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BHS FOOTBALL 1964: Large but quiet crowd at Magics game following QB’s death
Ken Sennett (This is part of a weekly series that will continue through football season.) By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor OCT. 23 BARBERTON 8, ALLIANCE 14 Beacon Journal prediction Magics to win one for Ken Sennett. Beacon Record 6-1. Homecoming week: a time for fun, a time for dates, and a time for memories.…
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PHOTO BY KATE DeANGELIS | BARBERTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION From left, Judi Cherok Jacobs, Rotary Club President Dave Stephens and Bob Boyce at a Barberton Rotary Club meeting this summer recognizing the club’s 100th anniversary. By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN managing editor Tell Judi Cherok Jacobs that she can’t do something. And she will not only do…
Read MoreBARBERTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME 2024 Lee made mark as QB, big hitter for Barberton baseball team
Michael Lee, a 2009 graduate of Barberton High School, is part of the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. PHOTO PROVIDED By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor On Nov. 27, the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame will honor the 2024 class at a ceremony at Al’s. This year’s class will feature Mike Lee,…
Read MoreBHS FOOTBALL 1964: Oct. 16 Barberton 22, Cuyahoga Falls 0
Ken Sennett By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor (This is part of a weekly series looking back on the Magics football season 60 years ago. This series will continue through football season.) OCT. 16 BARBERTON 22, CUYAHOGA FALLS 0 Akron Beacon Journal Prediction: Cuyahoga Falls has won six of the last eight versus the Magics,…
Read MoreBARBERTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME 2024 Lady Magic star helped to build girls basketball program
Carol Gadanac lettered twice in both volleyball and basketball at Barberton. She played four years of both volleyball and basketball and served as team captain in both sports at Ashland College. She and Joan Tonathy, who are both being inducted into the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame, helped to make the Lady Magics basketball program…
Read MoreBARBERTON FOOTBALL 1964 Magics host exciting showdown against one of best in state
(This is part of a weekly series that will continue through football season.) By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor OCT. 9 BARBERTON 7, AKRON GARFIELD 6 Akron Beacon Journal Prediction: This may be best Garfield team ever, Tom Phillips is 3-1-1 against the Rams, Magics will win. Beacon Record 5-0 In 1963, the undefeated Rams…
Read MoreBARBERTON FOOTBALL 1964 Magics defense shines against St. V in only 1964 away game
Paul Okolish (This is part of a weekly series that will continue through football season.) By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor OCT. 2 BARBERTON 10, ST. VINCENT 8 Akron Beacon Journal prediction: Going to be a tough one. Coach Tom Phillips has not had a lot of success against the Irish, says Magics will win.…
Read MoreBHS football 1964: ‘A season of triumph; a season of despair’ Sept. 25, 1964 vs. Hoban 26-0
(This is part of a weekly series that will continue through football season.) By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor SEPT. 25 VS. HOBAN 26-0 Akron Beacon Journal prediction: It’s a tough one but takes Barberton: Beacon record 3-0. Here comes Hoban. The last Magic loss had been to Hoban 14-0 in 1963. It was a…
Read MoreBHS FOOTBALL 1964: Magics enjoyed win streak
(This is part of a weekly series that will continue through football season. Read past stories and editions in the archives. Subscribe to the e-edition at www.thebarbertongazette.com.) By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor SEPT. 18 VS. CLEVELAND LINCOLN 19-6 Akron Beacon Journal prediction: Phillips worried about offense but Magics will win. Beacon record 2-0. After…
Read MoreBHS FOOTBALL 1964: Magics opened season following 1963 7-game win streak
By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor SEPT. 11 VS. ELYRIA 6-0 Akron Beacon Journal prediction: Magics lost last year but Elyria didn’t get to see much of Ken Sennett, Magics to prevail. Beacon record 1-0 Here come The Magics! The excitement was back in the city for Barberton football. The 1963 Magics had finished…
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