Pleasnick Named Norwalk City Schools Athletic Director
Alan Pleasnick, 33, was officially named the new athletic director for Norwalk City Schools succeeding Bob Hart. A Norwalk High School graduate and longtime coach and administrator, Pleasnick has coached football, basketball, and volleyball, managed ticket sales and concessions, and served as a scorekeeper and track starter. He plans careful budgeting, potential scheduling changes to meet Title IX, and reduced teaching duties, with a focus on facilities and events such as graduation and prom.
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Sampson picks Virginia to play two years then turn pro
Harrisonburg Va UPI Ralph Sampson the 7 foot 3 inch top prep star announced he will attend Virginia for two years before turning professional. He chose Virginia over Kentucky Virginia Tech and North Carolina after a stalled decision, saying the pros will offer him money. Virginia coach Terry Holland expected to secure his letter of intent.
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McGee fires 61 to set Kemper Open pace
Jerry McGee dazzled Quail Hollow with an 11 under 61 opening round at the Kemper Open to set the pace and break the course record by three strokes. He sits one ahead of Craig Stadler as play resumes after a storm, with Stadler vowing to stay aggressive. Third place is shared by Hager McCord Wadkins at 67 as clubs warm for Friday.
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Thursday Baseball Results and Saturday Schedule
Scores show Montreal 1 over Philadelphia 0 and St. Louis 9 over New York 6. Later matchups include San Francisco at Chicago and Montreal at Houston with multiple night games and a full Saturday lineup across the circuit.
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Dave Sweet Named Head Coach at Ottawa-Glandorf
Former Norwalk High basketball star Dave Sweet has been elevated to head coach of Ottawa-Glandorf, a long time power in state AA ball. The Titans made Columbus field two of the last three years, missing this past season despite a 16 4 record. His parents are Mr and Mrs Carl Sweet of 7 Clifton St.
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Ashland College Star Becky Parcher Leads Softball Hitters
Ashland College senior Becky Parcher ranked among the top hitters with a .371 batting average, third on the Arrow softball squad that used a mixed slow and fast pitch schedule. Her fielding average stood at .867. Parcher is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Parcher of State Route 601.
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Spettle Completes First Ashland Baseball Season
Ashland varsity baseball star Jim Spettle finished his first season with a .214 batting average as the starting shortstop on a 27-15 team that earned a berth in the NCAA Regional Tournament at Albion Michigan last weekend. His fielding percentage stood at .894, among the best on the squad.
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Pete Roses Homecoming With Phillies At Riverfront
In Cincinnati Pete Rose returns home in Phillies colors for a four game series at Riverfront Stadium. He expects cheers and some boos as fans honor the former Reds MVP and acknowledge his move for money. Reds officials pivoted to a pregame onfield tribute and retirement of his No. 14 as discussions of reception unfold.
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Monroeville Merchants Dominate Bibb Realty In Slow Pitch Showdown
Monroeville Merchants hammer Bibb Realty 6-0 as Jeanie Miller holds Bibb to four hits and Vickie Pittenger contributes two. Bennett Electric erupts for a 15-0 win over Phil Leak with Connie Solberg delivering four hits. Mary Beth Ott and teammates add two hits each. Huron County Bank routs Sparks-Blue Ribbon 21-6 with Karen Geiger and Dawn Fell leading a 12-run fourth.
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Bleile's and Moose Win Teener League Clash 14-6
Bleile's and Moose combined for 13 hits in a Teener League game with Bleile's taking a 14-6 victory. Scott Dishman doubled and Larry Buchanan tripled for the winners as the offense produced the edge.
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Aldrich Leads 16-3 Victory Over Bob Meyer Cheverlet
Aldrich pitched a complete game three hitter as Schaffer Landall and Aldrich keyed a 16-3 Lefty Grove Senior Division win over Bob Meyer Cheverlet. Aldrich allowed three hits eight walks and eight strikeouts. Chapman Berry Adelman pitched for the losers while J W Cover doubled.
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Bradley leads LPGA tourney with 66 in New Rochelle
Pat Bradley shot a 6-under 66 to grab a four stroke lead at the $100,000 LPGA event at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle New York. Her parents arrived late to celebrate their 34th anniversary as mentor Nancy Lopez surged to within one stroke with an eagle at the 15th and birdie at 17.
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