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.
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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.
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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.
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al Peugeot
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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.
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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.
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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.
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