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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1980
Page
4
Kelvin Ransey, Ohio State guard, says the Buckeyes lacked killer instinct and motivation in their NCAA bid. He criticizes coaching and players, cites travel mixups after a swing through the Southwest, and notes teammate Herbie Williams weighs NBA hardship.
In Arlington, the Indians lost 4-1 to the Rangers after Jorge Orta hit a grand slam to give Cleveland a 4-0 lead. Jim Sundberg answered with a two grand slam for Texas, prompting Cleveland starter Rick Waits to walk three in one inning. Sparky Lyle earned the save as Doc Medich recovered after a rough first.
Dennis Eckersley battled control early but steadied to hold Detroit to three hits over seven innings as Boston defeated the Tigers 3 1. Tor Burgmeier finished after a 56 minute rain delay. The win followed Eckersley’s rough debut against Milwaukee.
Controversial former Arizona football coach Tony Mason will speak at Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Ninth Annual Enshrinement Banquet May 5 at Delacan Park in Akron. Mason, 49, resigned amid NCAA irregularities at Arizona but says he has nothing to hide. He began coaching in Ohio at Brookfield and Niles McKinley, later rising to prominence at Cincinnati and Arizona.
North Ridgeville Board of Education approved Jeff Riesen, the administration’s nominee, to succeed Dick Kerschbaum as head football coach. Riesen, an assistant for six years with four as offensive coordinator, received a standing ovation as the decision followed multiple prior near-misses and a recent year as head wrestling coach.
Celtics dominate in fourth game by pushing tempo and clicking in transition. Cedric Maxwell scores 27 as Boston outpaces Houston 138-121 to seal a deep playoff series win and advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Philadelphia and Los Angeles also lead their second-round series.
Celtics 138 Rockets 121 with Bird 34 points and Cowens 40 8. Archibald 15 and Ford chipped in as Houston trailed. Totals show a high scoring NBA game with multiple players from both teams contributing double digits.
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