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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1980
Page
13
A boy diagnosed with a crippling childhood disease defies odds to walk and excel in football basketball and track. By sixteen he stars in multiple sports, leads a team to a perfect season, wins state titles in track and a state basketball crown, then rejects college offers to study sports in Europe.
The Lorain County District Golf Association opens its season with the Polar Bear Tournament at Sweetbriar on April 13. Entry is due by 7 p.m. April 8, with Roy Lewis handling registrations by phone 365-2361.
The Sports Shack hosts the 2nd Annual Amherst Early Bird Slo Pitch Softball Tournament on Apr 25 26 27 and May 2 3 4. Limited to 24 entrants with 75 dollar ASA sanctioned and 85 dollar non sanctioned fees. Drawing Apr 18 at Sports Shack 187 Park Amherst.
In a Chronicle-Telegram column Bruce argues that women’s pro basketball offers a distinct, compelling style. He quotes Molly Bollin and Larry Costello on fundamentals, tempo, and hustle, noting Title IX’s feeder system will raise size and skill, and invites reader questions.
A partial quote notes that the subject asserts competence in shooting and passing, indicating confidence in athletic equality with male players. The phrasing suggests a sports context focusing on skill comparison and teamwork.
Lorain County top high school players converge at Admiral King for the Cage Classic with an East versus West AAA showdown at 7 p.m. Mitch Gillam leads AAA East while Dale Reichert coaches AAA West. AA-A East and West coaches are Guinta Walsh and Sooy Freese, with officials Reynolds Alford Gast and Dohanos.
Elyria boys and girls teams competed at the regional Ohio State University meet with about 100 teams. The Savoy YMCA Swim team finished 10th overall with 209 points, 44 swimmers qualified, and 16 Elyria records were set across two days. Notable performances came from Dell Ann Schaefer Kristin Nelson Jean Barschow Diane Troyer Sue Staysniak and Tom Staysniak.
The Elyria Catholic Panther Club holds its monthly meeting at 8 PM in the high school. Nomination for officers for the coming year will be accepted. A Carnival Committee meeting starts at 7 PM for volunteers.
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