Cassius Clarke urged to choose Army over jail in interview
The exchange frames Cassius as weighing jail versus Army, with an older man recounting his jail time and urging military service for freedom. The speaker recalls watching Cassius run roadwork and touts the Army's less restrictive passes, contrasting jail deprivation with periodic outs.
Standings and Oscar Cassius: a crowded sports and prison talk
The column lists baseball standings with multiple games postponed by rain and night games later in the week. It then shifts to a long, reflective monologue addressing Cassius about jail, religion, and the pressures of facing a high stakes moment in Houston. It contrasts Cassius with Don Larsen’s World Series perfection bid.
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Milan and South Central Tie In Cold Milan Scrimmage
In Milan, the Milan and South Central baseball teams battled to a 4-4 stalemate on a cold wet night. Coach Tom Hall called it miserable due to rain and errors. Milan meets New London in a sectional opener there, while South Central travels to Black River for its next game.
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Willard Victor Edges Huron On Wild Pitch In Ashland Tourney
Willard beat Huron 3 2 in the sectional at Ashland College on a seventh inning wild pitch. Vernon Strauss led the frame with a single and double steal brought him home as Dave Buss watched a 3 1 pitch go to the backstop. Jim Mask earned the win with ten strikeouts. Willard advances to face the Ashland Shelby winner, weather permitting.
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Boosters To Dance Here
MONROEVILLE The Monroeville Athletic Boosters sponsor a dance at Marsh Field to raise funds for recreation facilities. The event runs Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Norwalk Company Ohio National Guard Armory with Chuck Truman's Commodores providing music. Committees handle setup tickets publicity and arrangements.
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Berlin Heights Edges Western Reserve In Sectional Thriller
Berlin Heights defeats Western Reserve 4-3 in a rain delayed Sectional opener. Jeff Kernell, a freshman, fends off bases loaded in the sixth and Blake Addisson drives in the tying run earlier with two triples. Berlin meets Monroeville next, with winner advancing toward the district tournament May 12-13 at Bettsville.
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Reds Sweep Giants On Coast For Sixth Win On Trip
Cincinnati Reds defeated San Francisco 4 2 as Billy McCool and Ted Abernathy shut down the Giants. The Reds collected nine hits and chased Bolin Herbel McDaniel and Linzy. It was Cincinnati’s 11th win in 15 decisions on the road swing.
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Willard Beats Bucyrus In Golf Match
Willard defeated Bucyrus on the Willard greens with a 6 1/2 to 2 1/2 score. Bill Thompson and Tom Bubble tied for low with 41s, each earning one point. Bob Thornton and Jay Langhurst gained two points, while Dave Van Laar earned a half point for Willard. Willard faces New London next Wednesday at Willard.
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Pro Cager May Have Started A Price War
Baltimore and UPI report 6 foot 10 Lerury Ellis of St John s may have sparked a price war in pro basketball by jumping from the NBA to the ABA and back, after rejecting the ABA deal with New York and re Signing with the Baltimore Bullets.
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