State Eagles pin tourney opens with top teams competing
Teams from across the state competed in the opening weekend of the Internal Order of Eagles State One tournament at Sports and Recreation area. Eaton Eagles No. 3 led team events at 3,136 with Apakoneta Eagles No. 9 third at 3,085. Doubles leaders include T Ditmer and J Hawkins of Eaton at 1,332. Singles standouts feature Doyle Rudy and Secante Wa with strong scores, while Mount Healthy’s D Horne placed third. The event continues through April.
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Tennis faces $10 million drop says Sports Training Institute
The Sports Training Institute of Chicago reports a decade of growth in tennis reversed as 10 million players dropout. Deserters cite frustration, high costs, and pressure to own pricey gear as reasons for losing interest and seeking faster workouts.
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Winternationals postponed week at Pomona drag race
The Winternationals final eliminations are delayed one week due to rain on the Los Angeles County Fair dragstrip. Seventeen hundred entrants were trimmed to 16 in each of eight divisions after qualifying through Saturday. Top Fuel leader Don Garlits clocked 5.777 seconds, facing Richard Tharp who ran 5.997 for ninth among survivors. Shirley Muldowney cracked the top 16 with 5.975 seconds on Saturday.
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Fla
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Mt. Clemens
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Raiders star Dave Casper in morning game day preview
Oakland Raiders star tight end Dave Casper headlines the morning page as attention shifts to game day. The piece frames his status and expected impact, noting preparations and team context ahead of kickoff.
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Browns reveal preseason sked with two Monday games
The Cleveland Browns announced a two Monday night exhibitions portion of the NFL slate. The Browns will host the New York Giants on Aug. 7 and the Detroit Lions on Aug. 21 starting at 8 p.m. The preseason was cut to four games as the regular season expands from 14 to 16 contests.
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Porsche Wins 24 Hours Daytona With Turbomachine Rally
Stommelen and Hezemans drove a turbocharged Porsche 935 to victory in the 24 Hours of Daytona, covering 2,611.2 miles at an average 108.743 mph despite heavy traffic and oil smoke issues. Their team faced split duties and an hour and forty-five minute engine change, with a third driver aiding from Porsche Jacksonville.
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Lima Kegler Leads Women in Ohio Bowling Championship
Shirley Johns of Lima led the singles with 660 in the opening round of the 53rd Ohio Women's Bowling Championship in MALSILLION. Ruth Packitt and Goldie Bryant of Cleveland led doubles with 1227 pins as the first of 18 weeks concluded. Shirley Swinehart of Akron rolled 629 to win high actual series and tied Carol Deffenbaugh of Coshocton for best actual game at 246.
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Fenwick wins Greeneview Invitational wrestling title
Fenwick High crowns two weight class champions Jay Johnson 106 and Marty Mulhall 155 to spark a team victory at the Greeneview Invitational. Chris Callsen 132 Jeff Burns 145 John Nuck 167 Steve Buchholz 175 and Andy Fedder 185 were runners up, with Tom Callsen 112 and John Lindsay earning thirds as Fenwick beat TriVillage 141 to 121 for top team honors. Other scores list Kings 99 Mississinawa Valley 58 Batavia 55 Lockland 50 Sidney Lehman 43.
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Franklin Gym Team Wins Martins Ferry Invitational Crown
Franklin's top gymnastics squad dominated the Martins Ferry Invitational arraying Doug Naylor in floor exercise and high bar with wins, Russ Warfield on vaulting, and Naylor seconds in all around rings and vaults. Bob Tussey and Warfield also placed, with Mike Ross third on the side horse as Franklin posted 133.83 to top eight-team field including Youngstown Boardman Centerville and Martins Ferry.
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W. Va
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Decker Reclaims Indoor 1000 Yard Record In Comeback
In Inglewood California Mary Decker, returning after a three year injury layoff, won the indoor 1000 yard run at the Los Angeles Times Games. She set a new indoor record with a time near two minutes and replaced the previous holder, a 16 year old Mary Decker who ran 2 26 7.
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Lucky 13th leads Green to 13th win
Hubert Green captured the Hawaiian Open title at Waialae in a sudden death playoff with Bill Kratzert after both finished 14 under. Green sunk a seven foot par putt on the 2nd extra hole for the victory worth 250000, Kratzert missing a five foot par bid.
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Hoosier Team Wins Breiel Blvd Church Invitational
The Glendale Church of God of Indianapolis defeated Yankee Road Church of God in the tournament’s second championship game. No scores were available.
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Berg Inducted Into PGA Hall Of Fame At Riviera
Patty Berg, Minneapolis native and longtime Fort Myers resident, was inducted Sunday as the newest member of the PGA Hall of Fame. Berg has won more than 100 golf titles and is a seven time LPGA Hall of Fame member, named AP Woman Athlete of the Year three times. The honor places her alongside rivals like Roberto De Vicenzo and Bob Hope, with Babe Didrikson Zaharias previously inducted posthumously.
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