champion. Gary Ellison was Gladstone’s leader in sixth. He was followed by Steve Schram seventh, Bill Marmalick 11th, John Louis 12th and Jeff Schram 16th. Oct. 22, 1966 — Gary Sample intercepted three passes, helping the Manistique Emeralds pull off a 13-0 upset victory over Marquette in a Great Lakes ...

7,000 Walleye’s released at Kipling Boat Launch

KIPLING — The Bay de Noc Sports Fisherman's Club released over 7,000 Walleye fingerlings here Friday at the Kipling Boat Launch. Of the 7,000 released 50 percent have a chance to make it 15 inches in lenghth. Bill Herbst said that the club would like to thank the Hannahville Indian Community ...

Bowling Results

Young & American E&E Furniture 47, Circlemcountry.com 46, Spare Time 38, Red Hots 35, Lucky Strikes 34. H.T.G. — Spare Time 333 H.T.S. — Circlemcountry.com 909 H.I.S. — Dave Moran 464, Rhonda Imeson 427 Three high games — Men: Matt Moras 195, Ross Craig 173, Matthew Buchmiller 172. Women: Rhonda Imeson 151, Abby Dubord 116, Andria Thompson 115.