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Newspaper

Norwalk Reflector

Location

Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1979

Page

8

Young Riders top Black River in Firelands clash

Western Reserve Roughriders beat Black River 9-6 to move to 3-2 in Firelands Conference, one game behind pace-setter New London. Five first inning runs plus two in the third fueled the rally as John Sherman worked all nine for WR, fanning 11 with no walks. Pete Welch drove in four with two singles. Pirates tied for second at 3-2 and WR hosts Danbury Lakeside next.

Pete Welch Dick Taylor Pirates Firelands Western Reserve Danbury Lakeside

Mapleton tops Monroeville 9-5 in Firelands clash

Mapleton struck for two runs in each of the first three innings to defeat Monroeville 9-5 and hand the Eagles their sixth straight Firelands Conference loss. Mike Haverstien pitched a five-hitter for Mapleton, while Monroeville made 10 errors. Ray Adelman and Russ Smith led Monroeville with key hits, and the Eagles face New London in a two night doubleheader Friday.

Mapleton Monroeville Mounties Edison Chargers Eagles Mickey Hoffacker Mike Haverstien Ray Adelman Russ Smith New London

Umpire's controversial call decides Firelands clash

In a charged New London Edison game, umpire Merle Chaffin ruled a two out grand slam legal after a disputed catch near the dirt part of the outfield. The ruling sparked a lengthy a forfeit and protests, with coaches Peugeot and Hasseman arguing the decision as New London surged to a 7-5 win and sole Firelands lead.

NEW London Edison al Peugeot Bob Hasseman Brian Byron Byron Lyn Grant Wildcats Glenn Murray Ken Burris Robin Marsh Jerry Whetstone Grant Hasseman Kevin Heilman Heilman Chaffin Peugeot Jeff Lake Ed Ritz Home Plate Heisman National Federation of State High School Associations

Flyers steady with 3-2 win over Clyde in tennis

The Flyers improve to 3-3 after sweeping all three singles. John Frank tops Clyde Lobdel in first singles, Tom Schmuh wins second singles, and Scott Schaffer completes the singles sweep. Doubles wins by Dave Settzer and Steve Irill, and by Ron Market and Chuck Stein seal the non league victory over St Paul.

CLYDE St. Paul's Flyers John Frank Craig Lobdel Tom Schmuh Scott Biddle Scott Schaffer Doug Berry Elias Vlessing Dave Don Settzer St. Paul Steve Irill Jim Colvin Ron Market Chuck Stein Gerald Volcheck Joan Flemming

Umpires Reopen Debate Over Grand Slam Call

In New London, Merle Chaffin faced a heated ruling when Lyn Grant’s catch was questioned as a possible out or home run due to a fence hole. He reversed the call, two forfeits followed, and criticism rose over umpiring authority and conduct affecting Edison and New London.

Burris Marsh London Stan Cooke Tony Hamilton Murray Edison Lake Edward L. Ronders NEW London Merle Chaffin Chaffin Kevin Heilman Brian Byron Lyn Grant Grant Heisman al Peugeot Bob Hasseman Heilman Peugeot Ed Ritz Jeff Lake Ritz

Wednesday's Results From Baseball Show Rain Ppd Plan

Detroit at Milwaukee postponed due to rain. Minnesota defeated Cleveland 4-2. Kansas City beat Chicago 7-6. Texas routed Toronto 4-3 in 10 innings. Baltimore defeated California 5-2. Oakland won 1-0 against New York. Boston prevailed 4-1 over Seattle.

Detroit Milwaukee Minnesota Cleveland Kansas City Chicago Texas Toronto Baltimore California Oakland New York Boston Seattle Philadelphia Montreal Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Houston Cincinnati San Francisco San Diego Atlanta Los Angeles Gbexxas de Oakland

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