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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 2015

Page

7

Cleveland poised for first title in 51 years with LeBron back

The city, amid a urban revival and NBA Finals momentum, believes a championship may finally end Cleveland’s 51 year drought. Fans cite LeBron James’s return and the Cavaliers’ resilience despite injuries as they approach Game 3 against Golden State. Local business and residents echo cautious optimism while recalling past scars.

Matthew Dellavedova Timofey Mozgov Cavs Golden State Warriors Laura Kubinski Cleveland Clothing Company Cleveland Browns James South Beach Indians Jose Mesa Nathan Zaremba Quicken Loans Cavaliers Milo Zaremba Joe Thomas Kubinski Euclid Avenue

Fenway fans weigh bat safety after injury scare

Fenway Park fans debate front row risk as a bat injured a spectator in Boston and similar incidents occur in Cincinnati and Chicago. Tonya Carpenter’s critical injury prompted MLB to reexamine safety measures while fans like Erik Barnard vow to protect children and stay seated near the action.

Boston Erik Barnard Fenway Park Christopher Fenway Doug Jones Tonya Carpenter Oakland Brett Lawrie

LeBron James Drives Cavaliers Toward Finals Victory

LeBron James commands the pace as the Cavaliers press the NBA finals, averaging 41.5 points, 12 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in five straight Finals. He cites grit and motivation, pushing teammates to believe they can win while handling heavy minutes and doubters.

James Grit Cavs Love Irving

Shot Clock changes spark skepticism from coach Phillips

Ohio coach Phillips in his second year questions NCAA rules shifts for 2016 including a four quarter structure for women and extended shot clock in games. He argues offense may become more inefficient and bad shots could increase while noting defenses have improved and the game remains healthy.

Phillips Ohio NCAA

Hamels streak ends as Reds top Phillies in Cincinnati

A 6 inning outing by Cole Hamels ends his run of sub two-run starts as Cincinnati rallies to a 5-3 win. Billy Hamilton steals twice and scores on a controversial ball four call. Cody Asche misplays a line drive allowing an RBI double for a 3-1 lead before Cozart answers with a solo homer in the eighth. De Jesus and Ruiz drive runs for Philadelphia in a 3-3 tie before final scoring.

Hamels Reds Phillies Billy Hamilton Brandon Phillips Carlos Ruiz Phillips Hamilton Bryan Price Ruiz Brandon Billy Cody Asche Zack Cozart RBI de Jesus Cozart Ryan Howard

Copperheads extend win run with balanced offense

Southern Ohio scored in the fourth sixth and seventh on 15 hits. Ted Williams went 3 for 4 with a run and three RBIs, Jason Suchanek 3 for 4 with two runs, Wruble 2 for 4 with a run and RBI, Giannini 2 for 4 with a walk. Astle won in five innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs with eight strikeouts. Bowers and Zachary Brown pitched two innings apiece. Copperheads head to Lake Erie for two games Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 05 p m and visit Xenia Thursday at 7 05 p m before Friday home game vs Xenia.

Southern Ohio Ted Williams Jason Suchanek Wruble RBI Tony Giannini Trent Astle Conor Bowers Zachary Brown Bowers Brown Copperheads Lake Erie Xenia

Post 21 baseball rallies past Parkersburg in twin bill

In game one Athens Post 21 built an early 10 0 lead, then held on as Chace Harris and Jake Howman delivered two hit days. Smith earned the win with five innings of one earned run on two hits. In game two Athens erased a 5 2 deficit with 15 runs across four innings en route to a 17 8 victory. Zach Howman went 5 for 5 with four runs and two RBIs. Lindner, Jake Howman and Russell added multi hit efforts. Harris earned the win in relief and Smith closed out the finale.

Chace Harris Zach Howman Parkersburg Post Athens Jake Howman Lindner Harris Smith Russell RBI Gunners

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