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Spurts capsuleRoad to 'The Derby' beginsJaeger returns with a winWORDS OF praise were thrown Cleveland’s way Tuesday when NBA commissioner David Stern (right) praised Cavs owners Gordon (left) and George Gund. Stern praised the two for revitalizing the Cavaliers this season. (AP)Compiled from wire reports LEXINGTON, Ky. - Chief's Crown will try to match Spectacular Bid’s performance of six years ago, beginning Thursday in the Blue Grass Stakes, which will be the last major stepping stone to the Kentucky Derby May 4.In 1979, Spectacular Bid, the 2-year-old champion of the previous year, beat three rivals in the 1 Vfe-mile Blue Grass.Chief's Crown, the 1984 2-year-old champion, will also meet only three rivals in the Blue Grass — Banner Bob, Floating Reserve and Under Orders.Greg Luzinski says sorryPHILADELPHIA — Greg Luzinski, who helped the Philadelphia Phillies to their only World Series triumph in 1980, rejected an offer by the team last week to end his retirement for a tryout as a pinch hitter.“I gave it serious consideration when they first talked to me,” said Luzinski, 34, who retired in February. “I guess what really bothered me was the suggestion that they made that I work out for 10 days before I sign a contract.”Luzinski, now coaching freshman baseball at a New Jersey high school, talked with Paul Owens, assistant Phillies President Bill Giles, at Veterans Stadium on Friday.“We asked him if he had ever thought about coming back as a pinch hitter,” Giles was quoted in Wednesday’s editions of USA Today.Lorain adds 7 to Hall of FameLORAIN — Seven of Lorain's past sports greats will be inducted into the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies tonight at DeLuca’s Place in the Park.Jim Lawhead, Ray Mize, Rosie Brest, Bill “Fuzzy” Fazekas, Mike Campana, John “Cy” Justin and William Karpinski will be this year’s inductees.BASKETBALL United Slates Basketball League CONNECTICUT COLONIALS—Named Eric McDowell director ol media relations.FOOTBALL National Football League SAN DIEGO CHARGERS—Signed Charlie Joiner, wide receiver, to a one-year contractSAN DIEGO — Andrea Jaeger, playing in her first singles tournament in almost a year, defeated Barbara Gerken Tuesday in an first-round match of the $75,000 Virginia Slims of San Diego women’s professional tennis tournament.Jaeger needed only 65 minutes to oust Gerken 6*2, 6-3.The win, fashioned in the familiar Jaeger style of strong baseline play with many lobs, earned the 19-year-old a spot in the round of 16 where she will face 15-year-old Melissa Gurney on Thursday.In Tuesday night’s match, top-seeded Wendy Turnbull of Australia was scheduled to face Heather Ludloff.The week-long tournament continues with quarterfinal action Thursday. Semifinals are slated for Saturday, and the finals for Sunday.The winner will earn $13,000, with the runner-up pocketing $6,600.Other first-round action Tuesday included: Barbara Jordan def. second-seeded Gigi Fer-ndndez of Puerto Rico 6-0; 7-5; No. 7-seed Robin White downed France’s Sophie Amiach 6-0, 6-1; No. 6-seed R02 Fairbank of South Africa downed Stephanie Rehe 4-6, 6-1,6-2.Canton Invaders win againCANTON — John Dolinsky exploded for four goals Tuesday night for Canton as the Invaders downed the Louisville Thunder to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-give American Indoor Soccer Association final series.Dolinsky’s effort overshadowed a five-goal performance by Louisville’s Chris Hellenkap, including four in the fourth period when the Thunder fought back from an 8-2 deficit to pull within a goal before time ran out.Motorcycle star found deadIPSWICH, England -Australian motorcycle racer Billy Sanders was found dead in his car Tuesday, Suffolk County police said.The speedway star was found near Ipswich in eastern England with a hose attached to the car's exhaust pipe. A police spokesman said there were no suspicious circumstances — a phrase police sometimes use in cases of suspected suicide.Sanders had raced at Ipswich for 13 years.
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The Chronicle Telegram
Elyria, Ohio, US
Wed, Apr 24, 1985
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