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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1979
Page
7
Edward L. Ronders reflects on Ed Sneed’s Masters collapse and the dramatic playoff that revived golf’s appeal. The piece critiques umpire contract disputes, baseball weather woes, and Rusty Staub’s contract demands, noting fan fatigue with sports politics and unpaid promises.
In Plymouth Ontario the Plymouth team and Ontario battled to a 5-5 stalemate in six innings after darkness halted play. Umpires called the game with both sides evenly matched. The completion is planned before a May 2 rematch between the clubs.
Montreal lefty Bill Lee delivers eight strong innings for a 2-0 Expos win over the Chicago Cubs after dismissing a $250 fine for discussing marijuana with reporters. He recalls a near no hitter, allows only Buckner’s ninth inning hit, and reflects on his suspension while criticizing Bowie Kuhn. The day also features other NL and AL results including Houston’s win over Los Angeles and Cleveland’s 4-3 triumph over Boston.
Rich Boose and Bob Shupe hit timely doubles and Jeff Todd pitched well as Western Reserve rolled to a 12-2 Firelands Conference win over Monroeville. The Roughriders built a five-run fifth inning and finished strong behind the young roster, with Hoffacker taking the loss for Monroeville after six and one third innings.
Crestline defeated Plymouth 4-1 as Jerry Hartman of Plymouth won the number one singles in straight sets 6-0 6-2 over Crestline's George Blocker. Reed Obermiller won Crestline's number two singles 6-1 6-0 against Rod Strohm, Bill Meiligan took the number three singles 6-3 6-1 over Jerry Wheeler. McMichael and Miller won the number one doubles 6-4 6-2. Long and Smith swept 6-0 6-0 in number two doubles. Plymouth drops to 0-1, Crestline at 1-0.
Norwalk loses 34 to 2 as Tiffin Columbian dominates with 11 hits and 33 walks. Norwalk pitcher Kim Smith takes the loss. coach Ralph Ritzenthaler cites youth and control issues. Bellevue comes to McGuan Park next for a home game.
Plymouth beat Crestline 23 to 11 as Darla Kernell slugged a triple and a double with a single and three RBIs. Sherry Blankenship limited Crestline to four hits and struck out 14. Plymouth trailed 10-7 before erupting for eight runs in the third to take control.
Monroeville High School hosts a donkey basketball doubleheader sponsored by the Athletic Boosters. The first game features the Boosters versus the K of C and the second pits the seniors against the Monroeville faculty. Pre sale tickets run in the school cafeteria with prices $1.50 adults $1.25 students. game night tickets $2 adults $1.75 students.
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