Cavaliers Eye First Playoff Win Over Knicks
A reader notes Cleveland's home court edge and recent hot streak as factors in a potential first round victory over the New York Knicks. The piece cites a double overtime win by Cleveland over New York earlier, injuries to Clyde, and speculation on momentum carrying into a likely three game series, with tougher tests ahead against Philadelphia.
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Wilhelm Leads Women Bowlers With 982 Series
Joan Wilhelm rolled a 982 series in Center Ridge Kitchen action at the 500 Club, pacing Mon day’s women bowlers. The performance highlighted the area’s female participants among the local bowling standings.
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Walt Sukey Leads Local Bowlers With 638 Series
Walt Sukey Jr tops Monday area bowlers with a 638 series at Elyria Bowling Center in the Home League. Other notable scores include Butch Cowley 636 and Gary Schneider 630 in the BBC Home. Bud Abbott led Monday Grafton Merchants while Bob Yun headed Evans St. Jude Men's. Dan Huffman posted 628 in Center Ridge Twilight.
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Elyria Catholic blanked Trinity in baseball opener
Elyria Catholic won 2-0 in its home debut as the Panthers opened the 1978 baseball season with a North Central Conference win over Trinity. Matt McKeon pitched a six hit shutout, walking one and fanning 10, including key strikeouts with runners on base in four innings. The Panthers scored in the first on a Bryan Thomas steal and a John Churpek single, with Churpek later scoring on Bret Byam's hit. Elyria Catholic was set to host Southview.
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Don Hood earns look at Indians rotation after bullpen years
Pitcher Don Hood, once a bullpen curiosity, shows potential as a starter amid a spring performance. In a 5-4 win over the Red Sox Hood walked five in five innings, but Torborg credits coaching bonds with Hood and cites Paxton and Kern as key supports in helping Cleveland push past Boston.
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Indians Host Red Sox Then Start Road Trip To Kansas City
Cleveland opens with Boston at 2 05 p m on Wednesday then flies to Kansas City for a first road trip of the season. Wayne Garland set to face Mike Torrez as Torrez leaves the Yankee fold in free agency. Indians play four straight vs Royals before returning home to host Texas and Detroit. Rick Manning 0 for 11 as only regular without a hit. Buddy Bell Paul Dade Willie Horton and Larvell Blanks four hits each through three games. Umpire Nick Bremigan ill again forcing call around a shuffled crew. In Monday win over Boston a disputed pop fly by Yaztremski was ruled a hit erasing a possible miscue.
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Grafton brothers win at National AAU Karate meet
Gerald Taylor of Grafton won the 79th National AAU Karate Championships title in Silver Springs with two wins and two ties in his 8 year old class. His brother Richard, 10, placed fourth in the 10-12 group after one victory and two losses. The twins represented Ohio Moo-Duk Kwan of Elyria and trained about a year and a half.
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Westlake edges Avon Lake in Southwestern Conference clash
Westlake defeats Avon Lake 3-2 as Dave Preuss wins the final three sets after an opening loss. Singles winners include John Keller and Dave Paradis, while doubles teams Holmek Hoskins and Terry Robinson Shull also prevail. Westlake improves to 5-2 on the season with Medina Bees upcoming.
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Black River Buckeye Junior High opens with 57 52 win
Black River Junior High School beat Buckeye 57 to 52 to open the 1978 season. Highlights include Dailey 18.6 in 120 Low Hurdles and Gavin 11.8 in 100. The 440 relay team posted 1 56.0 with Wright Ward Redman Thames.
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Ranger Boosters to Meet Tonight
The North Ridgeville Ranger Athletic Booster Club will meet at 8 o'clock in the high school's lecture room. Election of officers will highlight the meeting. The Louisiana Superdome dome has a diameter of 680 feet.
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Avondale Golf Club Opens Membership Sales
Avon Avondale Golf Club announces season membership sales for singles or couples. Contact the course at 934-4398. Avondale is on Detroit Rd in Avon, about two miles east of Abbe Rd.
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