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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
16
Queen leads with 17 points as the Pioneers beat their sectional foes to move forward in the district playoffs. Key players contributed scoring and defense to secure the win on the road.
Marred by limited hits Midview High blanked Wadsworth 2 to 0 as Larry Shiflet fired a one hitter with 16 strikeouts. Rogher Hargus delivered a two run single for Midview, while Dale Hawke and Shifler added the other hits. Midview advances to face Admiral King in the next round in a matchup between sectional rivals.
Avon Lake stunned Amherst 4 4 in a Class AA sectional baseball game as Roy Fisher tossed a two hit 10 strikeout gem. Dick Wakefield started the early scoring while Ken Griffiths John Kovach and Fisher drove in runs. Amherst managed only five hits off Mike Stiwald and Tony Wall. Avon Lake advances to face Oberlin while Amherst ends its tournament run.
The Cleveland Indians, led by a revived baserunning threat and new ethos under Al Dark, entertained despite a 7-5 home opener loss to the California Angels before 29,241 at Stadium. Key moments included two stolen bases and a squeeze play, with Tommy Harper, Vic Davalillo, and Vern Fuller contributing clutch hits while Sam McDowell struggled with control.
Elyria High led by Gary Balias 17 points and Steve Payne 15 as Elssia Bowling Center All-Stars overwhelmed New Wilmington Truckers 92 to 34 in the Hoyle Amateur Basketball Tournament. Emmett Flynn added 16 and Bill Chapman 14 as the team advanced toward a potential title game.
Don Mincher of California was struck in the jaw by a Sam McDowell pitch and carried from the field to a hospital where five stitches closed the wound. No fracture. Larry Brown made a key seventh inning stop and relay to second for a force. The lakefront temp was 44. Opening Day included 14 newcomers and Ken Suarez birthday. Indians ranking stats and upcoming luncheons with the Advertising Club, Shrine Luncheon and Wahoo Club announced for April. Mat Alvis hit his 106th home run in a Chicago roundtripper. A May 9 Chicago game was rescheduled as a night game June 2 at White Sox Park.
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