Edison Chargers Aim To Defend Firelands Baseball Crown
Edison High's 1978 baseball season features coach Peugeot seeking replacements for nine departures from an 18-3 last year and a challenge to keep Firelands title from South Central and New London. Senior John Early leads pitching while Ed Ritz and Lynn Grant provide power, with a young depth chart and a schedule beginning April 3 at Norwalk.
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John Stower
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Edison
John Bouquet
Todd Brown
Craig Boose
Kenny Burris
Lynn Grant
Jeff Lake
Roger Bross
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Ritz
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Dick Taylor
Western Reserve
Taylor
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Willard
Perkins
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Port Clinton
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Monroeville
St. Jee
St. Paul
Young Wildcats Open 1978 Season In Pitching Search
New London prep team under coach Bob Hassman relies on junior Robin Marsh and southpaw Tom McCohn as they look to reach a .500 record. Hassman aims to develop depth with several trial pitchers while confirming lineup spots including Bill Murray at centerfield and Jerry Young behind the plate. Schedule kicks off April 3 at Lucas with a slate through May featuring Edison and South Central conference games.
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Bill Murray
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Brian Byron
Jackson
Lucas
Black River
Firelands
Edison
South Central
Knicks Edge Bullets Narrow Playoff Push
Lonnie Shelton made a pivotal late rebound and Gail Goodrich's comment follows New Yorks 117 116 win over Washington. The victory tightens the Knicks grip on a playoff berth as Truck Robinson and Goodrich share credit for the dramatic late sequence that decided the game.
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United Press International
Lonnie Shelton
New Orleans
Truck Robinson
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New York Knicks
Rules Meeting Sunday at Rec Center for City Slow Pitch League
Managers must attend a 1 p.m. rules interpretations meeting at the Rec Center on Sunday with fee submissions to the league treasurer. Afterward, Charles Walker will lead a seminar for Norwalk Association umpires and the public. League play begins Sunday April 30.
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Barons Spoil Sabres With Revenge Victory in Buffalo
Cleveland Barons upset Buffalo 5-3 to avenge a 13-3 loss earlier, Girogo Meloche stopping 15 of 16 in the first period as Cleveland, near the Adams Division basement, keeps playoff hopes dim while preparing to face the Chicago Blackhawks at Richfield Coliseum.
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St Johns Falls To Springboro In Unbeaten Battle
In the Class AA girls state semifinals, Springboro, led by Amy Tucker with 34 points, upset unbeaten Delphos St. Johns 66 64. Tucker's late steal and layup, plus a defensive press, secured Springboro's place in the final against Bishop Hartley as St. Johns saw their 48 game win streak end. Deb Elwer scored 27 for Delphos, whose strengths came from outside shooting and a disciplined press.
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Baseball trades and roster moves across MLB and minors
Atlanta optioned Frank LaCorte and Rob Belloir to Richmond IL while sending Craig Skok and Bruce Benedict to camper reassignment. Chicago (AL) requested waivers on Bart Johnson Kyle Stillman and Bobby Coluccio. New York (NL) placed Elliott Maddox on the disabled list and sent Roy Lee Jackson to Tidewater IL. Toronto returned Larry Demery to Pittsburgh. Georgia hires Hugh Durham as head basketball coach.
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Chicago
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Elliott Maddox
Roy Lee Jackson
Tidewater
Toronto
Friday NBA Scores From San Antonio to Chicago
Friday results show San Antonio 120 over Boston 117 and New Jersey 122 over Milwaukee 114. Cleveland edged Washington 102 101 while Golden State 103 beat Indiana 103. Chicago 117 defeated Detroit 107.
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