Norwalk Trent Truckers Extend NOL Win Streak To Six
Norwalk beat Bellevue 6-0 in Northern Ohio League action as Greg Russell pitched four hits and four strikeouts while Bruce Hamersmith and Dave Lachowyn drove in runs. Norwalk, now 6-1, saw solid defense with no errors and Lachowyn homered. Russell left after a line-drive injury. Rick Seibold closed to earn the save. Norwalk advances to Upper Sandusky next.
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Frazier Still Out With Injury for Cavs Playoff Start
Cleveland will be without veteran guard Walt Frazier as the Cavaliers open the NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks. He has missed 24 straight games with a sprained right foot and does not know when he can return. The 33 year old, acquired from the Knicks, averages just over 16 points per game and has played 51 games this season.
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Zisk Powers Rangers Over Yanks In Texas Opener
Richie Zisk starred as the Texas Rangers defeated the defending World Series champion New York Yankees 5 2 on national TV. Zisk hit a two run homer off Dick Tidrow in the sixth inning to break a tight game while Dock Ellis earned the victory over his former teammates. Al Oliver drew fan praise with two hits and three running catches. Ellis left with a stiff shoulder after five innings.
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Edison Girls Tie Norwalk In Close Dual Meet Relay Win
Edison girls track relied on strong relay performances to beat Norwalk 69 to 41. Karen Hoffman Anna Dandar Kelly Liphart and Kathy Weilnow edged Norwalk in the 880 relay while Edison also won the 440. Diane Tengowski led Norwalk with two wins and a second in field events and a 100 meter hurdles time of 16.3. Coach Ray Connolly praised Jan Reisig for dropping 26 seconds in the mile as Edison prepares for Ashland and New London events.
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Nine-Run Rally Doom Eagles In First Loss
Huron exploded for nine runs in the sixth inning to overcome Monroeville 14 12 in a non league game. Monroeville led 12 5 before the surge as starter Steve Hofacker yielded 10 walks and 10 hits. The Eagles fall to 0 1 and host St Mary on Wednesday.
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Shelby Downs Rally Upsets Flashes In Narrow NL Victory
Shelby capitalized on eight walks and six Willard errors to beat the Flashes 10 to 3 in Northern Ohio League action. Willard coach Greg Drummer lamented the miscues as the Flashes suffered their first loss of the season. Rick McDowell started for Willard, lasting a little over three innings, with Jeff Cox finishing. McDowell led Willard with two hits and two RBI, while the Flashes stole four bases in four attempts, bringing their season total to nine steals with no outs recorded. Drummer attributed six Willard errors, five by first-year players.
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Standings and Results Across Major Baseball Schedule
Standings show New York 6 Chicago 0. Atlanta 8 San Diego ?. St Louis 11 Pittsburgh 2. Los Angeles 5 Houston 2. Wednesday games list Boston at Cleveland New York at Milwaukee Toronto at Chicago Baltimore at Kansas City night Detroit at Texas night Minnesota at California night Seattle at Oakland night Chicago at New York Montreal at Philadelphia night Pittsburgh at St Leons night San Diego at Atlanta night San Francisco at Cincinnati night Los Angeles at Houston night.
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