Parsons follows father path at Indianapolis 500 rookie year
Johnnie Parsons Jr. speaks of handling pressure like Billy Vukovich Jr. and Gary Bettenhausen did, aiming to prove himself beyond his father’s name. The rookie driver recalls his years in karting and midgets, his patience for quality rides, and a wish to win Indy someday while hoping to become national champion.
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Boardman Star Fazekas Signs With Cincinnati
Paul Fazekas a 6 9 220 pound center forward from Youngstown Boardman High School signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Cincinnati next fall. UC coach Gale Catlett said Fazekas averaged 14 points and 12 rebounds last season and noted an injury shortened senior year. He was a Boardman starter for two years and is viewed as a sleeper with potential.
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Armco City and Iron Division softball league results
City leagues feature Epperson Const tallying 21 over Schiavone’s 2 with Eagles 13 Barons 3 and K of C 11 over Blast Furnace Whitt’s Auto 15 Way Lo 3. IBEW Local 648 11 vs Point Café 7 Armco Triangles 23 over Al’s All-Stars 3 Women's Congress Inn 19 over Armco 1 Ed’s Tropical Fish 17 vs Body Shop 14. Iron Division sees Hamilton T & L 6 over BOF 5 Electric Shop 9 over E. Processing Ann. 7 Research No. 27 3 over Masonry 3 Bearings Mtc. 11 over BOF Lab. 10 Sales Service 18 over AACP 3 No. 2 Open Hearth 20 over Slab Mill Mtc. 18.
Artificial turf not for high school athletes says UT Austin expert
Professor Karl Klein of the University of Texas at Austin warns that artificial turf poses dangers for high school players. He argues that the added traction and speed on such surfaces exceed the readiness of young athletes, increasing injury risk.
Lebanon Raceway Results Highlight Open Meet
Race by race results from Lebanon Raceway list winners and payouts. Notable draws include Pace Rumpus at 24.00 and 8.60, Trot Mr Fisherman at 44.20 32.60 6.20, and Perfecta (6-4) at 29.40 with detailed entries across nine races and the Day’s Entries list.
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Andy Prince
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Jimmy’s Blaze
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Reed’s Peace
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Misty’s Dream
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Honeybrook Easter
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Wally’s Queen
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Archie Nimitz
Creed Street
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Sweeper
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Lisa’s Dream
Steady Strong
Red Lion Counsel
Massy Creek Boy
Reed‘’s McKlye
Powder Time
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Rucus Direct
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Bert Marrick
Mr. Express
Lighting Purdue
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Swan Meadow Max
Queen's 0.H
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Red Cochrane departs Akron U after long career
Kenneth Red Cochrane retires from the University of Akron as athletic director when his contract ends in September. A night in his honor is set for Gardner Student Center tonight. During 21 years as AD he helped build an 11-sport program and the Acme Zip game, boosting the athletic budget and raising campus pride.
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Xavier Adds Michigan Aquinas Loyola Brown To Basketball Schedule
Xavier University announces four new opponents for next season including Michigan Aquinas Loyola Chicago and Brown. The Musketeers under first year coach Tay Baker will play 14 home games at Schmidt Fieldhouse and 11 away trips, with the 17th annual Christmas Classic at the Poinsettia Classic in Greenville South Carolina. The schedule lists dates from December through March featuring multiple away games and key matchups at Notre Dame Dayton Marquette and Villanova.
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Hawks sweep Cougar Classic track meet at Edgewood
Trenton Madison High won three events and 54 points to sweep the Cougar Classic at Edgewood. Bruce Sampson captured the high jump and triple jump, Ed Forkner claimed the 440 yard dash, and Tim Sloneker tied the meet record in prelims before an injury ended his day. Franklin Monroe placed third, Monroe fourth, Edgewood fifth among eleven teams.
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Youth 17 rolls back-to-back 300 games
Willie Carsten of San Francisco, aged 17, rolled consecutive 300 games at Westlake Bowl in Daly City during local junior competition. The 187-average bowler achieved 24 straight strikes, according to owner John Swanson.
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Girl Is Voted Out Little League Rooster Ypsilanti
In Ypsilanti Michigan Carolyn King a 12 year old girl was dropped from the local Little League roster after an 11 to 23 vote by league managers nine voted to let her play and five abstained The league plans to pursue court action to reinstate her while arguing the rule banning girls risks losing charter equipment and support for hundreds of players
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Bob Taylor
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Leather flies in Boston at 85th AAU boxing championships
The 85th National AAU boxing championships opened in Boston with 240 fighters from 40 clubs weighing in at Hynes Memorial Auditorium. Trials in 132 and 139-pound classes began as Arturo Frias of Los Angeles scored the only knockout, while new RSCH rule aims to protect fighters with suspensions for repeated stops. Wilbert Johnson, 16, from Middletown, Ohio, competes in the 147-pound welterweight division.
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