Kent Tennis Falls 6-3 to Akron Zips at Kent Courts
Akron defeated Kent 6-3 as the Zips swept the top four singles slots. Frank Hicks earned Kent’s lone singles win 6-3 5-7 6-3, while Art DeGenaro’s return from a leg issue helped the doubles duo Meinhardt and DeGenaro notch Kent’s only win. Kent hosts Toledo Saturday in the MAC opener.
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Meinhardt and DeGenaro Spark Golden Flash Doubles
Meinhardt a 19 year old Cleveland Shaw product and DeGenaro a Akron NEC standout form a fast net duo for Kansas State University. Both have strong backhands and net play with solid singles and doubles records and each has college letters on their resume. Tom is a sophomore and Art a freshman and they look to build for the future.
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Dick Kitch
Thinclads Face Bowling Green in Do-or-Die Showdown
Kent State track coach Joe Be gala hopes the third try is lucky as the Golden Flash face the Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday. The series has seen Kent State lose twice to BG, and a win would break the jinx for the rival clash.
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Kent State Faces Stiff MAC Showdown With Western Michigan
The Kent State baseball team travels to Kalamazoo for a two game series against Western Michigan, both undefeated in the Mid-American Conference. Coach Matt Resick names Ed Berlin for Friday and Ken Wilson or Lou Rocci for Saturday as Kent aims to extend a five game win streak.
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Morrette Finalizes Golf Foursome for Youngstown Match
Golf coach Howard Morrette reshuffles the starting lineup after a three day playoff among Burns, Carpenter, Stevens, Johnston and Wykoff. Burns and Carpenter earned spots beside veterans Ailes and Kulig as Flashes seek a fourth straight win and second over Youngstown after a 9 7 victory last week.
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Howard Morrette
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al Carpenter
George Stevens
Roger Johnston
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Local track meet ends with safe vaulting mishap and new crosses
Observers note a metal crossbar used in the pole vault last Saturday nearly caused injuries as a wooden crossbar broke. New wooden crossbars have arrived. In other sports news Ferris Fain breaks hitless streak with a single after 21 at bats. Ted Williams and Gerry Coleman deliver game winning hits in their final at bats before Marines. Cleveland notes Feller’s alternating results, and bowling champs Woodchoppers claim Union No. 1 title.
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Gerry Coleman
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