Opening Day Sparks Questions On Fan Reaction
With a curtailed strike ending just before opening, 600 major leaguers face uncertain fan reception as all 24 teams start play. Only weekend crowds and new schedules loom large, with TV games and night matchups shaping the first post strike slate.
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Bengals Sign Top 1972 Draft Pick Sherman White
Cincinnati signs first of their top selections defensive end Sherman White from California. He received a bonus with undisclosed terms and says he is in great shape, running daily workouts. Coach Paul Brown notes White could reduce double-teaming of Mike Reid and must learn pro styles, while White believes only a few changes are needed.
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Pioneers rout St. Edward to stay unbeaten in tennis
Elyria Pioneers crushed St. Edward 5-0 at Ely Stadium courts pushing season record to 8-0 and Northeast Ohio Conference win streak to two. Jim Rakestraw Jr. won 6-0 while Mike Dumke and Ted Copeland also swept their singles matches 6-0 and 6-2. Doug Baker and Mark Van Auken paired for a win.
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Lorain Nips Midview In Unearned-Run Baseball Show
Lorain Midview fell 3-0 as Lorain High piled up three unearned runs on five Midview errors. Winning pitcher George Vargo worked 6 1/3 innings with 4 hits and 3 strikeouts, while Tom Kubuski took the loss with 7 innings pitched, 2 hits and 7 strikeouts.
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Big League sign up for Elyria Parks and Recreation
Boys ages 16 to 18 may sign up for the Big League baseball program from May daily until the player draft on April 26. Graduates from the Little League Senior program last year need not register. others must. Six teams play starting June 5.
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Northfield Racing Results and Payouts Summary
Northfield held a harness racing card with ten races. Payouts show first through tenth place finishes for each race, including horse names and win/place/show prices. Final attendance reached 9,601 with total handle reported at 459,911.
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NHLPA threatens strike over playoff bonuses and pensions
NHL players, led by Alan Eagleson, warned owners they may strike next June if playoff bonuses are not increased and pensions upgraded. The union seeks retroactive pay to this year’s playoffs and a pension boost from $3,400 to $7,000 per player, aligning with major leagues. NHL President Clarence Campbell said no strike is yet planned and negotiations will continue.
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Amherst Comets Rally For Tennis Win Over Middies
Chuck Zaber and Fred Coverdale edged Midview duo Hill Crosby and Allen Bartlett in three sets to seal Amherst’s 4-3 Lakeland Conference victory. Zaber also won a three setter over Crosby, while Remster crushed Igneczi. Midview’s Murphy and Sukey won a doubles match, and Super defeated Sukey in singles in a marathon.
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Readers' SPORT SCOPE tribute to Columbia High basketball coverage
A reader thanks the Sports Department for two great years of Columbia High basketball coverage. The letter from Ken Grills praises weekly reports helping his family follow the team and notes a scrapbook of clippings to treasure.
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NCAA probation hits Samford and Livingston in 1971 football
The NCAA placed Samford University and Livingston University on one year probation for athletic violations. Samford faced ineligible players in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl and canceled financial aid to two basketball players. Livingston competed in two postseason football playoff games not certified by the NCAA. Probes cover April 8 start, with the council approving four financial aid principles for review.
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Fish Dehydration Reduces Weight After Removal From Water
Fish lose weight after being removed from water with about three quarters of a pound lost in the first six hours and an additional quarter ounce in the next six hours. A six pound fish would weigh six pounds ten ounces after twelve hours, with greater losses in arid regions.
Grip and clubface guide for straight golf shots
The column explains that grip affects clubface direction and shot shape. With practice, adjust the left hand rotation until straight shots result, while keeping the right hand positioned with palms facing. The advice emphasizes personal grip tuning and references illustrations for guidance.
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