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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1975
Page
5
At Augusta National Nicklaus seeks a historic grand slam while a pack of rivals led by Casper Trevino and Nichols chase a memory making finish. The field remains wary of the course waters and the famed back nine as he aims for a 15th major. Elder exits the scene after a storied Masters run, with Page 14, Col. 1 awaiting.
Hank Aaron's historic return to Milwaukee sparked the Brewers to a 6-2 Opening Day win over the Cleveland Indians. John Briggs launched a go ahead homer in the sixth as Pedro Garcia added a two run double. Champion held the Indians to three hits through eight innings, while Aaron contributed a single and scored in the eighth inning rally that sealed Milwaukee's victory before 48,160 fans.
Ohio All Stars defeated United States All Stars 103 to 94 in the Knights of Columbus Coliseum Classic. 4,812 fans watched top high school players led by Phil Hubbard and Truman Claytor, who shared MVP honors with 27 and 23 points respectively. Riley praised team defense and balanced scoring over standout individual plays.
In the Knights of Columbus Coliseum Classic opener, Northeastern Ohio All-Stars led by Cedric Adams edged Lake Erie 88 86 on a 40-foot buzzer beater by South product Adams. Balser led Lake Erie with 14 points and MVP honors, while Davis paced Northeastern Ohio with 24. Free throw disparity favored the visitors 22 of 28 to 8 of 14.
Elyria High and Brookside jumped out to early leads in the sixth annual Lorain County Invitational at George Daniel Fieli. Elyria swept sprint and hurdle events led by Elvira’s Harrison Thirst long jump of 20-42 and a 1:00.4 shuttle hurdle relay win. Brookside eyed top marks in discus and shot efforts as Admiral King Challenged. Amherst, Elyria Catholic, and Oberlin chased in open divisions. TURN TO PG. 15, COL. 1
With only two events completed at the Lorain County Invitational last night the girls division remains wide open. New events added include a womens 108 yard dash prelims and the girls shot put. Brookdine led with 15 points after Cathy Van Dyke placed second in the mile and Marvy Wehler fourth, setting up a tense final day.
Elyria High standout Fred Balser claimed MVP honors as Lake Erie All-Stars lost 88-86 to Northeastern Ohio in the Coliseum Classic. Balser scored 14 points on 7 of 17 shooting, grabbed three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and made a notable defensive save before missing a late 35-foot attempt.
Northfield drew 9 342 for the Curly Smart Pace with Smashing Don dominating a seven horse field. The crowd set a mutuel record with $561 879 in handle and $76 558 in the daily double as Ben Farrer’s Easy Iry closed strongly in second place and Baron Gerard trailed.
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