City basketball champs Clinched by Jazz and Celtics
The Elyria Parks and Recreation winter leagues crowned champions with The Jazz winning the under-30 league and The Celtics taking the 30-and-over division. Jazz players listed include Bill Porter Jim Dixon and Jim Patella with others named in photos. Celtics roster features Dale Thompson Ralph Capasso Gary Howell and Jay Springfield with missing Dave Borougham.
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Celtics
Elyria Parks and Recreation Department
Bill Porter
Jim Dixon
Jim Patella
Doug Grayson
Mike Trevell
Don Eadony
Dave Kader
Dale Beckett
Pat Schmitz
Dale Thompson
Ralph Capasso
Gary Howell
Jay Springfield
Jim Gregory
Dean Cline
Dave Borougham
Cleveland Americans Reach National Semifinals in Peewees
The Cleveland Americans finished among the top four in the national Peewees 11-12 bracket at Munn Arena, losing 15-1 to Amherst in the semifinal. They won two and lost two in the tournament after clinching state and regional titles to reach nationals.
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Beggar's Banquet
Cleveland Makes Silver Stick Run Despite Setback
Cleveland’s top scorer Rob Rossbach suffered an arm fracture after a collision, missing the semifinal against Amherst as New York racked up eight power play goals. Johansen scored Cleveland’s lone goal assisted by Fusco and Brett Harkins, while Harkins led scoring leaders with Kerans in goal. The Americans finished 40-28-4, winning regional Silver Stick and state titles but taking a bittersweet note with the injury.
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Rob Petre
Frank Fusco
Rob Rossbach
Petre
Brett Harkins
Billy Kirkpatrick
Randy Kerans
Cleveland
Bobby Hoyt
Manchester
N.E
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Rossbach
Clayton
Tihe
Johansen
Todd Harkins
Gary Flaesgarien
Todd
Harkins
Eric Burke
Kerans
Amherst
New York
Flaesgarten
Amherst triumphs as Merchant leads Lakeland opener
Amherst pitchers, led by Mike Shannon who threw a complete game with 15 strikeouts, beat Oberlin 6-1 in Lakeland Conference baseball. Merchant's first inning triple stood as Amherst's lone hit until later, while Shannon added two RBIs from two singles. Oberlin’s John Biskup took the loss. Amherst improves to 1-0, Oberlin to 6-1 as both teams prepare for midweek action. Wellington tops Midview in Lakeland clash behind Merle Simmons two RBIs and a double for the Tigers.
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Oberlin
James Merchant
Mike Shannon
Comets
Shannon
Indians
John Biskup
Merchant
North Ridgeville
Brook Side
Lakeland
Midview
Wellington
Merle Simmons
Welligton
Simmons
Duke
Middies
Robin Moss
Vermilion
Pioneers Dominate Bay 18-1 In Nonconference Win
Elyria IV's Pioneers crushed Bay 18-1 as Tim Hill hit three triples and 4 RBIs. Mark Runser earned the win with five strikeouts and two hits allowed, while Kenny Rider added 3 RBIs. Elyria IV will host Elyria West Friday.
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Pioneers
Bay
Elyria
Tim Hill
Kenny Rider
Mark Runser
Runser
Elyria West
Johnson nets fifth 700 series in Monday bowling action
Doug Johnson led area bowling with a high 258 and 744 series in the Bowling Center Home League, his fifth 700 this season. Wayne Borman and Roland Loescher added notable scores in local leagues at Center Ridge Lanes and elsewhere, while Ron Brown and George Banioff posted solid marks in the Grafton Merchants League.
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Doug Johnson
Johnson
Bowling Center
Wayne Borman
Center Ridge Lanes
Roland Loescher
Ron Brown
Grafton
Grafton Lanes
George Banioff
Midview swimmers shine in nonconference tri meet
Midview, Keystone, and Columbia competed in a nonconference triangular meet with Midview finishing first at 63 points, Keystone second, and Columbia pulling up. Doug Grignon swept the 100 and 200 for Midview, while Tim Roberts doubled in the low hurdles and long jump for Columbia. Both teams prepare for the Lorain County Relays at Amherst on Saturday.
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Grafton
Midview
Middies
Keystone
Columbia
Raiders
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Grignon
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Roberts
Lorain County
Amherst
Midview dominates tri meet with clean relay sweep and 97 points
Midview girls win nine school conference triangular, topping Columbia 97 to 28 and Keystone. Angie White doubles in shot put and discus to lead the Middies who sit 3-1. Wildcats finish last. Lorain County Relays set for Saturday at Amherst.
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Midview
Keystone
Columbia
Middies
Wildcats
Angie White
Lorain County
Amherst
Spencer Rolls 606 Series Tops Area Women Action
Edith Spencer led Monday bowling with a 606 series in the Ladies Classic League at Center Ridge, firing 215, 182 and 209. Eleanor McKnight a 590 in Ford Graveyard League at Redman's Recreation with 229, 160 and 201. Pat Redinger 588 and Connie Pendergrass 587 in the same league. Joan Foss 570 in Triple 8 Classic at Elyria Bowling Center. Karen Roddy 247 high in Ladies Classic. Karen Diederick 602 in Mixed Nuts League at Center Ridge.
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Spencer
Center Ridge Lanes
Eleanor McKnight
Redman’s Recreation
Pat Redinger
Connie Pendergrass
Joan Foss
Elyria Bowling Center
Karen Roddy
Karen Diederick
Center Ridge
Karate Journey at EC June 7
The Oo Pro-Am Karate Championships come to Elyria Catholic High School on June 7 with 18 divisions. Ohio, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Michigan and Florida compete for 2400 cash prizes and about 33000 in trophies. World Karate Champion Tokey Hill is expected to fight, with WUAB-TV and WJKW-TV presenters and Browns figures aiding awards. Advance tickets are 650 with calls to Richard M. Skrepich, gate price 9.
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Elyria Catholic High School
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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Florida
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World Union of Karate Organization
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Big Chuck
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Dave Logan
Cleveland Browns
Richard M. Skrepich
Northfield Racing Monday Odds and Payouts
A list of horses, drivers, and payouts from Northfield racing events. Notable entries include Perfecta pays, race numbers, and totals such as $40,480 for Peauts Tonight and $466,426 overall attendance. Names like Don hitee Soest and Math-Garrison Lopez appear among results and figures.
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Don Hitee Soest
Getherpe
Vawter Me
Paradise
MIT
Garrison Lopez
Mutual
Reds Ushers Reach 3-Year Pact Averting Strike
Riverfront Stadium ushers in Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Reds Local 375 of the Office and Professional Employees Union settled a contract dispute. The three year agreement, reached late Monday, raises salaries by 20 percent and increases overtime pay by 250 dollars. Last season ushers earned 15.50 for five hours work with a flat 1.50 overtime for rain delays or extra innings.
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Riverfront Stadium
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Philadelphia Phillies
Office and Professional Employees Union Local 375
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